FBO: The Cowboys' December swoon
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders evaluates skill-position performances across Week 13 in the NFL. Among the findings: where the Cowboys' woes come from, why Matt Schaub can't be elite and hey, Jason Campbell might be better than you think.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009
Quick Reads: Talkin' 'bout practice
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersWhen it comes to QB success, reps with the first team make all the difference according to Football Outsiders. Just look at the stories of Vince Young and Matt Leinart. Plus, FBO takes a look at the most valuable and least valuable players from Week 12.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 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
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
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
An update on Michael Crabtree
Adam Schefter...Every rookie quarterback throws a clunker like that. It happened last year to Joe Flacco and Matt Ryan, and it happened Sunday to Mark Sanchez. Can't expect a rookie to play like Peyton...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 06, 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
FBO: Week 1 quick reads
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball 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).
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2009
Niners' draft pick could sit out season
Adam SchefterAt this time -- and that's an important distinction -- there is every expectation that former Texas Tech wide receiver Michael Crabtree will not sign ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 13, 2009
FBO: Numbers Crunching, Week 1
Aaron Schatz, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders uses its unique metrics to measure up the Week 1 action in the NFL.
Story | Conversation | September 09, 2009
The Mag: 2009 fantasy football preview
ESPN The MagazineAdrian Peterson will rush for exactly 1,837 yards -- and 24 other shocking fantasy revelations from the minds at ESPN The Magazine.
Story | Conversation | July 15, 2009
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