Former USC 'backers standing out
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comHouston's Brian Cushing is a leading contender for defensive rookie of the year honors. He's not the only former USC linebacker making a strong impression in Year 1, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009All-decade pick Brooks wants to play on
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIf the ESPN.com selectors had chosen a captain for the all-decade team, former Bucs LB Derrick Brooks likely would have been among those strongly considered, Len Pasquarelli writes. And Brooks still has plays left in him, he claims.
Story | Conversation | June 22, 2009Support players important to Patriots' perfection pursuit
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comEvery NFL team talks about getting players to fit into its philosophy. No one succeeds at it more often, though, than New England does.
Story | Conversation | January 31, 2008Chargers squander red-zone opportunities
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Chargers' offense had plenty of chances to reach the end zone, but the Patriots rose to the test when needed, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | January 20, 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
First Look: Chargers-Patriots AFC title game
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Chargers and Patriots will battle to decide the AFC's representative at the Super Bowl. Len Pasquarelli answers five questions about the conference title game.
Story | Conversation | January 13, 2008Patriots' Wilfork fined for third time this season
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comNew England Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork has been fined $15,000 by the NFL for what the league considered unsportsmanlike conduct during last Saturday night's regular-season finale against the New York Giants.
Story | Conversation | January 04, 2008Loss 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
Colts, Patriots built powerhouses with different philosophies
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comHow did the Colts and Patriots, facing off Sunday for NFL midseason supremacy, become powerhouses? One organization chose the homegrown method, while the other has made the most of used parts.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2007Opportunistic linebackers bucking recent trends
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comDevalued somewhat in recent years, linebackers leaguewide are re-emerging as playmakers, especially when it comes to interceptions, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | October 17, 2007Veteran LB Brown signs one-year pact with Patriots
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIn a move that had been rumored for months, the New England Patriots added even more experienced depth to the linebacker corps, signing 14-year veteran Chad Brown for a second tour of duty with the team.
Story | Conversation | July 19, 2007Seau re-signs with Patriots for 18th NFL season
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe New England Patriots on Monday re-signed 12-time Pro Bowl linebacker Junior Seau, adding yet another veteran piece to a possible Super Bowl run.
Story | Conversation | May 21, 2007Pats might be interested in bringing Seau back
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWith his competitive fires stoked again by this year's stint with the Patriots, 17-year veteran linebacker and likely future Hall of Fame member Junio Seau wants to return in 2007.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2006Banta-Cain gets chance as Pats adjust to loss of Seau
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Patriots are dealing with a wholesale shuffle at linebacker because of the season-ending broken right arm suffered by starter Junior Seau.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2006Offensive coordinators face trouble
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThere's a good likelihood a number of offensive coordinators could be in the unemployment line after the season, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2006
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