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NFL 30 to Watch: Vince Wilfork, Nose Tackle, New England Patriots

By Ryan WilsonAug 18th 2007 – 4:22PM

A regular look at 30 people who will affect the 2007 NFL season. When talking about the New England Patriots, Tom Brady usually is the first player to come to mind. And then, in random order, it's probably Randy Moss, Mike Vrabel, Tedy Bruschi, Richard Seymour and Laurence Maroney. But arguably team's most valuable player...

NFL 30 to Watch: Rex Ryan, Defensive Coordinator, Baltimore Ravens

By Michael David SmithAug 17th 2007 – 3:35PM

A regular look at 30 people who will affect the 2007 NFL season. Is Rex Ryan too fat to be a head coach?The answer to that question is, of course not. But the Baltimore Sun reports today that Ryan, the Ravens' defensive coordinator, has lost 60 pounds, getting down to 290, in an attempt to become a head coach -- which his...

NFL 30 to Watch: Marcus McNeill, Left Tackle, San Diego Chargers

By Michael David SmithAug 15th 2007 – 7:15PM

A regular look at 30 people who will affect the 2007 NFL season.There were lots of impressive rookies in the NFL last season, from Vince Young to Reggie Bush to DeMeco Ryans to Devin Hester. But the best may have been Marcus McNeill, who stepped in as the Chargers' second-round draft pick started all 16 games at left...

NFL 30 to Watch: Kamerion Wimbley, Outside Linebacker, Cleveland Browns

By Ryan WilsonAug 13th 2007 – 8:11PM

A regular look at 30 people who will affect the 2007 NFL season.In their short history, the Cleveland Browns have a long, dreadful record when it comes to first-round picks. It starts with franchise quarterback Tim Couch -- the first overall selection in 1999 -- and it doesn't get any better with names like Courtney Brown,...

NFL 30 To Watch: Quincy Wilson, Running Back, Cincinnati Bengals

By Michael David SmithAug 10th 2007 – 9:25AM

A regular look at 30 people who will affect the 2007 NFL season.Yes, Quincy Wilson has just two carries for two yards in his NFL career, so he may seem like a strange choice to mention here. But I mention him for two reasons. One, I'll never forget the way Wilson finished this catch-and-run in college:And two, the injury...

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