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The Steelers And Cowboys Aren’t Dead Yet

Ben Roethlisberger, out with an MCL injury for four to six weeks. Tony Romo, out with a broken collarbone for at least eight weeks. Cue the media frenzy saying that the Steelers’ and Cowboys’ seasons are in peril. But can that really be? Can one player — even a quarterback — go missing and torpedo […]

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The Steelers And Cowboys Aren’t Dead Yet

Ben Roethlisberger, out with an MCL injury for four to six weeks. Tony Romo, out with a broken collarbone for at least eight weeks. Cue the media frenzy saying that the Steelers’ and Cowboys’ seasons are in peril. But can that really be? Can one player — even a quarterback — go missing and torpedo […]

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NFL Gunslinger Of The Week: Romo, Rivers Or Roethlisberger?

If you read my Skeptical Football column regularly last season (which I’m sure you did), you may already be familiar with my “gunslinger” obsession. But in case you’re new, here’s the quick recap: For a quarterback to maximize his ability to win, he has to take risks. Just as a coach failing to go for […]

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NFL Gunslinger Of The Week: Romo, Rivers Or Roethlisberger?

If you read my Skeptical Football column regularly last season (which I’m sure you did), you may already be familiar with my “gunslinger” obsession. But in case you’re new, here’s the quick recap: For a quarterback to maximize his ability to win, he has to take risks. Just as a coach failing to go for […]

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