566 Results for next

Time to see these NFC North faces

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...the Bears receivers. A strong December showing would give us reason to believe he could contribute regularly next season, perhaps as a No. 3 or No. 4 receiver. AdamsPlayer: Chicago defensive end Gaines Adams What...

Blog | December 15, 2009

DraftWatch: Locker's impact on Lions

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...DraftWatch, the Lions face an uphill battle if they want to select Nebraska defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh next April. As we gazed five months into the future, it seemed the best scenario is for the...

Blog | December 14, 2009

The significance of Chillar's deal

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...sparingly over the past six weeks because of a hand injury, but this deal was more about next season. As a six-year player, Chillar would have been eligible for unrestricted free agency whether or...

Blog | December 14, 2009

Third and one: Lions

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...the starting lineup this season, and his options are limited with 15 players on injured reserve. The next level is pretty dramatic: Releasing underperformers and/or firing coaches. Could one of both of those happen...

Blog | December 14, 2009

Rapid Reaction: Vikings 30, Bengals 10

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...wild-card berth. Their magic number to win the division is now 1, meaning they can clinch next Sunday with a victory at Carolina or a Packers loss at Pittsburgh. The Vikings haven't won...

Blog | December 13, 2009

NFC North weekend mailbag

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

Hello there. The weekend mailbag is back with a vengeance after a couple weeks in holiday recuperation. No matter what our schedule, rest assured that...

Blog | December 12, 2009

Final Word: NFC North

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...be looking at veteran quarterbacks this offseason. We're assuming Culpepper won't be back in Detroit next season, and it's possible that starter Matthew Stafford (shoulder) will return to the starting lineup as...

Blog | December 11, 2009

Black and Blue all over: Lions filling needs

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

We spent some time Thursday discussing the possibility of Detroit drafting Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh next April, and two weeks ago about the Lions' across-the-board needs at most positions. But as...

Blog | December 11, 2009

DraftWatch: Suh and the Lions

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

I imagine some Detroit fans who watched last Saturday's Big 12 championship game wondered whether Ndamukong Suh could possibly fall to the Lions in th...

Blog | December 10, 2009

Fighting off panic in Minnesota

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Hearts were heavy and minds were burdened late Sunday night as the Minnesota Vikings made their way home after a debacle in the...

Blog | December 10, 2009

Childress' deal led to Reid's

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...University in the late 1980s, and they still vacation together. Perhaps Reid should pick up the tab next time

Blog | December 09, 2009

How I See It: NFC North Stock Watch

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...in Chicago: It seems that every day there is a suggestion about who will replace Ron Turner next season as the Bears' offensive coordinator. One day it's Mike Martz. The next it's Charlie...

Blog | December 08, 2009

Whew!

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...Kelley Washington's 12-yard touchdown reception. A pass went off Driver's leg on the Packers' next offensive play, leading to an interception that set up Willis McGahee's 1-yard touchdown run. Things...

Blog | December 07, 2009

Third and one: Lions

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...feel relatively sure about: Quarterback Matthew Stafford has shown us how tough he is by making his next two starts after separating his left shoulder Nov. 22. But whether there is a risk of further...

Blog | December 07, 2009

Green Bay's place in the wild-card race

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...maintain a one-game lead over the Giants with a victory Monday night. The Giants-Eagles matchup next Sunday night virtually ensures that one of those teams will take a loss in Week 14. Below...

Blog | December 07, 2009