21 Results for nate burleson

Hey, look, there are other ways to score!

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Running back a turnover or a kick return for a touchdown may prove to be the decisive factor in this weekend's divisional games, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | January 10, 2008

Patience the key to Seahawks' comeback win

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

They showed patience, determination and fight. Mostly, the Seahawks showed why they're still among the NFC's best, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2006

Pacific Trade Winds? Seattle still interested in Branch

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Seahawks, facing questions at wide receiver, are still interested in trading for Patriots holdout Deion Branch. Seattle was one of two teams that had a tentative deal in place for the former Super Bowl MVP.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2006

Pinkston agrees to deal with receiver-needy Vikings

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Five-year veteran wide receiver Todd Pinkston, released on Wednesday by the Philadelphia Eagles, on Friday evening reached agreement in principle with the Minnesota Vikings on a one-year contract. The deal was to be signed later Friday night.

Story | Conversation | September 01, 2006

Benson expects bigger things in second season

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Cedric Benson was among a number of first-round picks who struggled in 2005. He should be better in Year 2.

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2006

Carolina passes on matching Manning Jr. offer sheet

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Carolina Panthers decided not to match the restricted free agent offer sheet signed last Friday by cornerback Ricky Manning Jr., thus allowing the three-year veteran to move on to the Chicago Bears on a five-year contract.

Story | Conversation | April 24, 2006

Bears sign CB Manning to restricted offer sheet

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Beating the league deadline by about seven hours, the Chicago Bears on Friday evening signed Carolina Panthers cornerback Ricky Manning Jr. to a restricted free agent offer sheet.

Story | Conversation | April 21, 2006

Panthers CB Manning could still get offer

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Another of the NFL's many deadlines arrives on Friday, this one for restricted free agents, and there figures to be little or perhaps even no action.

Story | Conversation | April 21, 2006

Seahawks sign WR Burleson to seven-year deal

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Seeking another playmaker for their already potent offense, and looking for a little payback as well, the Seahawks on Friday signed Vikings wide receiver Nate Burleson to a restricted free agent offer sheet worth $49 million over seven years.

Story | Conversation | March 24, 2006

Burleson among restricted bargains

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

WR Nate Burleson is one of 10 available restricted free agents who could be considered attractive bargains, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | March 20, 2006

Simms, Mathis can cash in after 2006

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Without a new CBA, Chris Simms, Robert Mathis and others would have had to wait until 2008 to be free agents. Now they can cash in after 2006.

Story | Conversation | March 10, 2006

Pennington decision could be costly

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

QB Chad Pennington's pricey extension in 2004 will definitely factor into the Jets' decision-making next offseason.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 30, 2005

New starting DBs in every secondary

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

NFC North teams were forced to make big changes in the secondary after a woeful season of defending the pass.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2005

Taylor signing likely ends Burress interest

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

In a move that essentially ends any lingering interest in Plaxico Burress, and probably means that the Minnesota Vikings will not trade for Washington Redskins starter Rod Gardner, the club on Tuesday afternoon reached a contract agreement with unrestricted free agent wide receiver Travis Taylor.

Story | Conversation | March 15, 2005

Vikings fail to tackle opportunity

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Brett Favre and poor tackling by the Vikings helped the Packers to a comeback victory.

Story | Conversation | December 24, 2004