Tip Sheet: 24 teams vying for 12 spots
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe San Diego Chargers, the poster children for strong fniishes, are among the many teams still with solid hopes for nabbing playoff berths, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009Tip Sheet notes: Rookie CBs lift Miami
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comRookie cornerbacks Vontae Davis and Sean Smith have helped the Dolphins get back in the playoff race, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009
Two Vikings among defensive stalwarts
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comMidway through the 2009 season, who are the league's best players on defense? Len Pasquarelli shares his selections.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009Tip Sheet notes: LJ wears out welcome
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comLarry 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.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009
Tip Sheet: Miami in familiar predicament
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comShould 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, 2009Stepping into starring roles
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comAtlanta 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, 2009Deck stacked against 0-2 teams
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comAlthough 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, 2009Tip Sheet notes: Where to list White?
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Dolphins might have to list Wildcat QB Pat White at another position to maintain the element of surprise, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2009
Offenses still shaking off the cobwebs
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFor 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, 2009Tip Sheet notes: Rivers contract update
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comDon't expect the Chargers and Philip Rivers to reach a deal on a contract extension any time soon, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | August 20, 2009
There's a premium on sack machines
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWhy are teams such as the Green Bay Packers and San Diego Chargers augmenting already fierce pass rushes? Sacks equal success.
Story | Conversation | August 18, 2009Supplemental draft rarely a bargain bin
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIf 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, 2009Butler, Patriots reach agreement
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Patriots have reached a four-year agreement with second-round draft pick Darius Butler of Connecticut.
Story | Conversation | July 10, 2009All-decade pick Brooks wants to play on
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIf 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, 2009Canton: Arguments for, against Harrison
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comLen Pasquarelli writes about Rodney Harrison and other possible members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2014.
Story | Conversation | June 09, 2009EDITOR'S PICKS
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