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2015 DENVER BRONCOS PREVIEW



MILE HIGH- The Denver Broncos were an absolute car wreck in 2014 with Peyton Manning a shell of his MVP self a Season ago. Manning led the NFL with 41 picks and Denver faltered to a 4-11-1 Record. General Manager John Elway already made it clear over the Off-Season that John Fox was still the Head Coach and Manning was his QB. However news over the Off-Season was headlined by Peyton's retirement decision. The Franchise Quarterback announced he was coming back for a 18th NFL Season as the 39 Year Old QB will attempt to redeem himself after the worst year of his Career.

General Manager: John Elway(5th Year)

Head Coach: John Fox(5th Year)

Offensive Coordinator: Adam Gase(3rd Year)

Defensive Coordinator: Wade Phillips(1st Year)

Defensive Assistant Coach: Jay Rodgers(4th Year)

QB Coach: Greg Knapp(4th Year)

Special Teams Coordinator: Jeff Rodgers(5th Year)

Peyton is back. The 39 Year old Franchise QB is looking for redemption after 41 picks last year. Denver's QB Room has Brock Osweiller, Zac Dysert and Trevor Simeon who's been blowing up Camp giving the Broncos a glimmer of hope for the future. The Broncos will welcome a new DC as Jack Del Rio left for Oakland and Wade Phillips takes over.

Broncos Running Game will have Montee Ball, Dementu George, Ronnie Hillman and CJ Anderson.

All his favorite Targets return. Demaryius Thomas, Wes Welker, and Julius Thomas.

Ryan Clady(6 Sacks allowed) will anchor the blindside. Richie Incognito, Manny Ramirez, Louis Vasquez, John Jerry, and Chris Clark will round out the Offensive line.

New Defensive Coordinator Wade Phillips will have plenty of stars in his first year back in the Mile High City. Malik Jackson, DeMarcus Ware(13 Sacks), Former Chicago Bear Stephen Paea(7 Sacks), Von Miller(13 Sacks), Former Falcon Sean Weatherspoon, and Danny Trevathan will lead the Broncos Front Seven.

In the Secondary, Aqib Talib(2 Picks), New 4 Year Contract Chris Harris Jr.(3 Picks) will lead the Defensive Backfield with Evan Bell and TJ Ward.

Matt Prater and Britton Colquitt return...

Thanks to a dismal Season, Denver's only Primetime Game will be a Week 4 Thursday Night Football in Pittsburgh. A Week 8 BYE...

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If Phillips can get the defense to step up I'm sure Manning can game manage this team to the playoffs.

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BUFFALO BILLS: Quarterback EJ Manuel named Starter for 2015 Season...


7/9/15

Written By: Ian Rapoport



It appears that the Buffalo Bills have decided on their Quarterback for the 2015 campaign. Head Coach Doug Marrone has announced today at Bills Training Camp that the 2013 1st Round Pick has been named the permanent starter.

"EJ (Manuel) is our Quarterback. He's come a long way since his Rookie Year. The things he's been showing in Camp have really impressed us. The way he's throwing the ball, the way he presents himself, the way he handles being a leader in the Locker Room and Quarterbacks Room. We've been real impressed with him in Camp and we feel he is the man for the job as QB1." Doug Marrone said.

The Bills played "Musical Quarterbacks" last year where they finished 7-9 and EJ Manuel struggled with 803 yards, 4 Touchdowns, and 4 Interceptions in Games he appeared or started in.

"I'm excited to be given back the job and everyone in here has faith in me to help this Team win some games. We're excited to get to work as this Season comes fast." Quarterback EJ Manuel stated.

"He's done a phenomenal job from last year to where he's at now in Camp. We have some great Quarterbacks in our room and we feel EJ can lead this team." Quarterbacks Coach Todd Downing said.

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Was that a typo earlier about Josh Allen playing in 2014 or did he get drafted in high school?

[johnstone1987]

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Was that a typo earlier about Josh Allen playing in 2014 or did he get drafted in high school?

No not a typo. I created a few players before I started the Dynasty from real life like Josh Allen cause Madden 15 doesn't allow me to edit Draft Classes.

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2015 CLEVELAND BROWNS PREVIEW



"The Keys to the Car..."

