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Before the 2009 season, we used Twitter to see what the public thought of some selected players. Learn what we all got wrong, and which breakout sophomore the FO readers pegged with surprising accuracy.
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Today's NFL prospect must worry about more than just the 40 and the Wonderlic. There's cyber-smearing, identity theft, social networking run amok, and potential privacy invasions. A team of privacy lawyers helps Mike Tanier understand how prsopects can prevent Internet disasters.
Two weeks ago, Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith were elected to the Hall of Fame. Sixteen years ago, they battled for NFL supremacy. Revisit their prime seasons, and learn about the weird rollercoaster ride of the 1993 Houston Oilers, as we add another year of DVOA to our database.
Before running down DYAR numbers from Super Bowl XLIV, Bill Barnwell gives his thoughts on Sean Payton's aggressive and intelligent play calls.
In the Cover-3 season finale, Doug Farrar details the best quarter-million Sean Payton ever spent, why the extra "g" in Gregg Williams' name may indeed stand for genius, and how the Saints enhance their protection concepts.
Your Scramble writers wrap up the postseason's loose ends, hand out Super Bowl awards, and review the best of Sunday's commercials.
Will Carroll triumphantly returns with a look at the remaining playoff teams, and how their injuries affect the road to the Super Bowl.
The Saints are champions. FO breaks down the game with analysis of the gutsy calls, the big mistakes, and the interception that broke Twitter.
After toppling Texas, Alabama is a clear-cut No. 1, but there are plenty of surprises in the final FEI ratings after that. Brian Fremeau discusses the peculiarities of a season that left us wondering and wanting more.
McCoy makes an early exit with a shoulder injury, and Alabama holds off a fourth-quarter comeback to win.
Brian, Rob and Bill give you an in-depth look at tonight's BCS title game. Can Colt McCoy cap his career with a title, or do the favored Tide have the edge? Come back at 8pm for a Cover It Live in-game blog.
More than ever, schools and fans are obsessing over college football recruiting. But how much impact does recruiting have on a team's success on the field in the fall? Bill Connelly explores this question in Varsity Numbers.
J.I. Halsell explains what is happening with Joey Porter and Brian Westbrook, why the Saints might be inclined to let Darren Sharper walk, and clarifies the "Upgraded Tender."
The Week in Quotes takes a look at the best comments from the 2010 NFL Scouting Combine.
| Full Season | Estimated Wins | ||||
| 1 | BAL | 32.5% | 1 | BAL | 12.1 |
| 2 | GB | 30.3% | 2 | NO | 11.6 |
| 3 | PHI | 28.6% | 3 | DAL | 11.3 |
| 4 | NE | 28.3% | 4 | NE | 11.2 |
| 5 | DAL | 26.0% | 5 | GB | 11.0 |
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| Full Season | Weighted | ||||
| 1 | NE | 29.7% | 1 | SD | 28.7% |
| 2 | NO | 27.6% | 2 | NE | 26.8% |
| 3 | DAL | 24.2% | 3 | GB | 25.6% |
| 4 | GB | 22.5% | 4 | NO | 24.3% |
| 5 | SD | 21.8% | 5 | DAL | 22.7% |
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| Full Season | Weighted | ||||
| 1 | NYJ | -23.4% | 1 | NYJ | -26.8% |
| 2 | GB | -14.0% | 2 | CAR | -18.7% |
| 3 | BAL | -13.6% | 3 | GB | -17.9% |
| 4 | SF | -12.3% | 4 | SF | -14.4% |
| 5 | CAR | -11.6% | 5 | BAL | -12.4% |
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| Full Season | Weighted | ||||
| 1 | CLE | 8.8% | 1 | CLE | 8.3% |
| 2 | PHI | 4.3% | 2 | TB | 5.2% |
| 3 | MIN | 4.2% | 3 | PHI | 4.0% |
| 4 | CHI | 4.0% | 4 | BAL | 3.6% |
| 5 | TB | 3.1% | 5 | STL | 3.5% |
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| Rush DYAR Leaders (Total Value) | Rush DVOA Leaders (Value per Play) | Rec DYAR Leaders (Total Value) |
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| 1 | C.Johnson | TEN | 343 | 1 | P.Thomas | NO | 25.9% | 1 | D.Sproles | SD | 181 |
| 2 | R.Grant | GB | 251 | 2 | J.Charles | KC | 20.4% | 2 | S.Slaton | HOU | 167 |
| 3 | R.Rice | BAL | 241 | 3 | W.McGahee | BAL | 19.6% | 3 | R.Rice | BAL | 128 |
| 4 | J.Charles | KC | 233 | 4 | J.Forsett | SEA | 18.4% | 4 | K.Smith | DET | 126 |
| 5 | P.Thomas | NO | 220 | 5 | F.Jones | DAL | 17.0% | 5 | F.Jackson | BUF | 124 |
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| DYAR Leaders (Total Value) | DVOA Leaders (Value per Play) | ||||||
| 1 | A.Gates | SD | 358 | 1 | B.Watson | NE | 49.3% |
| 2 | D.Clark | IND | 261 | 2 | A.Gates | SD | 38.4% |
| 3 | V.Shiancoe | MIN | 226 | 3 | V.Shiancoe | MIN | 33.7% |
| 4 | J.Witten | DAL | 216 | 4 | O.Daniels | HOU | 27.4% |
| 5 | B.Celek | PHI | 201 | 5 | T.Heap | BAL | 27.4% |
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11 Mar 2010, 11:12am by Bill Barnwell
Before the 2009 season, we used Twitter to see what the public thought of some selected players. Learn what we all got wrong, and which breakout sophomore the FO readers pegged with surprising accuracy.
