Salary jump: Under-the-radar free agents set for big payoffs
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comCalvin Pace may not be a household name, but he and several other under-the-radar free agents are set for big payoffs, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | February 28, 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
Former Pro Bowler Nickerson steps down from position with Bears
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comChicago Bears linebackers coach Hardy Nickerson has resigned his position after only one season on coach Lovie Smith's staff.
Story | Conversation | January 08, 2008NFL fines Saints' Brown $25,000 after Sunday fracas
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comSaints tackle Jammal Brown has been fined $25,000 by the NFL for impermissible contact with a game official during last Sunday's loss to the Bears.
Story | Conversation | January 04, 2008Tillman penalized for 'horse-collar' tackle in Vikings game, Briggs for hit on QB
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comTwo veteran Chicago Bears defenders, cornerback Charles Tillman and weakside linebacker Lance Briggs, have been fined a total of $12,500 for what the league deemed illegal hits in the Bears' 20-13 loss to Minnesota on Monday night.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2007Loss 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
Chicago could be without both corners vs. Lions
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comA secondary unit thinned by injuries could be of primary importance for the Chicago Bears this week as the slumping defending NFC champs prepare for a Detroit Lions' offense that makes no pretense about its desire to put the ball in the air.
Story | Conversation | September 26, 2007Cowboys, Romo wake up and send message to the NFC
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comTony Romo is the real deal ... and so are the Cowboys, who woke up at halftime to throttle the defending NFC champion Bears.
Story | Conversation | September 23, 2007Redskins uncovering potential playmaker
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Redskins are not regretting their decision to back out of the deal for linebacker Lance Briggs, Len Pasquarelli writes in his Tip Sheet notes.
Story | Conversation | September 21, 2007
Samuel will sign $7.79 million contract as franchise player
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFranchise cornerback Asante Samuel, who has missed all of training camp and the first three preseason games, reported to the New England Patriots' training camp Monday.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2007Source: Samuel considering reporting to camp next week
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comAlthough a high-ranking New England official said that the team has "no indication right now" that Asante Samuel is about to end his holdout, a source close to the franchise cornerback said he is seriously considering reporting to training camp next week.
Story | Conversation | August 23, 2007All-Pro linebacker Briggs signs one-year tender offer
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comLance Briggs will sign the Bears' one-year qualifying offer worth $7.2 million, and report to camp on Thursday.
Story | Conversation | July 25, 2007Franchise players Samuel, Briggs fail to reach deals
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comAs anticipated, neither New England cornerback Asante Samuel nor Chicago weakside linebacker Lance Briggs reached a contract agreement before Monday's 4 p.m. deadline for franchise players to sign multi-year deals. Now, the two standout defenders are limi
Story | Conversation | July 16, 2007Ravens view Gaither as Ogden's potential heir
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFrom the Ravens' gamble on supplemental pick Jared Gaither to the Raiders' plans for Stuart Schweigert, Len Pasquarelli covers it all in his Tip Sheet notes.
Story | Conversation | July 13, 2007
Some aging safeties might not find work
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFrom aging safeties searching for work to who will replace Adalius Thomas in Baltimore to why this is such an anxious time of the year for teams, Len Pasquarelli covers it all in his Tip Sheet Notes.
Story | Conversation | July 06, 2007
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