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		<title>The Jaguars and Lions are Guaranteed Future Super Bowl Contenders</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The 2022 NFL season is finally over and we are in the crazy period that is the start of NFL free agency. The regular season was anything but regular. The Denver Broncos were considered to be heavy favorites for the Super Bowl after trading for Russel Wilson in the offseason. Instead, the Broncos were one [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The 2022 NFL season is finally over and we are in the crazy period that is the start of NFL free agency. The regular season was anything but regular. The Denver Broncos were considered to be heavy favorites for the Super Bowl after trading for Russel Wilson in the offseason. Instead, the Broncos were one of the worst teams in the NFL, finishing with a disappointing 5-12 record. The Philadelphia Eagles started the season 8-0 and finished with a dominant 14-3 record and the #1 seed in the NFC playoffs. This season has been as unpredictable as ever and two teams stick out as surprises: the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Detroit Lions. </p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The moment Trevor Lawrence and the Jags completed the third-largest comeback in playoff history ?<br><br>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaguars?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jaguars</a>) <a href="https://t.co/26BfxDDJMV">pic.twitter.com/26BfxDDJMV</a></p>&mdash; Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1615099309246283777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Both the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Detroit Lions are historically bad franchises, both having franchise records below .500. Both franchises have also never played in the Super Bowl, something only four teams have never done. The Jaguars are 8-8 in the playoffs, while the Lions are 7-13. But, there is reason to believe that those historically bad seasons are behind both teams. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Both teams went 9-8 this season after abysmal 2021 seasons. Both teams started 2-6 and gained momentum in the second half of the season to finish strong. The Lions were eliminated from playoff contention minutes before their Week 18 game. The Jaguars clinched the division after an intense nail-biting Saturday night game against their hated rivals, the Tennessee Titans. The Jaguars went on to win their Wild Card playoff game in thrilling fashion against the Chargers, before finally losing to the eventual Super Bowl Champions Kansas City Chiefs. Both teams head into the NFL offseason poised to solidify championship-caliber teams.</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/amonra_stbrown?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@amonra_stbrown</a> going ?<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WASvsDET?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WASvsDET</a> | ? FOX <a href="https://t.co/9ZOSRFiP6s">pic.twitter.com/9ZOSRFiP6s</a></p>&mdash; Detroit Lions (@Lions) <a href="https://twitter.com/Lions/status/1571554593867194373?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2022</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Lions and the Jaguars have electrifying offenses that are going to be problems for opposing defenses for years to come. Both teams are ranked in the top 10 in total offense for the 2022 season, with the Lions ranked 5th and the Jaguars ranked 10th. Both teams are also ranked in the top 10 in passing offense, with the Lions ranked 6th and the Jaguars ranked 10th. The Lions&#8217; offense is spearheaded by veteran quarterback <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GoffJa00.htm?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=profootballmania.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-02-28_pfr">Jared Goff</a>, young rising star receiver <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StxxAm00.htm?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=profootballmania.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-02-28_pfr">Amon-Ra St. Brown</a>, and the consistently getting better veteran running back <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WillJa06.htm?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=profootballmania.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-02-28_pfr">Jamaal Williams</a>. Both Jared Goff and Amon-Ra were Pro Bowlers this year, along with <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HockTJ00.htm?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=profootballmania.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-02-28_pfr">T.J. Hockenson</a> joining them from the Lions&#8217; offense. The Lions were able to have multiple games where they scored 40 points or more, including one against the Jaguars. If the Lions continue having a high powered offense they can be tough to catch. </p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It’s obvious what’s being done out here.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LACvsJAX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LACvsJAX</a> on NBC <a href="https://t.co/rrQHynbO2E">pic.twitter.com/rrQHynbO2E</a></p>&mdash; Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaguars/status/1614475735611375616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Jaguars are spearheaded by their trio of young stars: quarterback <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LawrTr00.htm?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=profootballmania.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-02-28_pfr">Trevor Lawrence</a>, running back <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/E/EtieTr00.htm?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=profootballmania.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-02-28_pfr">Travis Etienne</a>, and receiver <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KirkCh01.htm?