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Tebow struggles with NFL-style defense

Todd McShay

...in the NFL. It is a similar situation to the one former No. 1 overall pick Alex Smith faced after running coach Urban Meyer's spread scheme during their time together at Utah. For...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 23, 2009

Stafford leads impressive junior quarterback crop

Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.

The latest edition of Todd McShay's draft buzz examines a loaded junior quarterback class and updates Scouts Inc.'s rankings of the top 32 senior prospects.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 18, 2008

Spread offenses skew quarterback scouting

Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.

Cullen Harper and Curtis Painter have mastered their college schemes but pro scouts won't be easily impressed, writes Todd McShay.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 19, 2008

McFadden out of top five; Clady takes his place

Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.

Arkansas RB Darren McFadden has fallen out of the top five in Todd McShay's latest mock draft, and plenty of other players are moving up and down the board.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 29, 2008

Ryan takes over top spot but linemen still dominate the top 10

Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.

The Dolphins have a decision to make with the No. 1 overall pick, and Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay says Boston College QB Matt Ryan looks like the top pick right now.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 05, 2008

Impact rookies in the NFC

Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.

Which rookies will make the biggest impact this season in the NFC? Todd McShay has the rundown.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 06, 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 05, 2007

Quinn moves up to No. 2

Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.

With offseason additions at RB, OT and DE, the Lions grab QB Brady Quinn in Todd McShay's latest mock draft.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 11, 2007

Quinn, Peterson headed in opposite directions

Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.

Brady Quinn experienced the biggest drop of all the elite prospects in Todd McShay's latest mock draft.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 14, 2007

Underclassmen shake up first round

Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.

Six underclassmen, including Ted Ginn Jr., make up six of the top 10 picks in Todd McShay's latest mock draft.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 23, 2007

Arizona State duo tops QB groups for 2006

Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.

Todd McShay takes a look at some of the top quarterback tandems in the nation for 2006.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 09, 2006

Raiders targeting Young?

Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.

How much do the Raiders like Vince Young? Maybe enough to trade up to get him, writes Todd McShay.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 20, 2006

Texans fielding more trade calls than Saints

Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.

Scouts Inc.'s latest mock draft details the Texans' options, which include trading out of the No. 1 pick and bypassing Reggie Bush.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 18, 2006

Saints' Plan B might be Leinart

Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.

Scouts Inc.'s latest mock draft details all of the Saints' first-round options, which include taking Matt Leinart with the No. 2 pick.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 06, 2006

Ferguson is safer pick for Saints at No. 2

Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.

Free-agent moves have significantly altered some teams' needs, as well as Scouts Inc.'s latest first-round draft projection.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 17, 2006