When the wheels come off RBs
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comStar RBs such as LaDainian Tomlinson and Clinton Portis ain't what they used to be. Is it time to buy into the notion that teams can overwork their star runners? Len Pasquarelli explores the idea.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009Tip Sheet notes: Behind Browns' switch
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comCleveland Browns QB Brady Quinn's reluctance to test secondaries downfield is one reason he's being benched in favor of Derek Anderson, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009
Brown reaches agreement on 1-year, $1.8M deal to return to Titans
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFour-year veteran Chris Brown, the top tailback still available in the unrestricted free agent market, on Monday afternoon reached agreement in principle on a one-year contract to return to the Tennessee Titans, the team with which he has played his entir
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2007Time running out for franchise players
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFrom the looming deadline for franchise players to Jeff Garcia's chances of winning the Bucs' QB job, Len Pasquarelli covers it all in his Tip Sheet notes.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2007
Addai one of many being counted on for more
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comJoseph Addai is just one of the backs being asked to carry a bigger load as the two-back system -- for various reasons -- may be giving way to the workhorse days of old, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | May 25, 2007Wolfe signs $2.288 million deal with Bears
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Chicago Bears on Tuesday became the first franchise to sign one of its choices from the 2007 draft, reaching a four-year contract accord with third-round selection Garrett Wolfe, the speedy tailback from Northern Illinois.
Story | Conversation | May 15, 2007High turnover continues at RB
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe turnover this offseason at running back just reinforces the notion that many teams view backs as easily replaceable, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | March 09, 2007Colts, Bears set the trend with two-back systems
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWith the success the Colts and the Bears had with a two-back system, you can expect RBs to be a hot commodity in free agency.
Story | Conversation | February 14, 2007Manning 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.
Story | Conversation | February 02, 2007Manning 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.
Story | Conversation | February 02, 2007Here's what Bears, Colts must do to win
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comHere are the three things the Bears and Colts need to do to win Super Bowl XLI, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | January 22, 2007No end in sight to Branch holdout
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Patriots need Deion Branch, but it doesn't appear the WR will be in their lineup anytime soon, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | August 25, 2006
Bears have renewed interest in Broncos WR Lelie
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWith their wide receiver corps depleted by training camp injuries, the Bears might be reconsidering the possibility of acquiring the Broncos' Ashley Lelie.
Story | Conversation | August 08, 2006Broncos approached Bears about trade for RB Jones
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIn an apparent effort to address a tailback position that features plenty of depth but no proven starter, the Broncos recently approached the Bears about the availability of six-year veteran runner Thomas Jones, ESPN.com has learned.
Story | Conversation | July 27, 2006Trio vying to become Broncos' starting RB
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comLen Pasquarelli takes a look at the lesser-publicized competitions that will take place in training camps around the league this summer.
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