Ted Nguyen is a Senior Writer at The Athletic. He specializes in breaking down NFL film to uncover the narratives behind the X's and O's, while also covering the latest league trends and the draft. Ted's insights and analyses have been featured in prominent outlets such as NESN, The New York Times, and the Detroit Lions.
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By: Ted Nguyen
Outside opinions don't win games, but for the first time in a long time, the Raiders have stacked together sensible moves.
By: Ted Nguyen
We break down a deep and talented safeties class full of NFL Draft prospects who fit specific roles for the modern defense.
By: Ted Nguyen
The rise of two-deep safety bases and light boxes make these players particularly valuable pieces on both sides of the ball.
By: Mike Sando, Ted Nguyen, Dan Pompei
The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft went chalk for exactly two picks.
By: Dan Pompei, Mike Sando, Ted Nguyen
Two days into the 2026 NFL Draft, and you can start to see the 2026 season taking shape.
By: Ted Nguyen
These teams hit the jackpot on talented players who make total sense in the systems they run.
Kyler Murray to the Vikings, shrewd 49ers' signings and a Browns O-line overhaul have been some of top moves this offseason.
By: Ted Nguyen
Some new offensive marriages seem like better fits than others and teams try to find ways to play to their QB's strengths.
By: Ted Nguyen
The new coordinator learned under Vic Fangio and will try to fix a group that ranked last in defensive DVOA in 2025.
By: Ted Nguyen
Garrett gives defensive coordinator Chris Shula a weapon that forces offenses to become more predictable.
