Russillo on the Road: Eugene

Russillo on the Road: Eugene

Browns edge Bills in battle of ineptitude

Backup kicker Billy Cundiff hit an 18-yard field goal with 23 seconds remaining Sunday, giving Cleveland a 6-3 victory over Buffalo for its first win of the season.

Does This Class Have An "Akili's" Heel?

...are tricky things, and the next John Elway can quickly become the next Tim Couch or Akili Smith.Anyway, if the gurus of the gridiron are around, there's no point in us wasting...

Bengals mired in mediocrity

In the 18 years since his father's passing, Mike Brown has watched the Cincinnati Bengals suffer through 17 non-winning seasons. Why has this team been so mediocre for so long?

McNair's rare distinction

Among the things that made Steve McNair unique: He's among a handful of QBs from historically black colleges and universities selected in the NFL draft's first round. He might be the last, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Going Green Pays Off For Sanchez

...either Sanchez or Lions rookie, and No. 1 overall pick, Matthew Stafford. It's not like -- Akili Smith, Tim Couch, Ryan Leaf, Heath Shuler -- first-round quarterbacks are risk-free investments. SportsNation blogger cobbknob...

After the draft comes the squeeze

Rookies have no idea of the pressure that awaits them in the NFL, Seth Wickersham writes.

10 Aug 2000: Quarterback Akili Smith of the Cincinnati Bengals warms up prior to a Bengals preseason game in Columbus, OH

1- 18 Aug 2002: Bengals QB Akili Smith drops to pass Bengal Rudi Johnson runs the ball Bengals Curtis Keaton breaks though the Colts...

The NFL draft must be mocked

Who dares to make fun of the NFL draft? TMQ, of course, with the annual mocking of mock drafts.

Bracket mania: One-hit wonders

Page 2's one-hit wonder bracket determines whose 15 minutes of fame reign supreme.

...Yellow Jackets defeated the Bulldogs 45-42. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images) 3 Oct 1999: Akili Smith #11 of the Cincinnati Bengals reacts to the pass during a game against the St. Louis...

NFL teams wary of undergrad QBs

The top four-rated QBs this spring are skipping their senior collegiate seasons. History tells NFL teams to be wary of early-entry QB draft candidates, John Clayton writes.

The Morning According To Us

...or four 'good' candidates." That's right. Quit trying to decipher a Donovan McNabb from an Akili Smith, a Ryan Leaf from a Peyton Manning, a Drew Bledsoe from a Rick Mirer. Just hold...

Fantasy World: Time to Wake Up

...reason, even if it doesn't show for years down the road. Also: Tim Couch and Akili Smith do not exist.) Stuck in a Coma: Matt Schaub. The only problem with Schaub last year...