242 Results for new england patriots

Tip Sheet notes: Rookie CBs lift Miami

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Rookie cornerbacks Vontae Davis and Sean Smith have helped the Dolphins get back in the playoff race, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Tip Sheet: Miami in familiar predicament

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Should the 2-4 Dolphins be panicking? Not quite. Several teams, including the Dolphins themselves in 2008, have made the playoffs after mediocre starts, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009

Offenses still shaking off the cobwebs

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

For most games during the opening weekend of play, defenses led the way. Over the first 16 games, teams averaged a combined 40.56 points per contest, well below the rate of 44.05 points scored per game during the 2008 regular season. writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | September 15, 2009

There's a premium on sack machines

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Why are teams such as the Green Bay Packers and San Diego Chargers augmenting already fierce pass rushes? Sacks equal success.

Story | Conversation | August 18, 2009

Canton: Arguments for, against Harrison

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Len Pasquarelli writes about Rodney Harrison and other possible members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2014.

Story | Conversation | June 09, 2009

Older WRs on borrowed time

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Wide receivers 30 and older are finding the market for their services is shrinking rapidly, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | March 23, 2009

O'Sullivan to back up Palmer

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Much-traveled veteran quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan, who started eight games for the 49ers in 2008, has reached agreement on a two-year contract with the Bengals.

Story | Conversation | March 05, 2009

Taylor joining Patriots as free agent

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Patriots addressed their need for depth at running back on Thursday evening, reaching an agreement with 11-year veteran and free agent Fred Taylor.

Story | Conversation | February 27, 2009

Three years after a stroke, Bruschi's back for his fifth Super Bowl

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Nearly three years ago, Tedy Bruschi suffered a stroke that imperiled not just his career but his life. The former University of Arizona star's comeback continues in suburban Phoenix with his fifth Super Bowl appearance.

Story | Conversation | January 29, 2008

Competition committee should address timeouts, forceouts

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

One big issue this season is the use -- and abuse -- of timeouts. Next March, the competition committee should give that and another issue heavy consideration, Len Pasquarelli writes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 07, 2007

Stretch drive: What AFC teams must do in the final month

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

With the regular season winding down, the only remaining intrigue in the AFC is the race for the final wild-card spot.

Story | Conversation | December 06, 2007

Loss of Colvin will test Pats' LB depth

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 30, 2007

Tight ends enjoying huge role in passing game

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Throwing to the tight end has worked extremely well for a lot of offenses this season, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2007

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

Romo deal 'set the stage' for eventual Garrard contract talks

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Jacksonville 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 23, 2007