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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

NFLPA wants look at NFL's fiscal books

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Negotiations toward an extension of the collective bargaining agreement between the league and its players will begin on June 1, NFL executive vice president of labor/legal counsel Jeff Pash said here Tuesday.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2009

Smith, union leadership at contract odds

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Nearly six weeks after he was elected as Gene Upshaw's successor, new NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith continues to work without a contract.

Story | Conversation | April 21, 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

NFL adopting Social Security guidelines for disability

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The NFL and its players union have agreed to adopt Social Security Administration standards for determining qualification for such benefits.

Story | Conversation | June 21, 2007

NFLPA intervenes, files grievance for Culpepper to end stalemate

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Just three days after quarterback Daunte Culpepper said he would pursue NFL Players Association intervention to help him gain his freedom from the Miami Dolphins, the union on Tuesday filed a grievance on his behalf.

Story | Conversation | June 12, 2007

Frustrated Culpepper seeks NFLPA intervention

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Informed on Friday that he would not be permitted to participate in team drills during the Miami Dolphins' weekend minicamp, quarterback Daunte Culpepper will seek intervention from the NFL Players Association to end a stalemate that has left his career i

Story | Conversation | June 09, 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