Checking in on the Jags' QBs 

May, 21, 2013
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By Tim Kavanagh | ESPN.com
Though the engine of the Jacksonville Jaguars' offense will likely be the running game -- provided that Maurice Jones-Drew is healthy enough to handle the rigors of being the club's lead RB -- 2013 is an important season for the team and for Blaine Gabbert. Despite rumors in the pre-draft season that the club was considering taking a QB at No. 2 overall (and again in the second round), the team is now reportedly looking to see what the Missouri product can do before potentially making an addition next offseason. With the club having been through a round of OTAs, it's time to take the temperature of the situation again.

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M's alternatives to Ryan 

May, 21, 2013
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By Doug Mittler and Jason A. Churchill | ESPN.com
The Seattle Mariners may have endured a lost weekend with three straight losses in Cleveland, but the club has managed to remain around the .500 mark this season, which should be considered a surprise. In fact, ESPN Insider’s Jim Bowden wrote last week that the Mariners have what it takes to remain in the race for a wild card berth.


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What a loss tonight would mean for Grizz 

May, 21, 2013
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By Joe Kaiser | ESPN.com
It isn't as though Memphis doesn't know how to come from behind to win a series. They did it against the Los Angeles Clippers, though Blake Griffin's injury certainly made it easier for the Grizzlies to do so.

But the San Antonio Spurs are a different animal. One with three future Hall of Fame players and a one future Hall of Fame coach. History shows that falling behind 0-2 against the Spurs would give the Grizzlies little better than a 6 percent chance to win the series.

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Baltimore's No. 2 WR 

May, 21, 2013
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By Tim Kavanagh | ESPN.com
While the Baltimore Ravens were able to secure their franchise QB to a new long-term deal this offseason, they said goodbye to one of his favorite targets, No. 2 WR Anquan Boldin. Replacing Boldin in the spot opposite Torrey Smith may wind up being accomplished with a committee approach, but there is a case to be made for some of the individuals on their own merits.

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Future at first for Mets 

May, 21, 2013
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By Jason A. Churchill | ESPN.com
The New York Mets appear to have a bright future overall, starting with All-Star third baseman David Wright and right-hander Matt Harvey. The club also boasts one of the top pitching prospects in baseball in Zack Wheeler, who could make his big-league debut sometime in 2013. Once position that's up in the air moving forward -- even in the present tense -- is first base.

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Did Jerrett make the right decision? 

May, 21, 2013
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By Joe Kaiser | ESPN.com
Last month, Arizona freshman Grant Jerrett raised more than a few eyebrows when he declared for the NBA draft after a disappointing season where he averaged just 5.2 points and 3.6 rebounds. Jerrett, as you know, was a top 10 recruit in 2012 who failed to make a huge impact and just like that, he was gone.

Going pro seemed a little far-fetched at the time, but following an impressive shooting display at the NBA Draft Combine, that sentiment may have changed. Here's the latest on Jerrett and where he could be picked on draft day.

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Peyton's pass distribution 

May, 21, 2013
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By Tim Kavanagh | ESPN.com
Stash this note in the "good problem to have" department. With the signing of Wes Welker this offseason, the Denver Broncos provided another elite weapon for Peyton Manning's usage, and one wonders how No. 18 is going to manage to keep all of his targets happy this season (Demaryius Thomas had 94 catches in 2012, while Eric Decker added 85).

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Heating up with the weather 

May, 21, 2013
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By Jason A. Churchill | ESPN.com
There are always ups and downs in baseball and just as there are struggling hitters this month, some have hit their stride and are putting up gaudy numbers over the first three weeks of May. Let's take a look at five of the hottest bats in the sport. Three of them are household names, but the other two may surprise, including the top name.

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Battles in Carolina's secondary 

May, 21, 2013
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By Tim Kavanagh | ESPN.com
By using multiple high draft picks on the defensive tackle position this offseason, the Carolina Panthers are operating with the belief that a solid front line of the defense will be able to make up for issues in the defensive backfield. As of now, there are a lot of questions back there.

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How Black impacts Embiid 

May, 21, 2013
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By Joe Kaiser | ESPN.com
The addition of Tarik Black means many things to Kansas. It makes them deeper up front. More experienced. Bigger. And maybe most importantly, coming after last week's commitment from Andrew Wiggins, it puts the Jayhawks in even stronger position to contend for the national championship in 2013-14.

What can't be overlooked, though, is the impact it could have on highly touted freshman center Joel Embiid.

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More extensions for pre-arb players? 

May, 21, 2013
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By Jason A. Churchill | ESPN.com
Anthony Rizzo, who began the season with less than a year of big-league service time, received a long-term contract from the Chicago Cubs last week, reported Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com. Clubs are flocking to the negotiating table to lock up their young players these days, so despite such a deal being unique, perhaps Rizzo's deal is just the start.

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Marlins' future getting closer? 

May, 21, 2013
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By Jason A. Churchill | ESPN.com
The Miami Marlins do have talent. Most of it is either on the disabled list in the form of Giancarlo Stanton, or in the minors and goes by the name Christian Yelich. Yelich began the year on the disabled list himself, but Southern League pitchers wish he was still there.

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Latest on the Woodson market 

May, 21, 2013
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By Tim Kavanagh | ESPN.com
After a prolonged period of no action on the Charles Woodson front, it appeared last week that a deal for the former Packer could be sealed in the near future. That hasn't happened yet, and we continue to hear additional buzz as to where he'll finally land for 2013.

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More minutes for Mo Walker? 

May, 21, 2013
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By Joe Kaiser | ESPN.com
The departure of Trevor Mbakwe and Rodney Williams will require new Minnesota coach Richard Pitino to rely on little-used players like junior bigs Elliott Eliason and Maurice Walker next season.

Walker, Pitino says, has shown a commitment to improving, which could be a sign that he's up for the challenge after averaging only 6.6 minutes as a sophomore.

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K.C.'s ILB competition 

May, 21, 2013
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By Tim Kavanagh | ESPN.com
With the Kansas City Chiefs going through their OTAs this week, one of the interesting competitions on which we're keeping an eye is at ILB. One of the starters will be Derrick Johnson, but the other slot is open right now.

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