Seattle getting its act together
Michael Smith, ESPN.comThe Bears may be the class of the NFC, but the Seahawks are lurking, Michael Smith writes.
Story | Conversation | November 27, 2006Good DEs have more long-term impact than RBs
Michael Smith, ESPN.comIf the Texans are more focused on a Super Bowl title and not short-term ticket sales, they should draft DE Mario Williams.
Story | Conversation | May 08, 2006Good DEs have more long-term impact than RBs
Michael Smith, ESPN.comIf the Texans are more focused on a Super Bowl title and not short-term ticket sales, they should draft DE Mario Williams.
Story | Conversation | April 24, 2006Super Bowl loss still haunting Holmgren
Michael Smith, ESPN.comAlthough the pain from Super Bowl XL still lingers, Mike Holmgren is doing his best to focus on the promise of 2006, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | March 30, 2006Jets need Mangini to clean up mess
Michael Smith, ESPN.comForget the fact that Eric Mangini has been a coordinator for only one year. He would be a great hire as the Jets' new head coach.
Story | Conversation | January 10, 2006Seahawks have formula to beat Colts again
Michael Smith, ESPN.comForget the label of being the NFC's best; the Seahawks are the league's best team, period, Michael Smith writes.
Story | Conversation | December 27, 2005Weis' departure, Pats' injuries haven't slowed Brady
Michael Smith, ESPN.comTom Brady, who has kept everything together when so much has gone wrong for the Pats, is the league MVP, Michael Smith writes.
Story | Conversation | December 20, 2005Desperation brings out the best
Michael Smith, ESPN.comTake December divisional matchups and add a healthy dose of desperation and you have compelling holiday-season football.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2005Sunday's lesson: It's never that easy
Michael Smith, ESPN.comIn case any NFL team had thoughts of coasting into the playoffs, Sunday provided a reminder that it's never that easy in this league.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2005Control is a fleeting thing in the NFL
Michael Smith, ESPN.comThe Bears, Patriots and Bengals each lead their divisions by two games, but as Michael Smith points out, things can change quickly.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2005After Panthers and Seahawks, NFC picture is fuzzy
Michael Smith, ESPN.comHome losses by the Giants and Falcons further muddied an already less-than-clear NFC picture, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2005Owens saga, Vikings' mess make the list
Michael Smith, ESPN.comMichael Smith reviews the first half by taking a look at some of the prominent headlines, including Katrina's impact on the Saints.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2005Dark days in Minnesota
Michael Smith, ESPN.comWeek 6 was not kind to Vikings coach Mike Tice, whose team ran aground in the wake of a scandal, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2005A division rises from the scrap heap
Michael Smith, ESPN.comTwo new faces at quarterback and one familiar one brought the AFC East back to life in Week 5, writes Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2005Settle down, folks: It's only September
Michael Smith, ESPN.comSunday's Patriots-Steelers clash might have felt like a playoff game, but there's plenty of football left to be played.
Story | Conversation | September 25, 2005TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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