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The myth about Super Bowl contenders

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

In the November 16, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine, Bill Barnwell writes in the NFL department that while the Pats' backfield has seen better days -- that might be OK, all things considered.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

FBO: The 2010 rebuilders

Aaron Schatz and Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

Football Outsiders looks at which NFL squads need utter overhauls for 2010. Among the reverse elite: the Raiders, Browns, Seahawks and Titans. Also: Vince Wilfork will get paid this offseason.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Charlie and Dave's big ol' Saturday

Bruce Feldman

...what to look for in college football's Week 11: 1. Full circle: In 2005, two longtime NFL coaches made their college coaching debuts at their alma maters. Dave Wannstedt's Pittsburgh Panthers were a...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 09, 2009

The 10 best linebackers in America

Bruce Feldman

...foot-4, 258-pound junior is like Brian Urlacher -- but will be even better. Big talk, but NFL scouts have been fawning over McClain from the moment coach Nick Saban plugged him into his defense...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009

FBO: Week 8 matchup projections

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

We never thought we'd say this, but Marc Bulger and Matthew Stafford are perfectly legitimate fill-in QBs this week, according to Football Outsiders' matchup projections. But who else should start and sit in Week 8?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Iowa's road to BCS title; FSU as "Entourage"

Bruce Feldman

Let's get started with the regular Friday mailbag: From Kevin in Iowa City: Quick question regarding the Hawkeyes. Obviously we need to convince th...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Tip Sheet notes: LJ wears out welcome

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Larry Johnson's latest tirade makes him even less valuable to the Kansas City Chiefs, who probably wish they had traded him years ago, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Vikings-Packers a war of attrition

Adam Schefter

...of the war of attrition that is the NFL season. Q: With Sidney Rice coming on so...good. Q: Is there any truth to the rumor that the Packers will look for another running...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Tip Sheet notes: They've got a lot left

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Safeties Brian Dawkins, 36, and Darren Sharper, 33, have proven they still have a lot left in the tank, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009

Lewis, Barkley, Forcier among the top frosh

Bruce Feldman

...for where the Michigan quarterback ranks here -- plus five key players to watch Saturday in terms of NFL draft stock, a blow-up between the Orlando Sentinel and Mickey Andrews and another reason Bedlam in...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 14, 2009

Time to make some picks

Bruce Feldman

I had a decent week, going two over .500 against the line, putting me two-over for the season versus the number. The good: picking Duke to keep it kin...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 07, 2009

Stars will be everywhere in Columbus

Kevin Weidl

...well as a pair of cornerbacks with something to prove and several underclassmen who could test the NFL waters, become an ESPN Insider. Safety prospects We will be watching a trio of safeties in this...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 11, 2009

Settling the safety score

Bill Connelly, Football Outsiders

When it comes to college safeties, the conversation starts and stops with Eric Berry and Taylor Mays, two brilliant talents who are diametrically opposite in size and style of play. But who is better?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009

Chargers primed to win Super Bowl

Adam Schefter

...Q: Adam: You haven't addressed any Dolphins rumors of late. Are you hearing any rumblings about...itsw scoring defense. Last season, Pittsburgh led the NFL in scoring defense, yielding a paltry 13.9...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 10, 2009

Time to make some picks

Bruce Feldman

I had a shaky opening week going against the line; I went one under .500, 8-9 in games on the board. The good: picking Oklahoma State to handle Georgi...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 10, 2009