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: 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

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.

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.

Tip Sheet notes: Rookie CBs lift Miami

Rookie cornerbacks Vontae Davis and Sean Smith have helped the Dolphins get back in the playoff race, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

A look at AFC East in Pro Bowl balloting

...Comment: Given his season so far, Porter might not remain in the top five for long. James Harrison of the Steelers and Elvis Dumervil of the Broncos are running away with it. Inside linebacker...

The Seahawks' single biggest problem

...one-on-one matchups up front. The Steelers beat the Cardinals in the Super Bowl because James Harrison won those one-on-one battles. The Vikings beat the Cardinals late last season because they...

D Up! OLBs are A-OK in 2009

Jim McCormick discusses the emergence of outside linebackers this season as he prepares IDP league owners for Week 10.

1- Nov 9, 2009; Denver, CO, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison (92) prepares to rush the offensive line of the Denver Broncos in the second quarter at...