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=profootballmania.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-02-28_pfr">Christian Kirk</a>. Everyone in this trio had career years. Trevor threw for over 4,000 yards and showed to the league why he was picked first overall. Travis Etienne ran for over 1,000 yards, cementing himself as one of the league&#8217;s top rushers. Christian Kirk rejuvenated his career with over 1,000 receiving yards, silencing his critics. Trevor Lawrence got his first Pro Bowl nod and it&#8217;s safe to say that this won&#8217;t be his last.</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">AIDAN HUTCHINSON INT<br><br>The <a href="https://twitter.com/Lions?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Lions</a> get another goal line stop! <a href="https://twitter.com/aidanhutch97?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@aidanhutch97</a><br><br>?: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GBvsDET?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GBvsDET</a> on FOX<br>?: Stream on NFL+ <a href="https://t.co/NERF3hGPfV">https://t.co/NERF3hGPfV</a> <a href="https://t.co/sOn95CM6gY">pic.twitter.com/sOn95CM6gY</a></p>&mdash; NFL (@NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1589328571880701952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2022</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The analysis of both defenses emphasizes why they say that &#8220;defenses win championships&#8221;. The Lions gave up the most yards on defense, with the Jaguars giving up the 9th most. Both teams were ranked in the bottom five for passing defense. The Jaguars were ranked 12th in rushing defense, but the Lions were ranked 29th. Even though both teams drafted young stars with the first two picks in 2022 draft, <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WalkTr03.htm?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=profootballmania.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-02-28_pfr">Travon Walker</a> for the Jaguars and <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HutcAi00.htm?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=profootballmania.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-02-28_pfr">Aidan Hutchinson</a> for the Lions, it wasn&#8217;t enough to consistently stop NFL offenses. Both teams have stellar offenses, but they both need some work on defense in order to have a team that can compete with the top teams in the NFL.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Lions and the Jaguars are both young teams that have potential, especially on the offensive side of the ball. However, you have to be able to stop opposing teams from scoring to win games and that is something that both teams need to work on. And once both teams create a stellar team on both sides of the ball, it will be sooner, rather than later, that one of these teams will be competing for the Lombardi Trophy. </p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 01:07:51 +0000</pubDate>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Who is the top wide receiver target for the Lions?</h1>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Detroit Lions had an unlimited fighting spirit and never-ending confidence in 2021. They finished 3-13, but they took positive strides with Dan Campbell and it&#8217;s clear they will continue to climb the ladder in 2022. The Lions have the 10th most cap space in the NFL and the second overall pick to help them make a lot of noise this offseason. </p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">One year as head coach and Dan Campbell has us ready to run through a brick wall still  <a href="https://t.co/7llhuhRiNo">pic.twitter.com/7llhuhRiNo</a></p>&mdash; Woodward Sports Network (@woodwardsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/woodwardsports/status/1498781181541761027?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2022</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There are quite a few position groups that need to be improved, outside of the QB situation. I&#8217;d like to see the Lions continue to build around their QB spot. They drafted Penei Sewell in the 2021 Draft and I&#8217;d like to see them build up the OL and weapons around Goff this offseason, as well. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The 2022 NFL free agency is approaching and I&#8217;d love to see them add a free agent wide receiver. Here are a few WR free agent options that would make a ton of sense.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Christian Kirk</span></strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Christian Kirk would be a beautiful fit for Detroit and he could like the number of targets he would get in the Motor City. Kirk, who is 25 years young, is coming off a career season in receiving yards (982 yards) and receptions (77). It will be hard for the Cardinals to satisfy his aspirations as they currently have DeAndre Hopkins and Rondale Moore. </p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">At only 24 years old, are we sure the Cardinals can afford to let Christian Kirk walk after this season? <a href="https://t.co/3L9VXPgZcF">pic.twitter.com/3L9VXPgZcF</a></p>&mdash; Johnny Venerable (@JohnnyVenerable) <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnnyVenerable/status/1457806135398842370?