Although he’s not much of a fantasy option, except in the deepest of fantasy leagues, the Indianapolis Colts will miss tight end Ben Utecht, who is now officially a Cincinnati Bengal after the Colts failed to match his offer sheet. Indy employs plenty of two tight-end sets, but is now left without a reliable backup […]
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Deuce McAllister’s health woes in 2007 not only left the Saints shorthanded, but led to Reggie Bush being exposed for his lack as an every down back. What Went Right New Orleans represented one of the league’s biggest disappointments in 2007. Yet, Drew Brees got it together to throw 28 touchdown passes. Wide receiver Marques
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The Bengals’ situation was summed up best in The Four Tops’ classic, “It’s the Same Old Song.” What Went Right In the immortal words of The Four Tops, “It’s the Same Old Song” in Cincinnati. The Bengals had a very good offense, but a horrible defense…again. Carson Palmer threw for over 4,000 yards and 26
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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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