Regrading the 2009 NFL draft
Mel Kiper, ESPN.comMel Kiper re-evaluates his initial 2009 NFL draft grades. His thoughts (among many): the Packers, Pats, Ravens and Niners look good, the Raiders still look awful and this season's darlings -- Colts and Saints -- didn't draft well.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2009
Quick Reads: Talkin' 'bout practice
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersWhen it comes to QB success, reps with the first team make all the difference according to Football Outsiders. Just look at the stories of Vince Young and Matt Leinart. Plus, FBO takes a look at the most valuable and least valuable players from Week 12.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009
FBO: The Reggie Bush breakout
Aaron Schatz, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders analyzes Week 12 in the NFL. Ideas: Oakland isn't THAT bad; Reggie Bush is poised for a big game vs. New England; Pittsburgh needs to play better in the second half; David Garrard gets knocked around too much and a plan for Houston.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009
FBO: Don't get sleepy on Floyd
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders applies their metrics to NFL Week 12 fantasy, telling you 32 players to consider starting and 32 players to avoid at all costs. A sleeper? Malcolm Floyd of the San Diego Chargers.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009
FBO: Numbers crunching, Week 10
Aaron Schatz, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders applies their metrics to analysis of all Week 10 games. Some observations: the red zone will be the key in CIN/PIT; YAC will be the key in NE/IND; and the Eagles? Not a great road team.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009
FBO: The 2010 rebuilders
Aaron Schatz and Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders looks at which NFL squads need utter overhauls for 2010. Among the reverse elite: the Raiders, Browns, Seahawks and Titans. Also: Vince Wilfork will get paid this offseason.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009
FBO: Week 9 matchup projections
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders checks in with its weekly look at players whose matchups will elevate or deflate their fantasy value Sunday. Plus, as temperatures drop, they look at the effect weather has on fantasy performance.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009
Scouts Buzz: Texans show resilience
Matt Williamson, Scouts Inc.Scouts Inc. examines how the Texans overcame adversity, Eli Manning's struggles and more.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009
Quick Reads: The quarterback schism
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders uses their metrics to analyze Week 8. Some observations: The worst QB performances this year have been historically bad; Steve Slaton's career is at a crossroads; the Rams need to draft a QB in 2010 and Carolina should keep running.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009
FBO: Week 6 fantasy matchups
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders uses its advanced metrics to analyze Week 6 fantasy matchups. Brace yourself. You're going to want to sit Drew Brees this week.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009
Tip Sheet notes: Quiet trading floor
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comSteven Jackson, Terrell Owens, Larry Johnson -- there are stars aplenty on the trade rumor mill. Don't be shocked if they remain with their teams come deadline Tuesday, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009
FBO: Week 6 Numbers Crunching
Aaron Schatz and Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders uses their metrics to pull out interesting elements from every Week 6 NFL game. Among the findings: Giants-Saints is all about red zone play and the Patriots can't stop anyone on long-distance downs.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009
FBO: Week 5 fantasy matchups
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders uses its advanced metrics to analyze Week 5 fantasy matchups. Among the findings: Start Jerome Harrison and Marion Barber, anyone on the Vikings is a good play and don't expect immediate returns from Braylon Edwards.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009
Scouts Buzz: Colts' run game in gear
Matt Williamson, Scouts Inc.Scouts Inc. examines the Colts' renewed running game, the Chiefs' slow rebuilding process, Matthew Stafford's development and more.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009
Scouts Buzz: Bengals find a pass rush
Matt Williamson, Scouts Inc.Scouts Inc. examines the Bengals' reinvigorated pass rush, the Browns' offensive struggles and more.
Story | Conversation | September 20, 2009
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