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David Fleming is a senior writer covering the NFL for ESPN The Magazine. He writes a weekly NFL column for Page 2 called "The FlemFile."
The Flem File: Turkey of the Year feedback 
The Flem File is more than happy to invite you over for some leftover turkey.
David Fleming, Page 2 | Thursday, November 30
The Flem File: The T.O.Y.s
There's one more thing to give thanks for this week -- the Flem File's Ninth Annual Turkey of the Year Awards.
David Fleming, Page 2 | November 22, 2006
The Flem File: Hello,I'm Japanese
Saints linebacker Scott Fujita was raised half-Japanese and hopes to make more people aware of Japanese internment camps -- and our failure to learn from our history.
David Fleming, Page 2 | November 10, 2006
The Flem File: Uncool cup
There's a disturbing trend in the NFL. It's not steroids. It's not gambling. But it definitely is a highly sensitive issue.
David Fleming, Page 2 | November 6, 2006
The Flem File: Halfway house
David Fleming has some half-decent (and some half-baked) observations at the halfway point of yet another half-crazy NFL season.
David Fleming, Page 2 | November 3, 2006
The Flem File: Motown madness 
The last time Detroit was in the World Series, the city almost burned to the ground. David Fleming knows -- he was there.
David Fleming, Page 2 | October 19, 2006
The Flem File: The TB code
Most people say football is a game of inches; David Fleming thinks it's more a game of tipped balls.
David Fleming, Page 2 | October 12, 2006
The Flem File: Just push play
David Fleming discovered in more ways than one how much the Bengals' season has its own soundtrack.
David Fleming, Page 2 | October 5, 2006
The Flem File: Fame or infamy?
David Fleming has a few tips for new Bucs QB Bruce Gradkowski in his NFL QB Tip-of-the-Day desktop calendar.
David Fleming, Page 2 | September 28, 2006
The Flem File: Pride of Carolina
Guest writer Ricky Bobby dishes on the Panthers and how all they need is some hot, nasty speed.
David Fleming, Page 2 | September 21, 2006
The Flem File: NFL quiz show
David Fleming hopes you paid attention to Week 1 in the NFL, because there is, in fact, a quiz.
David Fleming, Page 2 | September 13, 2006
The Flem File: Centers of attention
David Fleming can sum up the plight of the Cleveland Browns' offensive line in one simple sentence.
David Fleming, Page 2 | September 6, 2006
ESPN The Magazine: The W's are in the details
Brad Childress has a plan to rid the Vikings of their devilish ways. Will it make them winners or just well behaved?
David Fleming, ESPN The Magazine | August 31, 2006
The Flem File: Hall of Fame attitude
The Flem File returns with a first-person account of life on the sidelines from suspended Bengals linebacker Odell Thurman.
David Fleming, Page 2 | August 30, 2006
The FlemFile: Swiss Ben
Ben Roethlisberger cuts the cheese as he connects with his Swiss roots, but the most memorable moment in Switzerland was the clock tower, writes David Fleming.
David Fleming, Page 2 | May 17, 2006
ESPN The Magazine: Weight changes on the fly
What vet wouldn't jump at the chance to escape an also-ran and help a Cup contender? Just ask Doug Weight.
David Fleming, ESPN The Magazine | April 4, 2006
The FlemFile: Super Bowl hangover
There's only one thing David Fleming learned from Super Bowl XL: The NFL has a problem.
David Fleming, Page 2 | February 8, 2006
The FlemFile: My hometown
Dave Fleming returns to his hometown in search of a Super Bowl Moment -- and tells Detroit to stand proud and remember it's a great sports city.
David Fleming, Page 2 | February 1, 2006
The FlemFile: Two fathers
How do you come back from the unthinkable? David Fleming gives us a look in an excerpt from his book "Noah's Rainbow."
David Fleming, Page 2 | January 25, 2006
The FlemFile: Just lick it
Ever notice how often Jake Delhomme licks his fingers? It just might be the secret to his success, writes David Fleming.
David Fleming, Page 2 | January 18, 2006
The FlemFile: An XL Super Bowl
After "watching" Super Bowl XL in Detroit, David Fleming proves that fiction is stranger than the truth.
David Fleming, Page 2 | January 11, 2006
The FlemFile: The Colts are family
In the shadow of tragedy, Dave Fleming watches the Colts slowly turn from a family in mourning to a team determined to win it all.
David Fleming, Page 2 | January 4, 2006
Fleming: The strong, silent type
Tony Dungy just might be the best coach in the NFL, but don't expect him to tell you that.
David Fleming, ESPN The Magazine | December 22, 2005
The FlemFile: NFL Junkyard Dogs
What happens when you're a great player on a horrible team? The FlemFile hands you an award.
David Fleming, Page 2 | December 21, 2005
The FlemFile: Sudoku, NFL style
Dave Fleming breaks out his Sudoku book to figure out who has a shot at making the NFL playoffs.
