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IRVING, Texas - When the discussion of Jason Garrett's mentors is broached, the talk mostly centers around Jimmy Johnson, Nick Saban, Norv Turner and Ernie Zampese. One guy who had a big impact on Garrett was Sean Payton, his offensive coordinator...

We anticipated Friday that the third week of preseason games would bring heightened criticism and concern about the NFL's replacement officials. Chicago Bears place-kicker Robbie Gould started the ball rolling by referring to them as "clueless," and ...

Take a look at Atlanta's Mike Smith and Matt Ryan. On the surface, they look like the perfect coach-quarterback combination. On the heels of the fiascos involving Michael Vick and Bobby Petrino, Smith and Ryan arrived in Atlanta back in 2008. Inst...

San Diego Chargers President Dean Spanos didn't feel he had to issue any ultimatums when he made the unpopular decision to bring back coach Norv Turner and general manager A.J. Smith despite the team missing the playoffs for the second straight season.

After losing three straight to finish 8-8 and miss the playoffs, sources say the Jets will revamp the offensive coaching staff, despite an organizational philosophy of stability.

Sal Paolantonio has a column up that asks a very good question: "Why has the Philadelphia Eagles' front office -- general manager Howie Roseman, team president Joe Banner and team owner Jeff Lurie -- been silent in the face of such overwhelming pub...

Pat Kirwan of NFL.com offers a redo of the 2004 draft. He has the San Diego Chargers taking quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. The Chargers, of course, took quarterback Eli Manning and traded him to the New York Giants for a package of picks includin...

For those of you who have sort of forgotten about Rich McKay since he left his role as the Atlanta Falcons general manager after the 2007 season, here's a reminder that he still remains a powerful force in the NFC South and the NFL. Heck, aside from ...

Bernie Miklasz of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch says the NFC West is ripe for the Rams' taking. He says the Rams have the best quarterback and best defense in the division. Miklasz: "This will be a very important game Sunday when the Rams travel to San...

While it's still too early to put Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels on the hot seat, if Denver continues to play like it did Sunday, owner Pat Bowlen may be compelled to make a change this offseason. Plus, the Top 5 teams through Week 7.

Blog | Conversation | October 27, 2010

Obstructed View: Tuna's helpers with Cowboys were super, and Saints' Payton shows that.

Norv Turner, passed over for Wade Phillips, visits with something to prove.

ESPN The Magazine predicts the 2009 season. Their Super Bowl champion? The San Diego Chargers.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2009

Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley Interconference Matchups A rundown of seven observations on each division's interconference games: • Tuesday: AFC North vs. NFC North • Wednesday: AFC East vs. NFC South &...

Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley OK, I've returned from watching an hour of our SportsCenter special NFL schedule show with Trey Wingo at the helm. In checking some of the Web sites dedicated to covering NFL East teams, I came across Todd Ar...

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson Breakdown: All eyes on will be on coach Norv Turner and his Chargers at the start of the season. While the Chargers have won three playoff games under Turner in two seasons, they have started slowly in both se...