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Mel Kiper takes a look at the Carson Palmer deal, explaining why the deal makes sense for both the Cincinnati Bengals and the Oakland Raiders.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2011

Mel Kiper takes a look at the Cincinnati Bengals, who have been more competitive than many thought they'd be in 2011.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2011

Mel Kiper looks at AFC rookies and determines how their playing time will be affected by their teams' recent acquisitions.

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2011

Mel Kiper examines the situations of five rookie QBs and determines whether they should be given a chance to start this season.

Story | Conversation | August 03, 2011

Mel Kiper's summer look at every division in football -- critical influxes from the draft, question marks remaining and a first glance at the 2012 draft -- continues with the AFC North.

Story | Conversation | June 15, 2011

The 2011 NFL draft grades are in. The top teams on the board got good grades for different reasons. For the Bengals, it was about nailing top needs with good players. For Detroit, it was about exceptional value. But not every team did so well.

Story | Conversation | May 01, 2011

Every Friday Mel Kiper writes about the NFL through the prism of the NFL draft. For this piece, we asked him to evaluate the draft backup plans for every NFL team. Every year we hear general managers assess their draft by saying, "We took the best p...

Story | Conversation | April 01, 2011

With one eye on the talent available, and another on the way the labor situation is unfolding, Mel Kiper makes some big changes to the top of his latest mock draft.

Story | Conversation | March 09, 2011

Mel ranks what quarterbacks he would target amongst the group currently linked to trade talk. Would it be Kevin Kolb, Carson Palmer, Donovan McNabb or someone else?

Story | Conversation | February 24, 2011

Cam Newton's continued rise highlights Mel Kiper's second mock draft of 2011. But there are other significant changes as well.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2011

In an annual audit on how the value grades of the NFL draft stood up once performance came into play after 16 regular-season games, Mel adjusts his grades. Some, such as the Raiders, flew up. Others, such as Baltimore, took massive hits.

Story | Conversation | January 28, 2011

It's the official start of the 2011 NFL draft season, because Mel Kiper is here with his first mock draft. Nick Fairley of Auburn tops the board, but the possibilities after that get very interesting.

Story | Conversation | January 19, 2011

ESPN NFL draft Insider Mel Kiper Jr. ranks the top 25 pro prospects. The Big Board becomes the subtext for his mock draft. These players have the most pro potential, but the Big Board has no direct bearing on the order in which they'd be picked.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2010

ESPN NFL draft Insider Mel Kiper Jr. ranks the top 25 pro prospects. The Big Board becomes the subtext for his mock draft. These players have the most pro potential, but the Big Board has no direct bearing on the order in which they'd be picked.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2010

ESPN NFL draft Insider Mel Kiper Jr. ranks the top 25 pro prospects. The Big Board becomes the subtext for his mock draft. These players have the most pro potential, but the Big Board has no direct bearing on the order in which they'd be picked.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2010

ESPN NFL draft Insider Mel Kiper Jr. ranks the top 25 pro prospects. The Big Board becomes the subtext for his mock draft. These players have the most pro potential, but the Big Board has no direct bearing on the order in which they'd be picked.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2010