29 comments, Last at 5:34pm by pm
10 Mar 2010, 11:06am by Mike Tanier
Today's NFL prospect must worry about more than just the 40 and the Wonderlic. There's cyber-smearing, identity theft, social networking run amok, and potential privacy invasions. A team of privacy lawyers helps Mike Tanier understand how prsopects can prevent Internet disasters.
55 comments, Last at 4:03pm by jbrown
09 Mar 2010, 11:14am by Bill Barnwell
This week's ESPN feature is on which teams should be using the uncapped year to jettison underproductive players.
9 comments, Last at 4:42pm by staubach
08 Mar 2010, 11:06am by Bill Barnwell
Before the 2009 season, we used Twitter to see what the public thought of some selected players. Now, with the season finished, we'll review those predictions and analyze what went right or wrong, starting with quarterbacks.
63 comments, Last at 12:09pm by Jon Coit
05 Mar 2010, 04:26pm by Rory Hickey
The Week in Quotes takes a look at the best comments from the 2010 NFL Scouting Combine.
17 comments, Last at 09 Mar 2010, 4:25pm by masoch
05 Mar 2010, 03:59pm by Bill Barnwell
Check out the archive of our free agent chat here.
6 comments, Last at 08 Mar 2010, 1:10pm by ChaosOnion
04 Mar 2010, 10:24am by Aaron Schatz
The seventh annual FO reader awards spotlight the real Defensive Player of the Year, along with special FO-only categories like most overrated, most underrated, and funniest moment of 2009.
181 comments, Last at 4:48am by Big Johnson
03 Mar 2010, 11:00am by Aaron Schatz
In this AFC East review, it's defense, defense, defense. The Bills try a transition to the 3-4, the Dolphins hope Mike Nolan can work his magic on their team next year, and the Patriots wonder what to do with Vince Wilfork.
25 comments, Last at 09 Mar 2010, 12:32pm by commissionerleaf
02 Mar 2010, 12:25pm by Sean McCormick
In this NFC East preview: The Cowboys hope to stay healthy again, the Giants try to put the pieces together on defense, the Eagles have another quarterback controversy, and Mike Shanahan tries to do the impossible: fix the Redskins.
93 comments, Last at 04 Mar 2010, 6:16pm by Nathan
01 Mar 2010, 03:16pm by Bill Barnwell
Fresh off the presses, our Speed Score article reveals the sleeper back of the 2010 class (it's Ben Tate), and provides a list of middling comparables for C.J. Spiller.
29 comments, Last at 03 Mar 2010, 9:32am by jebmak
01 Mar 2010, 12:26pm by Doug Farrar
Doug Farrar wraps up another year at the Combine with two quarterback reports from the inner sanctum, and a talk with John Clayton about the NFL's impending labor drama.
11 comments, Last at 02 Mar 2010, 9:54pm by Theo
28 Feb 2010, 08:38am by Doug Farrar
In Saturday's Combine review: Dexter McCluster has the wind at his back, Rex Ryan is all he's cracked up to be, and LeCharles Bentley re-emerges.
18 comments, Last at 28 Feb 2010, 10:46pm by Dales
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