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Will NFC finally end its drought vs. AFC this season?

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The NFC hasn't won the battle of interconferences since 1995, but this may be the season it finally ends its drought, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2007

Norvell freed from contract with Raiders

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The object of a hiring tug-of-war that fueled further acrimony between the Raiders and former head coach Bill Callahan, tight ends assistant Jay Norvell has been freed from the final year of his NFL contract, and will now move to the University of Nebraska as the school's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.

Story | Conversation | February 14, 2004

Bucs experience Ruud awakening at linebacker

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

In this week's Tip Sheet, Len Pasquarelli profiles the NFC's leading tackler, Tampa Bay's Barrett Ruud.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2007

Offensive lineman Patrick signs contract with Giants

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Offensive lineman Chris Patrick of Nebraska, who was not selected in last week's NFL supplemental draft, on Tuesday evening signed with the New York Giants as a free agent.

Story | Conversation | July 17, 2007

Crouch signs with Toronto Argonauts of CFL

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Former University of Nebraska star and 2001 Heisman Trophy winner Eric Crouch is back for another shot at a professional football career, this time in a new league, and this time playing his old college position.

Story | Conversation | February 15, 2006

Washington agrees to deal, has shot at starting

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

First-round cornerback Fabian Washington, expected to challenge for a starting spot in a refurbished Oakland Raiders secondary, reached agreement in principle Monday on all of the key financial parameters of his rookie contract.

Story | Conversation | July 25, 2005

Inexperienced RTs will be put to test

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Right tackles could be in the spotlight in 2005, with a larger number of teams projected to start rookies or players with little experience.

Story | Conversation | July 15, 2005

Butler, Poole among those who slipped

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Kelly Butler and Will Poole were among the players who slipped due to off-field issues.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2004

Ex-Heisman winner vying for spot at safety

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Former Heisman Trophy winner Eric Crouch, who has already retired twice, will give it another go with the Packers.

Story | Conversation | March 11, 2004

Coach walks with $15M left on deal

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Saddled by an accumulation of losses, and apparently convinced his Fun 'n' Gun offense would not succeed in the NFL no matter how long he stayed, Steve Spurrier resigned as head coach of the Redskins Tuesday after only two seasons.

Story | Conversation | December 30, 2003

Morning After: Ram tough

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

When it got to the end against Seattle, the Rams got tough and pounded the ball with Marshall Faulk.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2003

Morning After: Running on empty

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Broncos' Clinton Portis exposed a run defense that the Chiefs need to find a way to fix. And fast.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2003

Crouch caught in numbers game with Packers

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Unlike the manner in which he so adroitly eluded defenders during a college career that culminated with winning the Heisman Trophy in 2001, Eric Crouch acknowledges that he can't dodge the irony of his situation, as he enters a second NFL training camp.

Story | Conversation | July 20, 2003

Robertson stands out among DLs

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Dewayne Robertson and Terrell Suggs are the top defensive linemen available in the 2003 draft.

Story | Conversation | April 14, 2003

Witten stands out among TEs

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Jason Witten and Dallas Clark are the top TEs available in the 2003 draft.

Story | Conversation | April 11, 2003