ESPN The Magazine at the NFL Combine: Versatility Pays
Chris Sprow...offensive) versatility. And it was last year that the Patriots, who have made versatile linebackers like Mike Vrabel and Willie McGinest famous in the scheme over the years, drafted a versatile, smart linebacker named...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 21, 2009Golden Boyz
Gene WojciechowskiA knockout king and a long-haired lady killer have given Notre Dame a whole new look
Story | Conversation | December 19, 2008Scrap Mettle
Jerry BembryWhen big plays happen for the Patriots, Mike Vrabel's in the middle of the pile
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2008Full Disclosure
Seth WickershamAdmitting to steroid use on the eve of the draft should have been career suicide. So how is it that Luis Castillo is playing in the NFL?
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2008One Step Closer
For the NFL's four remaining super bowl wannabes, the conference title game means a better shot at seasonending glory-or off-season groaning
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2008DEAR FLEM
David FlemingIn the crazy, topsy-turvy world of the NFL sometimes fans just need someone to talk to. So once a week Mag senior writer David Fleming will exchange e...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 07, 2008LUNCH LINKS
Ben Fawkes, Paul Kix and Ethan Trex...in Beijing · Golf as an Olympic sport? Mickelson thinks it should be. · What had Mike Vrabel on the PUP list? Old age. Never a good sign. · Will David Price be this...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 06, 2008THE SPORTING EQUIVALENCY: SETH ROGEN
Mag.Com Judd Apatow Fans (a.k.a. Mr. Ted Bauer)[Ed's note: From time to time, we like to equate members of popular culture to athletics. It keeps us trendy! Here goes nothing.] Seth Rogen turns 26...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 15, 2008Scrap Mettle
Jerry BembryWhen big plays happen for the Patriots, Mike Vrabel is in the middle of the pile.
Story | February 01, 2005
Mix & Match
David FlemingForget pass-rushing ends or short-yardage backs. Specialists are so 2003. This season, the NFL will be defined by players who just won't be labeled.
Story | August 30, 2004
Inside Belichick's Brain
John HassanHow does Bill Belichick shut down the enemy? Superior intelligence.
Story | Conversation | September 09, 2002New England Patriots
Can Tom Brady keep improving? He'll need help from more receivers than Troy Brown.
Story | Conversation | August 28, 2002NFL Schedule Release: Ten Things To Look For
Ted Bauer...quickly the wheels fall off? Question 2: is Mike Shanahan sitting in his E-Z Boy smirking...are probably a year away from relevance again. (Vrabel + Thomas = their defense will learn quick.) Sidebar: if...
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