Best 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, 2009In-season coaching changes rarely pay dividends
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIn what is often a knee-jerk reaction in hopes of reviving a struggling team, bringing in a new coach or elevating someone from the current staff rarely pays dividends, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2008Falcons hire Boudreau to coach offensive line
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comTo fill the last major position on his staff, Falcons first-year head coach Mike Smith hired longtime league offensive line coach Paul Boudreau, who was recently fired by the Rams.
Story | Conversation | January 31, 2008Falcons tap VanGorder to run defense
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comJust one month after resigning his position as the Atlanta Falcons' linebackers coach to go to South Carolina as Steve Spurrier's defensive coordinator, Brian VanGorder is back with the NFL team, as the first key hire of rookie coach Mike Smith's regime.
Story | Conversation | January 24, 2008Falcons make Jags assistant Smith new head coach
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comSources said the Falcons have hired Mike Smith as coach.
Story | Conversation | January 23, 2008Blank resists urge for high-profile coach and gets it right
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Atlanta Falcons might have finally gotten something right in hiring Michael Smith.
Story | Conversation | January 23, 2008For Spagnuolo, Falcons delay call on coach until after Super Bowl
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe New York Giants' victory at Green Bay on Sunday in the NFC Championship Game has sent the Atlanta Falcons' search for a new head coach into overtime.
Story | Conversation | January 21, 2008With new coach Harbaugh in place, Ravens set sights on retaining Ryan
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWith their search for a head coach completed, the Baltimore Ravens hope to move quickly to begin assembling John Harbaugh's first staff, and one name near the top of their wish list is a familiar one.
Story | Conversation | January 20, 2008Rams hire Loney to be offensive line coach
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Rams filled their vacancy for an offensive line mentor by hiring league veteran assistant coach Steve Loney, ESPN.com has learned.
Story | Conversation | January 17, 2008Ryan emerges as front-runner for Falcons head coach job
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFormer Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan will have a second interview with the Falcons.
Story | Conversation | January 14, 2008Schwartz meets with Falcons, prepares to meet with Fins
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comTennessee Titans defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz interviewed Friday with Falcons officials about the team's head coach job.
Story | Conversation | January 11, 2008Sources: Falcons, Carroll still discussing Atlanta's coaching vacancy
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWhile the chances of Pete Carroll even agreeing to meet with the Atlanta Falcons about their head coach vacancy remain a long shot at best, dialogue between the USC coach and team officials still was ongoing.
Story | Conversation | January 10, 2008Giants' Mara withdraws from Falcons GM consideration
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comGiants vice president of player evaluation Chris Mara, who earlier this week met with Falcons officials about the club's general manager vacancy, removed himself from consideration for the position.
Story | Conversation | January 10, 2008Falcons to interview Jags' Smith
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comEven as they ratcheted up their efforts to pursue Pete Carroll, the Falcons continued their consideration of current league assistant coaches, and Jaguars defensive coordinator Mike Smith is the latest name to add to the list.
Story | Conversation | January 09, 2008Sources: Falcons want to interview USC's Carroll for head coaching vacancy
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comMultiple sources told ESPN.com late Tuesday night that the Falcons are pursuing Pete Carroll for an interview.
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