210 Results for contender

Steady Giants keeping things simple

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Thanks to stable leadership and teamwide selflessness, the Giants are flourishing despite a number of key injuries, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2009

Deck stacked against 0-2 teams

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Although recent history might suggest otherwise, the odds are against an NFL team's making the playoffs after beginning the season 0-2, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | September 22, 2009

With Favre, nothing's for certain

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Brett Favre needs to ask himself if he's sure he wants to resume his career with the Vikings, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | August 18, 2009

Schedule expansion gaining momentum

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

NFL owners like the idea of expanding the schedule, but there are major hurdles for the league to overcome before anything is finalized, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | May 17, 2009

Galloway finds home in New England

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Choosing the sales pitch from Bill Belichick over that of Mike Tomlin, free agent wide receiver Joey Galloway has agreed to a one-year contract with the New England Patriots.

Story | Conversation | March 14, 2009

Key playoff questions for the NFC

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Len Pasquarelli analyzes the six NFC playoff teams and answers several key questions, including: Does anybody have a chance against the Pats?

Story | Conversation | December 30, 2007

Belichick heads field of quality coach of the year contenders

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

There have been so many outstanding head coaching jobs done this season, Bill Belichick might discover it was easier to claim a fourth Super Bowl title than to be cited as the league's best mentor.

Story | Conversation | December 21, 2007

Competition committee should address timeouts, forceouts

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

One big issue this season is the use -- and abuse -- of timeouts. Next March, the competition committee should give that and another issue heavy consideration, Len Pasquarelli writes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 07, 2007

Stretch drive: What AFC teams must do in the final month

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

With the regular season winding down, the only remaining intrigue in the AFC is the race for the final wild-card spot.

Story | Conversation | December 06, 2007

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

Jaguars' Garrard looks sharp in return

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

From his sartorial selection to his precision passing, Jaguars QB David Garrard looked sharp in his first game back from injury, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2007

Colts add sack specialist; Freeney expected to miss 'significant' time

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Colts claimed Simeon Rice off waivers on Monday.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2007

T.O. shows his 'patience' against the Giants

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Terrell Owens started off slowly against the Giants, but he finished big as the Cowboys won the NFC East showdown.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2007

Rice, Broncos working out final release details

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Denver Broncos defensive end Simeon Rice has been released.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2007

Jones, Browns' D make critical stand

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Browns' defense, which struggled for much of Sunday's narrow victory over the Seahawks, came up big when it mattered most, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2007