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Mr. Grumpy pants comes to Chicago

David Fleming, ESPN The Magazine

ESPN The Magazine's September 7 (NFL Preview) issue includes this feature on Jay Cutler, the new QB of the Chicago Bears. Well-known for ranting and pouting, his sheer skills could still make the Bears into an NFC terror again.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009

Tip Sheet notes: Rivers contract update

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Don't expect the Chargers and Philip Rivers to reach a deal on a contract extension any time soon, Len Pasquarelli writes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 20, 2009

Joe Mauer's Derby power muse

There was a day many years ago when Jim O'Neill had to try to coax Joe Mauer into trying to power the baseball. So a few days ago, O'Neill was surpris...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 13, 2009

FBO: New additions dot the NFC South

Rob Weintraub, Football Outsiders

Football Outsiders analyzes the draft choices, trades and free-agent signings for the NFC West, focusing heavily on the major additions made by the Cardinals, Rams, 49ers and Seahawks.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 01, 2009

Pick-by-pick analysis

Scouts Inc., ESPN.com

Our scouts break down every pick in 2009 NFL draft as it happens.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 26, 2009

Friday Mailbag

Bruce Feldman

This week's Top 10 list generated a ton of comments, most came due to the inclusion of Notre Dame, I'll address those in a bit, but I wanted to start ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | April 10, 2009

Intriguing new assistant coaches

Bruce Feldman

I'm in Houston for a coaching clinic for an ESPN Magazine story and was unable to file Monday's weekly top 10 list. This week's topic is the most intr...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 03, 2009

Team preview: Iowa State

Blue Ribbon College Football Yearbook

The Blue Ribbon College Football Yearbook previews the 2008 Iowa State Cyclones, exclusively on Insider.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 09, 2008

Team preview: Fresno State

Blue Ribbon College Football Yearbook

The Blue Ribbon College Football Yearbook previews the 2008 Fresno State Broncos, exclusively on Insider.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 03, 2008

Team preview: Houston

Blue Ribbon College Football Yearbook

Things set up nicely for an immediate splash from new Houston head coach Kevin Sumlin and his team in 2008.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 25, 2008

Plenty of change in the air -- just not at head-coaching level

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Although there is unusual stability in the head-coaching ranks, NFL teams are undergoing plenty of change in other key areas, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 04, 2008

Falcons have to weigh risks, rewards in a 'rookie' head coach

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

In many ways, Mike Singletary would seem an ideal choice as the next Falcons head coach. But what has team management learned from hiring men with no previous NFL head coaching experience?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 14, 2007

Addai out to prove he can flourish in expanded role

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Colts RB Joseph Addai looks capable of handling an increased workload, writes Len Pasquarelli. Plus, the latest on the Raiders' QB plans and more.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 07, 2007

Team preview: Idaho

Blue Ribbon Yearbook

Robb Akey needs to bring stability to Idaho -- but it won't happen overnight.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 09, 2007

Green plotting escape from Kansas City

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

From Trent Green forcing the Chiefs' hand in a trade to the chances of Marc Bulger becoming a free agent, Len Pasquarelli covers it all in his Tip Sheet notes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 18, 2007