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Toe Tapping: NFL kickers going the distance this season

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

This has been a season in which NFL kickers and punters have positioned the accent squarely on the first syllable of football. It's the Year of the Kicker, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2007

Packers told quarterback to skip mini-camp

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

With Favre coming off a long stretch of personal loss and emotional upheaval, one that had him considering retirement after a brilliant 14-year career, head coach Mike Sherman suggested that the Packers quarterback skip this week's workouts. It marks the first time, during Sherman's stewardship, that Favre has not attended a minicamp.

Story | Conversation | April 28, 2005

Element of surprise helps Colts

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Joseph Addai usually gets paid for running the ball. Against the 49ers on Sunday, Addai's arm paid the biggest dividends for the 7-0 Colts, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009

When the wheels come off RBs

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Star RBs such as LaDainian Tomlinson and Clinton Portis ain't what they used to be. Is it time to buy into the notion that teams can overwork their star runners? Len Pasquarelli explores the idea.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009

Competitiveness set McNair apart

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Steve McNair's ability to perform at a high level despite injuries was what set him apart as an NFL quarterback, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | July 04, 2009

Lewis, Ravens agree to deal

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Linebacker Ray Lewis will finish his career in Baltimore after reaching an agreement in principle with the Ravens.

Story | Conversation | March 04, 2009

Preparing to coach in his sixth Super Bowl, Scarnecchia avoids spotlight

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Dante Scarnecchia is the only coach in Patriots' franchise history to be a member of all six Super Bowl teams. Yet few know the offensive line coach, and that's the way he likes it, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | January 30, 2008

Dolphins hire Sparano as head coach, replacing Cameron

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Dallas Cowboys assistant head coach Tony Sparano is the new Miami Dolphins head coach.

Story | Conversation | January 16, 2008

Poised, patient Manning delivers for Giants

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

After going to great lengths to remind himself about the importance of patience, Giants QB Eli Manning practiced what he preached against the Bucs, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | January 06, 2008

Garcia returns to practice on limited basis, could play

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Just two days after suggesting his bruised back was still so sore that he could barely bend over and could not throw a football, Jeff Garcia returned to practice on a limited basis.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2007

Conservative Jags get creative in dominating win

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The normally conservative Jaguars were creative in dominating the Texans and setting up a Monday night showdown with the unbeaten Colts, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2007

Roethlisberger delivers on third down

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Even with two key offensive starters sidelined, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers were too much for Seattle, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2007

Bengals' Hall to get at least $8 million in guaranteed money in first NFL contract

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Standout cornerback Leon Hall, the first-round choice of the Cincinnati Bengals, on Saturday evening reached agreement on his first NFL contract.

Story | Conversation | July 28, 2007

Jackson preparing to lead Vikings

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Vikings seem ready to put their faith in QB Tarvaris Jackson, who would be one of the NFL's most inexperienced starting QBs, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | May 18, 2007

Bucs add depth to tight end position, sign Stevens

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Almost as much as he loves collecting quarterbacks, Tampa Bay coach Jon Gruden enjoys amassing tight ends, and he added another one Sunday night when the Bucs signed troubled veteran Jerramy Stevens.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2007