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Adam Schefter dives into his mailbag to answer questions on the New York Giants, Peyton Manning and more. He also ranks the top five NFL teams entering the 2012 season.

Blog | Conversation | September 05, 2012

Who were the best performers in the playoffs? We've been keeping track.

Story | Conversation | June 13, 2011

Chris Broussard and Ric Bucher debate which player is the biggest X factor in the second round of the NBA playoffs, the Lakers' Lamar Odom or the Thunder's Kendrick Perkins.

Story | Conversation | May 05, 2011

Adam Schefter answers questions about the Green Bay Packers, including what they should do at linebacker and with Matt Flynn as well as whether they will be able to move the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Blog | Conversation | January 31, 2011

Everyone knows the stars of the final four NFL teams, but Gary Horton of Scouts Inc. has drafted his list of X factor players to watch during Championship Sunday.

Story | Conversation | January 17, 2011

There will be plenty of big names on the floor in the NBA Finals, but that doesn't mean the biggest one will be the most important player. Ric Bucher and Chris Broussard debate which player is the X factor in determining the outcome of the series.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2010

Saints running back Reggie Bush and Colts DT Raheem Brock will be X factors, according to Scouts Inc.

Story | Conversation | February 03, 2010

Clayton Kershaw is a maddening combination of exceptional talent and high pitch counts -- but if he can zero in against the Phillies and harness his gift, it will be a boon to the Dodgers' chances, Buster Olney writes.

Blog | Conversation | October 14, 2009

Scouts Inc. gives a quick breakdown of Super Bowl XLIII.

Story | Conversation | January 12, 2009

Time for Ohio State to take a page from the Gators' playbook and use Terrelle Pryor the way the Florida used Tim Tebow when he was a freshman.

Story | Conversation | September 09, 2008

Some are obvious, others are under-the-radar guys. Some are players, others coaches. But all of them are X factors who will determine just how their teams will advance in the playoffs, writes Scouts Inc.

Story | Conversation | December 28, 2007

Addai is quickly becoming one of the most-feared RBs in the NFL and he is the X-factor against New England's defense, writes Jeremy Green.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2007

Marion Barber is everyone's favorite fantasy football back on the Dallas Cowboys. Sunday's game against New England is going to be much more about reality then fantasy and the Cowboys need their backup RB to deliver in a big way. Marion Barber ...

Blog | Conversation | October 11, 2007

Eleven undefeated teams remain in Division I-A. What will it take for them to finish the season without a loss? Todd McShay looks at the biggest X-factor facing each team.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2007

Star players alone don't decide playoff games. Jeremy Green looks at four players who could be X factors on Sunday.

Story | Conversation | January 18, 2007

Spoke with an official Tuesday who said that on a scale of 1 to 10, the chances of the Red Sox dealing Manny Ramirez are "a 9." The Dodgers remain in the best position to make the trade, if they become devoted to the idea of landing Ramirez, and Mich...

Blog | Conversation | November 29, 2006