When the wheels come off RBs
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comStar 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, 2009Chargers 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, 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, 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, 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
With Parker out for season, Steelers re-sign Haynes
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWillie Parker, the NFL's leading rusher when he broke his right leg Thursday night in St. Louis, was officially lost for the season when the Pittsburgh Steelers placed him on the injured reserve list Monday.
Story | Conversation | December 24, 2007Chargers fullback Neal out regular season with broken fibula
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThree-time Pro Bowl fullback Lorenzo Neal, the lead blocker for San Diego Chargers' star tailback LaDainian Tomlinson, will be sidelined indefinitely after fracturing his right fibula in Sunday's overtime victory against the Tennessee Titans.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2007Competition 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
Stretch drive: What AFC teams must do in the final month
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWith the regular season winding down, the only remaining intrigue in the AFC is the race for the final wild-card spot.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2007Passionless Chargers remain in funk
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comShawne Merriman's suggestion that the Chargers played without passion or a sense of urgency in losing for the fourth time in five road games is accurate, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2007Chiefs put Holmes on roster for Sunday's game at Oakland
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Chiefs activated Priest Holmes Saturday for their game against the Raiders.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2007Pickings are slim for free-agent QBs
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comSuffering from quarterback injuries and need a veteran free agent? Well, good luck finding one.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2007
Reserve runners thriving in 2007
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comAdrian Peterson is just one of several backup running backs posting impressive numbers, Len Pasquarelli writes.
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