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Bill Williamson, AFC West...I think too many people got spoiled by the success of first year QB's like Joe Flacco and Matt Ryan that they expect instant results. Jemarcus needed work, and I'm not sure...
Blog | November 26, 2009Russell is regressing terribly
Bill Williamson, AFC WestAP Photo/Paul Sakuma Oakland quarterback JaMarcus Russell just hasn't progressed enough for the Raiders. Posted by E...
Blog | October 02, 2009San Diego's late magic runs out
Bill Williamson, AFC WestMark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE San Diego running back Darren Sproles and the rest of the Chargers just couldn't escape Ray Lewis and Baltimore'...
Blog | September 20, 2009Evening AFC West news and notes
Bill Williamson, AFC West...game with San Diego as this saga drags on. In other AFC West news: Baltimore quarterback Joe Flacco's comments have fired up the Chiefs. That's nice, but the Chiefs may need more...
Blog | September 10, 2009Looking back at No. 18
Bill Williamson, AFC West...by Denver: The No. 18 Pick Since 1999 Year Team Player Pos. School Comment 2008 Baltimore Joe Flacco QB Delaware Flacco had an excellent rookie season and looks like a keeper. 2007 Cincinnati Leon...
Blog | April 21, 2009I ranked the quarterbacks
Bill Williamson, AFC West...Patriots' bubble. 17. Trent Edwards, Buffalo: He has a chance to be very good. 18. Joe Flacco , Baltimore: He has a chance to move up this list quickly. 19. Jason Campbell, Washington: This...
Blog | March 20, 2009Oakland's Russell deserves scrutiny
Bill Williamson, AFC West...Oakland took Russell, Quinn tumbled to No. 22. If Quinn has success like Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco, there will be even more pressure on Russell
Blog | November 03, 2008Scouts Inc.: Russell walking tightrope in Oakland
Bill Williamson, AFC West...t this guy a No. 1 draft pick? With Atlanta's Matt Ryan and Baltimore's Joe Flacco more than holding their own as rookie starters, has Russell already proven that he won't...
Blog | November 03, 2008Look away, Raiders' fans
Bill Williamson, AFC West...Ryan passed for 220 yards in the Falcons' 24-0 win at Oakland, a week after Joe Flacco and the Ravens defeated the Raiders. Over the last 30 years, only one other team lost...
Blog | November 03, 2008Flacco, Ravens should soar to new heights in 2009
Bill Williamson, ESPN.comThese eight young players should be the NFL's breakout stars in 2009.
Story | Conversation | December 30, 2008With Patriots and Colts on the fringe, AFC race sports new look
Bill Williamson, ESPN.comIs the AFC suddenly the weaker conference? Weaker or not, the usual suspects like the Patriots and Colts are fighting for contention as we dive into December.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008McFadden has chance to be instant star in Oakland
Bill Williamson, ESPN.comHow much a rookie plays in his first season is always a tough situation for coaches to handle. However, several rookies in the class of 2008 appear primed to make an impact right away, writes Bill Williamson.
Story | Conversation | July 07, 2008VY, take heart: Your QB brethren know your pain
Bill Williamson, ESPN.comSo Vince Young admits he almost cracked under the pressure? The young Titans QB and many of his first-round peers also have faced publicized challenges, Bill Williamson writes.
Story | Conversation | May 31, 2008NFC North: Bears hope to breathe life into struggling offense
Bill Williamson, ESPN.comChicago worked on improving its offense early, the Lions moved around the draft board and the Packers gave Aaron Rodgers two QBs to breath on his neck.
Story | Conversation | April 27, 2008Now more than ever, draft is vital to Chiefs' future
Bill Williamson, ESPN.comIf the Chiefs can come up big on draft day, they'll be able to lessen the blow of franchise DE Jared Allen's departure, writes Bill Williamson.
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