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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

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

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

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

Goodell inherits healthy NFL, but much work lies ahead

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

In replacing Paul Tagliabue as the new NFL commissioner, Roger Goodell has some pretty big shoes to fill, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | August 08, 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

United front buys NFL time

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

It might end up being more illusion than reality, but the united front Paul Tagliabue put forth Thursday bought the NFL a glimmer of hope for labor peace.

Story | Conversation | March 02, 2006

Owners to conference Tuesday on CBA negotiations

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Amid indications that there has been some progress in talks aimed at extending the NFL's collective bargaining agreement, league owners are scheduled to meet Tuesday via conference call to discuss the status of negotiations.

Story | Conversation | February 27, 2006

Raiders trying to sort out options for '06

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Marques Tuiasosopo has yet to make his first start, but there's already talk of Andrew Walter's getting some snaps.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 08, 2005

Redskins have displayed no faith in QB

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Both sides tried to downplay the situation, but Redskins QB Patrick Ramsey is interested in being traded.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 16, 2005

Arrington, Redskins settle contract dispute

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Redskins and LaVar Arrington settled the contract dispute in which the linebacker insisted that the team shorted him by $6.5 million in the eight-year extension.

Story | Conversation | August 25, 2005

Inexperienced RTs will be put to test

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Right tackles could be in the spotlight in 2005, with a larger number of teams projected to start rookies or players with little experience.

Story | Conversation | July 15, 2005

Signing top-10 picks could be complicated

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Because of the lack of progress on a new CBA, teams could have an even harder time signing first-round draft choices this summer.

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2005