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Jake Locker and Christian Ponder appear to be first-round locks for 2011. Chances are pretty good they won't be the only QBs scooped up early in next year's draft, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | July 23, 2010

Negotiations to extend the contract of Indianapolis quarterback Peyton Manning will begin in earnest after the season, Colts owner Jim Irsay confirmed on Tuesday, and the deal is expected the make the Colts' star the highest paid player in NFL history.

There are myriad reasons why there are four 0-5 teams this season, but it's never a bad idea to start at quarterback, Len Pasquarelli writes.

For 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.

Running back a turnover or a kick return for a touchdown may prove to be the decisive factor in this weekend's divisional games, writes Len Pasquarelli.

For the first time this season, the Patriots finally acknowledged the obvious after beating the Dolphins on Sunday -- a perfect season actually means something to them.

For the Falcons to realize the cap benefits they desire in conjunction with the Michael Vick contract default, the quarterback must actually repay them the money. That could set up a nasty situation, Len Pasqaurelli writes.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2007

Suffering from quarterback injuries and need a veteran free agent? Well, good luck finding one.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2007

From the new rage in contracts to new concerns in Indy to the old guard wondering what went wrong, Len Pasquarelli covers it all in his Tip Sheet notes.

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2007

From how realistic the NFL's new whistle-blower plan on concussions is to some positive news on Michael Vick, Len Pasquarelli covers it all in his Tip Sheet notes.

Story | Conversation | May 25, 2007

With Marty Schottenheimer's future uncertain in San Diego, assistant coaches are leaving en masse and leaving Schottenheimer in a role he may not be best suited for, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | February 09, 2007

Andre Wadsworth was a can't miss prospect who missed. Now, Wadsworth, who was the third-pick overall in 1998 and played his last game in 2000, is poised to make a comeback, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | January 26, 2007

By getting more minority coaches into the "pipeline," the NFL is ensuring that it will continue to build diversity in its coaching ranks, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | January 19, 2007

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.

Jim Mora's future is in the air in Atlanta, but the fact that he's the one who can save it is just one of the many Inside Tip Sheet notes from Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | December 22, 2006

It has been a few years in the making, but after the Dallas defense ended the Colts' perfect season, it's obvious it finally is a Bill Parcells defense, writes Len Pasquarelli.