Passing fancy

For the November 2, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine, Seth Wickersham explores the evolution of route-running in the NFL. It's gone from choreography to chaos in some respects.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009

Thoughts from Patriots-Bengals exhibition

...t make contact there. A lackadaisical effort allowed Chad Ochocinco to pick up 35 yards on an earlier...

Chat with Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Johnson

...to The Show! On Monday, Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Johnson will stop by to chat! Johnson narrates and...

Chat | July 18, 2008

NFL head coaches prefer Chad Johnson over T.O.

...1. Terrell Owens WR Dallas Cowboys 14 2. Chad Johnson WR Cincinnati Bengals 3 3. Randy Moss WR...

Palmer, Ochocinco are back in harmony

For the first time in several years, the Bengals' Carson Palmer and Chad Ochocinco enter the season on a positive note, writes John Clayton.

In wake of Welker, teams turning to tinier targets

In the wake of New England's success with Wes Welker, many teams are featuring undersized WRs. That contrasts with recent NFL practice, Jeffri Chadiha writes.

Sneak peek at what you'll see in the NFL this season

Don't wait until February -- the 43 things that will happen this NFL season are right here.

What is your favorite team's best play?

Every team has one play that is the best in its playbook. Scouts Inc. knows why that play works.

Third and Short: Packers decision-makers in unenviable situation

Which team faces the biggest distraction heading into training camp? Our experts weigh in on Third and Short.

Record book shows Pats are the best, but other teams closing in fast

The record book shows the Pats are still the best, but plenty of talented receiving corps sit right behind them in the top 10.

Story | Conversation | July 08, 2008

Third and Short: Trying to keep up with Chad Johnson

In this installment of Third and Short, our experts weigh in on Chad Johnson. Does he have a long-term future in Cincinnati? That's one of the questions considered.

Unresolved issues, uncertainty accompany Eagles at minicamp

As much as Eagles coach Andy Reid wants to focus on winning, his team's many unresolved issues appear to be standing in the way, writes Sal Paolantonio.

NFL draft as inexact as breaking down tenths of seconds

TMQ weighs in with the final word on the 2008 NFL draft … and just a few other topics.

Clements: Numbers don't lie for Harrison

San Francisco Pro Bowl cornerback Nate Clements takes time to rank his top 10 NFL wide receivers in the game today, writes Mike Sando.

...Cincinnati Bengals v Miami Dolphins MIAMI - DECEMBER 30: Chad Johnson #85 of the Cincinnati Bengals caries the ball...