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The season just kind of came and went, didn’t it? Speaking as a doom-and-gloom prognosticator, I was surprised by the AFC North’s final standings.  At season’s outset, the Ravens were considered an ascending but developmentally raw 8-8, 9-7-ish team.  Even with some notable free agent defections, the Steelers were the sentimental favorites to reclaim the…

It’s Week 17!  The REAL season is about to begin. I’m refraining from calling this a “prediction” piece this season. Predictions indicate one firmly believes something will happen and isn’t afraid to stand behind that judgment. In the NFL, nothing is certain except Roger Goodell’s poor judgment. That said, I’ll offer some form of prognostication,…

I’m refraining from calling this a “prediction” piece this season. Predictions indicate one firmly believes something will happen and isn’t afraid to stand behind that judgment. In the NFL, nothing is certain except Roger Goodell’s poor judgment. That said, I’ll offer some form of prognostication, even if it’s lighthearted and not entirely backed up by…

Now that that unpleasantness is behind us… Quite an ugly Sunday, eh?  The three AFC North teams in action lost, while the Baltimore Ravens, winners of last Thursday’s game vs. the Jets, widened their now-insurmountable lead in the division and increased their hold on home field advantage throughout the playoffs.  Baltimore is no doubt enjoying…

I’m refraining from calling this a “prediction” piece this season. Predictions indicate one firmly believes something will happen and isn’t afraid to stand behind that judgment. In the NFL, nothing is certain except Roger Goodell’s poor judgment. That said, I’ll offer some form of prognostication, even if it’s lighthearted and not entirely backed up by…