BELIEVELAND- The Cleveland Browns were a Cinderella Story in 2014 where first year Head Coach Mike Pettine brought hope to the City of Cleveland. The Browns made a epic run with a 12-4 record all the way to the AFC Championship Game winning their first North Title in Franchise History. Their fairytale ending came to an end thanks to a epic Game Winning Drive by Tom Brady and the Patriots. Now with 2015 around the corner, expectations are high in "Believeland" however the Browns are expected to take a step back as Money will be handed "The keys to the Car." A new ERA in Cleveland as Johnny Manziel takes over as QB1 with Brian Hoyer out the door..

General Manager: Ray Farmer(2nd Year)

Head Coach: Mike Pettine(2nd Year)

Offensive Coordinator: Kyle Shanahan(2nd Year)

Defensive Coordinator: Jim O'Neil(2nd Year)

Quarterback Coach: Dowell Loggains(2nd Year)

Special Teams Coordinator: Chris Tabor(5th Year)

Johnny Manziel will be given the keys to the car as the Browns welcome the "Money ERA". Last year Cleveland sat him to prepare him for the NFL but he did see some action in helping the Team make the Playoffs for the first time since 2002. Manziel had 622 yards, 2 Touchdowns, 3 picks while rushing for 136 yards and a score. Johnny Football started the first 2 Games due to Hoyers injury but got hurt himself. He spent the rest of the year in relief roles and even had a epic Game Winning Drive over the Bengals. Cleveland signed veteran Shaun Hill who was in St. Louis last year to help mentor Manziel and Connor Shaw also returns in his second year.

Reigning Rookie of the Year Terrance West (282 Carries, 1,377 yards, 10 Touchdowns) will be the #1 Back. He's joined by Ben Tate and CJ Mintshaw who had 7 Touchdowns in his rookie year in 2014. Fullback Chris Alexander had 3 Touchdowns in his rookie year.

Manziel will have an arsenal of Weapons at his disposal as Josh Gordon(3 Touchdowns) who only played in 8 Games return. 2nd Year man Zach Summers(1,065 yards and 4 Touchdowns.) Miles Austin(1,005 yards and 9 Touchdowns) will lead the WR Corp joined by star TE Jordan Cameron(4 Touchdowns). Andrew Hawkins, Nate Burleson, and Charles Johnson will be depth.

Veterans Joe Thomas(19 blocks and 2 Sacks allowed) and Levi Brown will anchor the blindside for Manziel. The rest of the Offensive Line will be John Greco, Alex Mack, Joel Bitonio, Harvey Dahl, and Mitchell Schwartz.

Jim O'Neil's Defensive Unit returns Ahtyba Rubin(6 Sacks), Billy Winn, Desmond Bryant(5 Sacks), Dan Burke, Phil Taylor(9 Sacks) who signed an extension. Paul Kruger(11 Sacks) Karlos Dansby, 2014 Titan Colin McCarthy, and Barkavious Mingo will round out the Front Seven.

In the Defensive Secondary, Joe Haden(8 Interceptions) will lead Justin Gilbert, Super Bowl Champion joining the Browns Corey Webster, Billy Campbell, and Donte Whitner(1 Interception).

Kicker Billy Cundiff and Punter Spencer Lanning..

The Cleveland Browns will have 6 PRIMETIME GAMES with a Week 7 BYE.

A Monday Night Football vs the Ravens Week 1. A much anticipated Rematch vs THE DYNASTY at home against the Patriots on Sunday Night Football.

Week 9 MNF @ KC
Week 11 SNF VS Chargers
Thanksgiving Night VS Ravens
Week 16 MNF VS 49ers..

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CLEVELAND BROWNS: Quarterbacks Coach Dowell Loggains "We're ALL IN on Manziel.".


7/4/15

Written By: Ian Rapoport



On draft day in 2014, 21 teams, including the Cleveland Browns, passed over Manziel. While Manziel was waiting to get drafted, he texted Browns quarterbacks coach Dowell Loggains that he wants to "wreck the league" in Cleveland. Loggains forwarded the text to head coach Mike Pettine, who made the decision to trade up to draft Manziel.

Now after spending the 2014 Season on the bench behind former Browns QB Brian Hoyer, the Johnny Manziel ERA is upon us.

"Absolutely. We're all in with Manziel. We took our time last year with him and helped him prepare for the starter position. He's our Quarterback and we're excited for this new era of Cleveland Browns Football." Browns QB Coach Dowell Loggains stated.

