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: 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, 2009Offenses 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, 2009There'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, 2009Pats ink veteran RB Pass
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comShort 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, 2009Patriots sign former Lions LB Lenon
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Patriots have addressed their depth concerns at inside linebacker, reaching an agreement Wednesday morning with unrestricted free agent Paris Lenon.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 2009Ravens, Washington agree to deal
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Ravens have reached agreement with unrestricted free-agent wide receiver Kelley Washington, who auditioned for the team at last weekend's minicamp.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2009Cardinals add OT Ross with 1-year deal
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comVeteran offensive tackle Oliver Ross, who has missed the last two seasons with injuries, has signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals.
Story | Conversation | May 04, 2009Older WRs on borrowed time
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWide receivers 30 and older are finding the market for their services is shrinking rapidly, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | March 23, 2009EDITOR'S PICKS

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