Football Analysis

On the injuries to Jeremy Maclin, Dennis Pitta and Dan Koppen, Chip Kelly's decision to close camp to media, confidence in Bill Belichick and more. Read more »

The mythical question of which player you would want to build an NFL franchise around is one that always triggers intriguing debate and scrutiny. Read more »

The Ravens' offense is going to have to cover for the lack of chemistry and cohesion on defense. Because they are so well coached and well managed, they will still compete for the AFC North title. Read more »

Points. Lots of points. That is the primary forecast model for both the Saints' offense and efense this season. The only real question is how frequently the offense will be able to score more than the copious amount the defense surrenders. Read more »

With major change comes heavy losses, and the Raiders are not done taking those losses. This roster very strongly resembles what a modern expansion team would look like, stocked with journeymen, castoffs, and marginal young talent punctuated by an occasional bright spot. Read more »

Good news Titans fans! The team is on the definite upswing after a frustrating down patch. The rather hefty investment in the defense the past few drafts is showing signs of paying off. Read more »

For the gamblers, this piece examines the over/unders for Oklahoma, Michigan, Oregon, Florida State, TCU, N.C. State and more. Read more »

The Seahawks unquestionably have one of the most talented rosters in the league, and they clearly enjoy playing for Pete Carroll and his underlings. Russell Wilson gives them a chance to win any game, anytime, anywhere. Read more »

The Texans have won a playoff game in both those seasons. Those teams were built on a dynamic ground game, efficient passing from Matt Schaub, and an aggressive, playmaking defense spearheaded by JJ Watt. All those facets return. The question is, can they make the jump in the AFC pecking order and get past the divisional round of the playoffs? Read more »

The Bengals may have the best overall roster in the AFC with the biggest concern coming at the most critical position on the field at QB. Read more »

Barring a sensational season from Jay Cutler and another 40+ turnovers forced by the defense, this is a last place team in the NFC North. Chicago falls to 5-11 in Marc Trestman's first season, leading to more radical changes next spring. Read more »

On family, growing older, the commonality of football and more in a special Father's Day piece. Read more »

The Falcons remain more than talented enough to win double digits and capture the NFC South title once again, comfortably in the playoffs, and they will not be an easy out in the loaded NFC. Read more »

The Chargers reign as viable AFC contenders is over, and now the Bolts find themselves in the middle of a transition period. This season determines whether it’s a retooling on the fly or a complete rebuild. Read more »

The Cowboys will be talented enough to win any game but pocked with enough holes to incur a frustrating amount of losses as well. If the line holds up and Tony Romo continues to play well, the offense has a chance to put up a lot of points. The defense is a larger concern. Read more »

Brian Urlacher's legacy is an interesting question. There is zero doubt that Urlacher will make it to Canton and get into the Hall of Fame. What is in doubt is how quickly he gets there. Read more »

All of the credibility that the Rex Ryan and Mark Sanchez built during the 2009 and 2010 seasons has vanished as quickly as it arrive. Read more »

The oddsmakers believe the Jaguars are the team most likely to finish with the worst record in 2013, but the Raiders, Cardinals, Bills, Browns, Chargers and maybe even the Steelers could beat them to it. Read more »

On Geno Smith's impressive early showing, Chip Kelly changing the Eagles' culture, Brian Hoyer, Titus Young, Josh Freeman's job and more. Read more »

Trent Richardson and Alfred Morris had breakout seasons in 2012. Will Chris Ivory, Giovanni Bernard, Lamar Miller and Le'Veon Bell join them? Read more »