The one and onlys
ESPN The Magazine and Football OutsidersFrom the November 30, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine: an investigation of the most irreaplaceable players in the NFL -- among them Leon Hall, Ryan Clady, DeMarcus Ware and Andre Johnson.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009
Scout Team: Exploiting availability bias
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineConventional fantasy wisdom often can be distorted for your gain, thanks to a phenomenon known as the availability bias. Scott Burton shows you how before consulting Insider's Fantasy Scout tool for nine bits of unbiased advice for your team.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009
Young guns
Aaron Schatz, Football OutsidersIn the November 30 issue of ESPN The Magazine, Aaron Schatz explains that it's difficult to know when to give up on a young QB in the NFL. But, making the correct decision can save a franchise.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009
Scouts Buzz: Crabtree is a special talent
Matt Williamson, Scouts Inc.Scouts Inc. examines Michael Crabtree's star potential, the Bears' pass protection issues and more.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009
FBO: The two sides of Matt Ryan
Sean McCormick, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders looks at "The Curious Case of Matt Ryan," who has one of the more drastic drops in statistical performance when playing on the road -- as he is on "Monday Night Football" against the Saints.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009
How Saints could slow Brees
Gary Horton, Scouts Inc.Here's what to watch in Monday night's matchup between the Falcons and the Saints.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009
New crop has followed Ryan, Flacco
Matt Williamson, Scouts Inc.Scouts Inc.'s Matt Williamson breaks down six quarterbacks, including Joe Flacco and Matt Ryan, who have become starters early in their careers.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009
Dallas can make a statement against Atlanta
Adam Schefter...their D is third in the league in points allowed. Do you have any idea why the Ryan-White-Gonzalez-Turner contingent gets all the praise?-- Jason (Athens, Ga.) A: Great question and point, Jason...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 21, 2009
Scouts Buzz: Favre settling in
Matt Williamson, Scouts Inc.Scouts Inc. examines how Brett Favre is getting more comfortable in the Vikings' offense, the Giants' secondary problems and more.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009
The Scout Team: Rip 'em off
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineScott Burton explores ways to manipulate trade partners with some visual help from the animal kingdom and statistical help from his favorite machine, Fantasy Scout. Oh yeah, and Michael Turner is about to unleash the fury.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009
FBO: 49ers' hopes may "run" away
Vince Verhei, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders looks at the Atlanta Falcons' blowout win over the San Francisco 49ers in NFL Week 5 and what it means for both teams. For the 49ers: Their run attack is a mess. For the Falcons: Matt Ryan may be airing it out a lot more.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2009
Ten things I learned: Some guys you don't bench
Eric Karabell...is. We learned that last season. Although White had started slowly -- blame Tony Gonzalez, opposing defenses, Matt Ryan's decision-making or even White himself, if you like -- I still trusted him moving forward...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 12, 2009
Orton the force behind Denver's success
Adam SchefterAdam Schefter answers readers' questions nearly every day in his blog. Have a query of your own? Submit it right here. Q: We know all about the Bronc...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 12, 2009
FBO: Week 5 Quick Reads
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders' Quick Reads study for Week 5 reveals much, including: Roddy White is an elite WR, Larry Johnson really misses the Chiefs' old O-line, it might be VY time in Nashville and there was actually a QB worse than Derek Anderson on Sunday.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009
FBO: Week 2 Quick Reads
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders' Week 2 Quick Reads show why all 350-yard passing days aren't the same. If you're Matt Schaub, those yards are part of a brilliant performance. But Kevin Kolb? Not so much. Oh, and the Giants have two pretty good receivers after all.
Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009
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