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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

Tip Sheet notes: They've got a lot left

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Safeties Brian Dawkins, 36, and Darren Sharper, 33, have proven they still have a lot left in the tank, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009

Tip Sheet: Shakeup at D-coordinator

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

There was an inordinate amount of turnover at defensive coordinator this past offseason, and the changes weren't limited to teams with porous units, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2009

Supplemental draft rarely a bargain bin

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

If Jeremy Jarmon proves productive, Washington will have beaten the supplemental draft odds. Plus, Len Pasquarelli's news and notes reveal why Brett Favre might be in dubious company soon and why Larry Foote might have tough footing in Detroit.

Story | Conversation | July 17, 2009

Mere statistics don't reflect Faulk's true value

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Kevin Faulk, New England's Mr. Reliable, is among a group of lesser-known contributors who could have a significant impact in the divisional playoffs, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | January 11, 2008

Plenty of change in the air -- just not at head-coaching level

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Although there is unusual stability in the head-coaching ranks, NFL teams are undergoing plenty of change in other key areas, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 04, 2008

Falcons have to weigh risks, rewards in a 'rookie' head coach

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

In 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?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 14, 2007

Competition committee should address timeouts, forceouts

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

One 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 07, 2007

Did Eagles finally expose New England's few flaws?

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Eagles' defensive game plan came closer than anyone has to stopping the Patriots. The thing is, New England still won, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2007

Romo deal 'set the stage' for eventual Garrard contract talks

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Jacksonville QB David Garrard is quite a salary bargain for a starting QB. The Jaguars would be wise to address a new deal with Garrard quickly, given where the market has gone and will continue to go.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 23, 2007

Talent pool deep at QB for '08 draft

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The talent pool at quarterback for the '08 draft appears to be deep, Len Pasquarelli writes in Tip Sheet notes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 09, 2007

Kremer finally in the spotlight

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The lucrative deal signed by Tony Romo helped agent Ken Kremer receive the attention he deserves, Len Pasquarelli writes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 02, 2007

Switch to 3-4 could propel Cards to playoffs

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

If the Arizona Cardinals claim their first playoff berth since 1998, the switch to the 3-4 defense may be a big reason why, Len Pasquarelli writes in Tip Sheet notes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 12, 2007

DeAngelo Hall on the outs in Atlanta

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Cornerback DeAngelo Hall might not have much of a future in Atlanta, Len Pasquarelli writes in Tip Sheet notes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 28, 2007

Eagles to see old-style Redskins run offense

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

With two quality tailbacks, and a young quarterback to protect, the Redskins are going back to the run-oriented offense favored by Joe Gibbs.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2007