17 Results for nick saban

These teams didn't pack it in

Michael Smith, ESPN.com

Several teams, including the Eagles, Giants and Dolphins, have overcome losing streaks, Michael Smith writes.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2006

Williams should have big impact on defense

Michael Smith, ESPN.com

Even 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 04, 2006

Jets need Mangini to clean up mess

Michael Smith, ESPN.com

Forget 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, 2006

Parcells will be with Cowboys in '06

Michael Smith, ESPN.com

With 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, 2006

Desperation brings out the best

Michael Smith, ESPN.com

Take December divisional matchups and add a healthy dose of desperation and you have compelling holiday-season football.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2005

Sunday's lesson: It's never that easy

Michael Smith, ESPN.com

In 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, 2005

After Panthers and Seahawks, NFC picture is fuzzy

Michael Smith, ESPN.com

Home 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.com

Seven playoff contenders went on the road to play lesser opponents and took care of business Sunday, writes Michael Smith.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2005

Bears, Giants separating from division rivals

Michael Smith, ESPN.com

The Bears earned that most precious of NFL victories Sunday, writes Michael Smith -- a road win against a division rival.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2005

A division rises from the scrap heap

Michael Smith, ESPN.com

Two 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, 2005

AFC East teams hobbled by injuries

Michael Smith, ESPN.com

It 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, 2005

Settle down, folks: It's only September

Michael Smith, ESPN.com

Sunday'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, 2005

Of Saints and winners

Michael Smith, ESPN.com

ESPN.com's NFL staff wraps up Week 1 in the NFL.

Story | Conversation | September 11, 2005

Pennington hoping to start opener

Michael Smith, ESPN.com

Jets QB Chad Pennington slowly but surely continues to recover from right shoulder surgery.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 16, 2005

Patriots still class of AFC East

Michael Smith, ESPN.com

New England will feature a lot of new faces, but it's the same old story: The Patriots still are the team to beat.

Story | Conversation | June 09, 2005