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All-decade pick Brooks wants to play on

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

If the ESPN.com selectors had chosen a captain for the all-decade team, former Bucs LB Derrick Brooks likely would have been among those strongly considered, Len Pasquarelli writes. And Brooks still has plays left in him, he claims.

Story | Conversation | June 22, 2009

Canton: Arguments for, against Harrison

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Len Pasquarelli writes about Rodney Harrison and other possible members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2014.

Story | Conversation | June 09, 2009

NFL to Aaron Brooks: Not interested

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

It's hard to fathom that Aaron Brooks, no matter his shortcomings, isn't among the 100 best quarterbacks on the planet, but the NFL has no interest, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | May 21, 2009

Bucs' Mr. Fix-it faces big job again

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Jermaine Phillips faces a daunting task -- again, but with a twist. The Bucs safety is being asked not only to replace a legend again but also to learn a new position, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | March 27, 2009

'All-Cut Team' filled with big names

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The NFL's unemployment line seems unusually star-studded this offseason, writes Len Pasquarelli. Check out the gems on ESPN.com's "All-Cut Team."

Story | Conversation | March 06, 2009

Brooking's price exceeded production

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Parting ways with Keith Brooking was undoubtedly a tough decision for the Falcons, but the veteran linebacker's name had become bigger than his game, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | February 26, 2009

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

Opportunistic linebackers bucking recent trends

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Devalued somewhat in recent years, linebackers leaguewide are re-emerging as playmakers, especially when it comes to interceptions, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2007

Bucs experience Ruud awakening at linebacker

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

In this week's Tip Sheet, Len Pasquarelli profiles the NFC's leading tackler, Tampa Bay's Barrett Ruud.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2007

George has Georgia on his mind

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Jeff George a Falcon once again? Len Pasqaurelli writes about George's discussions with Atlanta and much, much more in his Tip Sheet notes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 23, 2007

Bucs to sign Colts' LB June to three-year deal

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Unrestricted 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, 2007

Schottenheimer forced to replace five coaches

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

With 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 09, 2007

Character key to overcoming adversity

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Adversity is going to strike every team. The ones that overcome it usually have the most character, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2006

Offense has plenty of young talent

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

With an influx of young and exciting players, Tampa Bay has the makings of an exciting offense, writes Len Pasquarelli in his observations from Bucs camp.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 01, 2006

Cool confidence is Simms' defining trait

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

With the peace of mind that comes with being the starter, Chris Simms is ready to make his mark, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | August 01, 2006