ESPN Search

Steve Muench looks at three 2013 skill-position prospects who offer valuable versatility, and a defensive prospect who could help a defense stop them.

Blog | Conversation | February 01, 2013

Examining the Patriots' recent failures uncovers some common threads.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Player after player fell back into a common NFL safety net following the Houston Texans' 41-28 loss to the New England Patriots. We've just got to make more plays, they said. It's a blanket, cliched and too-easy solution to...

Here is the AFC East blog's ranking of defenses heading into 2012: No. 1: New York Jets Analysis: The perception was stronger than the reality for New York's defense last year. The common train of thought is the Jets' defense had a significant ...

Pack lightly, Super Bowl fans.

Both the Pats and Broncos have been delivering lately, but one must fall.

ESPN Insider Chris Sprow tackles the common narrative that the New England Patriots lack the elite talent needed to compete with the best teams in the NFL. Although Bill Belichick may look for value in other places, it's not all about the system.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2011

Eli showed at least one of the Manning boys inherited Archie's scrambling skills.

Both the Eagles and Steelers are struggling after beginning the season with high expectations, writes Adam Schefter.

Eric Karabell explains why preseason statistics mean very little, but opportunities and injuries are important.

Blog | Conversation | August 16, 2011

TAMPA, Fla. -- With Barrett Ruud gone to Tennessee as a free agent, there's a common assumption the Buccaneers will bring in a veteran free agent or place third-round draft pick Mason Foster at middle linebacker. McKenzieBut there's one long-shot ...

Measuring success of Pats' draft class starts with Ras-I Dowling.

A few notes on the 2011 NFL draft's first round, courtesy of ESPN Stats & Information: Twelve defensive linemen were drafted in the first round. That's the most ever in the common draft era (since 1967). The SEC had 10 players selected, inc...

A month into the Pats' offseason, it's time to discuss intriguing options.

KC Joyner explains why the belief that this is the best era for elite quarterbacks is, in fact, not true. The past five years actually had the fewest elite quarterbacks.

Story | Conversation | January 26, 2011

Football Outsiders examines all of the Green Bay Packers' losses this season and analyzes the common threads of how they were beaten, providing a blueprint for the Pittsburgh Steelers to win Super Bowl XLV.

Story | Conversation | January 25, 2011