Tip Sheet notes: Behind Browns' switch
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comCleveland Browns QB Brady Quinn's reluctance to test secondaries downfield is one reason he's being benched in favor of Derek Anderson, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009
Hikers enjoy spike in draft attention
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe resurrection of the 3-4 defense across the NFL has suddenly increased the importance of the center position, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | April 26, 2009Pats possibly bracing for another WR overhaul
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comOnce the Super Bowl is over, the Patriots must turn their attention to a WR corps that could look a lot different in 2008, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | February 01, 2008
Run 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
With 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
Sources: Falcons want to interview USC's Carroll for head coaching vacancy
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comMultiple sources told ESPN.com late Tuesday night that the Falcons are pursuing Pete Carroll for an interview.
Story | Conversation | January 08, 2008While still searching for head coach, Falcons focusing in on new GM
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comEven as the Atlanta Falcons continued their parallel searches for a new general manager and head coach, there were indications that, at least on one of those tracks, owner Arthur Blank could be narrowing his focus.
Story | Conversation | January 07, 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
Atlanta set to interview Eagles' Heckert on Monday
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe search for a new general manager will take a back seat to the Atlanta Falcons search for head coaching candidates for a few days, but it is scheduled to resume again on Monday when officials meet with current Eagles general manager Tom Heckert.
Story | Conversation | January 04, 2008One 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.
Story | Conversation | January 04, 2008Belichick heads field of quality coach of the year contenders
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThere have been so many outstanding head coaching jobs done this season, Bill Belichick might discover it was easier to claim a fourth Super Bowl title than to be cited as the league's best mentor.
Story | Conversation | December 21, 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
Competition committee should address timeouts, forceouts
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comOne big issue this season is the use -- and abuse -- of timeouts. Next March, the competition committee should give that and another issue heavy consideration, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2007
Loss of Colvin will test Pats' LB depth
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe loss of LB Rosevelt Colvin to a season-ending injury won't necessarily test the maturity and smarts of the remaining Patriots linebackers, but it will test their mettle and stamina.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2007
Will NFC finally end its drought vs. AFC this season?
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe NFC hasn't won the battle of interconferences since 1995, but this may be the season it finally ends its drought, writes Len Pasquarelli.
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