Numbers don't add up for GMs
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comEven in the salary-cap era, the most important qualification for an NFL general manager's job is being a "football man," writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | June 30, 2009Cards' hard-lined stance refreshing
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIn refusing to acquiesce to the contract demands of Anquan Boldin and Darnell Dockett, the Cardinals are demonstrating the kind of gumption that other teams should emulate, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | May 08, 2009Titans sign defensive coordinator to two-year extension
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe 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, 2008With or without Carroll, Falcons might pursue Kiffin
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIf USC's Pete Carroll were to accept the Atlanta Falcons' job, one of his first hires might be free-agent Tampa Bay defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | January 11, 2008
Schwartz meets with Falcons, prepares to meet with Fins
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comTennessee Titans defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz interviewed Friday with Falcons officials about the team's head coach job.
Story | Conversation | January 11, 2008Falcons to interview Jags' Smith
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comEven as they ratcheted up their efforts to pursue Pete Carroll, the Falcons continued their consideration of current league assistant coaches, and Jaguars defensive coordinator Mike Smith is the latest name to add to the list.
Story | Conversation | January 09, 2008Focus will be on Bengals' D
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThere is plenty of talent in Cincinnati to win the division, but it won't happen unless the defense plays better, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | August 14, 2007
Johnson welcomes heavy workload
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Bengals' failure to find a No. 2 running back has placed a heavy burden on Rudi Johnson. But you won't hear him complain, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | August 14, 2007Joseph off of PUP list, practices with Bengals
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comAlthough the Cincinnati Bengals continue to practice without several key players on offense, the defensive unit got a lift this weekend when second-year cornerback Johnathan Joseph was removed from the physically unable to perform list.
Story | Conversation | August 12, 2007NFL denies Thurman's request for reinstatement
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comMiddle linebacker Odell Thurman has been denied reinstatement by the NFL and the Cincinnati Bengals' onetime starter will have his suspension continued at least through the 2007 campaign, meaning he will miss a second straight season.
Story | Conversation | July 26, 2007Johnson believes best is yet to come
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comChad Johnson has big plans for 2006, and he's not going to let anyone or anything stand in his way, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | August 11, 2006No guarantees from Palmer
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comCarson Palmer looks good and has made tremendous progress, but he's not yet ready to guarantee that he'll be ready for opening day, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | August 11, 2006
Vets happy with shorter practices, camp schedules
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFor a variety of reasons, teams have changed their approach to training camp, including cutting back two-a-day practices.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 2006Teams scramble to sign NFLE free agents
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comMost players in NFL Europe are the property of NFL teams. But every year a handful of NFLE free agents end up making NFL rosters, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | June 02, 2006Life-threatening accident detoured Weathersby's career
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comDennis Weathersby's NFL career has been cut short by two life-threatening off-field incidents. But the former Bengals CB is trying to restart his career.
Story | Conversation | May 19, 2006
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