Young guns
Aaron Schatz, Football OutsidersIn the November 30 issue of ESPN The Magazine, Aaron Schatz explains that it's difficult to know when to give up on a young QB in the NFL. But, making the correct decision can save a franchise.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009
Steelers, Cassel rising, DeAngelo Williams falling
Eric KarabellLet's have a collective shout-out for Peyton Manning, OK? I mean, every year fantasy owners look for reasons to draft a disappointing running back ove...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 13, 2009
11 Days to the Draft: The best year ever
ESPN Stats & Information, Special to InsiderThe NFL draft has become a bigger production each season. But no draft produced more production on the field than the Year of the Quarterback.
Story | Conversation | April 14, 2009
32 Days to the Draft: NFC West holes
Ben Riley, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders identifies the biggest holes each team has left on its roster and the best possible way to plug those holes.
Story | Conversation | March 23, 2009
Scouts like Trojan and Wolverine QBs
Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.Scouts Inc. looks at the schools and programs NFL scouts turn to most when looking for NFL-ready quarterbacks, and those that fall short.
Story | Conversation | March 16, 2009
FBO: AFC West questions and answers
Aaron Schatz, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders applies its unique brand of analysis to one key question for each team in the AFC West.
Story | Conversation | February 14, 2009
Raiders need to follow blueprint Titans used with VY
Jeremy Green, Scouts Inc.The Raiders don't need to play JaMarcus Russell every play, but he should be playing, writes Jeremy Green.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2007
Top QB mentors
...In fact, he's sparked the development of six NFL first-round draft picks (Trent Dilfer, Akili Smith, Joey Harrington, David Carr, Kyle Boller and Aaron Rodgers.) Some of those guys were sleeper prospects...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 01, 2007
Berry: The Draft Manifesto
Matthew Berry, ESPN.comMatthew Berry reveals his secrets for a successful draft.
Story | Conversation | June 29, 2007
Ways to spruce up minicamp
...the "We Thought Jeff Tedford Would Help Our NFL Careers" camp with Trent Dilfer, Joey Harrington, Akili Smith, Kyle Boller, and a few others. 5. Make "Invincible" a realty show. Let a few Average...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 21, 2007
Drafting is not an exact science
Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.There is no shortage of theories when it comes to the NFL draft, but don't believe everything you hear, writes Todd McShay.
Story | Conversation | April 05, 2007
Looking back, there was plenty of offensive talent
Todd McShay, ESPN.comLooking back at the trends of the '04 draft, there were plenty of great offensive players in the first round and if you had patience, you could do well, writes Todd McShay.
Story | Conversation | April 04, 2007
Experience sets Quinn apart
...started 45. On the flip side, busts-to-be Joey Harrington (28), Jim Druckenmiller (24) and Akili Smith (19) had relatively little starting experience. The other important predictor is completion percentage. Ben Roethlisberger completed...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 22, 2007
Troy Smith didn't help draft stock
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comTroy Smith's terrible performance versus Florida on Monday did not advance his draft stock, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | January 12, 2007
Wick's Picks: Playoffs
...1999, Gregg takes pride that he is the only active player left from that draft class. (Akili Smith, Charles Fisher, Cory Hall, Craig Yeast, Nick Williams, Gregg, Tony Coats, Scott Covington, and Donald Broomfield...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 12, 2007
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