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[johnstone1987]

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NEW ORLEANS SAINTS Off-Season Preview



- After racing out to a 3-0 start, the Saints looked poised to win the NFC South. But then QB Drew Brees entered a 4 game slump in which WHO DAT! lost all 4 Games as New Orleans slumped to a 3-4 Record.

The Saints rallied and finished with a 8-8 Record with Franchise QB Drew Brees finishing first in Yards and Touchdowns and being 4th in the MVP Race won by Bears Quarterback Jay Cutler.

Now the Saints look to resigning two Key Players in TE Jimmy Graham and DE Cam Jordan. RB's Pierre Thomas and Mark Ingram are in need of extensions.

[johnstone1987]

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SEATTLE SEAHAWKS Off-Season Preview



- The Seahawks suffered a blowout loss to the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. Now as the Hawks lick their wounds they look to the long Off-Season.

The Legion of Boom Defense is still intact with Sherman, Thomas III, and Chancellor returning. 4th Man Byron Maxwell is in need of a new deal.

Head Coach Pete Carroll and GM John Schnieder will look to retain the core. However a new Defensive Coordinator is on the horizon as Dan Quinn left to take his first Head Coaching Gig in Atlanta.

QB Terrelle Pryor could be cut leaving Brady Quinn to backup Russell Wilson who is entering the final year of his Rookie Contract.

Heath Farwell, Sidney Rice, Jermaine Kearse, KJ Wright, and Cliff Avril all need new Deals.

[johnstone1987]

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PITTSBURGH STEELERS Off-Season Preview


- The Steelers were an absolute Soap Opera in 2014 thanks to Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Ben had a habit of throwing his Team under the Bus on his Radio Show after every loss. Soon many players like Antonio Brown and Chad Hall began firing back at the Franchise Quarterback.

Thanks to all the drama in the "Steel City" the Steelers stumbled to a 8-8 Record and missed the Playoffs for the 3rd year in a row. Head Coach Mike Tomlin has been putting out fires all year long caused by his QB.

Now the Steelers must refocus and get on the same page for next year. But Chad Hall is demanding an apology or threatens to no show OTA's. Ben must apologize to his Team and Coach.

GM Kevin Colbert will look to resign Ike Taylor, Cortez Allen, Cam Heyward, Heath Miller and Shaun Suisham.

The Team must also look for a new Defensive Coordinator after longtime DC Dick Lebeau was fired after a ugly loss to the Bengals.

Looks to be an interesting Off-Season for the Steelers.

[johnstone1987]

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HOUSTON TEXANS Off-Season Preview


- Despite a new ERA under Bill O'Brien, the Texans finished with a 7-9 Record and had plenty of doses of "FitzMagic" along the way. Fitzpatrick is still the Texans QB right now and Case Keenum could be expendable if the Texans don't want to keep him.

The Biggest Priority is resigning DE JJ Watt before he leaves and hits the Market. Should be a no brainer for the Texans. Brooks Reed and Ryan Pickett are also interested in resigning.

[johnstone1987]

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TENNESSEE TITANS Off-Season Preview



- After a 1-4 start, many people wrote the Titans off. But then a Cinderella Story was born as the Titans rattled off 11 straight wins and clinched the AFC South Title with a 12-4 Record. Whisenhunt was praised and the Titans made the Playoffs for the first time since 2008.

Quarterback Jake Locker has reached the end of his Rookie Contract and is looking for a Pay Day. The Team will be dumb not to sign him even after the Titans lost in Cleveland in the AFC Divisional Round.

Nate Washington, Derek Morgan, and Karl Klug will also be looking for new Contracts.

[johnstone1987]

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MINNESOTA VIKINGS Off-Season Preview


- The Vikes were in a new ERA under Head Coach Mike Zimmer. Minnesota finished last in the NFC North with a 5-11 Record and it's no surprise they had a very bad Defense.

Now in the Off-Season the Vikings will focus on rebuilding the D.

QB Christian Ponder will be hitting Free Agency after Contract Extensions failed when Zimmer took over. Matt Cassel and Teddy Bridgewater are set at Quarterback and Joe Montana's youngest Son Nick could also hit the Market as well.

TE Kyle Rudolph is also negotiating a new Deal. Looks to be a interesting Off-Season for the Vikings.

[johnstone1987]

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~2015 NFL FREE AGENCY PREVIEW~

-As the Super Bowl has come and gone with another New England Patriots Victory, the NFL begins it's Free Agency Period.

As Teams continue to resign their Franchise Players for a new Deal lets take a look at a Preview of what the Market will look like.

We highlight the best of each Position that is on the Market either looking for a new Team or is still in Contract talks with their Franchise...