Manziel saw little action his Rookie Year throwing for 622 yards, 2 Touchdowns, and 3 picks. He started the Browns first 2 Games while Hoyer nursed a foot injury.

He got injured in Week 2 and spent the rest of the year in relief roles and had his first NFL Game Winning Drive to beat the Bengals.

"I feel prepared. I feel like I can be the guy they drafted to lead the Team. I learned a lot from Brian (Hoyer) last year and having Shaun (Hill) in our room helps out too. It's my Team now and I feel confident to lead and continue our success from last year." Manziel stated.

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2015 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS PREVIEW



The Brian Hoyer ERA...

TAMPA- The Buccaneers had their own Cinderella Story in 2014 with new Head Coach Lovie Smith. Smith reunited with his former Bears backup QB Josh McCown and the connection did wonders. Tampa Bay finished the Season with the best record in the NFL at 14-2 and making the Playoffs since 2007 and a NFC South Title. However their dream season came to an end in the NFC Divisional Round when the Dallas Cowboys upset them 28-14. QB Josh McCown then shockingly retired from Football leaving a hole at the Franchise Quarterback position. But now Tampa will usher in a new ERA of Brian Hoyer in a Bucs Jersey. Hoyer will attempt to keep the Buccaneers relevant and this year all eyes will be on the Buccaneers as Super Bowl 50 will be played in Raymond James Stadium. Can the Bucs host their own Super Bowl?

General Manager: Jason Licht(2nd Year)

Head Coach: Lovie Smith(2nd Year)

Offensive Coordinator: Jeff Tedford(2nd Year)

Offensive Assistant Coach: Ben Steele(3rd Year)

Defensive Coordinator: Leslie Frazier(2nd Year)

Defensive Assistant Coach: Joe Cullen(2nd Year)

Quarterback Coach: Greg Schiano(1st Year)

Special Teams Coordinator: Kevin O'Dea(2nd Year)

Brian Hoyer(3,263 yards, 29 Touchdowns, 12 picks,92.4 Rating) 13 Games played. He's the man that Tampa picked up on a 3 Year Deal for 9 Million Dollars. Hoyer is QB1 as the Quarterbacks Room will be filled out with Casey Pachall, Mike Glennon, and former Cam Newton #3, Joe Webb.

In the backfield, Star Running Back Doug Martin(1,254 Yards, 5 Touchdowns.) Mike James(3 Touchdowns) and Rookie Lunior Reed. Lonnie Pryor at Fullback.

Hoyer will have plenty of Weapons in Jeff Tedford's Offense. Vincent Jackson(1,049 yards and 5 Touchdowns.) Mike Evans(1,193 yards and 6 Touchdowns) Rookie Myron Dobbs, and stud TE Luke Stocker(9 Touchdowns.)

The Buccaneers Offensive Line will be a huge question mark as the blindside is Anthony Collins(7 Sacks allowed) Carl Nicks, Evan Dietrich-Smith(5 Sacks allowed.) Garrett Reynolds, Demar Dotson(4 Sacks allowed.) Hoyer will be seeing the ground quite a bit this year if the line can't hold it together.

Defensive Coordinator Leslie Frazier's Defense made some noise in 2014.

Defensive End 2nd year man John Barton(9 Sacks), Michael Johnson(8 Sacks), Stud Gerald McCoy(6 Sacks), Linebackers Jonathan Casillas, Mason Foster, Dane Fletcher, and Lavonte David will be joined by newly signed Akeem Jordan(3 YR/9m)(4 Sacks and 2 Interceptions in Washington last Season.)

In the Secondary, Veterans Alterraun Verner(7 Interceptions), Mike Jenkins(3 Interceptions) Newly signed Da'Norris Searcy(64 Tackles in Buffalo last Season.) Dashon Goldson(70 Tackles.), and Mark Barron(4 Interceptions) will round out the Defense.

Kicker Connor Barth(88% last year.) and Punter Michael Koenen return.

Thanks to a epic run in 2014 the Buccaneers will kick off the new Season with 3 straight PRIMETIME GAMES in their first 5 Games.

A Week 3 Monday Night Football at Eli Manning Giants.

A Week 4 Sunday Night Football at Russell Wilson Seahawks.

A Week 5 Sunday Night Football home vs the reigning MVP Jay Cutler and the Chicago Bears.

