Falcons have to weigh risks, rewards in a 'rookie' head coach
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIn 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?
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2007
Competition committee should address timeouts, forceouts
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comOne 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.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2007
Loss of Colvin will test Pats' LB depth
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe 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.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2007
Talent pool deep at QB for '08 draft
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe talent pool at quarterback for the '08 draft appears to be deep, Len Pasquarelli writes in Tip Sheet notes.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2007
Beyond three Patriots, some surprising midseason stars on offense
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comMidway 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, 2007Reserve runners thriving in 2007
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comAdrian Peterson is just one of several backup running backs posting impressive numbers, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2007Tampa Bay is ready to make a move
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWith a division title now a realistic goal, the Bucs are looking for help, Len Pasquarelli writes in Tip Sheet notes.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2007
Addai one of many being counted on for more
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comJoseph 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, 2007Mora's impact in Seattle can't be overlooked
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFrom 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.
Story | Conversation | May 11, 2007
Former No. 1 pick undergoes second shoulder surgery
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comAlready having missed two full seasons because of injuries, Tim Couch's career might be over.
Story | Conversation | June 30, 2006
Faulk, Bell shine in backup roles
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comKevin 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, 2006Backup plans come through
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comAs 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, 2005Scouts will take hard look at Samardzija
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comJeff Samardzija's decision to sign a baseball contract with the Cubs will make NFL scouts scrutinize him even closer this fall.
Story | Conversation | June 23, 2006
McCown would draw plenty of interest
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comJosh McCown can make himself a lot of money over the next few weeks, writes Len Pasquarelli in Tip Sheet.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2005
Morning After: Defensive points
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comDefenses got into the scoring action Sunday, and all six franchises that scored on defense won.
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