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Chandler Jones leads the Patriots defensive line. (Photo courtesy fansided.com)
New England PatriotsPreviews

A Healthy and Effective Defensive Line

One of the major question marks as the 2014 season gets rolling for the Patriots is how the defensive line will rebound from a mediocre …

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Business/LeagueChicago Bears

The Marshall Plan: Can One Man Solve the NFL’s Domestic Violence Crisis?

Roger Goodell and the NFL has tried to avoid the problem of domestic violence to mitigate harm to the league and its image. Yet domestic …

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Defense

Throwing Against Cover 2

In September of last year, Andy Benoit with MMQB.com wrote a piece that declared “The Cover 2 is dying.” Well worth the read, Benoit outlined how …

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Minnesota VikingsNew England PatriotsRecaps

Anatomy of an Adjustment: A Defensive Back by Any Other Name…

NFL coaches and commentators routinely talk of “making adjustments.” But what does that really mean? This series of plays from the Patriots’ 30-7 victory over …

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Oakland RaidersPreviews

Know Your Enemy: The Raiders Defense

After two weeks of the NFL season the Oakland Raiders find themselves with an 0-2 record following a close 19-14 loss to the Jets on …

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Oakland RaidersPreviews

Know Your Enemy: The Raiders Offense

Three years may not seem that long, but in NFL terms it can be an eternity. Perhaps no team is a better reminder of that …

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Arizona CardinalsPreviewsSan Francisco 49ers

NFC Showdown: 49ers @ Cardinals

With Arizona out to a quick 2-0 start and early losses by Seattle and San Francisco (1-1), the Cardinals have taken an unlikely early lead …

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ProfilesWashington Football Club

Life After Robert: The Future of QB Play in Washington

On a pleasant Sunday in Landover, Maryland, approximately 80,000 football fans were still settling into their seats when Robert Griffin III attempted a pass on …

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Power Picks

Week 3 Football Central Power Picks

Kostya in the lead with a stellar 10-6 record while Chuck Z bringing up the ugly rear with a 6-10 week. Can CZ get out …

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Minnesota VikingsNew England PatriotsRecaps

Determined Defense: Patriots Defensive Play of the Week

Down ten points, 17-7, on the 6th play of a drive that has covered 16 yards, the Vikings run into a critical 3rd-down situation on …

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