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Going through the worst running back seasons since 1995 brings up a big question: What makes NFL head coaches lust after Ricky Williams so darn much?

Time for our annual call for game charting volunteers. If you've read Pro Football Prospectus 2008, you know just how valuable this information is. The more charters we have, the quicker we can turn around the data and use it during the season -- and the fewer people who have to cover a full game instead of just one half. If you join the charting project, you'll get access to all the charting data once it is complete. You'll get to contribute your thoughts to our "Game Charters Speak" articles during the season, and your comments may end up in PFP 2009.

Our list of the best running back seasons since 1995 includes plenty of Marshall Faulk, HOF ammunition for Terrell Davis, and a couple of unexpected names. Amp Lee?

Hello, everyone. We'll be adding new material to KUBIAK over the next couple of weeks -- new projection columns and technical features, not just updates on player roles and stats. Auction values are probably the most-requested item, and we're working on that. We're also working on more dymanic ADP data that will match the specific type of league you are in.

Here's a (somewhat table-free) look at similarity scores for the pathetic 2008 Chicago Bears offense. Yikes.

I don't remember where I stumbled upon this, but it is an intricately detailed model of Heinz Field entirely done in LEGO. There's also one for whatever they call the place the Baltimore Ravens play.

Our look at the best and worst players by FO stats continues with numerous appearances by Marshall Faulk, Priest Holmes, and Brian Westbrook.

Who replaced Ronde Barber as the most active cornerback in run support in 2007? (Click link to read more.)

Quick: Who's the starting running back in Houston? Um... uh... Well, if you've seen the KUBIAK fantasy projections, you know we have no idea either. Of course, since Houston is likely to be competitive this year, and they've hired Alex Gibbs as offensive line coach, this is a pretty important position for fantasy football players. If I had to take a wild stab in the dark, I would go with Steve Slaton actually getting the most carries, splitting time with Ahman Green or Chris Brown depending on which of those injury-plagued veterans is healthy.

Does Brett Favre really throw more red zone interceptions than any other quarterback? Well, sort of... (Click to read more.)