Week 9 BYE.

Tampa Bay will also end the 2015 Season with 4 straight Home Games. All eyes are on Tampa to see if they can host their own Super Bowl...

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TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS: Hire former Head Coach Greg Schiano as new Quarterbacks Coach...



7/9/15



Written By: Adam Schefter



Greg Schiano is officially back in Tampa Bay.

As the new Quarterbacks Coach. The Team announced today.

Former QB Coach Marcus Arroyo has accepted the job at Oklahoma State.

Schiano was last with the Buccaneers as Head Coach in 2013 where they 4-12 before being fired.

He spent 2014 away from the NFL. More information to come...

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2015 ARIZONA CARDINALS PREVIEW



GLENDALE- The 2014 Arizona Cardinals tried to become the first Team in NFL History to host their own Super Bowl.

It looked like it would happen.

The Cards raced out to a 11-2 Record before losing 3 straight NFC West Rival Games to fall to 11-5 and the #6 Seed in the NFC Playoffs. They didn't make it very far. A Wildcard Round loss to the Chicago Bears. Defensive Coordinator Todd Bowles left for Jersey to begin his Head Coaching Career with the New York Giants.

Quarterback Carson Palmer ain't ready to call it quits just yet as the Franchise Quarterback signed a one year deal worth 5 million. However the Quarterback Room will have Ryan Lindley and Drew Stanton to backup Palmer and all 3 will have expiring Deals by the end of the Season...


General Manager: Steve Keim(3rd Year)

Head Coach: Bruce Arians(3rd Year)

Offensive Coordinator: Harold Goodwin(3rd Year)

Defensive Coordinator: Robert Saleh(1st Year)

Quarterbacks Coach: Freddie Kitchens(3rd Year)

Special Teams Coordinator: Amos Jones(3rd Year)

Franchise Quarterback Carson Palmer(4,358 Yards, 24 Touchdowns,11 picks) is back for at least another year after signing a 1 Year/5 Million Dollar deal. The 35 Year old is back.

Palmer will have his workhorse Running Back Jonathan Dwyer(1,327 yards and 14 Touchdowns) Andre Ellington, Rookie Marcus Rosemond and Fullback Robert Hughes.

Larry Fitzgerald(876 yards and 9 scores) will lead Michael Floyd, Ted Ginn, John Brown, TE George Kittle(5 Touchdowns) and Rob Housler and John Carlson.

Cardinals Offensive Line will have Jared Veldheer(11 Sacks allowed) watching Palmers blind side. Joe Reitz, Jonathan Cooper, Lyle Sendlein, Earl Watford and Bobbie Massie.

But the Arizona Cardinals were known for that ball hawking Defense that ranked 1st in the League last year. Todd Bowles is gone, accepting his first Head Coaching gig in New York with the Giants.

New Defensive Coordinator Robert Saleh will begin his vision. And he'll have great tools to get the job done.

DE Calais Campbell(10 Sacks), Darnell Dockett(6 Sacks), resigned Johnny Jolly, Former Bronco Kevin Vickerson(1 Year/960k)(7 Sacks in Denver), James Harrison who joined Arizona last year racking up 12 Sacks. Linebackers Daryl Washington, Kevin Minter, Larry Foote, and Jabaal Sheard who left Cleveland for the desert,(5 Year/16m)

The Ball-Hawking Secondary led by Cornerback Patrick Peterson(3 Interceptions), Antonio Cromartie(7 Interceptions) and Safeties "HoneyBadger"(5 picks) and Deone Bucannon.

Veteran Kicker Jay Feely retired. The Cardinals signed Rob Bironas to a 2 Year Deal.

Punter is David Zastudil.

Arizona will have 4 PRIMETIME GAMES with a Week 6 BYE.

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2015 SAN DIEGO CHARGERS PREVIEW




SAN DIEGO- The Chargers once again made the Playoffs for the second year in a row in the Mike McCoy ERA with a 10-6 Record beating the Chiefs once again on Wildcard Weekend after beating them in the Season Finale just a week earlier. The Bolts however were absolutely crushed in Foxboro in the AFC Divisional Round in a 45-7 pounding in a blizzard.

Now San Diego is looking for a redemption season in 2015. One huge Storyline however is that Franchise Quarterback Phillip Rivers is in the last year of his deal. The 33 year old is looking to remain in Southern California.

