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Some thoughts on Jacksonville and blackouts

Paul Kuharsky, AFC South

...10 home dates are not on local TV. Outside the Lines will cover the blackout issue Thursday at 3...

Blog | September 03, 2009

More extensive looks at Collier's recovery

Paul Kuharsky, AFC South

...months ago. The piece will be featured on "Outside the Lines" (Sun., ESPN, 9 a.m. ET) and "Sunday...

Blog | December 05, 2008

Can Houston's improved run D slow CJ?

Paul Kuharsky, AFC South

...he thinks he might see some five-man lines from the Texans and he doesn't expect to be able to slip outside as a receiver and be left uncovered as...

Blog | November 21, 2009

Further Review: Brackett's blitz

Paul Kuharsky, AFC South

...second-and-10 at the Indianapolis 42-yard line with 2:20 remaining in the game and...tracks Anderson first, but when the receiver turns outside he leaves him for Jennings to deal with...

Blog | November 10, 2009

McGinnis on McRath: Needs more bulk

Paul Kuharsky, AFC South

...it. Might we see Gerald McRath as an outside linebacker for the team next year in a...of Southern Mississippi. McRath would actually be in line to start Sunday in San Francisco if Thornton...

Blog | November 06, 2009

Further review: Mathis' sack of Smith

Paul Kuharsky, AFC South

...third-and-2 from the Indianapolis 35-yard line with 11:49 to go in the game...from Snyder's right shoulder to beating him outside his left shoulder in the blink of an...

Blog | November 03, 2009

Lingering AFC South issues

Paul Kuharsky, AFC South

...Mike Brisiel is finished for the year with a foot injury. Take away 40 percent of a line that relies on continuity and it compounds the problem. With a 3.2-yard average, Slaton is...

Blog | October 15, 2009

Few run yards up the middle for Texans

Paul Kuharsky, AFC South

...basically kind of baiting you into making an outside read or an inside read and then trying...injury, as the starter with Antoine Caldwell in line to get work, too. Cincinnati ranks 12th against...

Blog | October 15, 2009

Further review: Session's tackle of CJ

Paul Kuharsky, AFC South

...Second-and-3 from the Tennessee 24 yard-line with 6:45 on the clock in the...to go off left tackle. Scaife turns Hagler outside and Crumpler does the same with middle linebacker...

Blog | October 12, 2009

Mailbag: On firing a coach, recognizing small schools

Paul Kuharsky, AFC South

...are you going to get that's better" line? Come on PK. You are better than that...or not the time has come to step outside the box a little and take a risk...

Blog | October 10, 2009

Best WR? Johnson chooses Moss

Paul Kuharsky, ESPN.com

The league's best WRs --the Arizona Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald and the Houston Texans' Andre Johnson -- will be showcased Sunday in the desert. Who's better?

Story | Conversation | October 08, 2009

Offenses steering left with runs vs. Texans

Paul Kuharsky, AFC South

...flips left to rush the passer. Amobi Okoye lines up at tackle on the right, next to...the left and a lot less to the outside on the right? Do the Texans look to...

Blog | October 01, 2009

Reading the coverage: Houston on historic pace

Paul Kuharsky, AFC South

...Richard Justice is thoroughly unimpressed with the defensive line. Are the defensive struggles personnel, scheme or learning...arm, says Gary Estwick. The Titans are considering outside return men, says Estwick. Tennessee makes John Czarnecki...

Blog | September 29, 2009

What I think they are thinking

Paul Kuharsky, AFC South

...we await test results on his leg injury. Outside of that, we're feeling awfully good about...Smith, for the forced fumble at the goal line and recovery in the end zone. Talk all...

Blog | September 28, 2009

What I think they are thinking

Paul Kuharsky, AFC South

...to be us against the world, because everyone outside our place is thinking we are among the...for ourselves, no pointing fingers. This game could line up as a good one for us. While...

Blog | September 22, 2009