Eric Adelson

Eric Adelson
Columnist
Eric Adelson wrote for ESPN The Magazine and contributed to "Outside The Lines" before joining Yahoo Sports in 2010. He won first place in the Associated Press Sports Editors 2013 contest in feature writing. He is the author of "The Sure Thing," about the early career of golfer Michelle Wie. Follow him on Twitter @eric_adelson.
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The thirst is real for NFL teams trying to hire Sean McVay clones
These days it seems NFL head coaches have a more pedestrian identity: quarterback repairmen.
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Why Drew Brees deserves the NFL MVP award and probably won't get it
Drew Brees has slung the most accurate passing season in NFL history, but Patrick Mahomes is the QB getting the most buzz.
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Overlooked DB Derwin James is kryptonite the Chargers need against Patrick Mahomes
The Chargers possess a potentially perfect foil to Patrick Mahomes.
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The faith and foundation of Dolphins' Minkah Fitzpatrick is a big reason he's in NFL
Right before last Christmas, he got his four siblings’ names tattooed on his fingers in Hebrew. The history of his family and faith is right there, not as much for others to see, but for him to see.
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Here’s what is missing in Reuben Foster’s second chance with Redskins
The Foster case is a sad example of how seeming benevolence is not only a disservice to victims and a female fan base, but a likely disservice to an alleged abuser who needs help.
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There are no more excuses for Matthew Stafford and the Lions' $135M investment in his magical arm
Forbes has Stafford ranked as the 10th highest paid athlete in the world, right in front of Kevin Durant. Stafford is not Durant. He’s closer to Carmelo Anthony.
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Here's what you don't see about Drew Brees and the Saints' reascension up the NFL hierarchy
Drew Brees and the Saints are in prime position to make another Super Bowl run. And it's partly due to some positions that aren't so prime themselves.
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Why Notre Dame students knelt during the national anthem
Dozens of Notre Dame students kneeled during the national anthem, in part as a call to fellow students to pay attention to racial issues, in part because of a recent episode of police brutality in Indiana, and in part because of their faith.
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Mike Vrabel looks to buck history of the disappointing Belichick coaching tree
Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, who was integral in three Patriots Super Bowl wins, has shown that maybe the Patriot Way isn’t the only way.

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