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 8, 2021</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Amari Cooper</span></strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Amari Cooper will be hard to acquire when he most likely becomes a free agent, but I believe he is the most likely big-name WR to consider signing with the Lions. Cooper is still a very talented WR, but he was overpaid and playing in a stacked Cowboys offense for the past couple of years. Cooper ousted 865 yards and 8 touchdowns last season. The Lions should aim to break the bank for him and convince him they are heading in the right direction, too. </p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Never forget Amari Cooper dropped 200 yards on a top 2 CB in football. <br> <a href="https://t.co/MAAI1lxQsg">pic.twitter.com/MAAI1lxQsg</a></p>&mdash; ??laiboi???? (@blakebooming) <a href="https://twitter.com/blakebooming/status/1499799059971911680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2022</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Zay Jones</span></strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Las Vegas Raiders soon to be free agent Zay Jones is one of the biggest underrated gems in the free agent WR pool. The 26-year-old Jones recorded 546 yards in an offense with Darren Waller, Hunter Renfrow, and Desean Jackson last offseason. I believe he has the potential to be an 800+ yard receiver in Detroit. Jones would be a great signing for Detroit with or without a bigger free-agent WR signing.</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">HARD. WORK. PAYS. OFF. ??<br><br>cool of Carr to share this Zay Jones anecdote <a href="https://t.co/4WqiZyt1Fg">pic.twitter.com/4WqiZyt1Fg</a></p>&mdash; Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/SharpFootball/status/1437631073190559745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 14, 2021</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Who will win the NFC North? By: Andy Davies The NFC North is a division with tremendous history. The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears are two of the three oldest franchises in NFL history, with the Detroit Lions not far behind. We have seen the Packers and Bears lift a Super Bowl but the [&#8230;]</p>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Who will win the NFC North?</h1>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">By: Andy Davies</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The NFC North is a division with tremendous history. The Green Bay Packers and <a href="https://www.profootballhof.com/teams/chicago-bears/team-history/">Chicago Bears</a> are two of the three oldest franchises in NFL history, with the Detroit Lions not far behind. We have seen the Packers and Bears lift a Super Bowl but the Minnesota Vikings have failed to win a Super Bowl and the Lions have yet to even make the big game.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The division has been predominately the Packers&#8217; in recent years, winning 7 of the last 10 division titles. Can anyone dethrone Green Bay this season?</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Here is a preview of the NFC North</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Chicago Bears (2020 Record: 8-8. Lost in Wildcard Round)</strong></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Bears fans have reason for optimism and are going to the season with plenty of excitement. However, there is also distaste from the fanbase as to who is their starting quarterback is in week one. <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DaltAn00.htm">Andy Dalton</a> will start against the Rams as first-round pick <a href="https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/justin-fields-2.html">Justin Fields</a> is made to wait, despite his impressive preseason. He was taken eleventh overall in the draft, with Chicago trading up to select him. Perhaps head coach Matt Nagy is wary of not putting a rookie QB up against the excellent Rams defense on their debut. Maybe he is honouring the tweet the Bears made that Dalton was QB1, a tweet made before they drafted Fields.&nbsp;</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Offensive lineman Tevin Jenkins was taken in the second-round in the team&#8217;s best attempt to protect their quarterback. Wide receiver Allen Robinson was franchise tagged this offseason, which keeps him there for one more year. <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MoonDa00.htm">Darnell Mooney</a> will want to build on an impressive rookie season. Alongside Free Agency signing Marquise Goodwin, there is a quietly good receiver room in Chicago.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Defensively, Khalil Mack&#8217;s numbers have declined since his career year in 2018 but the linebacker is still a threat. Along with defensive end Akheim Hicks, these are two defensive studs at the Bears&#8217; disposal. There is not just Mack and Hicks. Safety <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackEd01.htm">Eddie Jackson</a> as well as linebackers <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitRo07.htm">Roquan Smith</a> and <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/Q/QuinRo00.htm">Robert Quinn</a> are three great options for the Bears on the defensive side of the ball. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Can the Bears get back to the playoffs? This is something many felt the team didn&#8217;t deserve last year despite starting the 2020 season 5-1. A schedule featuring the Rams, Cleveland Browns, Packers twice, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, San Francisco 49ers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, and Seattle Seahawks is a tough ask for anyone and this is likely to be nine losses. This would mean they would have to win all the other games just to end the season 8-9. Fields has the chance to come in mid-season and make a difference. However, this may be late not only for the Bears&#8217; season but also for Nagy&#8217;s job.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Prediction:</strong> 2<sup>nd</sup>&nbsp;in NFC North.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Detroit Lions (2020 Record: 5-11. Missed out on playoffs)</strong></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">When Jared Goff is your biggest headline offseason addition, there is something wrong. There has been something wrong for many years in Detroit. Only the Cincinnati Bengals have waited longer for a playoff win than the Lions.