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ESPN The Magazine at the NFL Combine: Versatility Pays

Chris Sprow

INDIANAPOLIS — On Friday afternoon at the NFL Combine, Knowshon Moreno was asked what he will work on most to prepare for the NFL. "I would th...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 21, 2009

Dear Flem: It's always a worst-case scenario with the Broncos

David Fleming

In the crazy, topsy-turvy world of the NFL, sometimes fans just need someone to talk to. So once a week Mag senior writer David Fleming will exchange ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 16, 2008

DOING IT THE TITANS WAY

Chris Sprow

In the most recent issue of ESPN The Magazine, Charles Curtis breaks down the essence of the league's most mysterious winners. (We call it the "tao" b...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 02, 2008

NFL

...Versatility—not size—is the key. Today's top safeties (think Ed Reed and Bob Sanders) have to match up with freakishly athletic tight ends and barracuda-quick slot receivers while still...

Story | Conversation | August 13, 2008

ARBITRARY DRAFT ANALYSIS: 2003 AND 2004 TOP 5'S VS. OTHER 5'S

Morty "Shorty" Ain

Over the last 6 months, the NFL Draft's hypothetical Top 5 has been rearranged dozens of times. But one thing the NFL has taught us recently is this: ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 23, 2008

IT AIN'T EASY BEING #1

David Fleming

With the likes of Darren McFadden on the board, what fan wouldn't be psyched about this year's draft? But inside NFL war rooms, top picks are nothing short of a curse.

Story | Conversation | April 08, 2008

THIS JUST IN

Bruce Feldman

Everyone looks good on signing day. It's the worst kind of tease.

Story | Conversation | February 14, 2008

Power 16

The Magazine

Welcome to retroworld, where all the good teams are still good. But who's best? Read on.

Story | August 15, 2004

The Sports Guy

Bill Simmons, ESPN The Magazine

Just what sports stats need, another asterisk situation.

Story | December 29, 2008

Class Act

Gene Wojciechowski

Youth is served sooner than ever these days, and we're not just talking about Oklahoma superfrosh Adrian Peterson.

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2008

Hello My Name Is

Bruce Feldman

Maurice Jones used a personal loss to make a name for himself-and UCLA

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008

Just The Same New Bengals

David Fleming

No QB? No problem. Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh refuse to let the Bengals become the Bungles again

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2008

NEXT ATHLETE: ADRIAN PETERSON

Gene Wojciechowski

Youth is Served Sooner than Ever these Days. And We're Not Just Talking About Superfrosh Adrian Peterson.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2008

NEXT ONES

Roll over 1900's. Here are some of sports' coming attractions.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008

NEXT ONES

KHALID EL-AMIN Before Khalid El-Amin, the Connecticut Huskies were a mere basketball team, a regional novelty, trusting in mere mortals. Now they're ...

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008