These teams didn't pack it in
Michael Smith, ESPN.comSeveral teams, including the Eagles, Giants and Dolphins, have overcome losing streaks, Michael Smith writes.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2006Williams should have big impact on defense
Michael Smith, ESPN.comEven if he doesn't put up gaudy sack totals as a rookie, No. 1 overall pick Mario Williams will have a big impact on the Texans' defense, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | August 04, 2006
Jets need Mangini to clean up mess
Michael Smith, ESPN.comForget the fact that Eric Mangini has been a coordinator for only one year. He would be a great hire as the Jets' new head coach.
Story | Conversation | January 10, 2006Parcells will be with Cowboys in '06
Michael Smith, ESPN.comWith more coaching changes expected this offseason, Michael Smith gives his take on how a few of the situations will play out.
Story | Conversation | January 03, 2006Desperation brings out the best
Michael Smith, ESPN.comTake December divisional matchups and add a healthy dose of desperation and you have compelling holiday-season football.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2005Sunday's lesson: It's never that easy
Michael Smith, ESPN.comIn case any NFL team had thoughts of coasting into the playoffs, Sunday provided a reminder that it's never that easy in this league.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2005After Panthers and Seahawks, NFC picture is fuzzy
Michael Smith, ESPN.comHome losses by the Giants and Falcons further muddied an already less-than-clear NFC picture, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2005'Gimme' games are easy to overlook
Michael Smith, ESPN.comSeven playoff contenders went on the road to play lesser opponents and took care of business Sunday, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2005Bears, Giants separating from division rivals
Michael Smith, ESPN.comThe Bears earned that most precious of NFL victories Sunday, writes Michael Smith -- a road win against a division rival.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2005A division rises from the scrap heap
Michael Smith, ESPN.comTwo new faces at quarterback and one familiar one brought the AFC East back to life in Week 5, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2005AFC East teams hobbled by injuries
Michael Smith, ESPN.comIt was a brutal weekend for injuries in the AFC East with the Bills, Jets and Patriots all losing key players. Who can rise above that?
Story | Conversation | September 27, 2005Settle down, folks: It's only September
Michael Smith, ESPN.comSunday's Patriots-Steelers clash might have felt like a playoff game, but there's plenty of football left to be played.
Story | Conversation | September 25, 2005Of Saints and winners
Michael Smith, ESPN.comESPN.com's NFL staff wraps up Week 1 in the NFL.
Story | Conversation | September 11, 2005Pennington hoping to start opener
Michael Smith, ESPN.comJets QB Chad Pennington slowly but surely continues to recover from right shoulder surgery.
Story | Conversation | August 16, 2005
Patriots still class of AFC East
Michael Smith, ESPN.comNew England will feature a lot of new faces, but it's the same old story: The Patriots still are the team to beat.
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