Don't Think. Just Play.
Andy Kamenetzky and Brian KamenetzkyDuring the playoffs' most critical moments, the brain can be a player's best friend--or his worst enemy
Story | Conversation | March 24, 2009Condensing the NFL Combine
Chris Sprow...25-point primer on what we saw. 1. May The Schwartz Be With You Not only did new Lions coach Jim Schwartz claim that Bill Belichick, "probably had more to do with my development than...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 24, 2009The Morning According to Us: Dr. Seuss and Bill Belichick
Chris Sprow...knows what it's like to work for Bill Belichick. This week at the NFL Combine, several new coaches and GMs who've worked beneath Belichick described what amounts to endless hours helping him craft...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 24, 2009ESPN The Magazine at the NFL Combine: Versatility Pays
Chris Sprow...teams like Pittsburgh and New England is part of the Belichickification of the NFL, a style which emphasizes defensive (and offensive) versatility. And it was last year that the Patriots, who have made versatile...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 21, 2009The Morning According to Us
Chris SprowSoon after Alex Rodriguez had admitted his little three-year dalliance with steroids, a meager three years in which he averaged52 home runs per year, ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 10, 20093-2-1 ... Meltdown
Seth WickershamQuick: your team's down five, ball in the red zone, 28 seconds left, no timeouts. What do you do? If you don't have a clue, don't feel bad. Neither do many NFL head coaches.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2009ESPNTheMag.Com Presents: All-World Power Rankings
Ted BauerFOR BEST AFC/NFC TITLE GAME EVER, WE'RE GOING PATRIOTS VS. COLTS FROM THE 2006 SEASON [Ed's note: Not sure what All-World Power Rankings is...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 16, 2009In Defense Of The Prevent
David FlemingJohn Madden threw it under the bus. We defend it.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2009Just Crazy Enough To Work
Eddie MatzWhen the game's on the line, there are certain skills you need. Here's how people pull 'em off.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2009Right Leg, Don't Fail Me Now
David FlemingFrom 2002 to 2007, 12 playoff games were decided by late field goals. Want to know what to look for in these situations?
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2009In This Issue: 3-2-1 Meltdown
Seth Wickersham...game situations are dicey for coaches, as ESPN The Magazine senior writer Seth Wickersham explores in this new feature, "3-2-1 Meltdown." It's a timely read, especially considering one or both of Sunday...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 16, 2009Refs, jet lag and color red all contribute to home-field advantage
Peter Keating, ESPN The MagazineWhat actually gives teams an edge on their own turf?
Story | Conversation | January 15, 2009
Dear Flem: Questions for Conference Championship Weekend
David FlemingDavid Fleming is a senior writer for ESPN The Magazine, who also pens "The Flem File" on Page 2. He's written some big-time NFL pieces for The Mag, in...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 15, 2009ESPNTheMag.Com Presents: All-World Power Rankings
Ted BauerMOST IMPORTANT PLAYER/COACH FROM ALL FOUR TEAMS THIS WEEKEND? WE'LL TAKE BRIAN DAWKINS [Ed's note: Not sure what All-World Power Rankings is? Please...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 14, 2009The NEXT: Questions About the Patriots
Ted BauerSo seriously, what's going to happen with the New England Patriots next year? (1) The Coordinator Issue: This shouldn't be a huge deal, right? Bill Belichick...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 13, 2009EDITOR'S PICKS
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