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Young targets come in handy for Giants

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Giants snapped a four-game losing streak by beating Atlanta in overtime. A lift from an inexperienced receiving corps made the feat possible, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | November 22, 2009

Tip Sheet notes: Byrd a Bills' gem

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Buffalo Bills rookie safety Jairus Byrd, son of former pro Gill Byrd, is fulfilling his destiny far ahead of schedule, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Two Vikings among defensive stalwarts

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

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

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Tip Sheet notes: Loomis builds a winner

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Saints GM Mickey Loomis has done a masterful job of building a winner in New Orleans, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 06, 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

Stepping into starring roles

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Atlanta Falcons FS Thomas DeCoud (2 INTs) and kick returner Eric Weems were two of the role players who made a difference in the victory over the Chicago Bears, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2009

Tip Sheet notes: Quiet trading floor

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Steven Jackson, Terrell Owens, Larry Johnson -- there are stars aplenty on the trade rumor mill. Don't be shocked if they remain with their teams come deadline Tuesday, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009

Tip Sheet notes: Adams on the spot

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Bucs DE Gaines Adams is well on his way to becoming a bust in Tampa Bay, which seems in keeping with many linemen selected in the 2007 draft, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009

Ryan quickly becoming 'money' player

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

If third down is indeed the money down, then Falcons QB Matt Ryan proved his worth with a stellar Week 2 performance, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | September 20, 2009

Tip Sheet notes: Where to list White?

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Dolphins might have to list Wildcat QB Pat White at another position to maintain the element of surprise, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 18, 2009

Offenses still shaking off the cobwebs

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

For most games during the opening weekend of play, defenses led the way. Over the first 16 games, teams averaged a combined 40.56 points per contest, well below the rate of 44.05 points scored per game during the 2008 regular season. writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | September 15, 2009

Tip Sheet notes: Rosters still in flux

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

There is still a lot of roster shuffling to be done, and a good deal of it could take place next week as teams take a close look at available veterans, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 11, 2009

Tip Sheet notes: Tape issues

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

A change in conference policy means NFL scouts can't review tape of Pac-10 players, Len Pasquarelli writes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009

Tip Sheet: Wedge rule already being felt

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The new wedge rule is making kickoffs safer. It's also the main reason returns have been shorter this preseason, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | August 28, 2009

Tip Sheet notes: Rivers contract update

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Don't expect the Chargers and Philip Rivers to reach a deal on a contract extension any time soon, Len Pasquarelli writes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 20, 2009