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Michael Smith joined ESPN full time in September 2004 as an NFL reporter and a regular on Around the Horn. A graduate of Loyola University in New Orleans, Smith covered the New England Patriots for the Boston Globe for three years.

Michael Smith Archive

Smith: Judge Smith, Dungy by character, not color
It's time we stopped judging Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith by the color of their skin, and instead celebrate their character.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | January 23, 2007

Smith: Steelers show how things should be done
The Steelers' coaching search that ended with Mike Tomlin becoming the first black head coach in their history was done the right way.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | January 22, 2007

Smith: If anyone can stop LT, it's Belichick
There's nothing easy about stopping LT and the Chargers' offense, but if anyone can devise the game plan to do it, it's Bill Belichick, writes Michael Smith.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | January 7, 2007

Smith: If anyone can stop LT, it's Belichick
There's nothing easy about stopping LaDainian Tomlinson and the Chargers offense, but if anyone can devise the game plan to do it, it's Bill Belichick, writes Michael Smith.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | January 7, 2007

Michael Smith: Chiefs want to play keep-away
The Chiefs want to play keep-away with Indianapolis quarterback Peyton Manning on Saturday, Michael Smith writes.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | January 5, 2007

Smith: Playoffs are proving ground for Patriots' Gostkowski
Now that the playoffs are here, the Patriots will find out for sure if rookie Stephen Gostkowski can fill Adam Vinatieri's shoes.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | January 4, 2007

Michael Smith: Pats won't intimidate Jets
Expect a cold reception when the Jets and Eric Mangini visit New England, Michael Smith writes. • '06 predictions: How did we pick 'em?
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | December 31, 2006

Smith: Titans' Fisher is best choice for coach of year
For doing the most with the least, the Titans' Jeff Fisher is the coach of the year, writes Michael Smith.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | December 28, 2006

Smith: Saints in Super Bowl? It's no joke now
Monkeys on the backs of two coaches and a star QB and the Saints' march to a Super Bowl (yikes!) will be among the hot topics during the playoffs, Michael Smith writes.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | December 26, 2006

Smith: Eagles making the impossible possible
A brutal December schedule, plus the loss of Donovan McNabb was supposed to keep Philly out of the playoffs. It hasn't, writes Michael Smith.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | December 24, 2006

Smith: Young learning, leading, winning on the fly
Titans quarterback Vince Young, the No. 3 overall pick in the draft, is learning, leading and winning on the fly, Michael Smith writes. • Zoom gallery: Young
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | December 20, 2006

Smith: Count on Dungy to steady Colts
Thanks to their head coach, the Colts won't panic after losing three of four, Michael Smith writes.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | December 17, 2006

Smith: Credit these teams for not packing it in
Several teams, including the Eagles, Giants and Dolphins, have overcome losing streaks, Michael Smith writes.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | December 14, 2006

Smith: Saints claim spot among NFL's best
The Saints aren't just a feel-good story anymore, they're one of the NFL's best teams, writes Michael Smith.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | December 11, 2006

Smith: Eagles stack up well with NFC wild-card contenders
Don't count out Jeff Garcia and the Eagles, who may have just enough to sneak into the playoffs, Michael Smith writes.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | December 5, 2006

Bengals defense finally starts showing some teeth again
The Bengals look much better now that their defense is helping out the offense.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | December 1, 2006

Smith: Seattle getting its act together
The Bears may be the class of the NFC, but the Seahawks are lurking, Michael Smith writes.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | November 27, 2006

Smith: Safe prediction is unpredictable Grossman will make or break Bears
The only lesson learned from the Chicago's loss at New England is that the Bears will only go as far as the unpredictable Rex Grossman will take them, writes Michael Smith.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | November 26, 2006

Smith: Hard to be thankful for QBs in NFC East
One's struggling, another's making just his start and a third is a 36-year-old backup. Of the NFC East teams, only the Cowboys are thankful for their current starting QB.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | November 22, 2006

Smith: Koppen quietly the center of attention
It was almost fate that Dan Koppen was drafted by New England. It's his hard work and smarts that kept him there, writes Michael Smith.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | November 21, 2006

Smith: Crowell making a name for himself in Buffalo
From special teamer to having Peyton Manning congratulate him on a good game, Angelo Crowell has arrived, writes Michael Smith.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | November 21, 2006

Smith: Under-the-radar Texans show signs of life
Gary Kubiak has the Texans, 2-14 a season ago, pointed in the right direction, Michael Smith writes.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | November 16, 2006