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GoffJa00.htm">Goff</a> was the first overall pick for the Rams in 2016 but with the exception of the 2018 season that saw them reach the Super Bowl, he has been nothing more than an average quarterback. He is going from throwing to Cooper Kupp and Robert Woods to now passing the ball to Free agency signing Tyrell Williams, fourth-round selection Amon-Ra St.Brown, and Kalif Raymond, who arrived as a free agent from the Tennesee Titans. They also brought in tight end Darren Fells as backup to T.J. Hockensen, who scored <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HockTJ00.htm">6 touchdowns and recorded 723 yards from 67 receptions</a>. The Lions did add <a href="https://www.profootballnetwork.com/penei-sewell-nfl-draft-player-profile-oregon-tackle/">Penei Sewell</a> seventh overall, who can be a gamechanger between the trenches. However, the offense will still have plenty of issues. The Lions also lost wideouts Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones in the offseason, further adding to Goff&#8217;s woes. He does not feel like the type of player that new head coach Dan Campbell would like, considering Goff&#8217;s quieter personality and Campbell talking in his first press conference that he wants to bite people&#8217;s kneecaps. </p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Detroit were <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/nfl/stats/team/_/view/defense/season/2020/seasontype/2/table/passing/sort/totalPoints/dir/asc">32<sup>nd</sup></a>&nbsp;in <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/nfl/stats/team/_/view/defense/season/2020/seasontype/2/table/passing/sort/totalPoints/dir/asc">total points</a> and <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/nfl/stats/team/_/view/defense/season/2020/seasontype/2/table/passing/sort/netTotalYards/dir/asc">total yards</a> allowed (<a href="http://30th&nbsp;in passing yards allowed, 28th&nbsp;in rushing yards">30<sup>th</sup></a>&nbsp;in passing yards allowed, <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/nfl/stats/team/_/view/defense/season/2020/seasontype/2/table/rushing/sort/rushingYards/dir/asc">28<sup>th</sup></a>&nbsp;in rushing yards allowed). They have not done enough in the preseason to address this. The Lions have a lot of troubles ahead this season and Campbell has a tough task on his hands.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Prediction:</strong> 4<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;in NFC North.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Green Bay Packers (2020 Record: 13-3. Lost in NFC Championship)</strong></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Packers offseason was dominated by talk of Aaron Rodgers leaving the franchise, for either retirment or another team. Both <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00.htm">he</a> and wide receiver <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AdamDa01.htm">Davante Adams</a>, who were so exceptional in 2020, posted the same post which referred to the Michael Jordan Netflix documentary &#8216;The Last Dance&#8217;. It is likely that Rodgers, last season&#8217;s MVP, will spend just one more season in Green Bay. Can he go out with a second ring?&nbsp;</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">First Davante Adams&#8230;<br><br>Now Aaron Rodgers&#8230;<br><br>Are we about to see &quot;The Last Dance&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Packers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Packers</a> edition? <a href="https://t.co/MwdfhfAqOj">pic.twitter.com/MwdfhfAqOj</a></p>&mdash; Eli Berkovits (@BookOfEli_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/BookOfEli_NFL/status/1418797558227472386?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 24, 2021</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Rodgers requested a trade on draft day, which dominated the media that day. The boyhood 49ers fan is likely to have done this with the hope of San Francisco trading for him. Taking Trey Lance third overall put an end to these hopes. The Denver Broncos were often seen as the team with the best chance but after months of speculation, he decided to stay put in Green Bay. Many Packers fans were extremely frustrated during last year&#8217;s draft, when the team selected Rodgers&#8217; replacement in Jordan Love instead of a wide receiver. This is a position that Rodgers and the Packers fanbase have wanted for a while now. A true WR2 is something that Rodgers has missed, playing a big role in why they have lost in back-to-back NFC Championship games. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Running back Aaron Jones resigned, with a four-year $48 million deal agreed. Tight end Robert Tonyan, who scored <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TonyRo00.htm">11 touchdowns in 2020</a>, was initially placed on a second-round restricted free agent tender, before signing the tender for $3.4 million. The Packers also traded for former player <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CobbRa00.htm">Randall Cobb</a>, who will want to improve on the three touchdowns he scored in both the 2019 and 2020 seasons. Amari Rodgers was taken in the third round to add some depth to the receiver room that also features Allen Lazard and Marquez Vantes-Scantling. Lazard impressed at times last season, with <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LazaAl00.htm">3 touchdowns and 451 yards</a> but injury meant he played just 10 games in 2020. Vantez-Scantling continues to struggle for consistency.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The offensive line could be an issue for the Packers and Rodgers. Cory Linsley, widely considered one of the NFL&#8217;s best centers, departed in Free Agency for the Los Angeles Chargers. Left tackle David Bakhtiari will miss the opening 6 weeks of the season at least, after being placed on the PUP list. Can the line protect Rodgers, who was the 25th most sacked quarterback in the league? This shows what impact the losses of Linsley and Bakhtiari could be. