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Mel Kiper ranks his top 10 NFL wide receiver and tight end prospects of all time, revealing the grades he gave each player before they were drafted. Georgia Tech receiver Calvin Johnson and Nebraska wideout Irving Fryar top the list.

Story | Conversation | April 03, 2013

Football Outsiders examines their advanced statistics to rank the best and worst running backs, wide receivers and tight ends of the 2012 season.

Story | Conversation | January 01, 2013

Football Outsiders examines their advanced statistics to rank the best and worst quarterbacks of the 2012 season.

Story | Conversation | December 31, 2012

Football Outsiders takes a look at the two potentially historic seasons of 2012, with Adrian Peterson and Calvin Johnson approaching legendary numbers. Ultimately, Megatron's appears more impressive.

Story | Conversation | December 24, 2012

ESPN Insider's Week 17 NFL Playoff Predictor, powered by numberFire, reveals that the Chicago Bears and Washington Redskins are projected to claim the NFC's final two playoff spots.

Story | Conversation | December 24, 2012

Aldon Smith isn't the only one making a run at the NFL record book. We scout out four other under-the-radar marks that are in the crosshairs down the stretch, then predict whether they will stand or fall.

Story | Conversation | December 13, 2012

Tyrann Mathieu needs to put his past behind him and prepare for his future if he wants to play in the NFL

Story | Conversation | August 11, 2012

KC Joyner makes the argument for why Washington Huskies QB Keith Price -- a guy whose numbers compare favorably to college football's best passers -- is the nation's most underrated player. Plus, Mel Kiper weighs in on Price's status as an NFL prospect.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2011

ESPN The Magazine asks college football greats like Tony Dorsett, Barry Sanders and Jerry Rice to name the best player they've ever seen.

Story | Conversation | September 19, 2011

While we know Chad Ochocinco and Terrell Owens are among the best WRs in the game over the past 10 years, expecting them to be outliers for their age to the degree Jerry Rice and Tim Brown were, for instance, is asking too much.

Story | Conversation | September 07, 2010

Bill Barnwell of Football Outsiders takes all those combine myths -- the value of big hands, Wonderlic scores, Jerry Rice's 40 time, Mike Mamula as the ultimate bust and more -- to task in an enlightening look at things we say without actually pondering.

Story | Conversation | February 25, 2010

OK, so Jerry Rice? Slam dunk to make Canton. But if you want a barometer for guys getting robbed and such, well, it's quite simple: If a person has six consensus All-Pro selections in their career, they're likely going to make it. Let K.C. Joyner explain.

Story | Conversation | February 04, 2010

This weekend, Hall of Fame voters face a logjam at wide receiver. While Jerry Rice is in, voters will have to choose which, if any, of Cris Carter, Tim Brown and Andre Reed will be headed to Canton as well. K.C. Joyner breaks down the stats.

Story | Conversation | February 04, 2010

With no QBs on the list of 15 finalists for Hall of Fame this year, we may have to wait until Brett Favre or Kurt Warner becomes eligible before another QB finds his way into Canton. Plus, is Ray Guy worthy of a HOF nod? And is Tim Brown a first-balloter?

Blog | Conversation | February 02, 2010

Steven Jackson, Terrell Owens, Larry Johnson -- there are stars aplenty on the trade rumor mill. Don't be shocked if they remain with their teams come deadline Tuesday, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009

The two greatest draft picks ever couldn't be more different.

Story | Conversation | April 24, 2009