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, 2008Colts' Sanders undergoes arthroscopic shoulder surgery
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comColts safety Bob Sanders recently underwent arthroscopic surgery to address a lingering shoulder problem and clean out debris from the joint.
Story | Conversation | January 31, 2008Preparing to coach in his sixth Super Bowl, Scarnecchia avoids spotlight
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comDante Scarnecchia is the only coach in Patriots' franchise history to be a member of all six Super Bowl teams. Yet few know the offensive line coach, and that's the way he likes it, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | January 30, 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, 2008Colts sign starting LB Hagler to one-year deal
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Indianapolis Colts have signed starting strongside linebacker Tyjuan Hagler to a one-year contract extension through 2008, a move that keeps the three-year veteran off the restricted free agent market.
Story | Conversation | January 17, 2008Chung to skip final year of eligibility, enter draft
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comOregon safety Patrick Chung, a strong two-way defender who ranked among the team's top tacklers each of the past three years, will bypass his final season of eligibility to enter the 2008 NFL draft, he told ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 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, 2008Even without a rolling Moss, Brady's Patriots remain boss
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Jaguars had a brilliant plan to mute Randy Moss on Saturday. Unfortunately for them, that left the other Patriots free to do damage, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | January 12, 2008Mere 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, 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
Hey, look, there are other ways to score!
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comRunning back a turnover or a kick return for a touchdown may prove to be the decisive factor in this weekend's divisional games, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | January 10, 2008Blank to meet with Colts' Polian, Caldwell about GM, coaching vacancies
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comAtlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank will interview two Indianapolis Colts staffers on Thursday for the general manager and head coach vacancies.
Story | Conversation | January 03, 2008Despite interest from 2 teams, Pats' McDaniels won't interview for coaching jobs
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comPatriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has decided he will not interview for any head coach vacancies this year, ESPN.com has learned.
Story | Conversation | January 03, 2008Titans offensive lineman Olson might retire after season
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comTen-year veteran right guard Benji Olson, a fixture on the Tennessee Titans offensive line since moving into the starting lineup in 1999, is considering retirement.
Story | Conversation | December 28, 2007Rookie Russell expected to play two series against Colts
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comSix-year veteran Josh McCown will start a third straight week for the Raiders, but the bigger news Thursday? Coach Lane Kiffin has committed to playing time for rookie JaMarcus Russell for Sunday's game against the Colts.
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