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Sep 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) celebrates after beating the Arizona Cardinals 23-21 at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Mock Trade: Jimmy Garoppolo to Cleveland

George Stockburger
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Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford playing MVP football

Cleveland Browns Rumors: Jimmy Garoppolo Buzz Picking Up

Rumored John Fox and Vic Fangio Rift Is All About Ego

Sep 8, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Panthers 21-20. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Bears: Losing Good Defensive Assistants Has Killed Team

Erik Lambert
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Nov 27, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles coaches against the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

New York Jets Set To Move On From Todd Bowles Already

Erik Lambert
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Sep 29, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback AJ McCarron (5) against the Miami Dolphins at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 22-7. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

The Cleveland Browns Should Trade For A.J. McCarron

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Dec 4, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Matt Barkley (12) warms-up before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Bears: Who Is Matt Barkley and Is He For Real?

Erik Lambert
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Nov 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Eric Berry (29) awaits the start of a down in the first half against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Superb Eric Berry Is Helping and Hurting The Kansas City Chiefs

Erik Lambert
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Nov 24, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) turns toward the running back during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. The Lions won 16-13. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

It’s Time To Give Matthew Stafford Consideration for NFL MVP

Erik Lambert
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Sep 1, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback AJ McCarron (5) against the Indianapolis Colts in a preseason NFL football game at Paul Brown Stadium. The Colts won 13-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Browns QB Solution That Nobody Talks About

Erik Lambert
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Nov 13, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) pulls in a pass while defended by Seattle Seahawks cornerback DeShawn Shead (35) during the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium. The Seattle Seahawks won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Rob Gronkowski Loss May Have Just Opened Up The AFC

Erik Lambert
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Nov 27, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A detailed view of the Chicago Bears helmet during the first half against the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Most Successful Chicago Bears QBs Share Something In Common

Erik Lambert
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Nov 24, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) scores a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the second half at AT&T Stadium. The Cowboys defeat the Redskins 31-26. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Are the Dallas Cowboys an NFL dynasty in the making?

Sayre Bedinger
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Oct 30, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio and quarterback Derek Carr (4) congratulate each other after they scored a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Oakland Raiders defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-24 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Playoff Predictions for Every Division and Wild Card

George Stockburger
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Oct 31, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) makes a catch against Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Why the Minnesota Vikings can upset the Dallas Cowboys

Sayre Bedinger
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Nov 27, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) warms up before their game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Who is the most dynamic running back in the NFL today?

Sayre Bedinger
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Nov 27, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders running back Latavius Murray (28) celebrates with tackle Donald Penn (72) his touchdown scored against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

2016 NFL Predictions: Picking All The Playoff Teams

Erik Lambert
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Oct 9, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) and Green Bay Packers cornerback Quinten Rollins (24) battle for a pass during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

2016 NFL Playoffs: Wild Card Hopefuls That Should Be Feared

Erik Lambert
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Nov 27, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton reacts during the first quarter of a game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Saints Players Admit Sean Payton Ran Up Score On Rams

Erik Lambert
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Nov 27, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) reacts against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 14-5. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Why are the Seattle Seahawks so weird this season?

Sayre Bedinger
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Nov 27, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) reacts after taking a hit against the Oakland Raiders in the first quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

What Has Happened To The Carolina Panthers?

Sam Beckenstein
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Nov 27, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears head coach John Fox looks at the score board during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field. Tennessee won 27-21. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Bears Draft Approach Is Clear If John Fox Stays

Erik Lambert
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Oct 30, 2016; London, United Kingdom; Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis reacts against the Washington Redskins during game 17 of the NFL International Series at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Cincinnati Bengals: Marvin Lewis May Choose Retirement

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Nov 20, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) drops back to pass against the New York Giants during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Bears: 5 Likely Scenarios After 2016 Season Ends

Erik Lambert
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Nov 20, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Olivier Vernon (54) in the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Jay Cutler Failure Came Down To Tragic Coaching Losses

Erik Lambert
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Nov 20, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Chicago Bears head coach John Fox during the first half of the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Bears: Injury Excuse Should Not Save John Fox

Erik Lambert
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Oct 9, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) celebrates with quarterback Dak Prescott (4) after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Cowboys Could Do Something No NFL Team Has Ever Done

Erik Lambert
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