Tip Sheet: 24 teams vying for 12 spots
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe San Diego Chargers, the poster children for strong fniishes, are among the many teams still with solid hopes for nabbing playoff berths, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009Young targets come in handy for Giants
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009Two Vikings among defensive stalwarts
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comMidway through the 2009 season, who are the league's best players on defense? Len Pasquarelli shares his selections.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009When 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, 2009Stepping into starring roles
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comAtlanta 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, 2009Ryan quickly becoming 'money' player
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIf 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, 2009Offenses still shaking off the cobwebs
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFor 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, 2009Tip Sheet: Wedge rule already being felt
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009With Favre, nothing's for certain
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comBrett Favre needs to ask himself if he's sure he wants to resume his career with the Vikings, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | August 18, 2009Best under 30? Don't forget Big Ben
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comSteelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger must be on the list of best franchise players under 30, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | June 19, 2009Falcons take cap hit in release of Vick
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comBecause of the acceleration of future salary cap prorations, the Atlanta Falcons will be charged more than $7 million in so-called "dead money" for Michael Vick against their 2009 salary cap, after releasing the quarterback on Friday morning.
Story | Conversation | June 12, 2009Canton: Arguments for, against Harrison
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comLen Pasquarelli writes about Rodney Harrison and other possible members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2014.
Story | Conversation | June 09, 2009Gholston, others looking to rebound
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe second time around in the NFL doesn't mean everything becomes second nature for most first-round picks, but it does make things markedly easier, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | May 28, 2009Lions sign offensive tackle Salaam
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Detroit Lions added veteran experience and depth on Thursday, signing free agent offensive tackle Ephraim Salaam, an 11-year veteran who played for the Houston Texans the past three seasons.
Story | Conversation | May 21, 2009Vick faces difficult road back
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comAfter nearly two years in prison, Michael Vick faces long odds in regaining his form as one of the NFL's most dynamic players, writes Len Pasquarelli.
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