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Young guns

Aaron Schatz, Football Outsiders

In the November 30 issue of ESPN The Magazine, Aaron Schatz explains that it's difficult to know when to give up on a young QB in the NFL. But, making the correct decision can save a franchise.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Brady and Manning set to break the bank

Adam Schefter

...in a battle of two of football's top young wide receivers. Market influence For all the news that wide receivers are expected to make, the collective bargaining agreement talks also will influence what happens...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 15, 2009

Scout Team: QBs to buy and sell

Scott Burton, ESPN The Magazine

Scott Burton uses the history of human narratives -- seriously -- to explain why you should be trying to sell Donovan McNabb and other QBs who have thrived in the red zone. Plus, he uses the Fantasy Scout tool to offer advice at RB and WR.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009

The Scout Team: Make the first offer

Scott Burton, ESPN The Magazine

Scott Burton explains the psychological advantage to be gained by making the first offer in fantasy trade negotiations, then consults with the Fantasy Scout tool for the latest group of players to add, drop, bench or deal.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

FBO: Week 4 fantasy matchups

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

Football Outsiders' weekly fantasy matchup series examines which players will benefit or suffer based on the defenses they face. In Week 4, there's plenty of love for Jay Cutler and Clinton Portis, while Fred Taylor and Ryan Grant are in trouble.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009

Stock Watch: Rookies, Fitzgerald, the Pierres

Eric Karabell

As I wrote about poor, misunderstood Terrell Owens in Monday's blog, I realized how much perception plays a role in fantasy football. A player gets to...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 29, 2009

Crabtree saga, Mangini and Tennessee's D

Adam Schefter

Let's start with the obvious. San Francisco no longer can trade Michael Crabtree this season. Not even after it signs him, if it can. The collective ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 27, 2009

Zorn battles criticism from Skins legend

Adam Schefter

Two games into the season, Redskins coach Jim Zorn is already under fire in Washington -- from the team's radio analyst and Hall-of-Fame quarterback S...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 24, 2009

Injuries affect more than on-field issues

Todd McShay

...out for the season with cartilage damage in his right knee, but if there is any good news about his situation it's that there does not appear to be any damage that cannot be...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 09, 2009

Don't fall prey to Week 1 bets

Chad Millman, ESPN The Magazine

There's nothing wrong with betting on the NFL. But, as Chad Millman writes, just stay away from the first week.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 03, 2009

Week 12: Injury updates

John Clayton, ESPN.com

John Clayton gives injury updates heading into Week 12.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 23, 2007

Behind the Bets

Chad Millman, ESPN The Magazine

No team has seen the betting action around it change since spring like the Cincinnati Bengals, but they're not completely alone in the world of shifting lines.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 06, 2009

Eagles, Packers shine on draft day

Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.

They say it takes four years to truly evaluate a draft class, but that doesn't mean you can't get a first impression. Here's Todd McShay's take on the NFC's 2009 draft classes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 26, 2009

Pick-by-pick analysis

Scouts Inc., ESPN.com

Our scouts break down every pick in 2009 NFL draft as it happens.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 25, 2009

Million-dollar 40?

Chris Sprow, ESPN The Magazine

Michael Crabtree is still safe, even though he couldn't run a 40 in Indy. Here's why.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 22, 2009