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Defensively was where Green Bay struggled in the playoffs. Cornerback Kevin King had a poor game against Tampa Bay in the NFC Championship. Eric Stokes was taken in the first round to add some competition and depth to the position. In their 3-4 scheme, nose tackle Kenny Clark, Za&#8217;Darious Smith are both brilliant at what they do. Cornerback Jaire Alexander is one of the best shutdown corners in the league, with the Rams&#8217; Jalen Ramsey arguably the only player to do it better than Alexander.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Packers will win this division with ease but it is the question of whether their defense can take them any further than the NFC Championship. Rodgers will be on a mission to end on a high with the Packers. However, with the strength of the Buccaneers, Los Angeles Rams, and the potential surprise outfit of the Washington Football Team, they may find it hard to even make the NFC Championship game this year. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Prediction:</strong> 1<sup>st</sup>&nbsp;in NFC North.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Minnesota Vikings (2020 Record: 7-9. Missed out on playoffs)&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Vikings began the <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/min/2020.htm">2020 season</a> horribly,&nbsp;starting 1-5&nbsp;before winning 5 of their next 6 games and ending the season 7-9. Wide receiver Justin Jefferson recorded <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JeffJu00.htm">1,400 yards</a>, <a href="https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.nfl.com/_amp/vikings-wr-justin-jefferson-sets-rookie-record-for-most-receiving-yards">breaking the record of most receiving yards recorded by a rookie</a>. <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/min/2020.htm">He scored 7 touchdowns, with fellow receiver Adam Thielen recording 14. Their offense developed last season, with Kirk Cousins throwing over 4,000 yards, 35 touchdowns and 13 interceptions.</a> However, his vaccination status may detriment his and their season.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Players not getting vaccinated may affect several teams, but Cousins&#8217; stance is the biggest headline maker along with Lamar Jackson and Cole Beasley. If he is not careful, they may not be scared to put third-round pick Kellen Mond in the starting role during his rookie season. Cousins, a fourth-round pick in 2011, knows more than anyone how a late draft pick can make the most of their opportunity. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Running back Dalvin Cook will hope to continue on from his impressive 2020 season. <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookDa01.htm">He had career-best</a> numbers in both yards (1,557) and rushing touchdowns (16), stats only beaten by Derrick Henry last season. He will be excellently protected by 2021 <a href="https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/primetimesportstalk.com/2021/02/14/2021-nfl-draft-scouting-report-christian-darrisaw/amp/">first-round selection Christian Darrisaw, who is said to be an “animal in the run game”. </a>He will hope to be fit for week one. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Minnesota was <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/nfl/stats/team/_/view/defense/season/2020/seasontype/2/table/passing/sort/netTotalYards/dir/asc">27<sup>th</sup></a> in total yards allowed in 2020 (<a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/nfl/stats/team/_/view/defense/season/2020/seasontype/2/table/passing/sort/netPassingYards/dir/asc">25<sup>th</sup></a> in passing yards allowed and <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/nfl/stats/team/_/view/defense/season/2020/seasontype/2/table/rushing/sort/rushingYards/dir/asc">27<sup>th</sup></a> in rushing yards allowed), with <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/nfl/stats/team/_/view/defense/season/2020/seasontype/2/table/passing/sort/totalPoints/dir/asc">only three teams allowing more total points than the Vikings</a>. <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/min/2020.htm">The top three players for the Vikings for sacks recorded were Yannick Ngakoue, Ifeadi Odenigbo and Eric Wilson.</a> They are all no longer with the franchise. Even with them in the roster, the most any player got in 2020 was <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/min/2020.htm">5</a>.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Eric Kendricks missed time last season and the Vikings also lost Danielle Hunter, Anthony Barr, and Michael Hughes to injury. Michael Pierce opted out due to COVID-19. All of these players except Hughes are returning for 2021. This will surely make a huge difference to the defense, something that will be hugely welcomed by head coach Mike Zimmer. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">An opening six games against the Cincinnati Bengals, Arizona Cardinals, Seahawks, Browns, Lions, and Carolina Panthers gives the Vikings the chance to start 4-2. They then face the Dallas Cowboys, Ravens, Chargers, Packers, 49ers and Lions. There is likely to be one or two wins out of these next six games. This would have Minnesota at either 5-7 or 4-8. The Vikings then face a tough end to the season, where they face the Pittsburgh Steelers, Rams, Packers as well as twice facing the Bears. They could lose four out of these five. Looking at the schedule, the prediction here is that their 2021 record will be either 5-12 or 6-11.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Prediction: </strong>3<sup>rd</sup>&nbsp;in NFC North</p>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">The worst NFL teams in 2021 will be&#8230;</h1>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">By: Andy Davies</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Plenty of uncertainty surrounds the Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, and Houston Texans going into the 2021 season. Their quarterback situations are far from clear and their overall rosters are mediocre at best.