David Fleming

David Fleming

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David Fleming is a senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and columnist for ESPN.com's Page 2. Before joining ESPN in 2000, Fleming covered the NFL for six seasons as a staff writer at Sports Illustrated. Fleming is a native of Detroit and graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where he was captain of the varsity wrestling team.

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Behind the story: The Vick interview

David Fleming, ESPN The Magazine

Prison likely made Michael Vick a better person, but a better QB? David Fleming talks about his interview with the Eagles QB.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009

2 p.m.: Fleming/Overlooked

ESPN the Magazine's David Fleming talks to Ryen Russillo about Texans WR Andre Johnson. Plus, Ryen lists some of the most...

ESPN Insider Audio PodCast | November 25, 2009

Simply irreplaceable

David Fleming, ESPN The Magazine

David Fleming profiles mercurial but stellar Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson for the November 30, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine (it was the cover story).

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

One giant step for the offense

David Fleming, ESPN The Magazine

For the Saints offense, a little misdirection goes a long way -- a league-best 428.7 yards per game, to be exact. And it all starts with making linebackers take one false step.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

The Scout Team: The Olsen issue

Scott Burton, ESPN The Magazine

What happens when man meets machine? You get the Scout Team. Scott Burton uses AccuScore's Fantasy Scout tool to find top pickups, prime trade targets and busts-in-the-making. On tap heading into Week 2: LaDainian Tomlinson, Greg Olsen and more.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 17, 2009

Mr. Grumpy pants comes to Chicago

David Fleming, ESPN The Magazine

ESPN The Magazine's September 7 (NFL Preview) issue includes this feature on Jay Cutler, the new QB of the Chicago Bears. Well-known for ranting and pouting, his sheer skills could still make the Bears into an NFC terror again.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009

Revenge of the fallen

David Fleming, ESPN The Magazine

At the end of last season the Lions were hopeless and winless. What a difference 180 days make. Don't believe us? The Mag's David Fleming chronicled every step of the way.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 27, 2009

The NFL's Hometown Discount: Do you stay for less or bolt?

David Fleming, ESPN The Magazine

Meet Vikings center Matt Birk. Like a lot of NFL free agents, he has a tough decision to make: go shopping for the biggest bucks, or offer up the hometown discount.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 26, 2009

In Arizona, Whiz flipped play-call script

David Fleming, ESPN The Magazine

With the Steelers, Whisenhunt ran and ran and ran some more. With the Cards, his play-calling took flight. The result? Two Super Bowl appearances with two different teams.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 29, 2009

Notes, Stats and Trends: Jan. 1, 2009

From ESPN Research

Insider digs in to the day's hot topics.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 02, 2009

First to clinch are no playoff cinch

David Fleming, ESPN Insider

Teams that clinch early tend to lose early, too.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 30, 2008

Whispers around league

In light of the ESPN.com series this week on NFL secrets, here are a few of the biggest whisperings still lingering around the league. 1) Who's juici...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 31, 2007

The W's are in the details

David Fleming, ESPN The Magazine

Brad Childress has a plan to rid the Vikings of their devilish ways. Will it make them winners or just well behaved?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 31, 2006

Doug Weight: Change on the fly

David Fleming, ESPN The Magazine

What vet wouldn't jump at the chance to escape an also-ran and help a Cup contender? Just ask Doug Weight.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 04, 2006

The strong, silent type

David Fleming, ESPN The Magazine

Tony Dungy just might be the best coach in the NFL, but don't expect him to tell you that.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 22, 2005