OT Smith, 49ers agree to deal
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFree agent offenses tackle Marvel Smith has agreed on a multi-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.
Story | Conversation | March 27, 2009In-season coaching changes rarely pay dividends
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIn what is often a knee-jerk reaction in hopes of reviving a struggling team, bringing in a new coach or elevating someone from the current staff rarely pays dividends, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2008Niners name assistant Tollner quarterbacks coach
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com49ers coach Mike Nolan defined the role of Ted Tollner, naming the longtime NFL assistant as the team's new quarterbacks coach.
Story | Conversation | January 30, 2008Latest coaching trends favor fresh faces, not retreads
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comInstead of placing a large premium on experience, teams in the market for a head coach are favoring the hot assistants who can sell tickets and strike a chord with players, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | January 18, 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
Regular-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
49ers join Panthers as only teams to start four QBs this season
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comOut of football only two weeks ago, veteran quarterback Chris Weinke will be in the starting lineup for San Francisco when the 49ers conclude their season against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday afternoon.
Story | Conversation | December 28, 2007Smith could be close to shutting it down for '07
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comStill experiencing pain in his right shoulder, Alex Smith might be close to resolving the issue of how best to treat the injury, and that could include the possibility of not playing again in 2007.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2007Romo deal 'set the stage' for eventual Garrard contract talks
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comJacksonville QB David Garrard is quite a salary bargain for a starting QB. The Jaguars would be wise to address a new deal with Garrard quickly, given where the market has gone and will continue to go.
Story | Conversation | November 23, 2007
Smith to rest hurt shoulder, but surgery a possibility
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comSources say that Alex Smith's shoulder isn't healing and he may require surgery.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2007Williams' return last thing troubled Dolphins needed
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comCam Cameron has enough problems in his first year as Miami's head coach -- namely, getting his first regular-season victory. The unexpected return of Ricky Williams from an 18-month league suspension is not helping matters.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2007
In-season changes rarely prove to be magic elixirs
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comEven the most embattled head coaches should be able to sleep a little more peacefully for the next month and a half, because in-season coaching changes almost never work.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2007Jennings returns to 49ers after taking care of personal matter
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comSan Francisco offensive tackle Jonas Jennings, who left the team last week for a personal matter and missed Sunday's game against Baltimore, returned to the team on Monday.
Story | Conversation | October 08, 2007Tampa Bay is ready to make a move
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWith a division title now a realistic goal, the Bucs are looking for help, Len Pasquarelli writes in Tip Sheet notes.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2007
Left tackle Jennings takes indefinite absence from 49ers
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comCoach Mike Nolan said that seventh-year veteran tackle Jonas Jennings will miss at least the Sunday game against the Baltimore Ravens after being excused for a personal matter. The issue for Jennings, stressed Nolan, is not injury-related.
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