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Who's next to get paid? Franchise QBs Ryan, Stafford at the top of list

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 8:53:00 EDT

Big paydays for QBs (Ryan, Stafford; Cutler, too?) are near. Same with WRs (Dez Bryant, anyone?). Jason La Canfora digs up who's next up on the get-paid list, including four key Giants.

Overrated-underrated: Broncos' nickel DB Harris worth every penny

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:02:00 EDT

Justin Tuck used to be on the list of elite pass rushers. Now he tops Pete Prisco's annual list of overrated players. As for underrated? Prisco says Broncos nickel corner Chris Harris is worth every penny.

The replacements: Outlooks for players stepping in for big names

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 9:09:00 EDT

Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher? Retired. Ed Reed? A Texan. Michael Crabtree? Hurt. Who steps up? Pete Prisco gives his outlook for the players replacing big names.

Four-pronged rankings: Broncos top list, Cowboys look like a contender

Wed, 29 May 2013 9:45:00 EDT

A Broncos-Cowboys Super Bowl? Don't laugh. Pete Prisco says both grade out the highest in his four-pronged formula that combines rankings of each team's QB, LT and best CB and pass rusher.

Pressing questions for all 32 NFL teams heading into the summer

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:46:00 EDT

Who starts at QB for the Bills, Jets, Raiders and Eagles? Who fills the leadership void in Baltimore? Pete Prisco asks a pressing question for each team heading into the summer.

Draft Grades: Immediate reactions to get your blood boiling

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:31:00 EDT

Did your team make the grade or fall short? Pete Prisco breaks down the job by all 32 NFL teams, and finds a few franchises that ace the draft and several that fall short.

Forget future, here's how teams in Round 1 should fix holes now

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:30:00 EDT

The future is now. Pete Prisco builds a different mock draft -- one that addresses teams' biggest needs, and, shockingly, one without a quarterback in Round 1.

NFL '13 Wild Card Picks

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 10:18:55 EST

NFL '13 Wild Card Picks

NFL '12 Cherry Picks Wk-17

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 0:15:31 EST

NFL '12 Cherry Picks Wk-17

2012 NFL Power Rankings, Week 15

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 2:36:54 EST

2012 NFL Power Rankings, Week 15

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Thu, 20 Dec 2012 2:36:54 EST

NFL '12 Cherry Picks Wk-15

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:52:20 EST

NFL '12 Cherry Picks Wk-15

NFL '12 Cherry Picks Wk-14

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:04:49 EST

NFL '12 Cherry Picks Wk-14

2012 NFL Power Rankings, Week 13

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 20:50:25 EST

2012 NFL Power Rankings, Week 13

Holes to fill: Post-draft, free agency spots of concern for all 32 teams

Thu, 03 May 2012 11:05:08 EDT

The champion Giants need help at tight end. The Pats, among others, are hopeful their corners step up. Pete Prisco also sees concerns at receiver in Denver, quarterback in Arizona and every team after free agency and the draft.

Byrd mourns loss of ex-teammate Seau

Thu, 03 May 2012 8:05:31 EDT

2nd-round draft pick Jeffery signs with Bears

Thu, 03 May 2012 8:05:31 EDT

Bears waive S Venable

Thu, 03 May 2012 4:05:18 EDT

LAKE FOREST, Ill.- Safety Winston Venable has been waived by the Chicago Bears.

Notes, Quotes

Tue, 01 May 2012 3:05:46 EDT

Alshon Jeffery with 6-4 veteran Brandon Marshall will give quarterback Jay Cutler a dangerous twin threat in the red zone]]>

Strategy And Personnel

Tue, 01 May 2012 3:05:46 EDT

FRANCHISE PLAYER RB Matt Forte (tendered at $7.742 million).]]>

Bears believe pass rush improved with McClellin choice

Tue, 01 May 2012 3:05:46 EDT

Bears did nothing to improve the offensive line that has failed the past two seasons to protect quarterback Jay Cutler.]]>

Judgements: While it's still a QB league, draft proves defense matters

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 9:04:57 EDT

The Cowboys, Eagles and Patriots (twice) trade up in the first round to take defenders. The NFL unquestionably remains quarterback-driven, but Clark Judge says defense still matters. This draft proves it.

Draft Grades: Bengals' haul gets high praise; Saints flunk the weekend

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 3:04:33 EDT

Who needs to spend big on scouting? The Bengals, whose budgets is an inside NFL joke, catch Pete Prisco's eye with a stellar draft. On the down side, the scandal-addled Saints have the worst weekend.

Judgements: Can't argue with RG3's burden in D.C., Browns big trade

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 8:04:50 EDT

Robert Griffin III, welcome to D.C. Now win right away. Clark Judge says the pressure is on RG3 and also credits the Browns for doing what it takes to get their man -- Trent Richardson.

NFL Draft is as entertaining, unpredictable as any TV sitcom

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 2:04:28 EDT

Once again the NFL Draft proves to be must-see TV. The most top-10 trades in NFL history, owners tweeting picks and breaking news. Mike Freeman says this is the new world of the NFL: you sit still, you lose.

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Fri, 27 Apr 2012 2:04:28 EDT

Draft team needs: Chicago Bears

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 7:04:58 EDT

Jay Cutler and Matt Forte are healthy. Brandon Marshall is in, but the Bears still need wideout help. Pete Prisco sees more problems on Chicago's aging defense, and he's not just talking about Brian Urlacher.

Top Ten with a Twist: Why Broncos will beat Pats

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:12:08 EST

Top Ten with a Twist: Why Broncos will beat Pats

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