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Don Banks: Pre-Super Bowl mock draft

Published on January 27, 2012 By WNB

The focus has now shifted to the NFL draft for all but two teams. The pursuit of franchise QBs once again will rule the top of the first round, projects Don Banks in his initial mock draft. SI.com

Don Banks: The one man who knows what Flacco is going through

Published on January 19, 2012 By WNB

Things haven’t been easy for Joe Flacco. The embattled Ravens QB isn’t just facing the Patriots for the AFC title Sunday, he’s fighting perceptions. Trent Dilfer can relate, says Don Banks. SI.com

Don Banks: Tebow makes Steelers pay with big passes in big OT upset

Published on January 9, 2012 By WNB

Broncos president John Elway challenged Tim Tebow to let it rip last week. Likewise, the Steelers basically dared Tebow to throw the ball. Consider the trigger pulled, says Don Banks. SI.com

Don Banks: AFC West embodies what will be frantic end to playoff race

Published on December 21, 2011 By WNB

Crazy. Two weeks left, and 22 teams remain in the NFL playoff hunt. And no division is wackier than the AFC West, where all four members still have legit title hopes, says Don Banks. SI.com

Don Banks: One year since last loss, numbers tell tale of Packers dominance

Published on December 16, 2011 By WNB

Including the playoffs, the Packers have won 19 straight games. Their last loss was 362 days ago. How dominant has Green Bay been over the past year? Don Banks counts the ways. SI.com

Don Banks: Andrew Luck sweepstakes a perfect storm of coincidence

Published on November 2, 2011 By WNB

Winning by losing? With the draft rights to Andrew Luck at stake, the “race” for the top pick is too big to ignore. Don Banks sifts through the hype and the contenders for the Stanford QB. SI.com

Don Banks: Bills learned resiliency after last year’s heartbreak, more Snaps

Published on September 25, 2011 By WNB

Yes, the Bills and Lions are among the remaining unbeatens. And it isn’t a fluke, writes Don Banks. Plus, thoughts on Michael Vick’s injury, the return of defensive football and much more. SI.com

Don Banks’ NFL Power Rankings after Week 2

Published on September 21, 2011 By WNB

Seven undefeated teams remain after the first two weeks of the NFL season. But all records aren’t created equal. Some surprise teams are still in the middle of the Power Rankings pack. SI.com

Don Banks: Through two weeks, NFL has shown us how much we don’t know

Published on September 20, 2011 By WNB

From Cam Newton’s record-setting start to his his NFL career to the 2-0 records of four last-place teams from 2010, Don Banks examines the biggest surprises of the season thus far. SI.com