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McNair's rare distinction

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Among the things that made Steve McNair unique: He's among a handful of QBs from historically black colleges and universities selected in the NFL draft's first round. He might be the last, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | July 06, 2009

Receiver Furrey signs with Browns

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Browns signed wide receiver Mike Furrey on Tuesday.

Story | Conversation | May 05, 2009

Latest coaching trends favor fresh faces, not retreads

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Instead 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, 2008

Parcells, Dolphins will have decisions to make with top pick

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Losing on Sunday gave the Dolphins the top pick in the draft.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2007

Well-traveled White seizes long-awaited opportunity

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

After stints in the AFL, NFL Europe and even as a pizza delivery man, DE Greg White has found his niche as a pass-rushing specialist in Tampa Bay, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | December 21, 2007

Dolphins' loss would clinch top pick in draft

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

A loss at Baltimore on Sunday will bring the Miami Dolphins one step closer to the ignominy of the NFL's first-ever 0-16 season. It will also bring them a consolation prize of sorts: the first selection in the 2008 draft.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2007

Longtime Falcons assistant Thomas to lead team to season's end

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Falcons secondary coach Emmitt Thomas has been named the team's interim coach for the final three games of the season.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2007

Will NFC finally end its drought vs. AFC this season?

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The NFC hasn't won the battle of interconferences since 1995, but this may be the season it finally ends its drought, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2007

In-season changes rarely prove to be magic elixirs

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Even 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, 2007

Without Vick, the running QB revolution stalls

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

When Michael Vick ran amok in the NFL, the age of the running quarterback supposedly had dawned. But even before Vick's suspension, that era ended. The idea of a mobile quarterback has to be redefined.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2007

Switch to 3-4 could propel Cards to playoffs

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

If 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 12, 2007

QB edge could explain AFC dominance

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Is it better QBs and coaching? The AFC's dominance over the NFC is clear-cut, but the reasons for it aren't, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | January 03, 2007

Future of cornerback unclear

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Will Peterson's once promising career has taken a tragic turn, but NFL teams are not giving up on the talented corner.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 09, 2006

Fewer first-round gambles expected this year

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Even though WR has been a popular first-round selection, teams traditionally have gotten very little production from rookie wideouts.

Story | Conversation | April 19, 2006

Tagliabue leaving NFL in great shape

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

In his 16-plus-year reign as commissioner, Paul Tagliabue has earned NFL owners a ton of money and a likely spot in the Hall of Fame.

Story | Conversation | March 20, 2006