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Michael Lombardi of NFL.com recently composed a unique look at every NFL roster with a system ESPN.com columnist Bill Simmons convinced him to adopt. Lombardi, a former NFL personnel executive who now provides analysis for the NFL Network and Nati...

In the first half, you beat the opponent so that in the second half you can play against the clock. That's the concept I explored a few days ago when linking to a column from NFL.com senior analyst Michael Lombardi. He presented a chart that exami...

In his Sunday notes column, NFL.com senior analyst Michael Lombardi made it a point to review an underappreciated statistic: first-half point differential. While the numbers rarely are quoted, the reasons why they're so important are pretty obviou...

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham Former NFL executive Michael Lombardi knows about tampering. He has done it. He admits it. Lombardi, appearing on Wednesday night's episode of Showtime's "Inside the NFL," shared his thoughts about tampering char...

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham Greg Ellis needs a job. Greg Ellis Linebacker 2008 STATS TACK SOLO FF INT SACK 36 25 0 1 8.0 The New England Patriots need a p...

Jim Rogash/Getty Images The Patriots showed faith in unproven Kevin O'Connell, left, by not pursuing a veteran to be No. 2 behind quarterback Tom Brady. Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham Three pr...

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham Cassel The 34th overall selection in this year's draft sure sounds like a bargain for the Kansas City Chiefs. That's all they gave the New England Patriots to ...

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham Former NFL player personnel executive Michael Lombardi of the National Football Post listed the most likely trade partners for New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel. In the process, Lombardi addressed the po...

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham Former NFL executive Michael Lombardi of the National Football Post had an interesting talk Thursday with guest host Ryen Russillo on "The Herd with Colin Cowherd." Among the topics discussed were Brett ...

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham Teams that want Matt Cassel's services must sacrifice to pry him away from the New England Patriots. Joel Auerbach/US Presswire Matt Cassel piled up 3,693 passi...

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham Michael Lombardi, a former NFL executive with several teams, reported on this week's edition of Showtime's "Inside the NFL" the New England Patriots will put the franchise tag on Matt Cassel to prevent him from becomin...

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham In theory, it sounds about as easy as Sea-Monkeys. Just add water. Any team in need of a dramatic change might be able to purchase its very own makeover kit, complete with general manager, head coach and starting quart...

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham When making the rounds for my story on Matt Cassel's soaring value, I asked about another AFC East quarterback whose stock is plummeting. Evan Pinkus/Getty Images J.P. Losman has thrown two touchd...

Cary Edmondson/US Presswire Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel has turned some heads with his performance this season filling in for Tom Brady. Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham There might still be some Matt Cassel doubters out th...

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham Lookie here. I found somebody willing to defend Buffalo Bills coach Dick Jauron's decision to throw on that fateful play the New York Jets defense turned into a miracle touchdown to win Sunday's game at the Meadowlands...