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Goodell facing another uphill climb

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Roger Goodell recently scaled Mount Rainier. The commissioner's attempt to extend the collective bargaining agreement could be much more daunting, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | July 10, 2009

Tide turning for retired players? Maybe

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Thanks to new NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith, the plight of retired NFL players appears to be improving -- but much work remains, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2009

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

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

Lengthy strike has mostly been forgotten

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Although the 1982 strike is a distant memory, the NFL is not exactly enjoying complete labor peace, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2007

Addai out to prove he can flourish in expanded role

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Colts RB Joseph Addai looks capable of handling an increased workload, writes Len Pasquarelli. Plus, the latest on the Raiders' QB plans and more.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 07, 2007

New deals, new worries for Colts and old-timers in a rage

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

From the new rage in contracts to new concerns in Indy to the old guard wondering what went wrong, Len Pasquarelli covers it all in his Tip Sheet notes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 01, 2007

Goodell plays the role of new sheriff in town perfectly

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

In the past, the NFL was reluctant to punish so swiftly, so sternly. Not anymore. Roger Goodell's lengthy suspensions of Pacman Jones and Chris Henry sent a much-needed message to the players, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | April 10, 2007

Expect Goodell to crack down on poor behavior

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Expect NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to crack down on players whose off-field indiscretions have become a source of embarrassment to the league, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2007

Most teams unfazed by high franchise numbers

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Franchise-tag numbers have reached an all-time high, but most teams aren't worried, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | February 09, 2007

Teams willing to take a peek at Wadsworth

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Andre Wadsworth was a can't miss prospect who missed. Now, Wadsworth, who was the third-pick overall in 1998 and played his last game in 2000, is poised to make a comeback, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 26, 2007

Fralic not surprised by recent allegations

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Bill Fralic, who blew the whistle on the abuse of performance enhancers 17 years ago, isn't surprised by Jon Jansen's recent remarks about HGH use.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2006

Haslett off to fast start in St. Louis

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Jim Haslett is off to an impressive start in St. Louis as the Rams new defensive coordinator, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 15, 2006

Henderson has thoughts of motorcycle 'every day'

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Ben Roethlisberger's accident brought flashbacks to Jamie Henderson, whose NFL career ended two years ago after a motorcycle crash.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 16, 2006