The Chargers will have a new look on Defense as former Defensive Coordinator John Pagano has accepted his first Head Coaching gig for the Oakland Raiders.

The Bolts have promoted Joe Barry to be the new D.C. The rest of McCoy's Staff remains...

General Manager: Tom Telesco(3rd Year)

Head Coach: Mike McCoy(3rd Year)

Offensive Coordinator: Frank Reich(2nd Year)

Defensive Coordinator: Joe Barry(1st Year)

Quarterback Coach: Nick Sirianni(2nd Year)

Special Teams Coordinator: Kevin Spencer(3rd Year)


Franchise Quarterback Phillip Rivers(13 Games played, 3,388 Yards, 18 Touchdowns and 8 picks) is ready for a rebound year after missing some time with a shoulder injury. Kellen Clemens and Brad Sorensen also return for the bench.

Running Backs Ryan Matthews(308 Carries, 1,481 yards, 14 Touchdowns.) and Danny Woodhead(274 Yards and 2 Touchdowns) resigned to stay in San Diego.

Wideouts Keenan Allen(1,066 yards and 4 Touchdowns) Second year stud Jeff Joyce(4 Touchdowns) Malcolm Floyd, Eddie Royal return. After losing star TE Antonio Gates to retirement after a knee injury, San Diego signed former Packer JerMichael Finley.

Left Tackle King Dunlap(5 Sacks allowed) returns to watch Rivers blindside. Chad Rinehart(7 Sacks allowed) Nick Hardwick(5 Sacks allowed) and Veteran DJ Fluker(8 Sacks allowed) will all need to be better in protecting their Franchise Quarterback.

Joe Barry will already have a vision in place after spending 2014 coaching the Bolts Linebackers. Defensive End Kendall Reyes(6 Sacks) Corey Liuget(6 Sacks) returns after signing a 4 Yr/11m Deal. Sean Lissemore(1 Sack) Stud Linebacker Melvin Ingram(16 Sacks) and Dwight Freeney(10 Sacks)

The Bolts also brought back beloved Corner Quentin Jammer who last played for San Diego in 2012 and spent the 2013 Season in Denver. He sat out 2014 before signing a 1 year/1.15m Deal to return to San Diego.

San Diego also signed Kareem Jackson to a 4 Year Deal to boost the Secondary. Jackson spent last year in Houston.

Eric Weddle(3 Interceptions) and Jimmy Snyder(2 picks) round it out.

Kicker Nick Novak and Punter Mike Scifres.

The Bolts will have 3 PRIMETIME GAMES this year with a Week 10 BYE.

Their first is Week 1 Monday Night Football second game vs Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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2015 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS PREVIEW


"A redemption path..."


CHIEFS KINGDOM- The biggest Storyline for KC this Off-Season was resigning Franchise Quarterback Alex Smith who despite missing 4 Games helped the Chiefs to their first AFC West Title since 2010 and a 11-5 Record. Kansas City also failed to make it out of the Wild Card Round thanks to a loss to San Diego.

General Manager: John Dorsey(3rd Year)

Head Coach: Andy Reid(3rd Year)

Assistant Head Coach: David Culley(3rd Year)

Assistant Head Coach: Brad Childress(3rd Year)

Offensive Coordinator: Doug Pedersen(3rd Year)

Offensive Assistant Coach: Eric Bieniemy(3rd Year)

Quarterbacks Coach: Matt Nagy(3rd Year)

Defensive Coordinator: Bob Sutton(3rd Year)

Defensive Assistant Coach: Britt Reid(3rd Year)

Special Teams Coordinator: Dave Toub(3rd Year)

Now Alex Smith is good to go after signing a 3 Year/26m Contract. (2,361 Yards, 18 Touchdowns, 11 picks) and will have Chase Daniel and Aaron Murray in the Quarterbacks Room. Matt Nagy will be happy.

Star Running Back Jamaal Charles(2,433 yards and 16 Touchdowns) was the #1 RB in Football leading in yards and won Offensive Player of the Year. At the end of the 2015 campaign he'll be looking for a extension.

General Manager John Dorsey didn't do much in Free Agency only acquiring former Drew Brees WR Robert Meachem(9 Touchdowns in New Orleans) to join Dwayne Bowe, Dexter Kent, and TE Travis Kelce, Anthony Fasano, and former Raider Nick Kasa.