Smith: Panthers need killer instinct
Scuffling along at 4-4, the Panthers need to develop a killer instinct and start putting teams away, writes Michael Smith.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | November 12, 2006

Smith: There's a basic remedy for case of drops
Dropped passes are a part of the game, but it doesn't make them any less aggravating, Michael Smith writes.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | November 9, 2006

Smith: Bumps in road make Colts better
Tthe Colts are the clear favorite in the AFC. But they've had to fight for wins this year, and that toughness should help, writes Michael Smith.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | November 8, 2006

Smith: We're watching the two best QBs ever
One day in the not so distant future, history will show that Tom Brady and Peyton Manning were the two best QBs ever to play the game, writes Michael Smith.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | November 2, 2006

Smith: Romo ready for task at hand
Inspired by Tom Brady, Cowboys QB Tony Romo is prepared for the spotlight, writes Michael Smith.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | November 1, 2006

Smith: The indispensables
The nature of the NFL makes no player truly indispensable, but some guys sure are pretty close, writes Michael Smith.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | October 25, 2006

Smith: All-Indispensable Offense
There are just some players who mean more to their teams. Here is the All-Indispensable Offense.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | October 25, 2006

Smith: All-Indispensable Defense
There are just some players who mean more to their teams. Here is the All-Indispensable Defense.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | October 25, 2006

Smith: Don't rush to judgment on Vick
Critics are quick to say Mike Vick and the Falcons will never win the Super Bowl. They're making a mistake, writes Michael Smith.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | October 24, 2006

Smith: Barber leaving on own terms
Tiki Barber is planning to leave the NFL after the season on his own terms. It's too bad more players can't do the same, writes Michael Smith.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | October 23, 2006

Smith: Blame Cards' O-line for monumental collapse
You can put the blame squarely on the Cardinals' offensive line for Monday night's monumental collapse, Michael Smith writes
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | October 17, 2006

Smith: Guess who's back? Big Ben and the Steelers
Forget what you heard about Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers. The Super Bowl champs and alive and kicking and right in the middle of the AFC North race, writes Michael Smith.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | October 15, 2006

Smith: Grossman in control and having fun
For the first time in his career, Rex Grossman is totally in control and having fun, writes Michael Smith.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | October 13, 2006

Smith: Linehan has Rams on right path
First-year head coach Scott Linehan has the surprising Rams playing tough defense and sitting atop their division.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | October 11, 2006

Smith: Surprising Huard leading impressive Chiefs
The Chiefs were supposed to crumble when Trent Green went down. Instead, Damon Huard has the Chiefs rolling along.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | October 10, 2006

Smith: Don't call it a comeback, McNabb's been doing this for years
T.O. leaves and everyone forgets Donovan McNabb can play QB? Well, No. 5 is sending a reminder he's still a great QB, writes Michael Smith.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | October 4, 2006

Smith: Party's just starting for Saints
The first NFL game in the Superdome in 13 months produced plenty of excitement. Perhaps lost in the celebration: The Saints are good.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | September 26, 2006

Smith: New Orleans needs the Saints
Michael Smith, who grew up in New Orleans, reflects on his first trip back since Katrina and what it means to have the Saints back in the Superdome.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | September 25, 2006

Smith: Jags show they should be taken seriously
The Jaguars, hungry for respect, sent a message to their critics with a hard-fought win over Dallas, writes Michael Smith.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | September 10, 2006

Smith: Childress steadies Vikings' ship
After a tumultuous 2005 season and some dumps this offseason, Brad Childress seems to have the Vikings on the right path, writes Michael Smith.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | September 10, 2006

Smith: Katrina sent former Saint down uncertain road
In a short span one year ago, Talman Gardner was cut by his hometown team, then watched that town suffer the wrath of Hurricane Katrina.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | August 28, 2006

Smith: The best leaders in the NFC
Michael Smith goes team by team and identifies the top leaders and "glue" players on each team in the NFC.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | August 28, 2006

Smith: The best leaders in the AFC
Michael Smith goes team by team and identifies the top leaders and "glue" players on each AFC team.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | August 28, 2006

Smith: Observations from Steelers camp
Just over two months after his motorcycle accident, Ben Roethlisberger is having a great camp, writes Michael Smith.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | August 22, 2006

Smith: Cowher not allowing complacency to set in
Bill Cowher isn't satisfied with one title and doesn't want his players to be, either, writes Michael Smith.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | August 22, 2006

Smith: Observations from Patriots camp
The Patriots appear inclined to use two kickers in their attempt to replace the departed Adam Vinatieri, writes Michael Smith.
Michael Smith, ESPN.com | August 21, 2006

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