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Andrew Garda

Garda is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America, and has been writing about football for over a decade for various outlets including Sports On Earth, Bleacher Report, SNY's The Jets Blog and Footballguys.com. He also covers college basketball for NJ.com and the Newark Star-Ledger and spends entirely too much time entertaining his kids and dogs.

Nov 29, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) talks with teammates in the huddle during the second half against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos won 30-24. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

The NFL MVP debate: Cam Newton vs. Tom Brady

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Oct 12, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates (85) catches a fourth quarter touchdown as Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Mike Mitchell (23) looks on at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

How does Antonio Gates stack up to the all-time tight ends?

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Oct 11, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll looks on from the sidelines in the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 27-24. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Carroll, O’Brien, Gruden – How three NFL coach’s egos have sunk their teams

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Sep 20, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) gets away from a Cleveland Browns defender during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

10 biggest surprise NFL teams thus far on the season

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Aug 22, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) attempts to catch a pass during the first quarter as Denver Broncos outside linebacker Brandon Marshall (54) defends at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Fantasy Football: 5 sleeper plays for Week 1

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Sep 3, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans head coach Ken Whisenhunt during the second half against the Minnesota Vikings at Nissan Stadium. The Titans won 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Five least likely NFL teams to win the Super Bowl

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Aug 22, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) on the sidelines in the first quarter of their game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

Watch out NFL: Deflategate makes the Patriots the most dangerous team in the League

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Aug 30, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Ryan Mallett (15) against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of a preseason game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Texans defeated the Saints 27-13. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

One dark horse NFL team for every division

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Aug 20, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) walks to the locker room after being injured against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

The ruination of Robert Griffin III

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Oct 20, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; A detailed view of Cincinnati Bengals helmet before the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Breaking down the 2015 Cincinnati Bengals

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May 27, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles speaks to the media after the organized team activities at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Preview: Breaking down the 2015 New York Jets

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Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; NBC announcer/reporter Dan Patrick (left) interviews New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady after defeating the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Breaking down the 2015 New England Patriots

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Feb 4, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) poses with some fans during the Super Bowl XLIX-New England Patriots Parade. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

10 most miserable NFL fanbases

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Way too early NFL predictions: AFC/NFC Championship Game matchups

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Oct 11, 2014; Waco, TX, USA; A view of the college football playoff national championship trophy before the game between the Baylor Bears and the TCU Horned Frogs at McLane Stadium. The Bears defeat Horned Frogs 61-58. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

College Football Playoff: 5 dark horse contenders

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Dec 30, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General view of the 1968 Heisman Trophy of Southern California Trojans tailback O.J. Simpson (not pictured) at Heritage Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

5 dark horse Heisman candidates for 2015

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