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: Adams on the spot
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comBucs DE Gaines Adams is well on his way to becoming a bust in Tampa Bay, which seems in keeping with many linemen selected in the 2007 draft, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009
Deck 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, 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, 2009Numbers don't add up for GMs
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comEven in the salary-cap era, the most important qualification for an NFL general manager's job is being a "football man," writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | June 30, 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, 2009Three years after a stroke, Bruschi's back for his fifth Super Bowl
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comNearly 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, 2008For Spagnuolo, Falcons delay call on coach until after Super Bowl
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe New York Giants' victory at Green Bay on Sunday in the NFC Championship Game has sent the Atlanta Falcons' search for a new head coach into overtime.
Story | Conversation | January 21, 2008Sources: Falcons want to interview USC's Carroll for head coaching vacancy
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comMultiple sources told ESPN.com late Tuesday night that the Falcons are pursuing Pete Carroll for an interview.
Story | Conversation | January 08, 2008While still searching for head coach, Falcons focusing in on new GM
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comEven as the Atlanta Falcons continued their parallel searches for a new general manager and head coach, there were indications that, at least on one of those tracks, owner Arthur Blank could be narrowing his focus.
Story | Conversation | January 07, 2008Regular-season finales might provide stages for 2008 QB plans
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIn the last week of the most tumultuous regular season for quarterbacks in 30 years, there are several key auditions for 2008 to watch. And the Chiefs-Jets game provides an interesting subplot.
Story | Conversation | December 28, 2007
Owners may be reluctant to raid colleges for 'rookie' head coaches
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIn the wake of Atlanta's Bobby Petrino debacle, the consensus is most NFL owners will be increasingly reluctant to hire anyone with head coaching experience at only the college level.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2007Competition committee should address timeouts, forceouts
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comOne 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.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2007
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