Latest coaching trends favor fresh faces, not retreads
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comInstead of placing a large premium on experience, teams in the market for a head coach are favoring the hot assistants who can sell tickets and strike a chord with players, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | January 18, 2008In-season changes rarely prove to be magic elixirs
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comEven the most embattled head coaches should be able to sleep a little more peacefully for the next month and a half, because in-season coaching changes almost never work.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2007Switch to 3-4 could propel Cards to playoffs
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIf the Arizona Cardinals claim their first playoff berth since 1998, the switch to the 3-4 defense may be a big reason why, Len Pasquarelli writes in Tip Sheet notes.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2007
Future of cornerback unclear
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWill Peterson's once promising career has taken a tragic turn, but NFL teams are not giving up on the talented corner.
Story | Conversation | June 09, 2006
Break from coaching might be best for Haslett
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comJim Haslett's future in New Orleans is up in the air, and he may decide to take a break from coaching in 2006.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2005
Signing top-10 picks could be complicated
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comBecause of the lack of progress on a new CBA, teams could have an even harder time signing first-round draft choices this summer.
Story | Conversation | June 10, 2005Revenue sharing stands in way of new CBA
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comTrying to get the NFL owners to agree on how to share revenue has been a difficult task for Paul Tagliabue.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 2005Win could be turning point for Palmer
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Bengals' comeback against the Ravens could be a watershed moment for Carson Palmer.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2004McPherson still has NFL dreams
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comAdrian McPherson knows he has made mistakes, but he hopes he can rehabilitate his career in the Arena League.
Story | Conversation | May 12, 2004Lot of uncertainty with running backs
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIn a draft lacking standout runners, the rehabilitating Willis McGahee could be the first rusher chosen.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2003Trade deadline usually results in lack of action
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIf a team needs help, don't expect the acquisition to occur as a result of Tuesday's trade deadline.
Story | Conversation | October 11, 2002First round not for linebackers
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comNapoleon Harris likely will be the only linebacker selected in the first round of the NFL draft.
Story | Conversation | April 14, 2002Wide receivers take time to catch on
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comNFL teams love to draft wide receivers in the first round. However, history shows that's not always the best idea.
Story | Conversation | April 04, 2002Shockey, Graham both top 20 picks
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comJeremy Shockey and Dan Graham are too good for NFL teams to pass up, even with first-round draft picks.
Story | Conversation | March 30, 2002TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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