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While there wasn’t a lot for fans to cheer about on the field in 2011, the Jacksonville Jaguars did usher in a new era as the team introduced to its fans a new owner and a new quarterback. Change has continued into the early offseason with Mike Mularkey being named the Jags’ new head coach.
There’s even a new era at the Jaguars fan blog Black and Teal, where Luke Sims recently signed on as the new editor and lead writer. And he tells us Jacksonville’s future on the field may be on the way toward success sooner rather than later. Here’s what he had to say:
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It’s been nearly 30 years since the Cleveland Browns were playoff contenders on a regular basis and now a decade since the last postseason appearance. But the new Cleveland Browns might not be that far from a return to relevance.
The defense stepped it up big time in 2011. And despite a 4-12 record, the team was in a majority of its games until the very end. They need a dramatic infusion of talent on offense. But Steve DiMatteo, editor and lead writer of the Dawg Pound Daily, tells us he thinks the team is definitely on the right track.
Here’s what he had to say:
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The Washington Redskins are 15-33 in the three seasons since Jim Zorn led the team to an 8-8 record in 2008. So it’s been awhile since Washington has been a huge factor in the playoffs.
But there are reasons for hope. The defensive line has improved and the team has a stable of running backs who should be able to help move the offense forward for the next few years. With a few breaks the Redskins might even be a factor in 2012.
Kevin Ewoldt, managing editor of Hogs Haven, shared a few thoughts about what he thinks the team should do in order to make that turnaround happen this year.
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Buoyed by predicting a Giants’ upset over Green Bay, Tony finished 3-1 in predicting the divisional round of the NFL playoffs, which gave him a 5-3 overall record in the postseason. I didn’t see the Giants’ win coming, so I split. That puts me at a pathetic 3-5 in the playoffs.
So with that as context, here are our picks for Championship Sunday. Continue reading
It was an ugly and disappointing season in Tampa Bay, where the Buccaneers got off to a slow start and then completely collapsed, largely throwing in the towels late in the year.
But the cupboard is not completely bare. With Josh Freeman and several skill position players to build around on offense, this team could rebound in 2012 with the right new coach and some defensive pieces.
Patrik Nohe, lead writer and editor for The Pewter Plank blog, joined us to share his thoughts on how Tampa can return to competitiveness next season.
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