First Look: Giants-Packers NFC title game
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Giants and Packers will battle to decide the NFC's representative at the Super Bowl. Len Pasquarelli answers five questions about the conference title game.
Story | Conversation | January 13, 2008Opportunistic linebackers bucking recent trends
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comDevalued somewhat in recent years, linebackers leaguewide are re-emerging as playmakers, especially when it comes to interceptions, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | October 17, 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
Redskins uncovering potential playmaker
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Redskins are not regretting their decision to back out of the deal for linebacker Lance Briggs, Len Pasquarelli writes in his Tip Sheet notes.
Story | Conversation | September 21, 2007
Barnett agrees to six-year extension
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comStandout middle linebacker Nick Barnett, the Green Bay Packers' leading tackler in three of his four seasons with the club, on Tuesday morning agreed to a six-year contract extension, a deal that will keep him off the free agent market next spring.
Story | Conversation | April 10, 2007Packers' Barnett ruled out for Monday's game
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comMiddle linebacker Nick Barnett, who has previously missed just one game in his career with the Green Bay Packers, has been downgraded to "out" for Monday night's matchup with the Seattle Seahawks.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2006Eagles' CBs jogging memory banks on T.O.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThat they played alongside Terrell Owens for two years might give Philly's CBs an edge on Sunday. Then again, it might not.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2006
Nineteen defenders selected in opening round
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comAs projected, defensive players -- especially those capable of filling different roles -- made up a majority of the first-round picks.
Story | Conversation | April 29, 2006Should be first LB since 2000 to go in top 10
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comA.J. Hawk has distanced himself from the other LB prospects in this year's draft class, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | April 24, 2006Packers, Taylor agree to one-year deal
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWith only one proven starting linebacker on the roster, the Packers have begun rebuilding the position, agreeing to contract terms with unrestricted free agent Ben Taylor.
Story | Conversation | March 25, 2006Jaguars hire Packers' Duffner as linebackers coach
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Jacksonville Jaguars on Tuesday hired veteran NFL assistant Mark Duffner, who served on the Green Bay Packers staff the past three seasons, as their new linebackers coach.
Story | Conversation | January 31, 2006Vikings fail to tackle opportunity
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comBrett Favre and poor tackling by the Vikings helped the Packers to a comeback victory.
Story | Conversation | December 24, 2004Packers dominate both sides of the line
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Packers dominated both sides of the line against the Panthers.
Story | Conversation | September 13, 2004San Diego first-rounder poised for $7.8 million
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWith rookies scheduled to take the field Wednesday for their first training camp workout, the San Diego Chargers reached a contract agreement late Tuesday night with first-round selection Sammy Davis, ESPN.com has learned. The former Texas A&M star is expected to challenge for a starting cornerback job immediately.
Story | Conversation | July 22, 2003Green Bay linebacker a repeat offender
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Green Bay Packers announced Friday evening that third-year linebacker Torrance Marshall, a disappointment during his first two seasons in the league, has been suspended for a repeat violation of the NFL's substance abuse policy.
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