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The same goes for their head coaches, with all three going into their first seasons at the franchise. Neither of Dan Campbell, Nick Sirianni, or David Culley has been a full-time head coach in the NFL. Campbell is the only one to have some experience, with his spell as interim head coach of the Miami Dolphins in 2015.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Here is why you should be expecting the Lions, Eagles, and Texans to have the three worst records in the league in 2021.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Saying Goodbye To A Franchise Legend In Detroit. Struggles For The Replacement</strong></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Matthew Stafford was the number one overall pick in 2009, with the entire city of Detroit hoping he would be the man to turn around the fortunes of the franchise. Despite three seasons of making the playoffs, the Lions and Stafford never won a single postseason game as the wait continues. The Lions remain the team with the second-longest period without a playoff win, their last taking place on January 5th, 1992.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Stafford had some great individual moments as a Lion, most notably his Mic’d up moment during his 2009 rookie season. In a week eleven game against the Cleveland Browns, he overcame injury to produce a moment of pure heroism. He played with a separated shoulder despite the efforts of the medical staff to keep him off the field, leading the Lions to a touchdown-winning drive. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/coaches/CaldJi0.htm">Jim Caldwell</a> guided the Lions to these playoff appearances but was not seen as good enough to take them to the next step. New England Patriots assistant head coach <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/coaches/PatrMa0.htm">Matt Patricia</a> was brought in but never took to life as head coach. The Lions had three consecutive losing seasons under the coaching of Patricia. They will hope that they have found their guy in Dan Campbell. His press conference was certainly not dull, with Campbell referring to “biting kneecaps”. As a former Lions player, he knows what it takes to play in the league. He also knows about the city of Detroit and his intentions are both positive and clear. If he is given time, he has the desire to bring the good times back to Detroit. However, he is inexperienced as a head coach and the roster is below average.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">New quarterback <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GoffJa00.htm">Jared Goff</a> has the potential to struggle. This is despite the drafting of offensive lineman <a href="https://goducks.com/sports/football/roster/penei-sewell/8509">Penei Sewell</a> at seventh overall, a selection that had Campbell and new General Manager Brad Holmes very excited.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Despite his brilliant 2018 season that saw the Rams reach Super Bowl 53, Goff had a poor game and struggled in 2020 as he and head coach <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/coaches/McVaSe0.htm">Sean McVay</a>’s relationship deteriorated.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Goff struggled despite a plethora of offensive talent around him. Robert Woods and <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KuppCo00.htm">Coope</a>r Kupp form one of the best wide receiver duos in the NFL. He is going to a franchise that let go of their two best wide receivers and failed to replace them.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Lions have a schedule that features the San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, and Cleveland Browns. There are also two games against their division rivals, the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, and Chicago Bears. The Lions do not have it easy.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Prediction: </strong>3-14</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Trouble In Philadelphia; Reason For Hope?</strong></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Eagles have seen three years of gradual decline after winning Super Bowl 52. The 2017 season saw the Eagles lift the Lombardi Trophy for the first time after two previous attempts.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Doug Pederson was the head coach to guide the Eagles to a Super Bowl but was fired after the conclusion of the 2020 season. His decision to bench rookie quarterback <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HurtJa00.htm">Jalen Hurts</a> in order to lose and gain a higher draft pick appeared to be the final nail in the coffin.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WentCa00.htm">Carson Wentz</a> had an MVP caliber season before an injury derailed hopes of winning the award. Backup <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FoleNi00.htm">Nick Foles</a> stepped in and guided the Eagles to the <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/nfl/game/_/gameId/400999173">Super Bowl 52</a> win. He also stepped in a year later and guided the Eagles to a shock Wildcard Round win against the Chicago Bears, with thanks also going to a Cody Parkey missed field goal.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Both Foles and Wentz are no longer Eagles players. Out of the starters in that Super Bowl 52 win, only seven remain with the franchise. Their decision to draft <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/ReagJa00.htm">Jalen Reagor</a> over <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JeffJu00.htm">Justin Jefferson</a> continues to be mocked by rival fans and nobody knows how new head coach Nick Sirianni will do in the role.