Struggling on defense usually equates to a disappointing season. While there are exceptions, the Titans are among seven teams that really need their defense to take a step forward this season.

Seems like every year another team is converting to a 3-4 defense. The only way it'll work is if the previous 4-3 ends can turn into 3-4 outside linebackers, or if the right type of players are acquired.

Here's a list of 16 players who are on the spot to perform, including QB Byron Leftwich, who could bury the Steelers' playoff hopes if he struggles during Ben Roethlisberger's absence.

John Randle, Kurt Warner, Dick "Night Train" Lane. They all went undrafted and will all, no doubt, end up together one day in the Hall of Fame. Is there a Hall of Famer in this year's undrafted class?

As teams continue to attempt to improve rosters, the recent David Whitehurst trade could provide a clue as to how teams may tap into the restricted free-agent class.

Many figured the "uncapped year" would mean teams such as the Cowboys and Redskins would open wide their wallets for players. In fact, the opposite has happened. Find out why.

In his first training camp as head coach, Tom Cable is facing the magnanimous task of returning a downtrodden Raiders franchise back to prominence.

For football fans, the 2009 season beckons with training camp just weeks away -- so what better time to test your knowledge on what transpired in 2008?

For a team to have success, its defense must get off the field on third down. A good third-down defense also is a good two-minute defense. Teams that win in these situations can go far.

While two NFC East teams executed their respective draft strategies nearly to perfect, the Cowboys' efforts appear more style than substance.

Green Bay has embarked on the challenging task of converting from a 4-3 base defense to a 3-4, and the team already might possess the players to make the switch work.