In-season coaching changes rarely pay dividends
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIn 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, 2008Changes are in the air at quarterback
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIt 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, 2008Voters still doubt Tagliabue's HOF worthiness
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comSome Hall of Fame voters still have doubts about former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue's credentials, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | February 02, 2008A peek into the problems a Hall of Fame voter faces Saturday
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWhen 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, 2008Falcons tap VanGorder to run defense
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comJust one month after resigning his position as the Atlanta Falcons' linebackers coach to go to South Carolina as Steve Spurrier's defensive coordinator, Brian VanGorder is back with the NFL team, as the first key hire of rookie coach Mike Smith's regime.
Story | Conversation | January 24, 2008Bucs reward coach Gruden, GM Allen with extensions
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIn the wake of the franchise's second division title in three seasons, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday rewarded general manager Bruce Allen and head coach Jon Gruden with three-year contract extensions through the 2011 season.
Story | Conversation | January 22, 2008Dungy's life work begins after football but NFL lucky to have him
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe NFL is lucky to have Tony Dungy for one more season.
Story | Conversation | January 21, 2008Run game is bedrock of Turner's offense
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Chargers' Norv Turner has always been a coach who tries to challenge opposing defenses with a power run game. Don't expect that to change against the Patriots on Sunday, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | January 18, 2008
Sources: Bills' top candidate to replace Levy has business, marketing strengths
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comBuffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson will stay in-house to fill its top front-office vacancy, ESPN.com has learned, and Bills executive vice president of business operations Russ Brandon has emerged as the frontrunner.
Story | Conversation | January 12, 2008Some Colts defensive starters will be on kick coverage vs. Chargers
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFor a second straight year, the Colts' special teams units have been anything but special, and the poor performance of the kick coverage groups during the regular season definitely will prompt changes for Sunday's game vs. San Diego.
Story | Conversation | January 12, 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
Mere statistics don't reflect Faulk's true value
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comKevin Faulk, New England's Mr. Reliable, is among a group of lesser-known contributors who could have a significant impact in the divisional playoffs, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | January 11, 2008Old-age issue for Redskins' Ordinary Joe
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe experiment to bring Joe Gibbs back to Washington was a failed one, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | January 08, 2008Plenty of change in the air -- just not at head-coaching level
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comAlthough there is unusual stability in the head-coaching ranks, NFL teams are undergoing plenty of change in other key areas, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | January 04, 2008
One man's All-Pro team: A couple surprises, lots of Patriots
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comOver the past week, ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli surveyed personnel directors, general managers and scouts for their input on the NFL's top players at every position this season and then added his input. The results may include some surprises, especially on special teams.
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