Quarterback

Nick Montana, Tim Tebow, Jake Rudock, Brian Hoyer, Matt Flynn, Christian Ponder, Blaine Gabbert, Shaun Hill


Running Back/Full Back

Jacquizz Rodgers, Daniel Thomas, Evan Royster, Benjarvis Green-Ellis, Darren McFadden, Will Johnson


Wide Receivers

Michael Crabtree, Nate Washington, Kenny Britt, Austin Pettis, Jason Avant, Kyle Williams, Jeremy Ross, Chris Hogan.


Tight Ends

Jimmy Graham, Brandon Bostick, Ed Dickson, Jacob Tamme, Joel Dreessen, Bear Pascoe


Offensive Linemen

Nate Solder, Michael Roos, Marshall Newhouse, Orlando Franklin, Richie Incognito, Stefen Wisniewski, Daniel Kilgore, Joe Berger, Bryan Bulaga


Defensive Linemen

Ahtyba Rubin, Robert Ayers, Jurrell Casey, Nick Fairley, Pat Sims, Tony McDaniel, Corey Peters


Linebackers

Akeem Ayers, Brandon Spikes, D.J Williams, Rey Maualuga, Kevin Burnett, Sean Weatherspoon, Jabaal Sheard


Defensive Backs

Tarell Brown, Kareem Jackson, Asante Samuel, Terence Newman, Quinton Jammer, Corey Webster, Louis Delmas, Ryan Clark


Kickers

David Akers, Rob Bironas, Dan Carpenter, Billy Cundiff, Mike Nugent, Garrett Hartley


Punters

Marquette King, Johnny Hekker, Brett Kern

[TMJOHNS18]

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With guys like Nick Montana, Tim Tebow, and Christian Ponder out there, you can't go wrong opening the wallet for those studs

[johnstone1987]

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With guys like Nick Montana, Tim Tebow, and Christian Ponder out there, you can't go wrong opening the wallet for those studs

[johnstone1987]

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TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS: Quarterback Josh McCown retires from Football. "It's time."



2/5/15



Written By: Adam Schefter



As the Free Agency kicks off in the National Football League, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers say goodbye to Quarterback Josh McCown.

The 36 year old Journeyman QB who has signed with Teams like the Lions, Raiders, Cardinals, and Bears just to name a few has decided to hang up the cleats.

"It was a hard decision but it was the right one for me and my family. I love Football. I love this Sport and I'm grateful for having the life of playing it. But at the end of the day I just couldn't see myself coming back for another year. This year in Tampa was special for me personally because I was playing in the Playoffs. Wish it would of went on to a Super Bowl but it didn't work out. My family is now more important than the Game. I would like to thank the Buccaneers and Lovie for the great year." McCown stated.

McCown signed with the Bucs in the Off-Season reuniting with Bears Head Coach Lovie Smith. It was a masterpiece.

Tampa Bay finished with the NFL's Best Record at 14-2 with McCown throwing for 4,112 yards, 38 Touchdowns, 12 Picks, a Rating of 107.0.

But the dream season came to an end with a loss to the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Divisional Round.

McCown walks away with 12,939 yards, 88 Touchdowns and 57 picks.

[johnstone1987]

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NEW YORK GIANTS: Hire Cardinals Defensive Coordinator Todd Bowles as new Head Coach



2/5/15



Written By: Adam Schefter



Tom Coughlin has got his Head Coach as the Giants have hired Arizona Cardinals Defensive Coordinator Todd Bowles.

The Deal is for 3 years after Atlanta Falcons former Head Coach Mike Smith has turned down the offer.

[trekfan]

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McCown hangs them up, Bowles goes to the Giants ... this reality is strange. With the season McCown had you'd think he'd want another taste of it, but riding off into the sunset after a magical year is a pretty good ending.


Interested to see what the Bucs do to replace him.

[johnstone1987]

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McCown hangs them up, Bowles goes to the Giants ... this reality is strange. With the season McCown had you'd think he'd want another taste of it, but riding off into the sunset after a magical year is a pretty good ending.


Interested to see what the Bucs do to replace him.

Yeah no kidding man. As soon as Stage 2 hit, I saw McCown and Akers both decided to retire. Blew my mind. I'm a big McCown fan and I loved playing him in the Season.

Madden is so weird sometimes.

But yeah I actually tried to hire Mike Smith but the dude kept turning down every offer.

Guess he wanted no part of the Jersey life

[Careless Whisper]

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Nice job with the offseason team previews! Looking forward to seeing how it shakes out. Will you be importing a real draft class since you're staying with this Madden?

[johnstone1987]

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I'm not sure if I can import a real Draft class since it's Madden 15 and I don't have NCAA 14 for PS4. I would love to though but don't think I can.