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Page 2: Mock Draft for the Ages (Part 1)

Thomas Neumann, Page 2

History's greatest football prospects are invited to Page 2's paramount talent lottery.

Story | Conversation | April 17, 2009

Take a gamble on this week's quiz

Patrick Hruby, Page 2

If you're a gambler (or just an NBA ref who gambles), you're bound to love this week's Page 2 quiz.

Story | Conversation | May 23, 2008

Why we look the other way

Chuck Klosterman, ESPN The Magazine

With every new drug revelation, our faith in the sanctity of football is shaken. And yet we still believe. Why? That's entertainment, writes Chuck Klosterman.

Story | Conversation | March 15, 2007

TEs finding soft spot in middle of field

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

In part because of the rule emphasis on illegal contact, tight ends' roles have increased in the offense.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2004

The SEC's issue: Is bigger better?

Mike Fish, ESPN.com

The SEC is as close as it gets to the NFL. In fact, an "Outside the Lines" examination of the big money behind the nation's top college football conference finds just one significant difference: The players get scholarships instead of paychecks.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009

FBO: The arrival of must-win time

Aaron Schatz and Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

Football Outsiders analyzes Week 15 in the 2009 NFL season. Thoughts: Cincy declines as the game progresses; the Giants can't stop anyone in the red zone; Aaron Rodgers and Matt Schaub actually seem to enjoy being blitzed and more.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009

FBO: Cardiac likely won't win this one

Aaron Schatz, Football Outsiders

Football Outsiders analyzes Week 14 in the NFL, including: The Bengals need to close out Minny early rather than late; what Philly may do to Eli Manning; how bad Pittsburgh is on special teams and why Dallas should fear San Diego's use of shotgun spreads.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 10, 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: Week of the shotgun

Aaron Schatz, Football Outsiders

Football Outsiders previews Week 13. Notable trend: shotgun-specific stats will play a big role. Also: blitzing Eli Manning throws him off his game substantially. And the Pats? They might be in some trouble down in South Florida.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009

Buccaneers-Falcons Preview

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Buccaneers-Falcons Preview

Preview | November 25, 2009

FBO: Numbers crunching, Week 10

Aaron Schatz, Football Outsiders

Football Outsiders applies their metrics to analysis of all Week 10 games. Some observations: the red zone will be the key in CIN/PIT; YAC will be the key in NE/IND; and the Eagles? Not a great road team.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Scout Team: QBs to buy and sell

Scott Burton, ESPN The Magazine

Scott Burton uses the history of human narratives -- seriously -- to explain why you should be trying to sell Donovan McNabb and other QBs who have thrived in the red zone. Plus, he uses the Fantasy Scout tool to offer advice at RB and WR.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Jenkins makes impact vs. Atlanta

Tim MacMahon

...Most folks have probably forgotten about Jenkins' open-field tackle of Michael Turner during the Falcons' 16...stopping the 244-pound bowling ball in his tracks. Jenkins still makes the occasional mistake, such as...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 26, 2009

CB Corner: Explaining Austin's big day

KC Joyner, ESPN Insider

KC Joyner uses his advanced defensive metrics to find valuable WRs based on the cornerbacks defending them, as well as receivers to avoid based on bad matchups. There might be another Miles Austin lurking on your waiver wire.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009