Is this the worst Bengals team ever?
James Walker, AFC North...by ESPN.com's James Walker The David Klingler years were pretty bad. So was the Akili Smith era. Remember Ki-Jana Carter? Ok, sorry for bringing him up. But the one thing all...
Blog | October 30, 2008Thoughts on Culpepper's retirement
Bill Williamson, AFC West...first-round quarterbacks taken that year who weren't busts. Cleveland's Tim Couch, Cincinnati's Akili Smith and Chicago's Cade McNown all struggled mightily. Before the draft, and 1999 quarterback class was...
Blog | September 04, 2008Mailbag: Hawks fan takes Sando to woodshed
Mike Sando, NFC West...some quarterbacks never recover from a poor start. David Carr, Joey Harrington, Patrick Ramsey, Tim Couch, Akili Smith, Cade McNown, Ryan Leaf, Jim Druckenmiller, Heath Shuler, Rick Mirer, David Klingler, Dan McGwire, Todd Marinovich...
Blog | August 30, 2008The Morning According To Us
Chris Sprow...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...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 16, 2008Fantasy World: Time to Wake Up
Rick Paulas...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...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2008Harvest Time
David FlemingCarson Palmer has grown into the quarterback he was destined to be-and the Bengals are reaping a winner
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2008Everything is backwards in the the Melf File
David Fleming, Page 2Welcome to the Melf File, where the celebration of the wonderfully reversed NFL season is in full swing.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2008DEAR FLEM
David FlemingIn the crazy, topsy-turvy world of the NFL sometimes fans just need someone to talk to. So once a week Mag senior writer David Fleming will exchange e...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 14, 2008The Edge Of Reason
David FlemingJaMarcus Russell carries the kind of talent that makes scouts throw logic out the window. But can he lift a franchise?
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2008Fantasy Football: The best young quarterbacks in the game
Fantasy staff, ESPN.comThe fantasy staff ranks the top five quarterbacks for short- and long-term fantasy value.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2008JUST LET IT GO
Alyssa RoenigkFear of failure made Oregon QB Dennis Dixon question his skills. But a summer spent roaming minor league outfields taught him that failing is part of the game.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2008Packers gaining confidence in Rodgers' strong arm
John Clayton, ESPN.comIt's never easy to replace a legend. However Aaron Rodgers' strong arm is easing some of the worry over how the Packers will manage without Brett Favre, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2008Pool of quality QBs extremely shallow
Mike Sando, ESPN.comIf every team could have a Peyton Manning or Tom Brady-type quarterback, there would be no complaints. But with an expanding league and lack of proven free agents, the pool of quality quarterbacks is shrinking, writes Mike Sando.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 2008Before Ryan assumes draft's throne, recall sinking Couch
Pat Forde, ESPN.comAs BC's Matt Ryan seems to have been anointed this draft's top QB, he should heed the tale of Tim Couch, Pat Forde writes.
Story | Conversation | April 23, 2008College stats don't lie
David Lewin, Football Outsiders.comRarely do you hear draft experts refer to college statistics in projecting a prospect's NFL potential. But, does that mean those stats are irrelevant? Football Outsiders weighs in.
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