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Wild-card races not so wild

John Clayton, ESPN.com

This year's wild-card races aren't so wild. The only drama, at least right now, revolves around the No. 6 seed in the AFC, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009

How I See It: NFC North Stock Watch

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...each finished with one tackle. Only nose tackle Pat Williams took advantage of the single blocking he...The next it's Charlie Weis. Then Jeremy Bates. Some of the names are legitimate and some...

Blog | December 08, 2009

Mailbag: Tampa Bay Buccaneers edition

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...by-team mailbags. Chris in Columbia, SC writes: Pat, love the blog. Question: you have deep ties...and it has been. I also thought Jim Bates' system has a track record of some pretty...

Blog | November 28, 2009

Several coaches feeling the heat

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Dick Jauron was the first coach to fall, but more firings could be around the corner. Who's on the hottest seat? John Clayton surveys the landscape in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Free likeliest of options at right tackle

Tim MacMahon, ESPNDallas.com

The biggest fear Jerry Jones had entering the season was the depth of his O-line.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Mailbag: Tampa Bay Buccaneers edition

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...anything spectacular in Jim Bates' system this year. Might be wise to make sure he truly is a great fit before locking him up. Dave in Palmdale, Calif., writes: Pat, do you believe there...

Blog | October 31, 2009

Muschamp, Parker and other top assistants

Bruce Feldman

I'm stepping away from the Heisman race for a second to focus on the Broyles Award -- given annually to the nation's top assistant coach -- because on...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2009

Just like the backyard

Scott Powers, ESPNChicago.com

Northwestern linebacker Nate Williams' biggest fan is his brother -- and teammate.

Story | Conversation | October 22, 2009

Mulligans for the entire sports world

Patrick Hruby and Toby Mergler, Page 2

Page 2 suggests the entire sporting world take a page from golf to erase its worst memories.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009

Analyzing the Bucs' trade of Adams

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

Posted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas All right, I'm back after writing...New coach Raheem Morris and defensive coordinator Jim Bates spent a lot of the offseason talking about...

Blog | October 16, 2009

Adams headed to Bears

ESPN.com news services

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded defensive end Gaines Adams to the Chicago Bears for a 2010 draft pick, a team source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009

The October Mailbag, Part I

Bill Simmons, Page 2

Bill Simmons debates which month is better (April or October) before he dives into Part I of his mailbag.

Story | October 08, 2009

Big Ten mailblog

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...positions to a national search?Florida's QB coach had vast D-I experience, same with Jeremy Bates at USC (who just was hired). And other teams have ex-Division I players as quarterbacks coach...

Blog | September 18, 2009

Barkley shows he's got the right stuff

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Matt Barkley wasn't perfect in USC's 18-15 win over Ohio State. But in leading the Trojans on a last-minute, come-from-behind drive, USC's freshman QB proved he has what it takes to be great.

Story | Conversation | September 12, 2009

Just-hired Jagodzinski fired by Bucs

Pat Yasinskas, ESPN.com

In a stunning move 10 days before the start of the regular season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have dismissed offensive coordinator Jeff Jagodzinski.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2009