The St. Louis Rams haven’t had a winning season since 2003. They’ve only reached 8 wins twice since 2004. They play in the league’s toughest division. And yet they are a prime candidate to turn it around in 2014 and …

In most NFL seasons, a 10-6 record means a playoff berth and possibly a division title. However, for the 2013 Arizona Cardinals it equated to being on the outside looking in due to their third place finish in the NFC …

The Greg Schiano era in Tampa was heavy on drama but light on wins. As a result, he was shown the door in favor of Lovie Smith, who boasts a 81-63 coaching record and a Super Bowl appearance. Smith is …

The 2013 New Orleans Saints were poised for a rebound season. Suspended head coach Sean Payton returned from the “Bountygate” fiasco determined to put the controversy behind him and his team. He pegged Rob Ryan to repair an abysmal defense …

With the exception of maybe the Chiefs, no team in 2013 surprised more than the Carolina Panthers. Utilizing an aggressive and stingy scheme on defense and a ball control offense, the ‘Cats went from 7-9 to 12-4 and won …

Similar to Houston, the Atlanta Falcons entered 2013 with high hopes. Three straight playoff berths and a NFC Championship appearance had Atlanta on the cusp of taking the next step toward a Super Bowl. But obvious holes on the …

It’s out with the old and in with the new in Minnesota. A year after making the playoffs, head coach Leslie Frazier was handed his walking papers and replaced by longtime defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, who was overdue to land …

2013 could’ve been a “Super” season for the Green Bay Packers, but a Week 9 broken collarbone suffered by quarterback Aaron Rodgers triggered a lengthy winless streak that ultimately derailed their championship hopes. However, they still won the division and …

The Detroit Lions have been one giant tease for the last few years. The allure of Matthew Stafford to Calvin Johnson might be attractive to fantasy owners, but the fact remains that the Lions have exactly one playoff appearance since …

The 2013 Chicago Bears were a tale of two teams. They ranked second in scoring offense, but 30th in scoring defense. First-year head coach Marc Trestman took full advantage of the playmakers at his disposal, proving his success in the …