Harris leaves hoops for football riches
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFormer Northwestern basketball player Napoleon Harris should be the first linebacker selected in the draft.
Story | Conversation | April 14, 2002Players tend to improve most from first to second year
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe 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, 2007Demand for versatile safeties continues to grow
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe 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, 2007Super Bowl or bowl games? Enough said
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comCompetitive 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, 2006Don't forget about Manning
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comLaDainian 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, 2005New starting DBs in every secondary
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comNFC North teams were forced to make big changes in the secondary after a woeful season of defending the pass.
Story | Conversation | May 24, 2005Pendergast has Cardinals' D flying
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comClancy Pendergast might be unknown, but that won't last if the Cardinals keep playing defense like they have been.
Story | Conversation | October 08, 2004Former CFL kicker pushing Andersen
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comVeterans Morten Andersen and Tyrone Poole are among the players trying to retain their jobs this preseason.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2004Colts could owe Manning over $18 million
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comPeyton 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, 2004Urlacher earned $15 million for '03
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comChicago 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, 2004Rookie pool providing little room for pay increases
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe rookie class of 2003 is finding it difficult to negotiate contracts as lucrative as those of last year's picks.
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2003Pittman's troubles could further hurt rushing attack
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Bucs' running game could really suffer is Michael Pittman's legal woes keep him away from the team.
Story | Conversation | June 06, 2003NFC third-quarter report card
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe 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, 2002Carter will move into starting role Sunday
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThird-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, 2002Frerotte, Kitna headline quarterback battles
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comNumerous NFL quarterback battles are shaping up. One worth keeping a close eye on is in Cincinnati.
Story | Conversation | May 07, 2002EDITOR'S PICKS

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