When the wheels come off RBs
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comStar 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, 2009Steelers' D takes offensive measures
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comCriticized 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, 2009Regular-season finales might provide stages for 2008 QB plans
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIn the last week of the most tumultuous regular season for quarterbacks in 30 years, there are several key auditions for 2008 to watch. And the Chiefs-Jets game provides an interesting subplot.
Story | Conversation | December 28, 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
Kremer finally in the spotlight
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe lucrative deal signed by Tony Romo helped agent Ken Kremer receive the attention he deserves, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2007
Reserve 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
Winfield says 'I'm going to [prepare for the season] on my own'
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWhile he remained purposely vague over the weekend about the reasons for his absences from most of the Vikings' offseason program, cornerback Antoine Winfield left no uncertainty as a three-day minicamp concluded about when the team will see him.
Story | Conversation | June 04, 2007Addai 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
Vanderjagt off to bad start
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Cowboys might soon be lamenting the inability to sign Matt Bryant in the offseason, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | September 09, 2006
Super Bowl or bowl games? Enough said
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comCompetitive 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, 2006Faulk, 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.
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