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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.

Rams and Saints will surprise, but don't believe Dolphins hype

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:33:00 EDT

While Jason La Canfora doesn't see the AFC playoff picture changing much (sorry, Miami), he says look out for some surprise playoff teams in the wide-open NFC -- starting with the revamped Rams.

Nick Reed didn't stick in NFL, but fighter-pilot dream is within reach

Tue, 07 May 2013 13:04:00 EDT

Nick Reed would have preferred to keep playing football, says Jason La Canfora, but flying for the Air Force is another dream that might be even more daunting.

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.

Grading the NFL Draft -- 3 years later: Some big hits ... and misses

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:37:00 EDT

Every NFL Draft takes three years to truly evaluate. Pete Prisco looks back at his 2010 Grades (he'd like to have that Jimmy Clausen prediction back).

Cap restrictions, draft philosophy make grading free agency tough

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 9:14:00 EDT

You will not find any 'A' or 'F' marks among Pete Prisco's grading of the opening week of free agency. The salary cap and draft dependency prevent super splashes.

Friendship Fleeting in NFL Flux

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:39:50 EDT

Friendship Fleeting in NFL Flux

2012 NFL Power Rankings, Week 17

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:57:30 EST

2012 NFL Power Rankings, Week 17

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Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:57:30 EST

2012 NFL playoff prediction look back

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:49:04 EST

2012 NFL playoff prediction look back

NFL '13 Wild Card Picks

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 10:18:55 EST

NFL '13 Wild Card Picks

2012 NFL Power Rankings, Week 16

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:47:35 EST

2012 NFL Power Rankings, Week 16

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.

Viking players optimistic about next season

Thu, 03 May 2012 8:05:49 EDT

NFL games go on despite fragile players

Thu, 03 May 2012 8:05:49 EDT

Fan Email: Is Jabar Gaffney A Good Fit For Vikings?

Thu, 03 May 2012 8:05:42 EDT

Minnesota Vikings stadium vote set for Monday

Thu, 03 May 2012 4:05:17 EDT

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Minnesota Legislature will finally vote Monday on a plan to build a new Vikings stadium, with the expected outcome too close to call.

Vikings' King released from jail, then cut

Tue, 01 May 2012 8:05:09 EDT

Kalil should elarn from Allen in camp

Tue, 01 May 2012 3:05:46 EDT

Vikings feel left tackle Matt Kalil, the fourth overall pick, will be primed and ready to go by opening day]]>

Strategy And Personnel

Tue, 01 May 2012 3:05:46 EDT

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First draft as Vikings general manager goes well for Spielman

Tue, 01 May 2012 3:05:46 EDT

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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.

NFL Draft highlights brainpower gap between haves, have-nots

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 4:04:07 EDT

The Redskins take two QBs early, the Browns are shaky and the Rams roll the dice. The Patriots build a D, the Giants fill needs and the Steelers draft well. Mike Freeman says this draft isn't doing anything to help parity.

Once-proud Browns franchise still appears rudderless, incompetent

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:04:40 EDT

Sure, the Browns eventually picked the player the wanted, but did they have to give up three picks to move up one spot for Trent Richardson? Mike Freeman says they didn't and wonders if the Browns know what they're doing.

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.

Draft team needs: Minnesota Vikings

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:04:55 EDT

From the NFC Championship Game in 2009 to 3-13 and a blown Adrian Peterson knee in 2011. That was the ugly truth in Minnesota. Pete Prisco says the Vikings' ship is in need of lots of fixes, starting with the O-line. Draft needs

Goodell: If NFL expands, it'll add two more teams

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 0:01:09 EST

Goodell: If NFL expands, it'll add two more teams

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