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There are some genuine reasons to believe the Minnesota Vikings would seriously consider selecting LSU cornerback Morris Claiborne. The most obvious was the Vikings' historically poor pass defense last season, along with the national consensus that C...

Week 1 here in the NFC North featured a series of fascinating matchup dynamics. Which Green Bay Packers pass-catcher would draw the most attention from the New Orleans Saints' defense, and who would be more often left in one-on-one coverage? The a...

After the Detroit Lions' 27-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, here are three issues that merit further examination: Offensive coordinator Scott Linehan picked the perfect moment for a play the Lions had been planning all week. They were c...

TAMPA, Fla. -- I scrambled up to the press box here late Sunday afternoon, seeking verification of some basic facts. Namely: The current year and the final score of the game that had just concluded at Raymond James Stadium. No, I hadn't fallen int...

TAMPA, Fla. -- A few thoughts after an eventful first half at Raymond James Stadium: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers should feel fortunate to trail by seven points, and to be getting the ball to start the second half. The Detroit Lions have outgained th...

TAMPA, Fla. -- Here is something to consider as the Detroit Lions trail the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10-6 after the first quarter of the season: On a hot and humid day, the Lions ran 25 of the first 28 offensive plays and held the ball for 12 minutes, 52...