Page 2 Power Rankings: Curse edition

Patrick Hruby delivers the supremacy metric on the world of sports and beyond.

All-time greats from each state

Just because they don't strap on pads doesn't mean coaches can't make a difference. ESPN RISE looks at each state's top coach.

NFL to Aaron Brooks: Not interested

It's hard to fathom that Aaron Brooks, no matter his shortcomings, isn't among the 100 best quarterbacks on the planet, but the NFL has no interest, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Barnes: 'This is a great opportunity"

The Oakland Raiders scored a free agent coup Saturday by convincing Jaguars left tackle Khalif Barnes to sign with Raiders coach Tom Cable.

'All-Cut Team' filled with big names

The NFL's unemployment line seems unusually star-studded this offseason, writes Len Pasquarelli. Check out the gems on ESPN.com's "All-Cut Team."

Raiders cut $8.3M with releases

The Oakland Raiders cleared $8.3 million of salary cap room Monday by releasing starting left tackle Kwame Harris and fullback Justin Griffith.

...CA - NOVEMBER 09: Defensive lineman Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers battles with offensive lineman Kwame Harris #77 the Oakland Raiders during their game on November 9, 2008 at the Oakland-Alameda County...

Vikes' Williamses likely in this week

...and apparently is fine. Not so fine is the present and future of Raiders left tackle Kwame Harris. The Raiders signed him to a three-year, $14 million contract during the offseason and made...

A few things that jumped out from Week 14

Scouts Inc. shares its key observations from Week 14.

What's wrong with LT?; Lewis faces major challenge

After looking at game film, Gary Horton tells you what to pay attention to during Week 11.

Campbell under pressure to resuscitate Redskins' offense

After a fast start, the Redskins' offense has slumped of late. The pressure's on QB Jason Campbell to turn things around, starting Sunday against the rival Cowboys, writes John Clayton.

A few things that jumped out from Week 10

Scouts Inc. shares its key observations from Week 10.

Tendinitis keeps Raiders' Russell out of end of practice; should start Sunday

Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell was unable to finish practice Thursday because of tendinitis in his right knee. He is expected to play Sunday against Carolina.

Mistake-prone ways stunting Cutler's growth

Broncos QB Jay Cutler has put up big numbers, but his penchant for mistakes makes him one of the most overrated players at the halfway mark, writes KC Joyner.

Broncos backfield in the spotlight

Brendan Roberts looks through the NFL Nation Blog Network for fantasy-relevant nuggets.