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Ted spent much of the past two weeks looking at individuals from the league who are coming back. But what about from a team standpoint? As is always the case, we have to say goodbye to some folks who have graduated, departed early, transferred or sim...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Some random observations and thoughts out of the Carolina Panthers' minicamp: Coach Ron Rivera was vague on this topic, but I get the sense that there's a good chance running back Jonathan Stewart, who is recovering from surger...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Last season, a lot of fans thought the Carolina Panthers weren't using their running backs properly. On Wednesday, one very influential person weighed in and stressed the importance of the running game. "For us the running ga...

We've been reviewing Pac-12 statistical leaders from 2012 who are coming back in 2013. Now it's your turn. After polling you on who will lead the conference in passing in 2013 -- 42 percent say Oregon's Marcus Mariota -- we move on to who will lea...

After looking at returning 2,500-yard passers, we're moving on to returning 1,000-yard rushers. The Pac-12 is replacing many of its big names at running back, including Oregon's Kenjon Barner, UCLA's Johnathan Franklin, Stanford's Stepfan Taylor a...

How does each NFC South team look at running back, and what still needs to be done? Atlanta Falcons: The Falcons upgraded this position quite a bit in free agency by replacing Michael Turner with Steven Jackson. This will be Jackson's 10th NFL sea...

Atlanta Falcons The Falcons are trying to beef up their defense in the form of four-time Pro-Bowl tackle Richard Seymour. According to FOX Sports.com and FOX Sports South.com, Seymour and the Falcons are in contract talks, although the Falcons do ...

KC Joyner spotlights seven rookie running backs with the highest fantasy value for the 2013 NFL season, including Denver's Montee Ball and Green Bay's first-year duo of Eddie Lacy and Johnathan Franklin.

Story | Conversation | May 03, 2013

When something seemingly loud happens, we can't help but stare. The momentum of attention, which of course can be monetized by the media, creates a hungry void that is filled with endless analysis. The end-result is a suffusion of broad statements of...

The sixth round is over, except for the compensatory picks that don't involve any NFC South teams, but not without a little wheeling and dealing. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a little bit of noise while the round was going on. At long last, the B...

Five Pac-12 players were selected in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday. Here's the chart: So... what's our take? Thanks for asking. Kevin Gemmell: I must say, very, very interesting first round. And one that I think most Pac-...

It didn't take long for there to be some drama in the 2013 NFL draft. And former Oregon Duck Dion Jordan was right in the middle of it. Jordan, the hybrid defensive end/outside linebacker, was selected by the Miami Dolphins with the No. 3 pick ......

Former Oregon RB Kenjon Barner talks about his career at Oregon, what it's like to play for Chip Kelly, how he anticipates Kelly's system will translate to the NFL and his preparations for the NFL draft. Listen here...

Scouts Inc. offers a full seven-round projection for the 2013 NFL draft.

Story | Conversation | April 24, 2013

Typically, offensive coordinators hand the ball to their running backs and pass the ball to their receivers. When they switch roles, it's just for a change of pace, such as a screen pass or a reverse. That is how it is in most college football con...

We've been talking a lot about running backs this week. There was the feature on Washington running back Bishop Sankey. Some chatter about Arizona and looking ahead to Ka'Deem Carey in 2013 and the ESPN conference-call video segment featuring a dappe...