Rather than let him walk, the Redskins could sign him to a long-term deal or place the franchise tag on Cousins, 27, and expect to pay him close to $20 million for the 2016 season.
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The Green Bay Packers travel to University of Phoenix Stadium to battle the Arizona Cardinals with a spot in the NFC Championship Game on the line. But we just needed a game like this to get our mojo back. He plans on bringing you the best news, previews, recaps, and anything else that may come along with the exciting world of the National Football League. And Aaron Rodgers had that look on his face, like, “are you kidding me’ as balls sailed long, passes were dropped and the Redskins led, 11-0”.
The Cardinals opened as seven-point favorites over the Packers (11-6).
The first time around, the Cardinals allowed only 151 yards passing to Rodgers, with cornerback Justin Bethel making a crucial interception at the end of the first half. The Packers committed four turnovers, including two fumbles that were returned for touchdowns, and a pass that was intercepted in the end zone.
The Cardinals combine a strong, aggressive defense with the arm of quarterback Carson Palmer, who is enjoying a career revival in the desert.
The Divisional Round match up is set for Saturday, Jan. 16 at 7:15 p.m.
Cardinals coach Bruce Arians said the Packers will be different in large part because their offensive line – reeling because of injuries in the first matchup – will be healthier.
And according to our Green Bay affiliate, WBAY, team officials will make sure fans around the country are ready as well.
Green Bay’s offense has been subject of much criticism this season. Mike did a good job with personnel at times, tempo was key though, got the tempo up and they couldn’t keep up. James Starks is an option, but do you want a backup running back on a team that’s expected to lose by a touchdown?
From that point on, the Packers outscored the hosts 35-7. I think early on, we were able to get pressure on him, kind of had him flustered a little bit.
I asked the first, leaning on his lengthy experience in the league, I wanted to know what he’s learned about what and more importantly, what not to do during a well earned bye week. A team that struggled to reach the playoffs in 2010, losing three of the last six, gets hot in the playoffs, wins three in a row on the road and takes home the Lombardi trophy.
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They have also played extremely well in the role of underdogs during the month of January with an 8-1-1 mark against the spread in their last 10 games under that scenario. They did not look like the team that scored just eight points in a 38-8 blowout loss to Arizona in Week 16.
