NEXT: The countdown continues
Morty Ain, ESPN The MagazineIn our never-ending search for the stars of tomorrow, we've narrowed this year's list to a talented 20. You'll have to wait until our annual NEXT issue (Dec. 14) to see who's No. 1, but these athletes should get your attention for now.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2009
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
Draft winners, ROY leaders, and more rookie talk
Adam Schefter...then find the arm? --Marcus (Birmingham, Mich.) A: Go back one year, Marcus. The Falcons drafted Matt Ryan, the Ravens Joe Flacco. Think those teams are happy? So all last year, everyone talked about...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 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
FBO: Week 8 matchup projections
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersWe 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?
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
Draft Lab: Navorro Bowman's stock
KC Joyner, ESPN InsiderKC Joyner uses his Draft Lab series to evaluate Penn State LB Navorro Bowman. Going off video analysis of three Big Ten games and his own metrics, Joyner finds that while Bowman has one surefire NFL skill, he needs some work in other areas.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 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
Rams bid was impossible with Rush on board
Adam SchefterAdam Schefter answers readers' questions nearly every day in his blog. Today, he's focusing on the St. Louis Rams. Have a query of your own? Submit it...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 15, 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
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