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Tip Sheet notes: A short stay for some

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

It might be one-and-done for some first-year head coaches, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 24, 2009

When the wheels come off RBs

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Star RBs such as LaDainian Tomlinson and Clinton Portis ain't what they used to be. Is it time to buy into the notion that teams can overwork their star runners? Len Pasquarelli explores the idea.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009

Plenty of change in the air -- just not at head-coaching level

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Although there is unusual stability in the head-coaching ranks, NFL teams are undergoing plenty of change in other key areas, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 04, 2008

Falcons have to weigh risks, rewards in a 'rookie' head coach

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

In many ways, Mike Singletary would seem an ideal choice as the next Falcons head coach. But what has team management learned from hiring men with no previous NFL head coaching experience?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 14, 2007

Competition committee should address timeouts, forceouts

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

One big issue this season is the use -- and abuse -- of timeouts. Next March, the competition committee should give that and another issue heavy consideration, Len Pasquarelli writes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 07, 2007

Loss of Colvin will test Pats' LB depth

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The loss of LB Rosevelt Colvin to a season-ending injury won't necessarily test the maturity and smarts of the remaining Patriots linebackers, but it will test their mettle and stamina.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 30, 2007

Talent pool deep at QB for '08 draft

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The talent pool at quarterback for the '08 draft appears to be deep, Len Pasquarelli writes in Tip Sheet notes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 09, 2007

Reserve runners thriving in 2007

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Adrian Peterson is just one of several backup running backs posting impressive numbers, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2007

Tampa Bay is ready to make a move

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

With a division title now a realistic goal, the Bucs are looking for help, Len Pasquarelli writes in Tip Sheet notes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 05, 2007

Addai one of many being counted on for more

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Joseph Addai is just one of the backs being asked to carry a bigger load as the two-back system -- for various reasons -- may be giving way to the workhorse days of old, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | May 25, 2007

Mora's impact in Seattle can't be overlooked

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

From Jim Mora's impact in Seattle to Byron Leftwich's return in Jacksonville to a few players just looking for a chance, Len Pasquarelli covers it all in his Tip Sheet notes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 11, 2007

Super Bowl or bowl games? Enough said

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Competitive balance and, oh yeah, a legitimate title game, are just two of the reasons the NFL beats the college game, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | August 14, 2006

Harrington's future in Detroit still cloudy

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Joey Harrington showed Sunday that he has talent. The problem is he doesn't play that way with any regularity.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2005

Backup plans come through

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

As crazy as the 2005 season has been, there remain some truisms. One of them -- which was on display Sunday -- is that it pays to have a solid backup RB.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2005

Scouts will take hard look at Samardzija

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Jeff Samardzija's decision to sign a baseball contract with the Cubs will make NFL scouts scrutinize him even closer this fall.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 23, 2006