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Harris leaves hoops for football riches

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Former Northwestern basketball player Napoleon Harris should be the first linebacker selected in the draft.

Story | Conversation | April 14, 2002

Players tend to improve most from first to second year

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The old adage says an NFL player typically improves the most between his first and second seasons. These players are out to prove it, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2007

Demand for versatile safeties continues to grow

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The evolution of offenses has placed a higher premium on safeties, and this year's draft figures to reflect that, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | February 26, 2007

Super Bowl or bowl games? Enough said

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Competitive balance and, oh yeah, a legitimate title game, are just two of the reasons the NFL beats the college game, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | August 14, 2006

Don't forget about Manning

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

LaDainian Tomlinson and Shaun Alexander are both worthy of MVP consideration. But don't overlook the season that Peyton Manning his having.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2005

New starting DBs in every secondary

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

NFC North teams were forced to make big changes in the secondary after a woeful season of defending the pass.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2005

Pendergast has Cardinals' D flying

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Clancy Pendergast might be unknown, but that won't last if the Cardinals keep playing defense like they have been.

Story | Conversation | October 08, 2004

Former CFL kicker pushing Andersen

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Veterans Morten Andersen and Tyrone Poole are among the players trying to retain their jobs this preseason.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2004

Colts could owe Manning over $18 million

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Peyton Manning stands to make more than $18 million in '04. If they had a clue, the Colts wouldn't be in such a fix.

Story | Conversation | February 22, 2004

Urlacher earned $15 million for '03

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Chicago LB Brian Urlacher, a Pro Bowler in each of his four seasons, was the NFL's highest-paid player for 2003.

Story | Conversation | February 12, 2004

Rookie pool providing little room for pay increases

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The rookie class of 2003 is finding it difficult to negotiate contracts as lucrative as those of last year's picks.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2003

Pittman's troubles could further hurt rushing attack

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Bucs' running game could really suffer is Michael Pittman's legal woes keep him away from the team.

Story | Conversation | June 06, 2003

NFC third-quarter report card

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Eagles and Falcons earned the NFC's only "A's," but several teams received "F's" through the third-quarter mark.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2002

Carter will move into starting role Sunday

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Third-year veteran Tyrone Carter will move into the Vikings' starting lineup at right cornerback for Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills.

Story | Conversation | September 12, 2002

Frerotte, Kitna headline quarterback battles

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Numerous NFL quarterback battles are shaping up. One worth keeping a close eye on is in Cincinnati.

Story | Conversation | May 07, 2002