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Bears view Adams as necessary risk

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Bears took a chance and traded for Gaines Adams, the poster boy of a 2007 draft class whose defensive linemen haven't lived up to billing, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009

Best under 30? Don't forget Big Ben

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger must be on the list of best franchise players under 30, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2009

Giants turn to Dockery, Ross with injuries

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

With two starters likely sidelined by injuries, the New York Giants are scrambling to fill out their depleted secondary for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears, and likely will turn to two younger players with just three starts between them.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 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

Redskins uncovering potential playmaker

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Redskins are not regretting their decision to back out of the deal for linebacker Lance Briggs, Len Pasquarelli writes in his Tip Sheet notes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 21, 2007

Sources: No. 1 pick Russell, Raiders set to start talking again

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

In an effort to close the gap in negotiations, and perhaps hammer out a contract for top overall draft pick JaMarcus Russell before the start of the season, the representatives for the former LSU quarterback are set to meet Friday with Raiders officials.

Story | Conversation | September 07, 2007

Quinn holds out as Browns, agent continue to haggle on contract

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Although there has been progress in negotiations over the past few days, Cleveland Browns officials and the representatives for first-round draft pick Brady Quinn remain divided over how to structure escalator clauses in the contract.

Story | Conversation | August 06, 2007

Cardinals agree to six-year, $62M deal with No. 5 pick Brown

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night reached agreement with first-round draft pick Levi Brown, the offensive tackle from Penn State, on a six-year contract, ESPN.com has confirmed.

Story | Conversation | August 02, 2007

First-round picks signing at brisk pace

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Only seven first-round draft choices remained unsigned as of Wednesday morning. While having nearly one-quarter of the first-round class still without contracts might seem problematic, the number is actually a dramatic improvement over recent seasons, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | August 01, 2007

Former Bulldog Oliver earns mixed results in audition

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Ex-Georgia cornerback Paul Oliver auditioned for more than two dozen league scouts.

Story | Conversation | June 20, 2007

Green plotting escape from Kansas City

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

From Trent Green forcing the Chiefs' hand in a trade to the chances of Marc Bulger becoming a free agent, Len Pasquarelli covers it all in his Tip Sheet notes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 18, 2007

Dungy concerned about rookies missing minicamp

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Never one to stir up controversy, Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy nonetheless is taking exception to a league ruling that will keep the team's first-round draft choice away from a mandatory three-day minicamp that began Friday morning.

Story | Conversation | May 18, 2007

Baltimore a nice landing spot for Smith

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

From Troy Smith's slide and eventual soft landing in Baltimore to some praise for Matt Millen, Len Pasquarelli offers some finals thoughts on the 2007 draft.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2007

After passing on QB in '06, Raiders grab Russell

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

From pass-rushers to pass receivers to teams taking a redo, Len Pasquarelli takes a look at a ridiculously long first round of the NFL draft.

Story | Conversation | April 28, 2007

Raiders trade 4th-round pick for McCown, Williams

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Determined to provide a veteran mentor for JaMarcus Russell, and to have an experienced quarterback on hand so they would not have to rush the top player selected in the 2007 draft into the lineup immediately, the Oakland Raiders on Saturday night acquire

Story | Conversation | April 28, 2007