David Fleming, Page 2 | December 14, 2005
The Flem File: American gladiators
Dave Fleming says the NFL in December is ultra-violent, ultra-intense, ultra-nasty -- and fans can't get enough of it.
David Fleming, Page 2 | December 7, 2005
The Flem File: Down to defense
Even though they'll miss Byron Leftwich, the Jaguars will be just fine, thanks to DTs Marcus Stroud and John Henderson.
David Fleming, Page 2 | November 30, 2005
The Flem File: T.O.Y. WHYLOs
As usual, David Fleming got some interesting responses from his Turkey of the Year column. Check out a sampling.
David Fleming, Page 2 | November 30, 2005
Timing key for Stroud and Henderson
Jaguars DTs John Henderson and Marcus Stroud explain why, even in the trenches, timing plays a key role.
David Fleming, ESPN.com | November 23, 2005
The Flem File: T.O.Y. Awards
It's Thanksgiving, so that means it's time for Dave Fleming's Turkey of the Year Awards.
David Fleming, Page 2 | November 23, 2005
The Flem File: Bravo, Shaun
In an upcoming episode of "Inside the Actor's Studio," James Lipton goes one-on-one with the least-appreciated superstar in the NFL.
David Fleming, Page 2 | November 16, 2005
The Flem File: Uncool cup
There's a disturbing trend in the NFL. It's not steroids. It's not gambling. But it definitely is a highly sensitive issue.
David Fleming, Page 2 | November 10, 2005
The Flem File: Halftime show
With half the NFL season in the books, Dave Fleming takes a fractioned view of the Flem File world.
David Fleming, Page 2 | November 9, 2005
The Flem File: Life after death
Words of wisdom from Colts starting MLB Gary Brackett, who has lost his father, his mother and his older brother over the past two years.
David Fleming, Page 2 | November 2, 2005
The Flem File: Around the corner
Having to sit through a boring Monday night game, Dave Fleming decided to focus solely on one player: Falcons phenom DeAngelo Hall.
David Fleming, Page 2 | October 26, 2005
The Flem File: Northern exposure
There's down. There's out ... and then there's the NFC North. Dave Fleming sits down with him for a Flem File exclusive.
David Fleming, Page 2 | October 20, 2005
The Flem File: Searching for TC
You hear NFL coaches talk about team chemistry all the time. But does it really exist? David Fleming went on a quest to find it.
David Fleming, Page 2 | October 12, 2005
The Flem File: Doing The Stein
The Bengals are undefeated, confident and loose. The Flem File says they're even doing a little dancing these days.
David Fleming, Page 2 | October 5, 2005
The Flem File: Cardinal rule
Forget about the Babe and goats, the Flem File has a curse the Arizona Cardinals just can't get over.
David Fleming, Page 2 | September 28, 2005
The Flem File: 20 questions
After only two weeks, the Flem File wants to test your knowledge of all things NFL.
David Fleming, Page 2 | September 21, 2005
The Flem File: Non-offensive Bears
The Flem File can sum up the entire recent history of the Bears' QB problem in one sentence.
David Fleming, Page 2 | September 14, 2005
The Flem File: Donte's inferno
The Flem File joins the Saints' Donte' Stallworth in the effort to bring some compassion to his hurricane-ravaged neighbors.
David Fleming, Page 2 | September 7, 2005
The Flem File: Being 'Invincible', Part II
Our own David Fleming trades pen and paper for helmet and shoulder pads to go Hollywood with Mark Wahlberg.
David Fleming, Page 2 | August 31, 2005
The Flem File: Being 'Invincible', Part I
Our own David Fleming trades pen and paper for helmet and shoulder pads to go Hollywood with Mark Wahlberg.
David Fleming, Page 2 | August 31, 2005
The Flem File: It's good!
David Fleming finds himself on a yellowed circle of grass wondering how he too can get a gig as a kicker in the NFL.
David Fleming, Page 2 | August 24, 2005
The Flem File: PRE-tend season
The Flem File returns just in time for the NFL preseason, when everything isn't what it appears to be.
David Fleming, Page 2 | August 17, 2005
Fleming: Hallowed ground
After touring Manchester United's Old Trafford Stadium, Dave Fleming realized their fans are just like the rest of us.
David Fleming, Page 2 | July 5, 2005
The Flem File: Flying with the Eagles
Like a proud father, Dave Fleming has watched the Eagles grow into the role of champion.
David Fleming, Page 2 | February 2, 2005
The Flem File: Dirty dozen
Forget the score, Dave Fleming has his predictions on what will go down before, during and after the Super Bowl.
David Fleming, Page 2 | January 26, 2005
The Flem File: Steely Ben
Cracking under the pressure? Getting nervous? It just isn't part of Ben Roethlisberger's vocabulary.
David Fleming, Page 2 | January 19, 2005
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