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In-season coaching changes rarely pay dividends

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

In what is often a knee-jerk reaction in hopes of reviving a struggling team, bringing in a new coach or elevating someone from the current staff rarely pays dividends, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2008

Changes are in the air at quarterback

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

It used to be that coaches and general managers worried over who was going to start at quarterback for them next year. Now they fret about who is going to start next week, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2008

Bruce signs two-year, $6 million deal with 49ers

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

In a move that reunites him with former head coach Mike Martz, free agent wide receiver Isaac Bruce, released by St. Louis this week after 14 seasons with the Rams, has signed a two-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.

Story | Conversation | February 29, 2008

Salary jump: Under-the-radar free agents set for big payoffs

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Calvin Pace may not be a household name, but he and several other under-the-radar free agents are set for big payoffs, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | February 28, 2008

Panthers sign Muhammad to pair with Smith, scrap Carr

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Panthers have turned to a familiar face, with ESPN.com confirming that the team on Wednesday afternoon reached a contract agreement with veteran free agent Muhsin Muhammad.

Story | Conversation | February 27, 2008

Thomas appears headed home to Texas, deal with Dallas

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Zach Thomas has reached a contract agreement in principle with the Dallas Cowboys, team and league sources told ESPN.com on Saturday morning.

Story | Conversation | February 23, 2008

Voters still doubt Tagliabue's HOF worthiness

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Some Hall of Fame voters still have doubts about former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue's credentials, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | February 02, 2008

Pats possibly bracing for another WR overhaul

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Once the Super Bowl is over, the Patriots must turn their attention to a WR corps that could look a lot different in 2008, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 01, 2008

A peek into the problems a Hall of Fame voter faces Saturday

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

When the 2008 Hall of Fame class is announced Saturday, will the logjam of worthy pass-rushers be cleared? Voter Len Pasquarelli provides a peek into the difficult selection process

Story | Conversation | February 01, 2008

Specter should stick with politics

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

There is plenty to admire about Sen. Arlen Specter, but he has no business sticking his nose into NFL matters such as Spygate, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | February 01, 2008

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

Favre says loss in NFC title game will not impact retirement decision

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Despite reports he would return for 2008, Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre said Wednesday he has yet to decide whether he wants to play an 18th NFL season.

Story | Conversation | January 30, 2008

Titans sign defensive coordinator to two-year extension

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Tennessee Titans have signed defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, who was a candidate for three head coach vacancies over the past month, to a two-year contract extension, ESPN.com has confirmed through league sources.

Story | Conversation | January 30, 2008

Three years after a stroke, Bruschi's back for his fifth Super Bowl

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Nearly three years ago, Tedy Bruschi suffered a stroke that imperiled not just his career but his life. The former University of Arizona star's comeback continues in suburban Phoenix with his fifth Super Bowl appearance.

Story | Conversation | January 29, 2008

Patriots will have to wait until start of free agency to re-sign Moss

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The chances seem good that Randy Moss will re-sign with the New England Patriots for 2008, and probably beyond that, and perhaps even finish his NFL tenure with the franchise that this season helped resurrect his slumping career.

Story | Conversation | January 29, 2008