Given that I’m heading to Steelers camp tomorrow, throwing this week’s NFL Mailbag open! 📪
Hit me with your questions, I’ll pose them to sources on my drive out tomorrow, and answer them in Friday’s column!
Matt Lombardo
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"Cam Newton came out firing against the Packers on Sunday. He tossed a first-quarter touchdown to Christian McCaffrey to give the Panthers a 7-0 lead.
But the best part about the play? Cam, as confident and perhaps cocky as ever, called his shot:"
miketanier.substack.com/p/five-signa...
Five Signature Moments from Carolina Panthers History
Don't let the picture fool you! It's not all Cam, Cam, Cam! Other Panthers get their sliver of the spotlight as well.
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If J.J. McCarthy is even replacement-level Darnold, the Vikings are going to be one of the toughest outs in the NFC because of the defense and the explosive potential of their pass catchers.
Five questions facing the NFC North in 2025: mattlombardonfl.substack.com/p/5-burning-...
5 Burning Questions Facing the NFC North
Can the Lions fend off the Injury Bug, and loaded rosters being built around young quarterbacks in the NFL's most competitive division?
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Ya need two …
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Yup. And Mukuba being banged up doesn’t really help them figure it out at the moment.
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Call me crazy, but the Eagles’ safety group feels sneakily like a liability. Especially in that division.
Even if Vic Fangio moves Cooper DeJean to safety, aren’t they then just weakening the nickel? He hasn’t sounded thrilled by Kelee Ringo or Adoree’ Jackson. Something to watch ahead of Week 1.
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Ring. The. Damn. Bell. 🔔
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Appreciate you! 👊🏼
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You can make a case they’re the most balanced, for sure. The question mark may even be mitigated a bit by the O’Connell QB cocoon …
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If J.J. McCarthy is even replacement-level Darnold, the Vikings are going to be one of the toughest outs in the NFC because of the defense and the explosive potential of their pass catchers.
Five questions facing the NFC North in 2025: mattlombardonfl.substack.com/p/5-burning-...
5 Burning Questions Facing the NFC North
Can the Lions fend off the Injury Bug, and loaded rosters being built around young quarterbacks in the NFL's most competitive division?
