Clearly, J.P. Losman is not the long-term answer at QB in Buffalo. What Went Right While the passing game had woes on top of woes, the running game performed about as we expected. Marshawn Lynch nearly hit the 1,200-yard mark despite missing a handful of games. In fact, his steady-as-she-goes season featured at least 60 […]
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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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Trading Dan Haren allowed the A’s to restock their farm system, but opened a huge hole in the rotation. (AP) Kudos to the Oakland A’s for immediately recognizing that their great run of eight straight winning seasons – including five post-season appearances – was coming to an end last season. Instead of throwing good money
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New Tiger shortstop Edgar Renteria should provide a boost to the pitching staff with his stellar glovework. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) No one doubts that the Detroit Tigers will score their share of runs this season, but if this team has designs on returning to the postseason after sliding last year, much of it will rest
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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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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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