Eagles have wild-card shot with Garcia
Michael Smith, ESPN.comDon't count out Jeff Garcia and the Eagles, who may have just enough to sneak into the playoffs, Michael Smith writes.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2006Only Cowboys are truly thankful for their QB
Michael Smith, ESPN.comOne's struggling, another's making just his start and a third is a 36-year-old backup. Of the NFC East teams, only the Cowboys are thankful for their current starting QB.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2006Eight second-day selections among active QBs
Michael Smith, ESPN.comRecent history shows that numerous teams have thrived with quarterbacks who weren't drafted in the first round.
Story | Conversation | April 18, 2006Schaub is safer bet than top college prospects
Michael Smith, ESPN.comThe Falcons understand the importance of a quality backup QB. That's why they're driving a hard bargain for Matt Schaub, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | March 16, 2006Diverse offense making Panthers unstoppable
Michael Smith, ESPN.comJohn Fox made a change in practice following the loss to Dallas and it's resulted in an improved offense and three straight road wins.
Story | Conversation | January 15, 2006Desperation brings out the best
Michael Smith, ESPN.comTake December divisional matchups and add a healthy dose of desperation and you have compelling holiday-season football.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2005Sunday'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, 2005Contenders streaking into December
Michael Smith, ESPN.comAs the temperatures get colder, winning streaks are keeping the playoff fires burning for seven NFL teams, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | November 27, 2005'Gimme' games are easy to overlook
Michael Smith, ESPN.comSeven playoff contenders went on the road to play lesser opponents and took care of business Sunday, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2005Bears, Giants separating from division rivals
Michael Smith, ESPN.comThe Bears earned that most precious of NFL victories Sunday, writes Michael Smith -- a road win against a division rival.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 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, 2005A division rises from the scrap heap
Michael Smith, ESPN.comTwo new faces at quarterback and one familiar one brought the AFC East back to life in Week 5, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2005Statement Sunday for NFC favorites
Michael Smith, ESPN.comOrder had been restored in the NFC universe, writes Michael Smith in ESPN.com's wrap-up of Week 2.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2005Muhammad leads Panthers with 14 TDs
Michael Smith, ESPN.comMuhsin Muhammad has been a huge reason why the once 1-7 Panthers have a chance to go to the playoffs.
Story | Conversation | December 30, 2004Things falling in place for Panthers
Michael Smith, ESPN.comAfter straying away from their style, the Panthers have gone back to using their formula -- and winning.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2004TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
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