Draft Insight Series: Seeking answers
Why are teams sacrificing less to move up in the first round when it should be costing more following the introduction of the rookie salary cap?
Worst to first?
Which three teams could potentially go from NFL basement dwellers to playoff contenders in 2013?
NFL Draft Insight: Analysing the first round trades of the 2013 NFL Draft
Following on from our pre-draft series looking at trading in the first round, Tom looks at the numbers behind April's first round trades
Defensive Rookie of the Year Candidates
Who will contend for Rookie of the Year honors on the defensive side of the football?
By AJ Young - May 10 2013
Offensive Rookie of the Year Candidates
Who will be a contender to win the Offensive Rookie of the Year award in 2013?
Down at the One's Mailbag – May 08 2013
This week we look at the underrated draft classes of the Arizona Cardinals and New Orleans Saints as well as some of the questionable selections of the Seattle Seahawks
Geno Smith doesn’t have a bad attitude. He has good business acumen.
Geno Smith is being unfairly labeled as a ‘diva’ for merely making a business decision
The New York Jokes
After a terrible draft, the Jets are no further ahead than they were at the end of last season
Revisiting our 32 pre-draft predications
You can't hit every pitch out of the ballpark... we didn't hit many full stop...
It wasn’t all bad…
Three teams are feeling the heat after the draft; Tom breaks down why their hauls are better than people might think
Winners of the 2013 NFL Draft
Calculated trades, deliberate picks, patient teams. It’s the winners of the 2013 NFL Draft
Why did Sharrif Floyd fall in the first round?
How does a consensus top five pick plummet to 23rd overall?
By AJ Young - April 30 2013
Losers of the 2013 NFL Draft
Questionable decisions, arguable selections, misfortunate individuals. It’s the losers of the 2013 NFL Draft
By AJ Young - April 29 2013
The best prospects available on day two of the 2013 NFL Draft
After an exciting first round, it’s time to turn to the second day of the draft where teams will try and find value among those who fell out of the first round
By AJ Young - April 26 2013
Down at the One's 2013 NFL Draft Board
We rank the top sixty prospects in the 2013 NFL Draft
By AJ Young - April 25 2013
Down at the One's Final 2013 NFL Mock Draft
Draft day has finally arrived. It's time for our final attempt at predicting the unpredictable
The 2013 NFL Draft: First Round Analysis
In depth analysis of each and every pick of the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft
By AJ Young - April 25 2013
32 predictions for the 2013 NFL Draft: Part Two
AJ and Tom make 32 predictions for the 2013 NFL Draft
32 predictions for the 2013 NFL Draft
The draft is only days away so it’s prediction time
Jon's 2013 NFL Mock Draft
With the 2013 NFL Draft only days away, what better time to do a mock draft?
2013 College Football Preseason Rankings: 6-15
A look at the teams ranked 6 through 15 in our preseason top 25 rankings
By AJ Young - April 19 2013
2013 College Football Preseason Rankings: The Top Five
With spring practise winding down, it’s time to look at the preseason top 25
By AJ Young - April 18 2013
Boom or bust candidates
Only a handful or so of this year’s first round picks will achieve their potential; who might turn out to be a dreaded bust?
By AJ Young - April 17 2013
Ed Lacy: buyer beware?
If recent history is anything to go by, should teams be wary of another Alabama running back?
Deal or no deal?
Should Pittsburgh pocket New England’s third round pick for Emmanuel Sanders or should they match the Patriots' offer and keep him?
By AJ Young - April 12 2013
Cover Two: 2013 NFL Mock Draft
AJ and Tom take turns to pick in Down at the One’s Cover Two Mock Draft
From injured rookies to dominant sophomores?
A look at some of last season’s injured rookies that should make an impact in 2013
The journey of a small school draft prospect
In an interview with Dakota State linebacker and NFL hopeful Eric Liles, AJ looks at the difficult road that small school draft prospects face as they look to achieve their dream
By AJ Young - April 8 2013
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times… - April 5 2013
This week we look at washed up veterans and over the top extensions
Is Brandon Weeden a franchise quarterback?
