Tip Sheet notes: Byrd a Bills' gem
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comBuffalo Bills rookie safety Jairus Byrd, son of former pro Gill Byrd, is fulfilling his destiny far ahead of schedule, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009
Watson continues to improve
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFrom Ben Watson's continued progression to the latest on the Bears' efforts to trade Alex Brown, Len Pasquarelli covers it all in his Tip Sheet notes.
Story | Conversation | June 08, 2007
Walker may be soon wondering where he'll play this year
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comDarwin Walker was traded to Buffalo in the offseason, but a caveat to the deal may return him to Philly, which doesn't really want him back, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | June 01, 2007Released by Falcons, Webster signs deal with Bills
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFree agent cornerback Jason Webster on Monday signed with the Buffalo Bills, hoping to resurrect his career and perhaps add experience to a very young secondary.
Story | Conversation | May 21, 2007Players wonder about the free part of free agency
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comBeing labeled a franchise player sounds like a good thing. But those who get that label from teams are quick to disagree and are happy to explain why, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | April 06, 2007Cardinals a team on the rise
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Cardinals head a list of five franchises that should be on the way up in 2007, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2007Briggs to Bears: Rescind the tag or trade me
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comUnhappy with being designated the team's franchise player, Lance Briggs wants to be traded by the Bears.
Story | Conversation | March 05, 200749ers make Clements NFL's highest-paid defender ever
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe San Francisco 49ers signed cornerback Nate Clements and safety Michael Lewis on Friday, making two bold moves in the opening hours of free agency.
Story | Conversation | March 02, 2007Clements, Simms among likely free agents
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comNate Clements and Chris Simms are two of the names on the top of the list of likely free agents in 2007, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2006Lions sign standout OT Backus to six-year contract
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comBattling against a Friday 4 p.m. ET deadline, the Detroit Lions have signed standout offensive tackle Jeff Backus, who had been designated a franchise player at the outset of the free agency period this spring, to a new six-year contract.
Story | Conversation | July 13, 2006Lions re-sign Backus, agree not to tag him in '07
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFive-year veteran tackle Jeff Backus, arguably the Detroit Lions' best offensive lineman and the lone franchise player without a consummated deal, on Monday signed the one-year qualifying offer to remain with the team for 2006, ESPN.com has learned.
Story | Conversation | May 15, 2006Sportstars tops annual draft agent derby
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFrom one-man operations to huge firms, the agencies at the top of Len Pasquarelli's annual agent draft derby come in all shapes and sizes.
Story | Conversation | May 12, 2006
Clements deal includes downside for Bills
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comA promise made by Buffalo Bills officials to five-year veteran Nate Clements could well turn out to be very bad news for the franchise.
Story | Conversation | May 06, 2006Detroit designates tackle as franchise player
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comUnable to reach a long-term extension with Jeff Backus, Detroit applied the franchise designation to the standout offensive tackle.
Story | Conversation | February 23, 2006Only a handful of players expected to be tagged
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIn part because of the labor negotiations dilemma, only a small number of teams figure to use their restrictive markers this offseason.
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