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Owners may be reluctant to raid colleges for 'rookie' head coaches

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

In the wake of Atlanta's Bobby Petrino debacle, the consensus is most NFL owners will be increasingly reluctant to hire anyone with head coaching experience at only the college level.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2007

Shell replacement could come from in-house staff

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Current offensive coordinator John Shoop, who was elevated into that position for the final five games of the Oakland Raiders' 2006 season, has emerged as a strong in-house candidate to succeed Art Shell as the team's head coach.

Story | Conversation | January 06, 2007

Browns let go of Robiskie, three other assistants

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Browns have let go of four assistant coaches, including head coach Romeo Crenell's nephew.

Story | Conversation | January 05, 2007

NFL not the ultimate goal for coaches anymore

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Nick Saban's decision to leave the NFL for Alabama might make NFL owners more reluctant to hire college coaches in the future, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | January 03, 2007

Garcia resurrects career in Philly

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

It seems too simple, but the reason for Jeff Garcia's success is he's in the right place with the right system at the right time.

Story | Conversation | December 26, 2006

Numbers don't add up for Patterson

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

From Mike Patterson's contract extension in Philly to unrest in Jacksonville, Len Pasquarelli covers it all in his Tip Sheet notes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 17, 2006

Saints, Browns shopping a few veterans

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Traditionally, not many veteran players are traded leading up to the draft, but that could change, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | April 21, 2006

Vikings better off keeping Tice for rest of season

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

History shows that making an in-season coaching change usually doesn't help. • Tip Sheet Notes

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2005

Plenty of work to do in Cleveland

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Success might not come this year, but Romeo Crennel and Phil Savage have the Browns headed in the right direction.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 03, 2005

In Romeo they trust

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

It took Romeo Crennel a while to land an NFL head coaching job, but it took him almost no time to earn the unwavering respect of his players.

Story | Conversation | August 03, 2005

Veteran tackle Verba becomes free agent

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Having defined the cost of freedom, with a price tag set at $465,000, Cleveland Browns starting left offensive tackle Ross Verba was officially released Thursday afternoon.

Story | Conversation | June 09, 2005

Shelton deal gives Browns leverage against Verba

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Filling two needs with one transaction on Friday night, the Cleveland Browns bolstered their offensive line by reaching agreement with free agent tackle L.J. Shelton, an addition that will also provide the team considerable leverage against reluctant starter Ross Verba.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2005

Weight could be an issue for Williams

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

If Ricky Williams really does weigh 195 pounds, he has a lot of work to do, and food to eat, before he'll be back in top form.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2005

Verba seeking new contract

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Left tackle Ross Verba, the only Cleveland Browns offensive lineman to start all 16 games in 2004, said he is boycotting the offseason workout program and said he will continue his work stoppage until he lands a contract extension from the team.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2005

Winslow's career could be permanently damaged

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

After a remarkable display of immaturity, Kellen Winslow's future with the Browns is extremely uncertain.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2005