• Will Cincinnati defensive end Michael Johnson follow defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer to Minnesota?

    Free agency primer: defensive end

    Cincinnati defensive end Michael Johnson is one of the premier edge rushers to hit free agency this year. With NFL free agency rapidly approaching (it begins on Tuesday,...

  • Green Bay cornerback Sam Shields is all smiles after cashing in on the latest cap rise with a ridiculously overpriced contract.

    Black, Blue, and Ornery: money starts to fly

    Good morning, folks, and welcome to Black, Blue, and Ornery, your daily source of NFC North news on this Monday, March 10th, 2014. Free agency does not officially...

  • Tight end Jimmy Graham thinks the New Orleans Saints front office has dropped the ball this offseason.

    Weekend Wrap-up: bacon and brawn

    Up early on this Saturday morning, I decided to get caught up on the NFL news I’ve been missing lately. It turns out that teams around the league...

  • The Devin Hester era has come to an end in Chicago, as the Bears parted ways with one of their most recognizable players.

    Black, Blue, and Ornery: Going to the dogs

    It’s that time again — time for your daily helping of Black, Blue, and Ornery, your favorite NFC North news roundup on this Friday, March 7th, 2014. Up...

  • Is Eric Decker a difference maker or simply a product of the system in Denver? Somebody is about to pay a lot of money to find out.

    2014 NFL Free Agency WR

    NFL free agency is just around the corner. Teams will by vying hard for the services of many veteran players to fix needs for their teams. Let’s take...

  • The return of star receiver Julio Jones could help the Atlanta Falcons turn things around in 2014.

    The Atlanta Falcons- Let’s fix em!

    The 2014 offseason has started and what does that mean for the Atlanta Falcons? Well like all teams it’s time to go to take a look at what...

  • Grits, Gravy, and Gumbo. Your source for NFCS News......Even when there isn't any.

    Grits, Gravy, and Gumbo: No News Is Boring News

    Good morning, folks! Welcome to the Water Cooler Sports Grits, Gravy, and Gumbo, your source for NFC South News on this Thursday, March 6th, 2014. Quote of the day:...

  • Aqib Talib is one of several top-shelf cornerbacks to hit free agency this year.

    2014 NFL Free Agency: Cornerback Market

    NFL free agency is less than a month away. Teams will by vying hard for the services of many veteran players to fix needs for their teams. Let’s...

News

Green Bay cornerback Sam Shields is all smiles after cashing in on the latest cap rise with a ridiculously overpriced contract.

Black, Blue, and Ornery: money starts to fly

Good morning, folks, and welcome to Black, Blue, and Ornery, your daily source of NFC North news on this Monday, March...

Analysis

Will Cincinnati defensive end Michael Johnson follow defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer to Minnesota?

Free agency primer: defensive end

Cincinnati defensive end Michael Johnson is one of the premier edge rushers to hit free agency this year. With NFL free...

Game Previews

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning will be vying to take home his second Lombardi Trophy in the same year he won his NFL-record fifth league MVP award.

Super Bowl XLVIII treats fans to battle of No. 1s

It’s not every year that NFL fans are treated to the Super Bowl match-up everyone was looking forward to before the...

Game Wrap-ups

The Denver Broncos let down the entire NFL universe yesterday in Super Bowl XVIII.

Super Bowl XLVIII proves defense still alive in NFL

By any measure, Super Bowl XLVIII was a disappointment. Fans of the Denver Broncos were subjected to the agony of watching...

Quick Hits

The play on the field reflected the frigid conditions at Lambeau Field as the Green Bay Packers went to the locker room down 10-13 to the San Francisco 49ers.

Green Bay Packers sputter to 10-13 deficit at half

For a defense predicated on stopping the run, Dom Capers’ defense sure can’t stop the run. That’s a big reason why...

Game Balls and Goats

Green Bay Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk takes home the Week 6 Defensive Game Ball for an outstanding performance against the Baltimore Ravens.

Game Balls and Goats: A.J. Hawk sinks talons into Baltimore Ravens

And now for the moment you’ve all been waiting for! It’s time for the weekly NFC North and NFC South Game...

Power Rankings

San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick and his beloved biceps are excited to be facing the Green Bay defense again.

WCS Week 17 Power Rankings: Bears too low : (

Proctologistics Dearest friends, It is with great sadness that I bring to you the final addition of this years WCS power...

Statistical Ratings

Quarterback Josh McCown was spectacular in Week 14, leading the Chicago Bears to a decisive victory over the Dallas Cowboys.

CQBR: Josh McCown towers over NFL in Week 14

The NFL rebounded in Week 14 to post one of the most amazing weekends of quarterback play we’ve seen in recent...

Weekly Picks

Do West Coast teams face a disadvantage when playing on the East Coast -- or have they simply not been good until lately?

Mad Chemist: East, west, home’s best

Much ado has been made about the plight of West Coast teams forced to travel out east for early games. Teams...

Nailed It!

Something's wrong...oh crap, I think I left my iron on!

Nailed It! 2013: The Pantheon closes its doors

The NFL season has finally come to a close. With the end of the season, that also means that the Pantheon...

Fantasy Football

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson keyed an excellent day for the NFC North in the Water Cooler Sports NFC North on South Fantasy Football Challenge.

Receivers and backs lift NFC North over NFC South

Week 13 of the Water Cooler Sports NFC North on South Fantasy Football Challenge saw some great wide receiver and running...

Opinion

The 2014 NFL draft will be a crucial one for the Bears as they look to rebuild their defense.

Chicago Bears Offseason Plan: NFL draft

This is the final installment of my three-part series outlining my offseason plan if I was running the Chicago Bears.  In...

Gameday Grub

If you're in the mood for something thick, rich, and hearty, Chef Aaron Bowers' spare rib sauerbraten will hit the spot.

Gameday Grub: Prepare thy Sauerbraten

If where you live is anything like where I live, it’s official: The chill in the air means it’s fall, which...

Announcements

How much impact has running back Eddie Lacy had on the Green Bay Packers in 2013? Tune in to the Overtime show with Jeff Thurn to find out.

Rourke Decker on Overtime Show with Jeff Thurn, 3:20 p.m. CT

We’re finally a quarter of the way through the NFL regular season in the NFC North and NFC South. It’s time...