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The 49ers and the Seahawks played 3 decisive games last season and made their case for the top rivalry in the NFL. This year, instead of battling for the division crown, the traditional powerhouses are squaring off for the right to chase the league’s best team, the Arizona Cardinals. Here’s what to watch for afterContinue reading “San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks has the makings of a Thanksgiving classic”

As promised, so delivered. 1. Arizona Cardinals The Cardinals were already pretty good in 2013. They won 10 games and were the only team to beat the Seahawks at home. Michael Floyd and Tyrann Mathieu emerged as young playmakers and Carson Palmer had a career saving revival. Despite all that, the Cardinals were edged outContinue reading “3 Teams that will rise in 2014”

The majority of football experts are blowing off the rough start by the 49ers to the preseason. No reason to panic, they say. The 49ers have gone to the NFC Championship Game the past three years, they say. They will figure it out by the start of the season, they say. I’m not so sureContinue reading “49ers: It’s Panic Time”

First of all, it’s way too early to be making these predictions. The preseason hasn’t even started yet and a lot could change between now and September. Forgetting all that, here are 5 teams destined for failure in 2014. 1. Dallas Cowboys. The offense is full of question marks. Will Jason Witten be the sameContinue reading “4 NFL Teams who will flop in 2014”