16 Results for adrian peterson

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

FB Tahi signs offer sheet with Cincy

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Three-year veteran fullback Naufahu Tahi on Friday signed a restricted free agent offer sheet with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Story | Conversation | March 20, 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

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

Vanderjagt off to bad start

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Cowboys might soon be lamenting the inability to sign Matt Bryant in the offseason, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 09, 2006

Former No. 1 pick undergoes second shoulder surgery

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Already having missed two full seasons because of injuries, Tim Couch's career might be over.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 30, 2006

Benson expects bigger things in second season

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Cedric Benson was among a number of first-round picks who struggled in 2005. He should be better in Year 2.

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2006

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

Teams busy searching for running back help

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Teams will be busy searching for running back help between now and the start of the season.

Story | Conversation | August 29, 2003