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The NFL Free Agent Rumor Mill Is Buzzing

I read an interesting article from SI.com’s NFL insider Don Banks tonight which talked about where some key NFL free agents could end up on the open market.  Since I always find predictions like this fascinating to think about, I have to believe there are a few of you out there that may as well.
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Tebow to Packers/Vikings? Don’t Laugh Yet…

I know there is quite a bit of Tim Tebow over-saturation out there, but I think it’s always fun to discuss how this story may relate to our local teams.
The two-time national champion and Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback has become perhaps the most hotly debated NFL draft prospect in recent memory.  Nobody can deny the success [...]

Need a Good Pump-Up Before Sunday?

I came across this video, made by a former Wisconsin resident who is going to school for A/V in Los Angeles.

It is 9 minutes long, but very well put together and certainly sets the stage for Brett Favre’s return to Lambeau on Sunday. Funny to note that Favre’s Jets days were not touched at [...]

Favre Leads NFL In Incomplete Retirements

Okay, so I stole that title from Stephen Colbert.  It’s funny, and I could use a smile after just surviving one of the busiest days of my television career so far.  But I have had some time now to let this all sink in so here are my thoughts.
First of all since this is my [...]

What do the Vikings do?

I watch a lot of football, specifically NFC North football.  So naturally I’ve watch just about every Minnesota game this  year.  I saw Tarvaris Jackson pre-benching and post-benching, and I saw Gus Frerotte in between Jackson’s benchings.  The argument for Frerotte to start is that he led the Vikings to an 8-3 record as a starter [...]