Should ND have gone or stayed home?
Bruce FeldmanLast week, I rolled out a new concept for Thursdays called "The Argument." (Refresher: Here's the first one, about how to truly define the Heisman tro...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009
Fletcher brings consistency, precision
Matt Williamson, Scouts Inc.Scouts Inc.'s Matt Williamson ranks and breaks down the top tacklers in the NFL.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009
FBO: The Reggie Bush breakout
Aaron Schatz, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders analyzes Week 12 in the NFL. Ideas: Oakland isn't THAT bad; Reggie Bush is poised for a big game vs. New England; Pittsburgh needs to play better in the second half; David Garrard gets knocked around too much and a plan for Houston.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009
Scouts Buzz: Texans show resilience
Matt Williamson, Scouts Inc.Scouts Inc. examines how the Texans overcame adversity, Eli Manning's struggles and more.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009
To upset Colts, Niners need to turn to Gore
Adam Schefter...in the above question, if the Niners are going places it's because of Gore and Patrick Willis more than Smith and Crabtree. Q: Are the Colts the best team in football right now...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 30, 2009
FBO: Week 7 matchup projections
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders looks at every Week 7 matchup and separates fantasy football boons from busts. This week: Beware the Steelers' defense, Adrian Peterson owners; unleash your best Pats and Colts; and don't trust Rashard Mendenhall.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009
Russell's consistency will be key in Oakland
Adam Schefter...the NFL. And the best defensive players are, in no particular order, Jared Allen, Ed Reed, Patrick Willis, Justin Tuck, DeMarcus Ware, Haloti Ngata, Ray Lewis, Darrelle Revis, Brian Dawkins -- and I'm sure...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2009
Dallas can make a statement against Atlanta
Adam SchefterAdam Schefter answers readers' questions nearly every day in his blog. Wednesday, he focuses on Sunday's matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and the D...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 21, 2009
Lewis, Barkley, Forcier among the top frosh
Bruce FeldmanSince we're about halfway through the season, I thought it was time to examine who the biggest impact freshmen have been. One caveat: With apologies t...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 14, 2009
FBO: Week 5 fantasy matchups
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders uses its advanced metrics to analyze Week 5 fantasy matchups. Among the findings: Start Jerome Harrison and Marion Barber, anyone on the Vikings is a good play and don't expect immediate returns from Braylon Edwards.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009
Teams seem happier without T.O.
Adam Schefter...in a row. How much is scheme versus personnel? Is it having a stud LB like Patrick Willis, an inexperienced O-Line with John Sullivan and Phil Loadholt or just the 3-4 Defense...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 30, 2009
Top four struggling, Locker ascending
Kevin WeidlOne of the biggest NFL draft storylines so far this season has been the struggles of the top four quarterback prospects, all of whom have raised quest...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 28, 2009
This nutcracker isn't a ballet
Chris Jones, Special to ESPN The MagazineRemember the sideline-to-sideline linebacker for the vaunted 1980s Bears defenses, Mike Singletary? He's remaking the San Francisco 49ers as their head coach -- by using a different philosophy.
Story | Conversation | September 22, 2009
2 p.m.: Willis/Morgan
Scott and Ryen welcome 49ers LB Patrick Willis and Sunday Night Baseball's Joe Morgan to the show. The guys recap the Monday Night...
Audio PodCast | September 15, 2009
Any Given Sunday: 49ers over Cardinals
Vince Verhei, Football OutsidersIn Football Outsiders' Any Given Sunday series, they investigate the biggest upset of each NFL weekend. For Week 1, they look at how the San Francisco 49ers toppled the Arizona Cardinals, and the overall weaknesses the game revealed about the Cards.
Story | Conversation | September 15, 2009
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