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KC Joyner provides his list of the 10 most underrated players in the country, including an SEC QB who is deserving of more attention heading into the 2012 season.

Story | Conversation | August 07, 2012

ESPN Insider KC Joyner argues that the team with the most talent on both sides of the ball in the NFC could be the Dallas Cowboys, who are positioned well to make a playoff run.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2011

KC Joyner writes that with a strong young offensive core and a solid defense, the Cincinnati Bengals can make the playoffs this year.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2011

KC Joyner analyzes why Kyle Orton is the top QB available this offseason. Although he's been given up on by the Bears and the Broncos, he is a viable starter and has better metrics than the other QBs available.

Story | Conversation | May 26, 2011

K.C. Joyner looks at the 2010 Chicago Bears, who are headed toward an NFC bye. They deserve it, yes -- they've improved since 2009, but much of that improvement, on both sides of the ball, has come as a result of luck.

Story | Conversation | December 30, 2010

Last week, KC Joyner wrote of the Detroit Lions' significant improvements. This week, he shines the light on the St. Louis Rams -- Sam Bradford has been a boon for them, but their defense (specifically Ron Bartell) and Danny Amendola (a poor man's Wes Welker to some) have also shown this team is on the verge.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2010

K.C. Joyner takes a look at Jay Cutler, he of the 121.8 passer rating and 2-0 Bears team. Has he finally turned the corner on his gunslinging, error-prone ways? Not quite. He's improved -- but until he faces a legit defense (i.e., the Packers on MNF), his development is a mirage.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2010

K.C. Joyner evaluates the Eagles' decision to start Michael Vick -- and is quite confused. Philly's mindset is normally focused on young players (Vick is the 15th-oldest QB in the league) and accurate passers (Vick has a history of INT troubles). Could this move prove costly for Andy Reid?

Story | Conversation | September 22, 2010

The Saints' defense looked pretty solid on their run to the Super Bowl last year, shutting down a number of legends -- Brett Favre, Peyton Manning -- in the process. KC Joyner went back and analyzed metrics, though; turns out the Saints' D is rather pedestrian at everything except generating INTs.

Story | Conversation | September 09, 2010

KC Joyner uses his good blocking yards per attempt (GBYPA) metric to find both real-life and fantasy value among RBs. Getting the thumbs-up is Correll Buckhalter of the Broncos, while a red flag is waved in front of Cincinnati's Cedric Benson.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2010

The Jacksonville Jaguars finished 2009 at a 3-5 clip in their last eight games; they lost their last four in a row. A big part of that was the statistical decline of Maurice Jones-Drew, who was essentially one of the worst statistical RBs in that period. Jack Del Rio may be misusing his star.

Story | Conversation | July 29, 2010

Chris Johnson wants to be the highest-paid RB in the NFL, but KC Joyner writes that if Johnson wants to be one of the best RBs ever, he should be more aware of how well Titans' offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger calls plays for him.

Story | Conversation | June 30, 2010

Two contract situations hovering over the OTA world right now: Darrelle Revis (Jets) and Vincent Jackson (Chargers). Both players are no doubt elite, as KC Joyner admits, but are they irreplaceable? No. In fact, Dwight Lowery and Malcolm Floyd could do their jobs.

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2010

Last year, the Browns, Redskins and Bears all underachieved. This year, they may be successful -- but it hinges on new elements such as Mike Martz, Mike Shanahan and Jake Delhomme.

Story | Conversation | March 18, 2010

KC Joyner turns his scouting eye (and tape deck) to Crimson Tide LB Rolando McClain. He finds what many have found: off-the-charts physical gifts. However, there are two key concerns that could hinder McClain at the next level.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009