Playing in the shadow of an exceptional rookie class for a perennially unsuccessful franchise with no supporting cast has given Brandon Weeden a bad reputation
By AJ Young - April 4 2013
Will Tony Romo’s $119.5 million extension be a cause for regret or celebration for the Dallas Cowboys?
What are the long term effects of Tony Romo’s new seven year deal?
By AJ Young - April 3 2013
Geno Smith to the Jacksonville Jaguars?
With three teams picking in the top ten of the 2013 NFL Draft making moves for quarterbacks this weekend, have the stars aligned for Jacksonville to get their guy?
The Raiders’ quarterback quandary
AJ’s mailbag spurs a look into the Oakland Raiders and their quarterback conundrum
By AJ Young - March 29 2013
The career and legacy of Brian Urlacher
After lowballing the face of the franchise, Chicago looks to be moving on from the Brian Urlacher era; how will the Bears move forward and will Urlacher be immortalised in Canton, Ohio?
Tom's 2013 NFL Mock Draft
It’s the season for mock drafts in the NFL so Tom throws his hat into the ring with mock draft 1.0
Down at the One's 2013 NFL Mock Draft
With a month to go until the 2013 NFL Draft, Down at the One presents it's first mock draft
2013 NFL Draft Rankings: Defensive Ends
The top defensive ends in the 2013 NFL Draft
By AJ Young - March 26 2013
2013 NFL Draft Rankings: Defensive Tackles
The top defensive tackles in the 2013 NFL Draft
By AJ Young - March 25 2013
2013 NFL Draft Rankings: Linebackers
The top inside and outside linebackers in the 2013 NFL Draft
By AJ Young - March 25 2013
2013 NFL Draft Rankings: Defensive Backs
The top cornerbacks and safeties in the 2013 NFL Draft
By AJ Young - March 25 2013
2013 NFL Draft Rankings: Quarterbacks & Running Backs
The top quarterbacks and running backs in the 2013 NFL Draft
By AJ Young - March 22 2013
2013 NFL Draft Rankings: Offensive Lineman
The top offensive tackles and interior lineman in the 2013 NFL Draft
By AJ Young - March 22 2013
AJ's 2013 NFL Mock Draft
With the NFL Combine and the bulk of free agency out of the way, it’s time for a mock draft
By AJ Young - March 22 2013
2013 NFL Draft Rankings: Wide Receivers & Tight Ends
The top wide receivers and tight ends in the 2013 NFL Draft
By AJ Young - March 21 2013
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times… - March 20 2013
This week we look at the benefits of getting fired, fax machines, and the tuck rule
Could Jadeveon Clowney win the Heisman Trophy?
Can the South Carolina product win an award almost exclusively won by offensive players?
By AJ Young - March 19 2013
It's never too early to think about the Heisman Trophy
With spring practise under way, we look at some of the early favorites in the 2013 Heisman Trophy race
By AJ Young - March 18 2013
Down at the One's Mailbag – March 15 2013
This week we assess some of the moves made in the first few days of NFL Free Agency
By AJ Young - March 15 2013
NFL Draft Insight: Teams Possibly on the Move
In the final part of our NFL Draft Insight series, we look at the teams most likely to move in April’s draft
NFL Draft Insight: Trading and the Value of Draft Picks
Part two of our NFL Draft Insight series looks at some of the trades made in recent drafts and assesses the infamous trade value chart
NFL Draft Insight: The Finances Involved In Trading Up
The first in a three part series looking into some of the intricacies of the NFL Draft
NFL Draft Coverage: AFC North
Cold climates, hard hitting defenses and fierce rivalries; a look at the AFC North heading into April’s draft.
Can the Jets land a King’s ransom for Darrelle Revis?
With a treasure of picks in the NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers would be foolish to not make a move, right?
By AJ Young - March 7 2013
NFL Draft Coverage: AFC West
The only horse in this race is a Bronco; can the Chiefs, Chargers and Raiders narrow the gap in the NFL Draft?
NFL Draft Coverage: NFC North
Can one of the most competitive divisions in the NFL send three teams to the playoffs in 2013?
