All-AFC North picks: Defense and special teams

...in 2007, but makes a world of difference in Baltimore's scheme when healthy. Honorable mention: Ike Taylor, Pittsburgh Steelers Safeties: Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh Steelers; Ed Reed, Baltimore Ravens Skinny: These two are no...

Walker's morning take: Ravens' plan getting bad press

...working out before training camp. Those players were linebacker James Farrior, receiver Santonio Holmes and cornerbacks Ike Taylor and Bryant McFadden. Walker's take: As mentioned in the article, Orlando is an ideal training...

Week 8: Running games hit the wall; Favre fighting Father Time

Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images In a thrilling shootout overseas, the crowd at London's Wembley Stadium got to see a vintage Drew Brees performance...

Matchup Mayhem: Walker will surprise

KC Joyner breaks down the matchups that could lead to big Week 8 days and the matchups that could hinder production.

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2008

Matchup Mayhem: Walter and Coles best bets

KC Joyner breaks down the matchups that could lead to big Week 7 days and the matchups that could hinder production.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2008

Real World: Miami

All you "experts" think you know just what it takes to win the big game. Well, not to throw sand in your face, but we've got a few questions that will wreck some very popular theories. Hey, life's a beach. Luckily, we've also got some answers.

I'm With The Steelers

In a town where just about everyone worships the black-and-gold, one man borrowed those colors to play a game of a different sort

Matchup Mayhem: Week 3

KC Joyner breaks down some of the matchups that could lead to big Week 3 performances.

Story | Conversation | September 19, 2008

KC Joyner's Flexology: Week 1

K.C. Joyner looks for the best flex plays in fantasy football for Week 1.

Story | Conversation | September 05, 2008

Bucs, Redskins just outside the top 10

Tampa Bay and Washington are just outside the top 10 in Scouts Inc.'s rankings of the top defensive back groups in the league.

Story | Conversation | July 16, 2008

2008 Rankings: Individual defensive players

Rankings of defensive players for Individual Defensive Player leagues.

Cromartie, Jammer have Chargers covered

The Chargers have a lot going for them, including two of the best vertical cornerbacks in the league, writes KC Joyner.

Story | Conversation | April 30, 2008

Speed, quickness and injury are issues for midround cornerback prospects

Finding the right fit is key for midround draft picks. Scouts Inc's Steve Muench has identified four potential midrounders who could become contributors with the right teams.

Story | March 25, 2008

PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 16: Lee Evans #83 of the Buffalo Bills is hit by Ike Taylor #24 of the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field September 16, 2007 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh won...

In the biggest game of his life, Garrard has to be at his best

For Jacksonville to upset New England on Saturday, David Garrard has to control the tempo of the game -- and avoid the fourth-quarter miscues of other quarterbacks who nearly beat the Patriots.