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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

Beyond three Patriots, some surprising midseason stars on offense

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Midway through the 2007 season, who are the league's best players on offense and special teams? Len Pasquarelli shares his selections.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 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

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

Faulk, Bell shine in backup roles

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Kevin Faulk and Tatum Bell are among a number of backup running backs who could have a big impact on this weekend's games.

Story | Conversation | January 13, 2006

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

McCown would draw plenty of interest

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Josh McCown can make himself a lot of money over the next few weeks, writes Len Pasquarelli in Tip Sheet.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 07, 2005

Morning After: Defensive points

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Defenses got into the scoring action Sunday, and all six franchises that scored on defense won.

Story | Conversation | October 04, 2004