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The schedule is mixed for Philadelphia. Whilst they face the New York Jets, Lions, and twice play the New York Giants, they also have to face the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs.. This is as well as facing a rising Washington Football Team twice as well as playing the Dallas Cowboys both home and away.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Reports have surfaced in recent days of the Philadelphia Eagles being the favourites for Deshaun, with talks said to be “heating up”.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This could be a move that transforms the franchise. However, <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WatsDe00.htm">Deshaun Watson</a> had his best statistical season yet the Texans only managed four wins all year. This proves that whilst it is very important to have a good quarterback, you need more around to be successful.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Unless the Eagles do something in what remains of the offseason, they will continue to be mediocre if their roster continues to be this poor. If they get offensive or defensive talent in the next one or two offseasons, then they are a team that will compete for years to come. Otherwise, the Eagles will fail to be a threat to both the NFC and NFC East.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is why Deshaun should avoid the Eagles at this present time. He will be going into a situation no different to what he experienced in Houston.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Prediction:</strong> 4-13</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>What A Difference A Year Makes</strong></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Where do we start with the Houston Texans? The 2019 season saw them take a <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/nfl/game/_/gameId/401131043">24-0 lead</a> against the Chiefs in the Divisional Round. However, they allowed 41 unanswered points as they lost 51-31. What has unfolded since in the following nineteen months has been reminiscent of a Greek tragedy.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Head coach <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/coaches/OBriBi0.htm">Bill O’Brien</a>, who also was general manager, made the unusual decision to trade star wide receiver, <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HopkDe00.htm">Deandre Hopkins</a>. In exchange, the Texans received a running back past his sell-by date in <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnDa08.htm">David Johnson</a>, one second-rounder and one fourth-round pick. O’Brien only lasted four games in the 2020 season as they finished the campaign with just four wins.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Since the conclusion of the 2020 season, franchise legend <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WattJ.00.htm">J.J Watt</a> has left and there continues to be an uncertain future surrounding quarterback Deshaun Watson. Houston&#8217;s quarterback requested a trade in January before allegations of sexual assault arose. These have lingered throughout the remainder of the offseason. It is unclear if Watson will play in the NFL at all in 2021 but even if he does, it is unlikely that he will be wearing a Texans jersey.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Houston has said they would listen to trade offers for Watson, with the franchise said to be wanting three first-round picks. They have also acquired <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TaylTy00.htm">Tyrod Taylor</a> via Free Agency and used their first pick in the draft on <a href="https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/davis-mills-1.html">Davis Mills</a> in the third round. Even if the Eagles stick with Hurts, there will be plenty of other suitors.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Even with Watson, the Texans are light on the ground when it comes to elite talent. Linebacker <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CunnZa00.htm">Zach Cunningham</a> and <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TunsLa00.htm">Laremy Tunsil</a> are talents and despite adding <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LindPh00.htm">Phillip Lindsay</a> and <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/I/IngrMa01.htm">Mark Ingram</a> to the running back room, the roster is one of the league’s worst.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/coaches/CullDa0.htm">David Culley</a> has developed somewhat of a worrying reputation after his time with the Eagles, Chiefs, and Baltimore Ravens. During his fourteen-season spell with the Eagles, his four seasons with the Chiefs, and two years with the Ravens, he had 0 wide receivers earn a <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF/status/1354646819981156353?s=20">PFF grade</a> of 80 or above. </p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WRs who earned 80+ PFF grade under new Texans HC David Culley:<br>? Eagles 2006-2012: 0<br>? Chiefs 2013-2016: 0<br>? Ravens 2019-2020: 0 <a href="https://t.co/AEAotOMNwK">pic.twitter.com/AEAotOMNwK</a></p>&mdash; PFF (@PFF) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF/status/1354646819981156353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2021</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The <a href="https://larrybrownsports.com/football/david-culley-blemish-chiefs-receivers-coach-record-touchdowns/572719">Chiefs wideouts</a> went an entire season without a touchdown under Culley. With a wide receiver room featuring <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookBr00.htm">Brandin Cooks</a>, <a href="https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/nico-collins-1.html">Nico Collins</a> and <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillAn02.htm">Anthony Miller</a>, this is not exactly a position of strength for the Texans. Culley is unlikely to see any of these receivers score high PFF grades.