Spikes in value, hikes in pay

Stocking the center position used to be an afterthought. But changing times have changed GMs' minds. Centers are reaping the benefits in terms of soaring salaries, writes Jeffri Chadiha.

Quality centers growing in demand

What does it take to become an elite NFL center? Scouts Inc.'s Matt Williamson breaks down the attributes that teams look for at this vital spot.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009

MIAMI - JANUARY 6: Quarterback Dan Marino #13 of the Miami Dolphins stands behind center Dwight Stephenson #57 during the AFC Championship game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Orange Bowl on January...

All-time greats from each state

Just because they don't strap on pads doesn't mean coaches can't make a difference. ESPN RISE looks at each state's top coach.

Double Coverage: Four who belong in the Hall

    ESPN.com Illustration   Who's not in the Hall of Fame who should be? ESPN.com's panel makes the cas...

Some final musings on Mount Rushmore

...you start? Shaun Alexander, Harry Gilmer, Bobby Humphrey, Woodrow Lowe, Johnny Musso, Gene Stallings, Bart Starr, Dwight Stephenson, Wallace Wade. Notice I didn't even mention Nick Saban. He'll be there...

Fins Rushmore: Marino, Shula, Csonka, Thomas

...the top 10 Dolphins: Dan Marino Don Shula Larry Csonka Zach Thomas Joe Robbie Bob Griese Dwight Stephenson Jason Taylor Paul Warfield Bob Kuechenberg Here is a sampling of comments, explaining why you voted...

Welker trade gets even uglier for Fins

...started all 16 games as a rookie, something no Dolphins center -- not even Hall of Famer Dwight Stephenson -- had done. Satele was Miami's first rookie offensive lineman since 2003 to start every...

Dolphins don't make Hootie cry anymore

...at numerous Dolphins games. He performed at the Hall of Fame parties for Dan Marino and Dwight Stephenson.     Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images   Hootie and the Blowfish singer (and Dolphins superfan) Darius...

Hikers enjoy spike in draft attention

The resurrection of the 3-4 defense across the NFL has suddenly increased the importance of the center position, writes Len Pasquarelli.

18 Days to the Draft: Loaded for Bear

ESPN Stats & Information analyzed players' value and draft position and found the best college coaches in terms of producing NFL prospects.

Story | Conversation | April 07, 2009

No. 8: Dolphins' best draft class

Dan Marino was just one of several solid picks from the Fins' 1983 draft.

Story | Conversation | March 30, 2009

Calm down, there's much more football to be played this season

Everyone is down on the Giants and Titans, but TMQ says it's way too early to know which team is the best in the NFL.

Who hails from Texas, Virginia?

Which state can claim the best high school football players? Here's a look at the all-stars that hail from No. 1 Texas and No. 8 Virginia.

Virginia boasts unconventional players

Virginia might seem like an unexpected choice to make the elite eight in the Great State Debate. But with a history of unconventional players -- see: Taylor, Lawrence -- Virginia is ripe for the picking.