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NFL Preview: Pittsburgh Steelers

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: August 12, 2011

Frank Doyle reckons the path to the Lamar Hunt trophy goes through Pittsburgh. Just like always. It’s hard to conceive of now, but for the first forty odd years of their existence the Steelers couldn’t win a ham at a Christmas raffle. They were lousy. Year in, year out. And then Franco Harris scooped up...

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NFL Preview: Cincinnati Bengals

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Carson Palmer’s retired, Ochocinco has high-tailed it to New England, and whatever remaining hope the Bengals have surely isn’t far behind. Al Dannity previews the prospects for Cincinnati in 2011. The players Finally the fresh blood Cincinnati’s passing game needed has arrived in the form of A.J. Green. The former Georgia standout is a tremendous...

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NFL Preview: Baltimore Ravens

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: August 11, 2011

Frank Doyle looks at the Baltimore Ravens, the nearly men of the AFC North. It’s not easy being a Baltimore Raven. Baltimore is the team that’s always nearly there, but just falls short. The Ravens don’t find new ways to fail, like San Diego in the regular season or Indianapolis in the playoffs. They always...

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NFL Preview: Cleveland Browns

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Colt McCoy’s sophomore season could prove promising for the Browns but Al Dannity says there is a tough road ahead. The players The arrival of Brandon Jackson through free agency may appear to fix a problem that wasn’t there but he could prove a big addition in Cleveland. Peyton Hillis had a tremendous season for...

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NFL Preview: Jacksonville Jaguars

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Every year there are 31 teams in the NFL that Al Dannity has no problem writing a preview for. Right or wrong he can feel confident in his decision. That other team is the Jacksonville Jaguars. There’s so little sense to be made of a team shaped like this. The players David Garrard remains the...

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NFL Preview: Indianapolis Colts

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

After so many seasons of dominance in the AFC South, Al Dannity says this is the year when the Colts will fall. The players The Colts finished 2010 looking like a team that need shaking up after a stuttering run to the post-season. With just five picks in the draft, free agency offered Indianapolis an...

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NFL Preview: Tennessee Titans

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Last season was not one to remember for Tennessee fans. The 2011 Titans aren’t exactly shaping up to be much better. Al Dannity breaks down their prospects. The players I have long defended Vince Young. His attitude off the field may not have been great but all he did when he got on was complete...

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NFL Preview: Houston Texans

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

There may be no Nnamdi but the Texans have stocked up on talent in the secondary in a bid to finally make a playoff breakthrough. Al Dannity answers the only question that matters; is it enough? The players The Texans were great on offense in 2010 and in no way lacking in terms of talent...

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NFL Preview: New Orleans Saints

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

We conclude our preview of the NFC South with a look at a Saints team that still has playoff aspirations but is one very much in transition. Al Dannity says things could get interesting before the season starts. The players Reggie Bush may not have been the once-in-a-generation type of player New Orleans wanted but...

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NFL Preview: Atlanta Falcons

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Mike Smith has brought Atlanta a level of consistency that was previously unknown in the Falcons’ history. Now the question is, can he take them to only the second Super Bowl in franchise history? Al Dannity breaks down the Falcons’ prospects for 2011. The players Atlanta added two big weapons to their offense through the...

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NFL Preview: Carolina Panthers

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Did anything happen with Carolina this off-season? Any interesting draft picks? Cam who you say? Cam Newton? Oh, that’s good, yeah that’s real good. Al Dannity has just one more question, can the Heisman Trophy winner save the worst team in the NFL? The players I could talk about how late-draftee Lawrence Wilson adds depth...

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NFL Preview: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The Bucs performed better than expected in year two under Raheem Morris. Can they take the next step and contend for the playoffs in 2011? Al Dannity gives his take. The players The draft was a mixed bag for the Bucs with two great picks early but few bargains with the potential to break out...

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NFL Preview: St. Louis Rams

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

After a better than expected first season with Sam Bradford, Al Dannity expects more progress from the Rams in 2011. The players Stephen Jackson has notably not participated in off-season workouts with the rest of the Rams but if there’s one running back you can trust to stay in shape it’s him. With Jackson finally...

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NFL Preview: Arizona Cardinals

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

After a disastrous 2010, Al Dannity doesn’t see a fun 2011 in store for the Cardinals. Despite playing the in NFC West, the NFL’s weakest division, wins will be hard to find. The players I usually start this section off with a few comments on the incoming draft class. Well the rookies are going to...

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Steep Learning Curve for Harbaugh, 49ers

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: July 15, 2011

Frank Doyle thinks rookie head coach Jim Harbaugh will face a baptism of fire in San Francisco. After the Mike Singletary era ended in tears for all concerned, Jim Harbaugh was named 18th head coach and given the mantle of the Next Savior of the San Francisco 49ers. It was never going to be easy...

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NFL Preview: Seattle Seahawks

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The wide open NFC West delivered the first ever playoff team with a losing record last season. The Seahawks will hope to return to the post-season but in better health in 2011. The players Alabama’s James Carpenter is the headline addition in Seattle this year. The offensive tackle was drafted in the first round by...

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NFL Preview: San Diego Chargers

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The Chargers seemed to lead the NFL in everything but wins last season. Al expects that stat to change with another run to the playoffs for the AFC West powerhouse. The players San Diego has a habit of getting bargains at skills positions in the draft and 2010 was no different. Third round pick Vincent...

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NFL Preview: Oakland Raiders

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Last season saw a radical improvement by the Raiders but with Al Davis still running the show, don’t expect things to stay sane for long. Al Dannity looks at the prospects for Oakland in 2011. The players The most notable change in Oakland will be the departure of Nnamdi Asomugha to parts unknown. The cornerback...

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NFL Preview: Kansas City Chiefs

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Last year the Chiefs exceeded all expectations by winning the AFC West and making the playoffs. Now, without Charlie Weis running the offense, can we expect a sophomore slump or can Matt Cassel strive with the stabilizers removed? Al Dannity breaks down the big questions. The players As mentioned in the intro, there will be...

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NFL Preview: Denver Broncos

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Is it that time already? Al Dannity is back for another summer profiling every team in the National Football League. Our NFL previews kick off in the AFC West with the Denver Broncos. The players NFL betting fans will have noticed one big change away from the field with the Broncos. John Elway has returned...