Offenses still shaking off the cobwebs
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFor most games during the opening weekend of play, defenses led the way. Over the first 16 games, teams averaged a combined 40.56 points per contest, well below the rate of 44.05 points scored per game during the 2008 regular season. writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | September 15, 2009Tip Sheet: Views vary on QB prep work
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comAs the wide-ranging numbers of preseason snaps indicate, there is a philosophical disparity among coaches about how many plays a quarterback needs to get ready for the season, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009Tip Sheet: Vick can help on short stuff
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comExpect the Eagles to use Michael Vick to help turn around their third-and-short woes from 2008, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | August 20, 2009Panthers sign Muhammad to pair with Smith, scrap Carr
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Panthers have turned to a familiar face, with ESPN.com confirming that the team on Wednesday afternoon reached a contract agreement with veteran free agent Muhsin Muhammad.
Story | Conversation | February 27, 2008Regular-season finales might provide stages for 2008 QB plans
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIn the last week of the most tumultuous regular season for quarterbacks in 30 years, there are several key auditions for 2008 to watch. And the Chiefs-Jets game provides an interesting subplot.
Story | Conversation | December 28, 2007
49ers join Panthers as only teams to start four QBs this season
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comOut of football only two weeks ago, veteran quarterback Chris Weinke will be in the starting lineup for San Francisco when the 49ers conclude their season against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday afternoon.
Story | Conversation | December 28, 2007With Testaverde missing practice, Moore could get start
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWith Vinny Testaverde feeling his age, undrafted rookie Matt Moore could become the fourth quarterback to start this season for the Carolina Panthers on Sunday against Seattle.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2007Falcons have to weigh risks, rewards in a 'rookie' head coach
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIn many ways, Mike Singletary would seem an ideal choice as the next Falcons head coach. But what has team management learned from hiring men with no previous NFL head coaching experience?
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2007
Testaverde gets starting nod as Panthers QB vs. Packers
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comHaving made it through the week of practice with no further physical setbacks, Vinny Testaverde was named Friday afternoon by Carolina Panthers' coach John Fox to start in Sunday's game at Green Bay.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2007Sixteen different teams have started at least two QBs this season
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIn Week 11, Kansas City's Brodie Croyle will become the 51st different starting quarterback in the league this season -- one more than the NFL had for the entire 2006 campaign.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2007Testaverde listed as questionable; starter vs. Falcons uncertain
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comAlthough coach John Fox downplayed the seriousness of the situation, Carolina QB Vinny Testaverde missed practice when his sore Achilles flared up again, leaving uncertain the identity of the Panthers' starter for their game against the Falcons.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2007Morgan placed on injured reserved with partially torn Achilles tendon
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFor a second consecutive year, Carolina Panthers standout middle linebacker Dan Morgan will finish a season on injured reserve.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2007Kremer finally in the spotlight
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe lucrative deal signed by Tony Romo helped agent Ken Kremer receive the attention he deserves, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2007
Where is Mr. Smith? The Panthers need to solve the mystery
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Carolina Panthers' conservative offense is turning its most dynamic playmaker, Steve Smith, into a forgotten man, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2007Switch to 3-4 could propel Cards to playoffs
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIf the Arizona Cardinals claim their first playoff berth since 1998, the switch to the 3-4 defense may be a big reason why, Len Pasquarelli writes in Tip Sheet notes.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2007
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