24 Results for adrian peterson

Colts highlight first-half offense picks

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Midway through the 2009 season, who are the league's best players on offense? Len Pasquarelli shares his selections.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 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

Steelers' D takes offensive measures

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Criticized for its late-game woes, the Steelers' defense delivered with two spectacular fourth-quarter scores against the Vikings, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 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

Arkansas' McFadden declares for NFL draft

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Arkansas' Darren McFadden will forgo his final season of college eligibility and enter the 2008 NFL draft.

Story | Conversation | January 11, 2008

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

Tillman penalized for 'horse-collar' tackle in Vikings game, Briggs for hit on QB

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Two veteran Chicago Bears defenders, cornerback Charles Tillman and weakside linebacker Lance Briggs, have been fined a total of $12,500 for what the league deemed illegal hits in the Bears' 20-13 loss to Minnesota on Monday night.

Story | Conversation | December 22, 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

Herrera signs contract extension with Vikings

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Fourth-year veteran right guard Anthony Herrera, a key to the Vikings' dominant running game and to the success of rookie tailback Adrian Peterson, has signed a five-year contract extension that will keep him off the free-agent market next spring.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2007

McCree's 'horse-collar' tackle on Vikes' Peterson draws $10K fine

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

San Diego free safety Marlon McCree has been fined $10,000 by league officials for a "horse collar" tackle of Minnesota rookie tailback Adrian Peterson in last Sunday's 35-17 loss to the Vikings.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 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

Bucs seeking backfield help, inquire about Vikes' Moore

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

In the wake of "Cadillac" Williams' season-ending knee surgery, the Buccaneers have inquired about the availability of Vikings backup Mewelde Moore, according to sources from both teams.

Story | Conversation | October 03, 2007