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Young guns

Aaron Schatz, Football Outsiders

In 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

FBO: Week 8 matchup projections

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

We never thought we'd say this, but Marc Bulger and Matthew Stafford are perfectly legitimate fill-in QBs this week, according to Football Outsiders' matchup projections. But who else should start and sit in Week 8?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 30, 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009

The Scout Team: Rip 'em off

Scott Burton, ESPN The Magazine

Scott 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009

FBO: Week 5 Quick Reads

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

Football 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009

Zorn battles criticism from Skins legend

Adam Schefter

Two games into the season, Redskins coach Jim Zorn is already under fire in Washington -- from the team's radio analyst and Hall-of-Fame quarterback S...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 24, 2009

FBO: Week 2 Quick Reads

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

Football 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009

FBO: Week 1 quick reads

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

Football Outsiders return with their Quick Reads series for 2009, using their unique stats to evaluate not just the best of Week 1 at QB (hello, Drew Brees), RB and WR, but also the worst of the bunch (paging Mr. Delhomme).

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 14, 2009

Scouts Buzz: A rebuilt Cadillac cruises

Matt Williamson, Scouts Inc.

Scouts Inc. examines Cadillac Williams' comeback, the Steelers' improved special teams and more.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 13, 2009

FBO: Numbers Crunching, Week 1

Aaron Schatz, Football Outsiders

Football Outsiders uses its unique metrics to measure up the Week 1 action in the NFL.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 09, 2009

The Mag: 2009 fantasy football preview

ESPN The Magazine

Adrian Peterson will rush for exactly 1,837 yards -- and 24 other shocking fantasy revelations from the minds at ESPN The Magazine.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 15, 2009

Pick-by-pick analysis

Scouts Inc., ESPN.com

Our scouts break down every pick in the 2009 NFL draft as it happens.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 25, 2009

Tuesday with Mel Kiper Jr.

ESPN Insider

Mel Kiper dishes analysis on team needs, offensive and defensive linemen to watch, as well as a guy whose brain could put him over the top. Plus, Kiper tells us which body parts are most important on the O-line.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 21, 2009

Vontae Davis still a first-rounder

Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.

Todd McShay breaks down all the latest draft buzz, including where CB Vontae Davis could land and how the Chiefs and Raiders are planning ahead.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 20, 2009

Has Miami become Receiver U?

Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.

Scouts Inc. looks at the schools and conferences NFL teams turn to most often when looking for NFL-ready wide receivers and tight ends, and lists the schools that fall short.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 06, 2009