Toe Tapping: NFL kickers going the distance this season
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThis 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, 2007Packers told quarterback to skip mini-camp
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWith 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, 2005Preparing to coach in his sixth Super Bowl, Scarnecchia avoids spotlight
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comDante 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, 2008Dolphins hire Sparano as head coach, replacing Cameron
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comDallas Cowboys assistant head coach Tony Sparano is the new Miami Dolphins head coach.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2008Poised, patient Manning delivers for Giants
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comAfter 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, 2008Garcia returns to practice on limited basis, could play
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comJust 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, 2007Conservative Jags get creative in dominating win
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe 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, 2007Roethlisberger delivers on third down
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comEven with two key offensive starters sidelined, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers were too much for Seattle, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2007Bengals' Hall to get at least $8 million in guaranteed money in first NFL contract
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comStandout 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, 2007Jackson preparing to lead Vikings
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe 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, 2007Bucs add depth to tight end position, sign Stevens
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comAlmost 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, 2007Quinn must reverse momentum
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comOnce considered the top prospect in the draft, Brady Quinn arrived in Indianapolis in need of damage control, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | February 24, 2007Flip side: Colts' defense stingy for a change
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWith Peyton Manning struggling, Indianapolis relied on a strong ground game and stingy defense against Kansas City.
Story | Conversation | January 06, 2007Sen. Spector taking aim at NFL antitrust exemption
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comSen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., claimed at the end of a Thursday hearing that he will sponsor legislation to strip the NFL of the antitrust exemption that permits the league to negotiate its television contracts for all 32 franchises.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2006Frustrating day for Vick, Falcons against Saints
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comMichael Vick flipped the bird to fans as he was walking off the field Sunday. It was a frustrating end to a frustrating game for Vick, write Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | November 26, 2006