Plugging LB holes is Colts' specialty
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comPart of the Colts' success this decade can be attributed to their uncanny ability to seamlessly fill holes at linebacker, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | June 16, 2009Colts, Patriots built powerhouses with different philosophies
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comHow did the Colts and Patriots, facing off Sunday for NFL midseason supremacy, become powerhouses? One organization chose the homegrown method, while the other has made the most of used parts.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2007Defensive tackle Simon retires after four game stint with Tennessee in '07
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWith his body apparently unwilling to cooperate with his return to the NFL after a year of inactivity, Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Corey Simon has decided to retire.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2007Fowler's move to Tennessee pays off with starting job
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIt took some hesitation by Ryan Fowler before winding up on the Tennessee Titans' roster for training camp. Fortunately, for the three-year veteran, the Tennessee coaching staff isn't second-guessing its decision to install him as the new starting middle
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2007Watson continues to improve
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFrom Ben Watson's continued progression to the latest on the Bears' efforts to trade Alex Brown, Len Pasquarelli covers it all in his Tip Sheet notes.
Story | Conversation | June 08, 2007
Colts let Gardner go after disappointing season
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comBenched for the Colts' playoff stretch run last season, former starting strongside linebacker Gilbert Gardner has now been banished entirely.
Story | Conversation | May 08, 2007Colts to reload through draft
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIf the Colts are to successfully defend their title, they will need to be good again at filling vacancies with young players, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | March 27, 2007Bucs to sign Colts' LB June to three-year deal
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comUnrestricted free agent Cato June, one of the NFL's top "cover two" linebackers, is headed to the team that all but invented the scheme which helped make him a Pro Bowl performer.
Story | Conversation | March 17, 2007Schottenheimer forced to replace five coaches
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWith Marty Schottenheimer's future uncertain in San Diego, assistant coaches are leaving en masse and leaving Schottenheimer in a role he may not be best suited for, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | February 09, 2007
Colts' Morris likely to start at strongside linebacker
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comSeven-year veteran Rob Morris appears poised to replace Gilbert Gardner at the strongside linebacker spot for an Indianapolis defense that has surrendered an average of 176.5 rushing yards per game.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2006Clements, Simms among likely free agents
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comNate Clements and Chris Simms are two of the names on the top of the list of likely free agents in 2007, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2006Colts add defensive depth with Boiman, Schobel
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Indianapolis Colts continued to fine-tune their defensive depth chart on Monday, adding linebacker Rocky Boiman and end Bo Schobel, a pair of players they once faced in the division, and who could take over key backup roles this season.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2006Despite departures, Colts feel good about future
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Colts illustrated at minicamp that they've put last year's disappointment in the past and are focused on another playoff run.
Story | Conversation | May 22, 2006June signs qualifying offer with Colts
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThree-year veteran Cato June, the former college safety who became a Pro Bowl linebacker in 2005, has signed his one-year qualifying offer with the Indianapolis Colts, a deal worth $1.573 million.
Story | Conversation | April 22, 2006Givens gets $8M bonus, chance to be No. 1 WR
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWide receiver David Givens has signed with the Tennessee Titans for five years, $24 million, with an $8 million signing bonus.
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