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The Mag's Alan Grant explains how the Arizona college football offense functions.

Story | Conversation | September 08, 2010

Former NFL defensive back and current ESPN the Magazine writer Alan Grant chronicles the history of the NFL screen pass.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2010

In the December 28, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine, Alan Grant picks one key player for each of the non-championship BCS bowl games. Here's a hint: Rose Bowl? Think one QB (JM), not the other (TP).

Story | Conversation | December 21, 2009

Meet the Colts' Jim Caldwell, the league's most unsung coach.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

ESPN The Magazine's September 7 NFL preview issue looks at the backbones of the Indianapolis Colts -- with Tony Dungy gone, Peyton Manning and Jeff Saturday's relationship will, as always, drive the team into January.

Story | Conversation | August 24, 2009

Most college football stars can't wait to play in the NFL. But these potential first-rounders chose to stick around campus. Featuring: Jared Odrick, Taylor Mays, Terrence Cody, C.J. Spiller, Trent Williams, Gerald McCoy, Sam Bradford and Jermaine Gresham.

Story | Conversation | August 17, 2009

New NFL rules eliminating the wedge on kickoffs should increase safety and alter return strategy.

Story | Conversation | May 12, 2009

The Steelers did everything right, but in the end they couldn't stop Larry Fitzgerald.

Story | Conversation | February 02, 2009

The best way to stop the NFL's best receiver? Attack his quarterback.

Story | Conversation | January 26, 2009

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Count Hall of Famer Deacon Jones among those who think current NFL players would have a hard time functioning under rules as they existed -- or often did not exist -- back in his day. As Jones told Alan Grant in this O...

NFL washout Steve Clarkson is now the most powerful QB coach in football.

Story | Conversation | September 08, 2008

Boston College safety Ryan Glasper says he was forced to play through an injury. Did it cost him his NFL dream?

Alan Grant says black coaches need to take chances like Lovie Smith, rather than playing it conservative like Denny Green, Karl Dorrell and others.

Alan Grant played for Tyrone Willingham at Stanford. And Ty taught him some lessons that'll stay with him for the rest of his life.

Warren Moon is one of those rare pioneers who get to witness the fruits of their labor -- Aaron Brooks. Why him? Alan Grant has the answer.

Alan Grant went through NFL training camps -- and while he thinks they're excessive physically, he now sees their value mentally.