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Whilst the Texans might be playing the Jacksonville Jaguars twice and the Jets, they have a tough schedule. They will face the Cleveland Browns, Buffalo Bills, Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins and Seattle Seahawks. Houston will also play the Los Angeles Chargers and the San Francisco 49ers as well as the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans twice.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">They are unlikely to win many of these games. Fans should be expecting a difficult season.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Prediction:</strong> 2-15</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By: Alan Parker Justin Herbert and Josh Allen burst onto the scene in 2020, one as a rookie and the other after a few years of promising play. Lamar Jackson put his elite athleticism on display en-route to leading the league in passing touchdowns in 2019. But who will put the league on show in [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">By: Alan Parker</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Justin Herbert and Josh Allen burst onto the scene in 2020, one as a rookie and the other after a few years of <em>promising </em>play. Lamar Jackson put his elite athleticism on display en-route to leading the league in passing touchdowns in 2019. But who will put the league on show in 2021, dominating on both the field and in fantasy football?</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Jared Goff, Detroit Lions</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It&#8217;s very strange to see Mr. Perfect in Detroit, but there&#8217;s potential for Goff to show why he was the first overall pick of the 2016 NFL Draft. 2020 was a rough year for Goff, however it was not much different to 2019 as in both years he was on pace for 4000 plus yards over 16 games to go along with close to a 3.5-percent touchdown rate and a 2.5-percent interception rate. In fact, he was considerably more accurate last season than in previous years, hitting career highs in completion percentage and on-target percentage. However, this is to be expected when your intended air yards per pass fall a whole yard and a half according to Pro Football Reference. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">With his seemingly best friend and coach Sean McVay giving up on him, trading him away for a man seven years older than him, one would expect Goff&#8217;s confidence to take a hit. However, he now gets to play behind arguably one of the best offensive lines in the NFL, after Detroit selected Sewell and re-upped with Ragnow, and has a pair of dynamic weapons in Swift and Hockenson. Now the receiver room is absolutely awful, but there could be some cap casualties around the league that would dramatically improve his arsenal of weapons, potentially the ever-present Jamison Crowder.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Expect a strong season from Goff as he leads a tough, <em>&#8220;bite your kneecap off&#8221;</em> type of team to a few more wins than expected. A few deep threats such as Perriman and Williams, along with an intriguing Amon-Ra St. Brown as well as low expectations should let Goff sling it often.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Jameis Winston, New Orleans Saints</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I am still a believer that Jameis Winston is exceptionally talented, albeit with some serious flaws. After getting LASIK eye surgery that should help him avoid targeting opposite defensive-backs, Winston should walk into the starting spot in New Orleans. A year under his belt at the <em>&#8220;Harvard of quarterbacking&#8221; </em>will help curb his poor habit of helping the opposition as much as his own team.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">With Michael Thomas, arguably the best receiver in the league, as well as Alvin Kamara, arguably the best running back in the league, and Sean Payton, arguably the best coach in the league, at his disposal, Winston has a chance to reignite his career. His touch, accuracy and arm strength are something else, and his ability to drive the ball downfield and outside the numbers allows Sean Payton to spread his wings after dealing with Drew Brees&#8217; limited arm.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Saints, despite cap problems and few picks, easily could have just transitioned from one good quarterback to another. Look out for a strong season from the last man to break 5000 yards in a season as he plays in one of the best offenses in the league, with the ability to see opposing defenders standing in front of him. People always said, &#8220;If Jameis could cut down his interceptions he could be great&#8221;, and we will soon see what he can do. There&#8217;s potential here with two of the league&#8217;s best receiving weapons to lead the league in touchdowns.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Ryan Fitzpatrick, Washington Football Team</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Washington is pairing a no-nonsense, aggressive quarterback with Terry McLaurin (4.35 40-yard time) and Curtis Samuel (4.31 40-yard time). Add in that when he doesn&#8217;t feel like lighting up the defense down the field, Fitzpatrick can hit any of Adam Humphries, Dyami Brown, Antonio Gibson, or Logan Thomas.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Fitzmagic is going to have plenty of opportunities to throw as his electric offense is being paired with one of the most terrifying pass rushes in the NFL &#8211; Chase Young, Jonathan Allen, and Montez Sweat to name but a few (maybe half) of their dominant defenders.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Watch out for another season where we say, &#8220;Fitzpatrick can really spin it&#8221;. Washington got to the playoffs with a group of poor quarterbacks, and Fitzmagic is looking for a home. With one of the best arsenals of weapons he has had in a long time, the wiley veteran is exactly what Washington needs to repeat their previous years success, and maybe even surpass it.</p>
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