Minnesota Dominates NFC Central as Continuity Fuels Success
The NFC Central favors Minnesota with 11 division titles in 13 years under Bud Grant. Detroit Chicago Tampa Bay and Green Bay pursue the Vikings, who rely on stability from coaches GMs and owners. Drafts and forecasts center on continued Viking strength amid improving rivals.
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Veteran NFL cuts reshuffle rosters as 50-man limit nears
Bob Lee a 13-year quarterback with two Super Bowl apps was cut by the Rams among several veterans plus rookies as NFL teams pared rosters before the 50-man limit deadline. Other notable releases included Fred Cook Curley Culp Eddie Lewis and Danny White remained Cowboys punter.
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Houston coach hopeful Stabler will return to team
Houston Oilers coach Ed Biles remains hopeful Ken Stabler will rejoin the active roster, with Stabler open to a return but not yet talking with the club. QB backup John Reaves impressed in the preseason and could start the opener against the Rams if Nielsen is sidelined, while Gifford Nielsen recovers from a shoulder injury.
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