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His last name is familiar in football circles, but Brian Polian is intent on establishing his own identity. It will be a difficult task, as he sets out to replace coaching legend Chris Ault at Nevada.

Bill Polian breaks down his favorite picks from the 2013 NFL draft, particularly applauding the Giants' selection of QB Ryan Nassib.

Story | Conversation | April 28, 2013

Reading the coverage ... Some final mock drafts from smart and informed people: Mike Mayock of NFL Network, Bob McGinn of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Peter King of Sports Illustrated, Greg Bedard of the Boston Globe, Lance Zierlein of the Hous...

ESPN Insider Bill Polian separates the 2013 free-agent class into three tiers. Mike Wallace, Wes Welker and Steven Jackson are among the top free agents.

Story | Conversation | March 11, 2013

Bill Polian breaks down every NFL roster to identify key areas teams may address this offseason.

Story | Conversation | February 20, 2013

ESPN Insider Bill Polian separates the 2013 free-agent class into three tiers. Joe Flacco, Wes Welker and Steven Jackson are among the top free agents.

Story | Conversation | February 05, 2013

Reading the coverage... Houston Texans The Texans are lacking the sort of big plays that help make things easier, says Dale Robertson of the Houston Chronicle. The reaction to news of his irregular heartbeat gave Arian Foster hope for humanity...

Andrew Luck is on a path to a Tom Brady-like future, which is bad news for the AFC South, Adam Schefter writes in his 10 Spot.

If your favorite team is on this list, just accept that it's not going to be your year for a Super Bowl run.

Following Week 6 NFL front offices make critical evaluations on their clubs, identifying problems and pursuing remedies. Bill Polian fingers several areas of need among five building teams.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2012

Reading the coverage... Houston Texans Gary Kubiak is still very popular in Denver, where he played and coached with great success, says John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. A look at the Texans' muddle huddle, or sugar huddle as Kubiak pref...

Bill Polian ranks the best-drafting teams in the NFL over the past three seasons and provides commentary on how other NFL teams have done over that time period.

Story | Conversation | April 20, 2012

Reading the coverage ... Today's edition is a quick rundown of what beat people uncovered at the combine. Houston Texans Texans offensive lineman Rashad Butler used a gay slur on Twitter Thursday, writes Jerome Solomon. Indianapolis Colts ...

With the offseason in full swing, let's take a look at one major question facing each AFC South team as it begins preparations for the 2012 season: HOUSTON TEXANS Can they keep Mario Williams? He's an incredible pass-rushing talent most ever...

Reading the coverage... Houston Texans Why Peyton Manning won't be playing for the Texans, from John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. Without a discount, Mario Williams won't be affordable for the Texans, says McClain. Indianapolis Colts ...

Teams replacing head coaches often look for the opposite of the last guy. It can be the case for a strong general manager or personnel executive too. So I think the guy Shahid Khan hires as the Jacksonville Jaguars' new head coach and the guy J...