Some players would be hard to live without
Michael Smith, ESPN.comThe nature of the NFL makes no player truly indispensable, but some guys sure are pretty close, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2006The best leaders in the AFC
Michael Smith, ESPN.comMichael Smith goes team by team and identifies the top leaders and "glue" players on each AFC team.
Story | Conversation | August 29, 2006Taylor has strong support system
Michael Smith, ESPN.comSean Taylor has a troubled past, but his coaches and peers believe the talented safety is headed for greatness.
Story | Conversation | August 11, 2006Ray Lewis ready to bounce back
Michael Smith, ESPN.comRay and Jamal Lewis both looked primed to bounce back from disappointing seasons, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | August 10, 2006
Sunday's lesson: It's never that easy
Michael Smith, ESPN.comIn case any NFL team had thoughts of coasting into the playoffs, Sunday provided a reminder that it's never that easy in this league.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2005Mariucci's 'nice' persona not working
Michael Smith, ESPN.comDon't blame all the disarray in Detroit on Joey Harrington and the offense. The problems start with Matt Millen and Steve Mariucci.
Story | Conversation | October 18, 2005Dark days in Minnesota
Michael Smith, ESPN.comWeek 6 was not kind to Vikings coach Mike Tice, whose team ran aground in the wake of a scandal, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2005Offense generates next to nothing
Michael Smith, ESPN.comBut the Ravens were reminded during Sunday's loss that they need some offense to win games.
Story | Conversation | November 28, 2004Reed has strong grasp of opposing offenses
Michael Smith, ESPN.comRavens S Ed Reed has a penchant for not only picking off QBs, but also making big plays.
Story | Conversation | November 26, 2004Owens comes alive in second half
Michael Smith, ESPN.comThe only way to keep Eagles WR Terrell Owens from dancing is to keep him out of the end zone.
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