Resolved: You think Holmgren, 49ers best fit
Mike Sando, NFC West...Holmgren would set an example as a leader in the organization. what does ruskell represent? Mike Sando: College scouting is Ruskell's strength. For all Holmgren's knowledge, Ruskell knows a lot more about college...
Blog | November 25, 2008Expect McFadden to make up for lost time
Bill Williamson, AFC West...with McFadden getting the direct snap from center against Denver. McFadden used the formation to perfection in college. This wrinkle is expected to be used in the final five games as McFadden tries to make...
Blog | November 25, 2008Scouts Inc.: Breaking down the spread offense
Bill Williamson, AFC West...pushing a player up the draft board or getting onto the field quickly. Because more and more college systems are utilizing the spread or spread option, NFL teams are adapting. The spread offense usually means...
Blog | November 24, 2008Atlanta's Douglas smashes through rookie wall
Pat Yasinskas, NFC SouthPosted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas AP Photo/Rob Carr Atlanta receiver Harry Douglas (83) steps though an attempted tackle by Car...
Blog | November 23, 2008Mailbag: Arizona and a road playoff game
Mike Sando, NFC WestPosted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Shane from Tempe, Ariz., writes: Hey Mike... What do you think the chances are of the Cards winning a road playoff gam...
Blog | November 23, 2008Seahawks' Vallos could get a chance, after all
Mike Sando, NFC West...the season if the Seahawks' situation at guard weren't also unsettled. Plugging in a late-round college tackle at center in Week 12 generally isn't the way to go. But it's been...
Blog | November 22, 2008Mailbag: J.J. Arrington factor
Mike Sando, NFC WestPosted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Chris from Richmond, Va., writes: Sando, can you tell me why Tim Hightower's role was decreased last week? Seems to me...
Blog | November 22, 2008Week 12 mailbag on your doorstep
Tim Graham, AFC EastPosted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham Mike in Crescent City, Fla., writes: What realistic chance to the Dolphins have in beating the patriots this week. Ano...
Blog | November 22, 2008Denver rookie class is providing a big boost
Bill Williamson, AFC West...is a legitimate rookie-of-the-year and Pro Bowl candidate. It is the fullback -- a former college linebacker -- who on Sunday became the first NFL player in five years to start on offense and...
Blog | November 21, 2008Atlanta's Smith a clone of Carolina's Fox
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...guys really do show up. Physically, they're the same -- silver hair with the build of former college players who haven't been working out for a while. But it goes way beyond the physical...
Blog | November 21, 2008Scouts Inc.: The secret to Slaton's success
Paul Kuharsky, AFC SouthPosted by Scouts Inc.'s Doug Kretz Rookie running back Steve Slaton is sparking what had been an anemic Houston Texans ground game. The Texans appear ...
Blog | November 21, 2008Chat with Mel Kiper
...Show! On Wednesday, NFL draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. will be stopping by to break down the college football and NFL seasons. Send your questions now and join Mel this Wednesday at 1 p.m...
Chat | November 21, 2008Have at it: Let's have a winner
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...that ends in a tie. What a waste. Many people would like to see variations of the college overtime rule, scaled for professional players. Schumand is one of them: My solution would be similar to...
Blog | November 21, 2008Impact rookies down the stretch
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...least 14 "game weeks," including the preseason, and thus made it through the duration of a typical college season. Scott Boehm/Getty Images The Bears have leaned heavily on rookie Matt Forte...
Blog | November 20, 2008Seahawks had competition for defensive end
Mike Sando, NFC West...came available when the Seahawks placed Patrick Kerney on injured reserve. Miller went undrafted after an underwhelming college career. He played mostly at inside linebacker until late in his final season. The Pro Football Weekly...
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