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You Like That! An NFC Wild Card Weekend Preview

Jim Bearor

Seahawks @ Vikings Sunday 1:00pm

Wilson and Baldwin enter the playoffs on a tear. (Getty Images)

Wilson and Baldwin enter the playoffs on a tear. (Getty Images)

It’s going to be very cold in Minnesota on Sunday.  It’s safe to assume that the wintery weather will have some effect on the game, but there’s no predicting what that effect will be.  The most common prediction is that the frigid weather will slow everyone down and it will be a low scoring affair.  Vegas must agree with this line of thinking, since the over/under is hovering around 39.5, the lowest of all the games on Wild Card weekend.  The spread is also modest, with the general consensus having Seattle swallowing 5 points.  It isn’t difficult to imagine a scenario where this is all true, and mother nature levels the playing field a little. It also shouldn’t be hard to envision Seattle going into Minnesota and slaughtering them in a way that makes you feel bad for watching. Continue reading

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The Hard Foul 32: #27 Marcus Mariota, #26 Robert Griffin III, #25 Jameis Winston, #24 Derek Carr

– Jim Bearor

From Top Left Clockwise: Mariota, RG3, Derek Carr, Jameis Winston

From Top Left Clockwise: Mariota, RG3, Carr, Winston

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Intro to The Hard Foul 32: Ranking the NFL’s 32 Quarterbacks

#32 Matt Cassel/EJ Manuel/Tyrod Taylor, #31 Geno Smith

#30 Josh McCown/Johnny Manziel, #29 Brian Hoyer/Ryan Mallett, #28 Blake Bortles 

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5 Teams: 5 questions at Quarterback

-Brian Wolf

Fives Teams With Big Questions at Quarterback

The quarterback position remains a question mark. Pictured: #16 Matt Cassell, #5 Tyrod Taylor, #3 EJ Manuel (Photo Credit: BuffaloBills.com)

The quarterback position remains a question mark. Pictured: #16 Matt Cassell, #5 Tyrod Taylor, #3 EJ Manuel (Photo Credit: BuffaloBills.com)

There is nothing like a quarterback battle to kick off training camp. It brings out the best in players. The repetitions, the rivalry, the competition. There are five teams with interesting story lines surrounding the quarterback position. Two teams have battles going on, while the other three have signal callers on the hot seat.

The Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans have battles going on right now. Rex Ryan has gone as far as to not name an opening week starter until the game, while the Texans have two QBs who will most likely not be a starter for the long term. Of all the QB situations, the Bills may have the best situation for success. All you need to do is look at the playmakers around the position including the additions of LeSean McCoy, Percy Harvin, and Charles Clay. Whoever has the reins for Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts will have one simple task: manage the game and limit turnovers. Many believe Matt Cassel has the fast track lead to be the starter as the 33 year old is the perfect fit for the Bills current situation. Opposing defenses will know what they are going up against, as Cassel will not surprise anyone with his arm strength or accuracy. With new offensive coordinator, Greg Roman, look for the Bills to bring a rush heavy attack. While EJ Manuel may be more athletic, he is prone to mistakes, and Tyrod Taylor is more of an unknown at this time.

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