By AJ Young - March 5 2013
The $120 million man
Down at the One looks inside Joe Flacco's mammoth contract extension in the context of today's NFL
By AJ Young - March 4 2013
Down at the One's Mailbag - March 1 2013
This week we look at the fall out of the Chiefs trade for Alex Smith, the potential of a team trading up for Geno Smith and Tom Brady’s new contract
By AJ Young - March 1 2013
NFL Draft Coverage: NFC East
Four teams with perennial Super Bowl expectations but only one of them can win the division
By AJ Young - February 28 2013
NFL Draft Coverage: NFC South
In the ‘worst to first’ division that is the NFC South, it’s a four horse race entering 2013
By AJ Young - February 27 2013
Where might Manti Te’o fall in the NFL Draft?
Regardless of the “Catfish” scandal, is Te’o worthy of a first round pick and where might he fit best?
By Tom Anstey - February 26 2013
NFL Draft Coverage: NFC West
Once the laughing stock of the league, the NFC West is now amongst the best in the NFL
By AJ Young - February 25 2013
Cover Two: What should the Chiefs do with the first overall pick?
With no clear franchise quarterback in this year’s draft, what direction should the Chiefs go with the number one pick?
Could Dwight Freeney and the Dallas Cowboys be a match made in heaven?
A pass rush of DeMarcus Ware and Dwight Freeney could wreak havoc in opposition backfields
By Tom Anstey - February 21 2013
NFL Scouting Combine Coverage: Big East & Independents Preview
The Big East has undoubtedly been the biggest victim of conference realignment and its current talent level shows why schools are moving elsewhere
By AJ Young - February 20 2013
The Honey Badger Problem
Is Tyrann Mathieu worthy of selection in April’s draft after a tumultuous career at LSU?
By AJ Young - February 19 2013
NFL Scouting Combine coverage: SEC West Preview
Three members of Alabama's offensive line will be playing on Sundays next season but how high will they be drafted?
By AJ Young - February 19 2013
NFL Scouting Combine coverage: SEC East Preview
With six BCS National Championships in as many years, there’s no denying the talent in the SEC
By AJ Young - February 18 2013
Down at the One's Mailbag - February 15 2013
This week we look at Justin Blackmon's hopes of a breakout year, the potential of the Carolina Panthers and the meaning of the BCS
By AJ Young - February 15 2013
NFL Scouting Combine coverage: Big Ten Preview
Offensive and defensive linemen rule the day in Big Ten football; who should we look out for in Indianapolis?
By AJ Young - February 15 2013
NFL Scouting Combine coverage: Pac 12 Preview
There's a lot more to the Pac 12 than USC quarterback Matt Barkley
By AJ Young - February 14 2013
With Adrian Peterson seemingly defying sports medicine, what can we expect of RG3’s comeback?
After suffering a second injury to his ACL, Robert Griffin III’s return from injury next season comes with a cloud of uncertainty
By Tom Anstey - February 13 2013
NFL Scouting Combine coverage: ACC Preview
A look at ten ACC prospects heading to the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis
By AJ Young - February 12 2013
NFL Scouting Combine coverage: Big 12 Preview
Part one of six previews looking at the top prospects from the BCS conferences
By AJ Young - February 11 2013
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…
This Friday we look at adulterous affairs, dancing hats and two Oak trees
By AJ Young - February 8 2013
The end of an era or the start of the future in Baltimore?
As the Ravens walk off into the sunset, what chance do they have of achieving similar success in 2013 and beyond?
By Tom Anstey - February 7 2013
Down at the One's Mailbag - February 1 2013
This week we look at Mark Sanchez's contract, Tony Romo's struggles and the Packers' leaky defence
By AJ Young - February 1 2013
Baltimore Ravens vs. San Francisco 49ers: Super Bowl XLVII Preview
A look inside some of the match ups in Sunday's Super Bowl in New Orleans
By AJ Young - January 31 2013
Notable Niners flying under the radar heading into the Super Bowl
Whilst everyone’s eyes are on the superstars, San Francisco’s lesser known could prove to be the difference
By AJ Young - January 30 2013
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