446 Results for patrick willis

Should ND have gone or stayed home?

Bruce Feldman

Last 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...

ESPN Insider 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

FBO: The Reggie Bush breakout

Aaron Schatz, Football Outsiders

Football 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.

ESPN Insider 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.

ESPN Insider 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...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 30, 2009

FBO: Week 7 matchup projections

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

Football 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.

ESPN Insider 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...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2009

Dallas can make a statement against Atlanta

Adam Schefter

Adam Schefter answers readers' questions nearly every day in his blog. Wednesday, he focuses on Sunday's matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and the D...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Lewis, Barkley, Forcier among the top frosh

Bruce Feldman

Since 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...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 14, 2009

FBO: Week 5 fantasy matchups

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

Football 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.

ESPN Insider 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...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Top four struggling, Locker ascending

Kevin Weidl

One 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...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 28, 2009

This nutcracker isn't a ballet

Chris Jones, Special to ESPN The Magazine

Remember 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.

ESPN Insider 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...

ESPN Insider Audio PodCast | September 15, 2009

Any Given Sunday: 49ers over Cardinals

Vince Verhei, Football Outsiders

In 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 15, 2009