Mallett loaded with physical tools, potential
Todd McShay...served as a pipeline to the NFL under Pete Carroll's coaching staff. Petrino has virtually no track record of sending quarterbacks to the pros and his most recent pupil, second-round pick Brian Brohm...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009
Behind the Bets: All hail college hoops!
Chad Millman, ESPN The MagazineThink Vegas doesn't care about NCAA basketball until March? You're wrong. In fact, some of the smartest bets around can be taken now, while many sports books are still busy juggling football games.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009
FSU's D, Notre Dame and other disappointments
Bruce FeldmanThere have been quite a few revelations this fall (the Stanford Cardinal, the Pittsburgh Panthers, and RB Dion Lewis and QB Jonathan Crompton of the T...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009
Pass Plays: Week 11 pickups
KC Joyner, ESPN InsiderA few key matchups and situations could make you look smart for picking up these WRs.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009
FBO: Numbers crunching, Week 10
Aaron Schatz, Football OutsidersFootball 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.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009
Scout Team: QBs to buy and sell
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineScott 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.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009
FBO: Short term contender issues
Aaron Schatz, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders looks at issues that could doom some contenders in the second half of 2009. Among them: the Broncos' aged defense, the Saints' run-stopping ability, the Eagles' general inconsistency and the Vikings' pass rush.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009
RB Gerhart solidifying his draft status
Steve Muench...speed to take advantage. He is not a sexy runner, but Gerhart will keep the offense on track and is the epitome of a back who gets better as the game wears on. He knows...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2009
Larry Johnson still can make fantasy impact
Eric Karabell...football owner doesn't rule out anything, especially when it comes to a struggling player with a track record that includes success. Sure, the Chiefs officially released Johnson on Monday to sever ties with a...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 09, 2009
Make-or-break underclassmen
Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay looks at the underclassmen who will make or break the top of the draft board and updates Scouts Inc.'s rankings of the top 32 NFL prospects.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009
Draft Lab: Terrence Cody's stock
KC Joyner, ESPN InsiderKC Joyner turns his NFL draft metrics on "Mount" Terrence Cody of Alabama and finds reasons for teams to be concerned, particularly when it comes to his endurance.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009
Personnel Points: Hawk on the rise
Mel Kiper, ESPN.comIowa has produced plenty of defensive talent in recent seasons, and another linebacker is ready to make the jump tot he pros. Plus: a pair of awesome pass rushers; an unsung running back; and more analysis from Mel Kiper.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009
Quick Reads: The quarterback schism
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders uses their metrics to analyze Week 8. Some observations: The worst QB performances this year have been historically bad; Steve Slaton's career is at a crossroads; the Rams need to draft a QB in 2010 and Carolina should keep running.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009
FBO: Cardinals, Giants switch places
Vince Verhei, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders trains its upset analysis series, "Any Given Sunday," on Cardinals over Giants from Week 7. Revelations: The 4-2 Cardinals are better than they were in their NFC championship season last year -- while the Giants have big holes.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009
Russell's consistency will be key in Oakland
Adam SchefterAdam Schefter answers readers' questions nearly every day in his blog. On Thursday, he's focusing on the Oakland Raiders. Have a query of your own? Su...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2009
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