Paul Johansson

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    AFC North Week 5 in Review

    AP images Week five in the AFC North was a week filled with extreme highs and lows,...

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    AFC North Quarter Mark: Steelers and Ravens Edition

    Over the next two weeks we will be evaluating the AFC North teams at the season’s quarter mark, something we will attempt to do every four games as long as it makes sense. Most of us had an idea of how our teams would perform to this point in the season, so...

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    AFC North Week 5 Predictions

    Welcome to the AFC North predictions page! Each week, one of our AFC North feature writers will list their picks for that week and be forced to explain why they voted as they did. Keep in mind that these picks are for entertainment purposes only, and in no way should be used...

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    AFC North Week 3 In Review

    It is now week number 3 in “As the AFC North Turns”, and we begin to focus a little more on football and less on… who am I kidding? This week once again had more drama than “reality” TV. Unfortunately for the Ravens and the NFL, unlike reality TV, this stuff is...

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    AFC North Week 3 Predictions

    Welcome to the AFC North predictions page! Each week, one of our AFC North feature writers will list their picks for that week and be forced to explain why they voted as they did. Keep in mind that these picks are for entertainment purposes only, and in no way should be used...

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    AFC North 2014 Predictions Part 2

      Pittsburgh Steelers 10-6 record (4-2 division, 6-2 home, 4-4 away) AFC North rank #2 (1st place tie) Positive outlook: The Steelers seem to have a little swagger back on both offense and defense. Their running game will be much better, as will their ability to defend the run. A healthy Ben...

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    AFC North 2014 Predictions Part 1

    Cleveland Browns 5-11 record (1-5 division, 4-4 home, 1-7 away) AFC North rank #4 Positive outlook: The Browns created quite a buzz and improved their team by grabbing quarterback Johnny Manziel with not their first, but second pick of the first round while picking up cornerback Justin Gilbert to strengthen their solid...

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    AFCN Predictions: Its Not That Easy

    courtesy of Fox Joe Flacco and his offensive line (O line not pictured)

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    Ravens/49ers: Knee-Jerk and Reasonable Observations

    courtesy of baltimoreravens.com Knee-jerk reactions: Coordinator Gary Kubiak’s offense is unstoppable. Quarterback Joe Flacco was precise and...

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    The Pittsburgh Steelers 2014 Salary Cap Analysis

      As far as the salary cap is concerned, the Pittsburgh Steelers historically have been like Houdini. Just when you think there is no possible way out, they escape the jaws of cap hell. This year is no different, and this time the cap trap appears to be unescapable… or is it?  The Steelers at...