72 Results for ben bates

Patriots under pressure to maintain

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Saints have the burden of protecting a perfect record, but the Patriots will be feeling the most pressure on Monday night, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

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

Mailbag: Tampa Bay Buccaneers edition

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...talent. Bates' emphasis will be on teaching Adams some pass-rush moves. He's relied totally on his speed in the past and you need more than that to excel. Ben in...

Blog | May 26, 2009

Mailbag: Tampa Bay Buccaneers edition

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...Love the blog, Pat. I know the Bucs are high on Mack, but, if Barber struggles in Bates' system, what do think the chances are that the team makes a play for disgruntled Viking...

Blog | May 12, 2009

10 minutes you'll never get back

Tim Graham, AFC East

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham It took us an hour and a half to get through Friday afternoon's AFC East chat. But you'll need only about ...

Blog | January 23, 2009

Sound off responses

Bill Williamson, AFC West

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson Another great round of "sound off" this week. The question was: Did Denver make the right call in h...

Blog | January 15, 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

Cutler enjoys 'second draft day'

Associated Press

Jay Cutler grew up rooting for the Chicago Bears in Santa Claus, Ind. Now, after a stormy exit from Denver, he's the franchise quarterback for his once-favorite team.

Story | Conversation | April 03, 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

Leftwich shows he still has starter potential

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Byron Leftwich's sterling showing in relief for the Steelers sets up interesting possibilities for his offseason prospects, John Clayton writes in this edition of his mailbag.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008

Breaking down the schemes that make the teams

Gary Horton, Scouts Inc.

NFL coaching trends change as quickly as the coaches themselves. Scouts Inc.'s Gary Horton brings you up to speed.

Story | Conversation | August 29, 2008

Marshall runs routes at Broncos' QB camp; Henry out with hamstring injury

Associated Press

The Broncos' quarterback camp opened Monday with Brandon Marshall running routes but catching no passes and Travis Henry out the first week with a pulled hamstring.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2008

Shanahan takes responsibility for disappointing 7-9 season

Associated Press

Mike Shanahan took responsibility for the Denver Broncos' 7-9 season -- as coach, but not as personnel man.

Story | Conversation | January 10, 2008