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When the wheels come off RBs

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Star RBs such as LaDainian Tomlinson and Clinton Portis ain't what they used to be. Is it time to buy into the notion that teams can overwork their star runners? Len Pasquarelli explores the idea.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009

Tip Sheet notes: Tape issues

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

A change in conference policy means NFL scouts can't review tape of Pac-10 players, Len Pasquarelli writes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009

Steelers ink tailback Haynes to one-year deal

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

An already well-stocked tailback depth chart became even more crowded on Monday as the Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed Verron Haynes, a five-year veteran who the team had released on March 1.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2007

Mora's impact in Seattle can't be overlooked

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

From Jim Mora's impact in Seattle to Byron Leftwich's return in Jacksonville to a few players just looking for a chance, Len Pasquarelli covers it all in his Tip Sheet notes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 11, 2007

Barlow to leave Jets after reaching deal with Steelers

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Still seeking to fill the void they experienced last season when the retirement of Jerome Bettis left the offense without a power-type tailback, the Steelers have reached agreement with free agent Kevan Barlow on a one-year contract.

Story | Conversation | May 09, 2007

Schottenheimer forced to replace five coaches

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

With Marty Schottenheimer's future uncertain in San Diego, assistant coaches are leaving en masse and leaving Schottenheimer in a role he may not be best suited for, Len Pasquarelli writes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 09, 2007

Mora working to improve on and off the field

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Jim Mora's future is in the air in Atlanta, but the fact that he's the one who can save it is just one of the many Inside Tip Sheet notes from Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 22, 2006

Staley may be attractive to teams pushing for playoffs

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Finally cutting ties with the player who might best exemplify why the Pittsburgh Steelers dabble so infrequently in the veteran free agent market, the team on Monday evening released tailback Duce Staley, ending his disappointing three-year tenure with th

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2006

Numbers show Raiders' ineptitude on offense

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

From the Raiders' anemic offense to Carson Palmer's struggles, Len Pasquarelli covers it all Inside Tip Sheet.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 10, 2006

Teams embracing idea of small ball

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Smaller backs, once viewed as part-time assets, are excelling thanks to a change in mentality among teams, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2006

Vanderjagt off to bad start

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Cowboys might soon be lamenting the inability to sign Matt Bryant in the offseason, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 09, 2006

Standout Colts linebacker Brackett has groin surgery

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Three-year veteran Gary Brackett, who in his first season as the Indianapolis Colts' starting middle linebacker led the team in tackles, has undergone surgery to repair a slightly torn groin muscle.

Story | Conversation | June 08, 2006

OT becoming increasingly unhappy with franchise

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

RT Willie Anderson could soon be faced with the options of re-signing with the Bengals or becoming a free agent in '06.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 28, 2006

USC's White hits road to visit with NFL teams

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Torn hamstring and all, Southern California tailback LenDale White will hit the road next week, visiting with a number of NFL teams and hoping that prospective employers don't tell him to, well, hit the road.

Story | Conversation | April 15, 2006

Haynes agrees to terms, will return to Steelers

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Unrestricted free agent tailback Verron Haynes has agreed to terms on a two-year deal that will return him to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2006