Ranking the Best & Worst College Football Coaches Who Went to the NFL

Athlon ranks the top 15 coaches that moved from college to the NFL since 1989.

Philadelphia's decision to pick Chip Kelly as its head coach will be one of the most intriguing and heavily scrutinized hires in NFL history. Kelly was a traditional college coach, as he ran an up-tempo, spread offense that most don’t believe will work on a consistent basis in the NFL.

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Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers Preview and Prediction

Broncos playing for seeding, home field in playoffs; Raiders would just like a win

The Detroit Lions will try and play spoiler when they take on the Green Bay Packers tonight at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC. The Lions (4-8) are looking to end a four-game losing streak and do something they haven’t done in more than 20 years – win at Lambeau Field. The Packers (8-4) are aiming to stay atop the NFC North standings by beating the Lions for the second time in less than a month.

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Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears Monday Night Preview and Prediction

This NFC North rivalry has been controlled by the Bears lately.

Two divisional foes with drastically different 2012 results will meet on Monday Night Football, when the Chicago Bears host the Detroit Lions at 8:30 p.m. EST on ESPN. Lovie Smith’s Chicago crew has jumped out to a 4-1 start, outscoring its opponents by 78 points. Meanwhile, the last-place Lions are 2-3 and have looked nothing like the playoff team of a year ago.

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Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears Preview and Prediction

The NFC North rivals will battle tonight at Lambeau Field.

The Thursday night game will feature the NFL’s oldest rivalry, with the Green Bay Packers hosting the Chicago Bears at 8:20 p.m. EST on the NFL Network. These two NFC North foes had very different experiences in their openers, as the Bears easily handled the Colts while the Packers ran into the juggernaut defense of the 49ers — losing 30-22 at home.

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Green Bay Packers 2012 NFL Team Preview

Athlon counts down to the 2012 NFL season with team previews.

Athlon Sports is counting down its 2012 NFL preseason Power Rankings with in-depth team previews, schedule analysis and more as the start of the NFL season draws near.

The Green Bay Packers check in at No. 1.

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Chicago Bears 2012 NFL Team Preview

Athlon counts down to the kickoff of the 2012 NFL season with in-depth team previews for all 32 teams.

Athlon Sports is counting down its 2012 NFL preseason Power Rankings with in-depth team previews, schedule analysis and more as the start of the NFL season draws near.

The Chicago Bears check in at No. 9.

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Detroit Lions or Chicago Bears: Who can beat the Packers?

Who is more likely to unseat the Packers from NFC North supremacy? The Lions or Bears?

Athlon Sports will preview the upcoming 2012 NFL season with in-depth roundtable debates with our editors and other experts from around the world of football.

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Detroit Lions 2012 NFL Team Preview

Athlon counts down to the kickoff of the 2012 NFL season with in-depth team previews for all 32 teams.

Athlon Sports is counting down its 2012 NFL preseason Power Rankings with in-depth team previews, schedule analysis and more as the start of the NFL season draws near.

The Detroit Lions check in at No. 10.

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Green Bay Packers' Desmond Bishop Out for the Year?

Green Bay could be without one of its top defenders for the year following an injury to his right leg.

The Green Bay Packers experienced the one thing NFL fans fear the most once preseason football gets started. 

Season-ending injuries to key starters. 

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Minnesota Vikings Top Twitter Accounts To Follow

It can be overwhelming, so Athlon is here to help keep up with your favorite team all season long.

Keeping up with your favorite team can be an all-consuming task. We’re here to help indulge that need to follow all aspects of the NFL on Twitter.

For all 32 teams, we’re picking the best Twitter accounts for each franchise. They run the gamut from players, coaches, executives, traditional media, bloggers or simply accounts that keep us informed and entertained.

Whether you’re a Twitter neophyte or simply trying to spice up your feed for football season, we’re here to help. And it all starts with the Minnesota Vikings official twitter account:

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