Eric Fisher, Jeff Allen, Rodney Hudson, Rokevious Watkins, and Donald Stephenson will protect Alex Smith.

Bob Sutton's Defensive Unit will be led by DE Mike Devito(10 Sacks) Dontari Poe, Justin Houston(15 Sacks) Derrick Johnson, and Tamba Hali.

In the Secondary Sean Smith(5 picks) Brian Pope(3 picks) and Safeties, Husain Abdullah(6 picks) and Eric Berry returns after missing 14 Games.

Kicker Ryan Succop and Punter Dustin Colquitt.

The Chiefs will have 3 PRIMETIME GAMES this year all 3 in a row.

A Week 7 Sunday Night Football @ Tom Brady Patriots

Week 8 Sunday Night Football VS Aaron Rodgers Packers

Week 9 Monday Night Football VS Johnny Manziel Browns.

Week 10 BYE..

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KANSAS CITY CHIEFS: Defensive Assistant Coach Britt Reid "We're gonna win the Super Bowl this year. I guarantee it."



7/12/15



Written By: Adam Schefter



As Pre-Season and Training Camps open up around the NFL, Kansas City Chiefs Defensive Assistant Coach Britt Reid has a premonition.

The son of Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid, Britt has some strong words about the Team this Season.

"I guarantee it. I believe it. We're winning the Super Bowl this year. I feel confident in giving you this statement. I feel the Team is better as we get ready for the Training Camps and Games. Last year we kind of stumbled in the Wildcard Round but with Alex (Smith) being back and everything we're doing I feel like this is a Championship Team. I don't even care that the Patriots won the Super Bowl. They're not getting past us. Book it." Reid stated.

Kansas City Chiefs were 11-5 last year as AFC West Division Champions but lost in the Wildcard Round 27-20 to the San Diego Chargers.

Last time a Coach made a statement this bold was Rex Ryan with the Jets writing "Soon to be Champs" on the bus.

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2015 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS PREVIEW


"A rebound year in Indy..."

INDY- The Indianapolis Colts were a train wreck. Indy started 1-4 when Franchise Quarterback Andrew Luck broke his Collarbone in a Week 3 loss to the Tennessee Titans. Indy faltered down the stretch to a 4-12 Record while Pagano's Staff was given a pass for the horrid Season. Now with Luck back, Indy will look to have a rebound year and Luck will be looking for a payday as he enters the final year of his Rookie Contract. Indy looks to claim back the AFC South Division...

General Manager: Ryan Grigson(4th Year)

Head Coach: Chuck Pagano(4th Year)

Assistant Head Coach: Rob Chudzinski(2nd Year)

Offensive Coordinator: Pep Hamilton(3rd Year)

Quarterback Coach: Clyde Christensen(4th Year)

Defensive Coordinator: Greg Manusky(4th Year)

Special Teams Coordinator: Tom McMahon(3rd Year)

Quarterback Andrew Luck(2,571 yards, 17 Touchdowns, 16 interceptions, 87 Rating) only played in 10 Games last year where he broke his Collarbone in a Week 4 loss to the Tennessee Titans. Luck is back and healthy now...Backup Matt Hasselbeck retired and Indy used the Franchise Tag on QB Thad Lewis. Sean Mannion fills out the QB Room.

RB Trent Richardson(1,280 yards, 10 Touchdowns) will look to take some pressure off Luck with fellow Backs Ahmad Bradshaw(3 Touchdowns) and FB Joseph Blake.

Hakeem Nicks(788 yards, 5 Touchdowns.) T.Y Hilton(901 yards, 1 Touchdown) Veteran Reggie Wayne(977 yards, 9 Touchdowns.) all return and look to have a bounce back year as the Offense fell apart in Lucks absence.
TE Coby Fleener(6 Touchdowns.)

The Offensive Line is a huge Question Mark entering 2015 as Left Tackle Anthony Castonzo(12 Sacks allowed) will need to be better at watching Luck's blindside. Donald Thomas(14 Sacks allowed) Stefen Wisniewski(3 Sacks allowed) Lance Louis and Gosder Cherilius(6 Sacks allowed.)

No wonder Indy's QB's were getting hurt. The Offensive Line allowed 35 Sacks.

