Pivotal draft awaits Smith, Chargers

There are two schools of thought regarding strategy in the draft: select players based on need or simply take best player available. How will Jerry Jones' Cowboys approach things? Steve Wyche dives in.

The Eagles were rocked on Friday with news that star left tackle Jason Peters could be on the shelf until 2013. With the draft light on options, Philly might be forced to rely on the free-agent pool.

Could the Bills' blockbuster signing of Mario Williams open the door for the team to take linebacker Luke Kuechly? Chad Reuter continues his evaluation of how free agency is impacting the draft.

All-Pro Nicks joins Bucs, others stay put

Chargers, Hardwick agree to 3-year deal

Open for business: free agency set to begin

Jason Jones isn't a name you hear much. But when free agency opens March 13, Jason La Canfora believes the Titans defensive tackle could be one of several players to hit it big.

This is the time of year many veterans dread, when some contracts become much less palatable for teams looking to get cap-compliant. Jason La Canfora previews "Cap Casualty Season."

The Chargers missed the playoffs for the second consecutive season, but was this truly surprising? Elliot Harrison says San Diego just isn't as talented as many folks seem to believe.

Spanos keeps Turner, Smith for 2012

Spanos keeps Turner, Smith for 2012

It wasn't too long ago that the Chargers were spiraling out of control. Now coach Norv Turner and QB Philip Rivers have things clicking again, Steve Wyche writes, and a playoff berth could be near.