Chris Redman Looks To Make ATL Birds Fly Again

...in sacks with 14 and, according to the Elias Sports Bureau is one away from tying James Harrison's record of 15 sacks for a player 6 feet or under

John Clayton's Last Call: Defensive unrest for Patriots, Steelers

Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Raiders are paying JaMarcus Russell big money, but Bruce Gradkowski has become their best option at quarterback....

D Up!: Steelers LBs about to go off

Jim McCormick looks at defensive difference-makers to consider for Week 13, including a Pittsburgh Steelers quartet with a favorable three-week run ahead.

ESPN 100: Nos. 3-11

ESPN The Magazine's 100 best sports events of 2009 quiz, questions Nos. 3-11.

ESPN 100: No. 2 -- The whole 100 yards

Steelers cornerback Deshea Townsend details the best view of James Harrison's goal-to-goal pick six, which capped the first half of Super Bowl XLIII.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

ESPN 100: No. 1 -- Lightning Strike

Usain Bolt outran the world again, shattering his own records in the 100 and 200 meters at the world championships in Berlin. Tyson Gay, who set an american mark in the 100, describes what it' s like to get a close-up view to history.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Nose tackles fill a massive role

To employ a 3-4 defense, you need a gifted nose tackle, Greg Garber writes.

Quick Reads: Talkin' 'bout practice

When it comes to QB success, reps with the first team make all the difference according to Football Outsiders. Just look at the stories of Vince Young and Matt Leinart. Plus, FBO takes a look at the most valuable and least valuable players from Week 12.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

D Up! Former DB Scott now playing LB

Jim McCormick looks at defensive difference-makers to consider for Week 12, like former safety Bryan Scott of the Bills.

The 13th Annual Turkeys of the Year

David Fleming delivers a pre-holiday feast of the less-than-admirable actions in the football world.

Passing = winning in the NFL

This season, 11 of the NFL's top 12 passing teams have winning records. Coincidence? No way.

D Up! Pick up Harrison, Hawthorne now

Jim McCormick looks at defensive players you need to pick up now who can be a major help for your team.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison (92) in action against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter of an NFL football game...

Ravens' Edwards to appeal $5K fine

Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards plans to appeal the $5,000 fine he received for a hit delivered to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joshua Cribbs on Monday night.