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Most Disappointing Teams of the 2013 NFL Season
While the focus in what remains of this NFL season goes to the playoff teams, a lot should be said for the failures this season. From the colossal ones like the Houston Texans and Washington Redskins, to teams that played well for most of the way but failed in the final stretch, like the Dallas Cowboys and the Chicago Bears.
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NFL Head Coaches Fired at the End of the Season
As always, right after the 2013 NFL regular season ended, a long list of head coaches found themselves out of a job. Gary Kubiak was fired before the season was over, but he also found himself in good company along with Jim Schwartz, Greg Schiano, Mike Shanahan, Leslie Frazier and Rob Chudzinski.
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Detroit Lions Send Fans Playoff Tickets
It’s bad enough that the Detroit Lions have suffered through an awful collapse in the final six weeks of the season, they unintentionally pour some salt on their fan’s wounds by sending via mail playoff tickets to those who have ordered them, even though the team has no chance of making the postseason.
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Baltimore Ravens – Keep On Winning Somehow
Unlike last year, there’s nothing about the Baltimore Ravens that seems to be pointing towards a season that will end in glory. However, despite not looking impressive or putting up big numbers, the defending Super Bowl champions keep advancing towards a playoff spot, getting over their latest hurdle, the Detroit Lions, with a game winning field goal by Justin Tucker.
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Philadelphia Eagles – Winners of the 2013 Snow Bowl
For a half or so, it looked like the Detroit Lions, thanks to the strong arm of Matthew Stafford and the big target Calvin Johnson happens to be, were more accustomed to the weather. The moment LeSean McCoy got going, everything flipped, and the Philadelphia Eagles looked like the weather wasn’t even bothering them, as their running back slid his way to the record books and to a 34-20 win.
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Detroit Lions – Reggie Bush Changed The Running Game Completely
There were those who didn’t want Reggie Bush to sign with the Detroit Lions, afraid he’s coming at too much of a price, and actually being washed up as a feature running back. In this season so far and the combination with him and Jouique Bell, both as rushers and as receiving targets has proven quite the opposite.
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Detroit Lions – The Thanksgiving Curse is Over
Maybe the Detroit Lions should be thankful for Matt Flynn playing at quarterback for the Green Bay Packers instead of Aaron Rodgers, because they’re no way they’d be winning by 30 points if that was the case. However, it shouldn’t harm the feeling of elation for a franchise that’s seen so many rough seasons and Thanksgiving disappointments. They’re leading the NFC North, and seem to be in good hands with the trio of Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson and Reggie Bush leading the offense.
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Detroit Lions – Calvin Johnson Can’t Get Better Than This
It’s hard to tell what was the most impressive feat for the Detroit Lions as they picked up their fifth win of the season – Matthew Stafford fooling everyone and then lunging forward to score the game-winning touchdown, or Calvin Johnson catching 14 passes for 329 yards, nearly setting a new NFL record for receiving yards.
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New York Giants Rumors – Trading Hakeem Nicks
The New York Giants and Hakeem Nicks failed to reach a contract extension agreement this offseason, which means there’s a good chance he’ll be traded before the deadline (After week 8), considering his free agency and how bad the team is doing, with plenty of teams, including the Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, New England Patriots, Baltimore Ravens, Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions all have wide receiver problems, and might be willing to part with some draft picks.
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Best Pass Rushing Teams in the NFL
The best pass rushing unit in the NFL isn’t measured just by sacks, but by its overall ability to get pressure on the quarterback and causing some sort of disruption. By that measure, the Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans, Detroit Lions, Seattle Seahawks and Kansas City Chiefs are the best in the NFL.