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ESPN's Jeffri Chadiha takes the stance that linebacker Rolando McClain made the "smart" move by announcing his retirement this week. "This is a man who needed many things to go right just to have a chance at success in Baltimore," Chadiha wrote. "...

To get his life in order, Rolando McClain is right to retire from the NFL at the age of 23, writes Jeffri Chadiha.

Retired cornerback Ronde Barber was the most underrated defender of his generation, writes Jeffri Chadiha.

Jeffri Chadiha included former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher among 10 veteran free agents who have encountered surprising ambivalence on the open market. Perhaps that analysis prompted this exchange in Tuesday's SportsNation chat: Kris (...

Three well-regarded former NFC North players made Jeffri Chadiha's list of "seasoned, big-name free agents still sitting on the open market, hoping to find homes." Let's take a look at each: Cornerback Charles Woodson Chadiha: "The best Woodson c...

Teams need to spend an average of 89 percent of their cap space, but they're not throwing money at veterans, writes Jeffri Chadiha.

Because of his skills and the evolution of the quarterback position, Johnny Manziel could be the most fascinating player in the 2014 NFL draft, Jeffri Chadiha writes.

Which players landed in great situations, and which weren't as lucky?

Chiefs value upside of Eric Fisher over big-school experience of Luke Joeckel.

Jeffri Chadiha profiles former Alabama star Eddie Lacy as he heads toward the NFL draft. Lacy's family was driven from home by Hurricane Katrina....

The next generation of combine drills could be a tool to evaluate draft prospects far more accurately.

When it comes to testing an NFL prospect's personality, teams will go to any length necessary, writes Jeffri Chadiha.

There's no doubt that the Baltimore Ravens made the right decision in agreeing to terms with Elvis Dumervil on Sunday. But did Dumervil make the right choice? ESPN's Jeffri Chadiha believes Dumervil lost his best chance at a Super Bowl by picking ...

No matter the reason for Elvis Dumervil's exit from Denver, he's lost his best chance at a Super Bowl run this season, writes Jeffri Chadiha.

Defensive players have been forced to adjust for safety's sake, so offensive players should, too, writes Jeffri Chadiha.

The Falcons have given Matt Ryan a championship-caliber supporting cast. Now it's up to him to produce.