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Walker's weekend mailbag

James Walker, AFC North

...s currently on the minds of ESPN.com readers: EJ Sumski from Blakely, PA writes: With Zach Thomas joining Derrick Johnson and Mike Vrabel in the Chiefs LB corps, is there a chance Kansas...

Blog | April 18, 2009

Morning take: Leftwich leaves Pittsburgh

James Walker, AFC North

...to become Ben Roethlisberger's backup in 2009. The Kansas City Chiefs signed veteran linebacker Zach Thomas to a one-year contract this weekend. Morning take: Why is this important to the AFC...

Blog | April 13, 2009

Double Coverage: Ray Lewis

James Walker, AFC North

...so much history with the Ravens that he knows every nuance of the defense. Another veteran, Zach Thomas, had a really tough transition in Dallas. I don't think it's guaranteed...

Blog | February 25, 2009

Coaches tab Thomas as smartest defensive player

James Walker, AFC North

...topped ESPN.com's survey of NFL head coaches for smartest defensive player. With six votes, Zach Thomas of the Dallas Cowboys edged the Baltimore Ravens' Ray Lewis (four votes). Middle linebackers are often...

Blog | July 01, 2008

Experience, film study put Thomas a cut above

James Walker, ESPN.com

In his 12-year NFL career, Zach Thomas has never been the biggest or fastest linebacker. But the intangibles of film study and natural instincts make him the smartest defensive player in the league, writes James Walker

Story | Conversation | June 27, 2008

High drama: Will Ravens grab a QB?

James Walker, ESPN.com

As the NFL draft approaches, James Walker looks at the biggest question facing each AFC team.

Story | Conversation | April 23, 2008

Thought of the Day II

James Walker, AFC North

...most if he suddenly left. Here were the best responses this week in our AFC North inbox: Zach from West Des Moines, IA writes: Hey James! Keep up the great work on the blog! In...

Blog | July 17, 2009