Greg Manusky's Defense will consist of Arthur Jones(7 Sacks/40 Tackles) Ricky Jean Francois, Montori Hughes, Former Redskin Adam Hayward(2 Year/2M Deal) 2014 Defensive Player of the Year D'Qwell Jackson(150 Tackles, 3 Sacks, 7 picks) and Veteran Robert Mathis(10 Sacks)

In the Defensive Backfield, Vontae Davis(7 Interceptions) and Darius Butler(3 Interceptions) LaRon Landry and Corey Lynch.

Kicker Dan Carpenter(91% in 2013 with the Bills) will take over for the retired Adam Vinatieri.

Punter Pat Mcafee.

The Colts will have 2 Primetime Games both on Thursday Night Football. (Week 7 VS Titans) and (Week 14 @ Buccaneers)

Week 8 BYE.

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2015 DALLAS COWBOYS PREVIEW


"The next step..."


BIG D- The Dallas Cowboys were a surprise team in 2014 clinching their first NFC East Title since 2009 with a 11-5 Record. Dem Boyz also made a epic run all the way to the NFC Championship Game for the first time since the 1995 Season. They shut out the 49ers on Wildcard Weekend, held Tampa Bay to just 14 points over the Divisional Round, before falling in Seattle and blowing a 10-0 lead. DC Rod Marinelli's Defense was great and Head Coach Jason Garrett was given praise and an extension by the Cowboys Front Office and Jerry Jones. Now with a new year upon us, Dallas will look to get over the hump and try to make it to the Super Bowl. Garrett promoted Scott Linehan to Assistant Head Coach and made Bill Callahan the official O.C.

General Manager: Jerry Jones(26th Year)

Head Coach: Jason Garrett(5th Year)

Assistant Head Coach: Scott Linehan(2nd Year)

Offensive Coordinator: Bill Callahan(4th Year)

Offensive Assistant Coach: Jimmy Robinson(5th Year)

Quarterbacks Coach: Wade Wilson(9th Year)

Defensive Coordinator: Rod Marinelli(2nd Year)

Defensive Assistant Coach: Matt Eberflus(5th Year)

Special Teams Coordinator: Rich Bisaccia(3rd Year)


Despite missing just 4 Games, Quarterback Tony Romo will look to bounce back from a rough year. (2,889 yards, 19 Touchdowns, 23 Interceptions, 69.8 Rating.) Backups Brandon Weeden and Brock Berlin return as the Cowboys QB Room are all over 31 years of age. If Romo (35) retires at the end of the year then Dallas will be in for a new ERA at the Quarterback position.

Leading Rusher, Offensive Player of the year, Best RB DeMarco Murray(2,195 Yards, 20 Touchdowns) will look to lead the way for the Cowboys again. Ezekiel Elliot(518 yards, 5 Touchdowns.) and returning Lance Dunbar(3 Touchdowns)

Dez Bryant(1,269 yards and 9 Touchdowns) Cole Beasley, Justin Black, Terrance Williams and local favorite Jason Witten(8 Touchdowns)

Left Tackle Tyron Smith(27 blocks and 2 Sacks allowed) will anchor the "Great Wall of Dallas" new Guard Orlando Franklin(5 Year/21m/4 Sacks allowed in Denver) Travis Frederick(3 Sacks allowed) Zach Martin(11 Blocks) and Doug Free(9 Blocks)

Defensive Coordinator Rod Marinelli's unit made noise especially in the Playoffs holding San Francisco to 0 points, and the #1 Seed in the NFC Tampa to just 14.

DE's George Selvie(11 SAcks), Anthony Spencer, Henry Melton(11 Sacks), Dave Craven(5 Sacks), Bruce Carter, Sean Lee, Justin Durant(4 Sacks)

The Secondary will be led by Cornerback Brandon Flowers who signed with the Cowboys later but still had 3 picks and resigned with Dallas for a 1 year deal worth 7m. Brandon Carr, Barry Church(4 picks) and JJ Wilcox.

Kicker Dan Bailey(83%) and Punter Chris Jones.

"America's Team" will have 7 PRIMETIME GAMES including their annual Thanksgiving Game. A Week 12 vs the Philly Eagles.

Thanksgiving will kick off 4 straight Primetime Games for the Dallas Cowboys.

Week 12 VS Philly (Thanksgiving)
Week 13 TNF VS Mike McCarthy's Dolphins
Week 14 MNF @ Eagles
Week 15 SNF @ Sean Payton's Saints