Tip Sheet: Depth pays off for Steelers
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Steelers have gotten strong play from backups. Not every team has been as fortunate when it comes to surviving attrition, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009Defensive head coaches taking control
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe list of head coaches who prefer to call their own defensive sets is gradually expanding, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009All-decade pick Brooks wants to play on
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIf the ESPN.com selectors had chosen a captain for the all-decade team, former Bucs LB Derrick Brooks likely would have been among those strongly considered, Len Pasquarelli writes. And Brooks still has plays left in him, he claims.
Story | Conversation | June 22, 2009Bucs' Mr. Fix-it faces big job again
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comJermaine Phillips faces a daunting task -- again, but with a twist. The Bucs safety is being asked not only to replace a legend again but also to learn a new position, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | March 27, 2009Loss 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
Despite no penalty on the play, Bears' Urlacher fined for horse-collar tackle
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe NFL continues to crack down on defenders who use the outlawed "horse-collar" tackle, and Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher has been fined $7,500 for an incident in last Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2007Opportunistic linebackers bucking recent trends
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comDevalued somewhat in recent years, linebackers leaguewide are re-emerging as playmakers, especially when it comes to interceptions, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | October 17, 2007All-Pro linebacker Briggs signs one-year tender offer
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comLance Briggs will sign the Bears' one-year qualifying offer worth $7.2 million, and report to camp on Thursday.
Story | Conversation | July 25, 2007Smith could get big payday from Saints
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFrom a possible new deal for Saints DE Will Smith to who the next Bears defender to get an extension could be, Len Pasquarelli covers it all in his Tip Sheet notes.
Story | Conversation | June 29, 2007
Bears rewarding corners but not budging stance on Briggs
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comAlthough the Bears signed Nathan Vasher to a five-year deal that included $14 million in guaranteed money, and are believed to have proposed a similar extension to Charles Tillman, the negotiating stance toward Lance Briggs in unchanged.
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2007Redskins may put together offer for Bears' Briggs
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Redskins are prepared to propose a deal to the Bears for disgruntled linebacker Lance Briggs.
Story | Conversation | March 26, 2007Briggs to Bears: Rescind the tag or trade me
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comUnhappy with being designated the team's franchise player, Lance Briggs wants to be traded by the Bears.
Story | Conversation | March 05, 2007Bears simply, surprisingly get outmuscled by Colts
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comMaybe the guys were too worried about the big play. Maybe they were tired. Whatever the reason, the Bears D was manhandled by the Colts.
Story | Conversation | February 04, 2007Common opponents discuss Super Bowl XLI
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Colts and Bears played five common opponents and Len Pasquarelli discussed the Super Bowl matchup with two head coaches, one coordinator and one high-ranking personnel official from those teams.
Story | Conversation | February 03, 2007
Manning will be the key ... Chicago's Ricky Manning
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comForget Peyton. Remember Chicago's Ricky Manning and these five other keys that will determine if the Bears hoist the Lombardi Trophy, writes Len Pasquarelli.
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