Rivers, Chargers Ready For Spotlight After Upgrading Defense
The San Diego Chargers returned to the playoffs in 2013 under the first-year tandem of head coach Mike McCoy and general manager Tom Telesco. Now their fans are hope that can spark a trend rather than be an aberration.
Last year the Red Raiders wilted big time, losing their final 5 regular season games against the better teams in the league before a surprising win against Arizona State.
It is time for a reset down in Austin. There were definitely some good times for Mack Brown but is seems like things got a little stale so in come Charlie Strong to rattle some cages.
The Mountain West as a complete conference isn’t going to be as competitive as it was last season, as the clear favorites are the Boise State Broncos and Fresno State Bulldogs in their respective divisions.
Lions In Tough To Challenge For Playoff Spot In First Year Under Caldwell
Jim Caldwell didn’t mince words when he was introduced as the Detroit Lions’ head coach. He believes Detroit is ready to challenge for a Super Bowl.
Defensive Improvement Should Help Bears Challenge For Playoff Spot In 2014
Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman lived up to his reputation as one of the most innovative offensive minds in the game a year ago when he took one of the league’s worst offenses and turned it in to a top-10 unit.
Panthers Will Shock The NFL World With Major Collapse In 2014
The Carolina Panthers shocked the NFL world when they won 12 games in 2013 to clinch an NFC South title and their first playoff berth in five years. It might be just as shocking for their fans when they crash down in 2014.
Falcons Not Deep Enough To Expect Return To Playoffs In 2014
The Atlanta Falcons went from within one score of reaching the Super Bowl in 2012 to a four-win season in 2013. Injuries and a lack of depth at key positions exposed the Falcons’ vulnerabilities following a slow start that the team never really recovered from.
Rodgers’ Return, Upgrades On Defense Make Packers NFC North Favorite
The Green Bay Packers spent the offseason upgrading their roster on both sides of the football following a disappointing 8-8 campaign. Their biggest improvement will come from a player that was already on the roster.
Vikings Destined To Finish In NFC North Basement Once Again In 2014
Looking back now it’s amazing the Minnesota Vikings managed five wins in 2013. They could have a tough time hitting that mark again in 2014. Christian Ponder, Matt Cassel, and Josh Freeman all started for Minnesota a year ago and its defense gave up more points than any other NFL team.
Romo’s Health Key To Cowboys Extending Run Of Mediocrity In 2014
The Dallas Cowboys have defined what it means to be mediocre since 2011. After three-straight 8-8 seasons this could finally be the year they dip under .500.
Manning, Giants Don’t Have Firepower To Keep Up With Best From NFC
Eli Manning and the New York Giants followed a string of six-straight losses to open the 2013 season by winning seven of their final 10 games and finishing 7-9.
Eagles Look To Build On Strong Foundation Heading In To Year Two Under Kelly
Chip Kelly’s highly anticipated NFL debut lived up to expectations as the Philadelphia Eagles went from 4-12 in 2012 to 10-6 in 2013. That was enough to secure an NFC East crown and return to the postseason for the first time since 2010.
RGIII, Redskins Look To Bounce Back In First Year Under Gruden
When the Washington Redskins won 10 games and earned a playoff spot out of the NFC East in 2012 the experts seemed unanimous in that the trade to acquire Robert Griffin III was a turning point for a franchise headed in the right direction.
The Wildcats fell a notch or two last season but still finished at 8-5, pretty impressive given they lost the best player in program history in Collin Klein at QB.
Marshall was stuck in the 5-7 win range for quite a while before last year’s breakout season. The Thundering Herd went 10-4 in 2013. Marshall picked up a nice 31-20 win in a bowl game over Maryland (who is now a part of the Big Ten Conference).
