Led by Andre Miller (7) and Andre Iguodala, the Sixers have been knocking off some NBA giants lately. The Mavericks, Suns, Spurs, Pistons and Magic all have something in common. They have all lost to one of the hottest and youngest teams in the league over the last month and a half. Oh, I must […]
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For the first time since 1998, the Ravens won’t have Brian Billick barking out orders. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) What Went Right One can’t live on past accomplishments forever. The Ravens wisely fired Super Bowl winning head coach Brian Billick after a dismal 2007 season. Projected by many to be a Super Bowl contender, Baltimore failed
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Patrick Willis’ ability to tackle anything was one of the few bright spots on a 49ers’ team that took a big step backward in 2007. What Went Right Well, umm, Patrick Willis tackled everything. Without looking at the ‘Niners’ defensive stats, we are pretty sure Willis was the only player in red and gold that
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Unable last year to reproduce the magic of 2006, Eric Mangini, right, proved he’s no Bill Belichick. What Went Right The Jets rose to the occasion in 2006 and surprisingly made it into the playoffs under first-year head coach Eric Mangini. In 2007, the bloom came off the rose — and then some — as
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Tony Gonzalez remains the brighest star in the mess that is KC. BY ANDY GOLDSTEIN AND DEREK JONES What Went Right Once upon a time in a galaxy far, far away, the Chiefs were 4-3 heading into the bye week. They proceeded to lose their next nine games to finish 4-12. Overall, they lack talent
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Justin Fargas provided one of the few bright spots for Raider Nation in 2007. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) BY ANDY GOLDSTEIN AND DEREK JONES What Went Right The Raiders were brutal again in 2008. Luckily though, there were a few rays of hope in Oakland. Running back Justin Fargas gained over 1,000 yards on the ground
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If Jerious Norwood doesn’t get 20 carries per game next year, there will be hell to pay. BY ANDY GOLDSTEIN and DEREK JONES The Atlanta Falcons are up next and we have one promise: We will keep the Ron Mexico discussion to a minimum. What Went Right Roddy White went right. The third-year wide out
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