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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

Two Vikings among defensive stalwarts

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Midway through the 2009 season, who are the league's best players on defense? Len Pasquarelli shares his selections.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Tip Sheet notes: LJ wears out welcome

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Larry Johnson's latest tirade makes him even less valuable to the Kansas City Chiefs, who probably wish they had traded him years ago, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 30, 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

Stepping into starring roles

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Atlanta Falcons FS Thomas DeCoud (2 INTs) and kick returner Eric Weems were two of the role players who made a difference in the victory over the Chicago Bears, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2009

Deck stacked against 0-2 teams

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Although recent history might suggest otherwise, the odds are against an NFL team's making the playoffs after beginning the season 0-2, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | September 22, 2009

Tip Sheet notes: Where to list White?

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Dolphins might have to list Wildcat QB Pat White at another position to maintain the element of surprise, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 18, 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

Tip Sheet notes: Rivers contract update

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Don't expect the Chargers and Philip Rivers to reach a deal on a contract extension any time soon, Len Pasquarelli writes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 20, 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

Supplemental draft rarely a bargain bin

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

If Jeremy Jarmon proves productive, Washington will have beaten the supplemental draft odds. Plus, Len Pasquarelli's news and notes reveal why Brett Favre might be in dubious company soon and why Larry Foote might have tough footing in Detroit.

Story | Conversation | July 17, 2009

Butler, Patriots reach agreement

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Patriots have reached a four-year agreement with second-round draft pick Darius Butler of Connecticut.

Story | Conversation | July 10, 2009

All-decade pick Brooks wants to play on

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

If the ESPN.com selectors had chosen a captain for the all-decade team, former Bucs LB Derrick Brooks likely would have been among those strongly considered, Len Pasquarelli writes. And Brooks still has plays left in him, he claims.

Story | Conversation | June 22, 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

Pats ink veteran RB Pass

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Short at fullback, the New England Patriots on Thursday welcomed back a familiar face, signing versatile free agent running back Patrick Pass, who has not played in a game since 2007.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2009