Bills place emphasis on starting season strong
Michael Smith, ESPN.comFailing to make the playoffs last season after a strong finish has given the Bills extra motivation for 2005.
Story | Conversation | August 18, 2005Wilson earning rave reviews
Michael Smith, ESPN.comThe Steelers are temporarily adjusting to life without Hines Ward, but the offense does not look the same without No. 86.
Story | Conversation | August 12, 2005
Steelers' backups get the job done
Michael Smith, ESPN.comThe Steelers won their 15th behind backups like Brian St. Pierre and Willie Parker.
Story | Conversation | January 02, 2005Sources: LB Thomas breaks left forearm in first half, likely done for season
Michael Smith, ESPN.comLinebacker Adalius Thomas, who has started all nine games for the Patriots and is tied for the team lead with five sacks, suffered a broken forearm in the first half of the Patriots' 20-10 win, according to sources.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2008Special teams loom large in playoffs
Michael Smith, ESPN.comSpecial teams had a huge impact on the outcomes of the wild-card round. Don't be surprised if that's the case this weekend as well, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | January 09, 2008James happy for former teammates
Michael Smith, ESPN.comReaching the Super Bowl without Edgerrin James has been bittersweet for some members of the Colts, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | February 01, 2007Belichick has 7-2 record against MVPs
Michael Smith, ESPN.comThere's nothing easy about stopping LT and the Chargers' offense, but if anyone can devise the game plan to do it, it's Bill Belichick, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | January 07, 2007Belichick has 7-2 record against MVPs
Michael Smith, ESPN.comThere's nothing easy about stopping LaDainian Tomlinson and the Chargers offense, but if anyone can devise the game plan to do it, it's Bill Belichick, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | January 07, 2007Bumps in road should make Colts better
Michael Smith, ESPN.comTthe Colts are the clear favorite in the AFC. But they've had to fight for wins this year, and that toughness should help, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2006Some 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, 2006Why can't Vick, Falcons win it all?
Michael Smith, ESPN.comCritics are quick to say Mike Vick and the Falcons will never win the Super Bowl. They're making a mistake, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | October 24, 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, 2006Pats bringing Gostkowski along slowly
Michael Smith, ESPN.comThe Patriots appear inclined to use two kickers in their attempt to replace the departed Adam Vinatieri, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2006
Desperation 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.
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