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Offensive woes have stalled Broncos

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Broncos have dropped three straight, and their offense appears to be getting worse with each passing defeat.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2009

Tip Sheet: Depth pays off for Steelers

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Steelers have gotten strong play from backups. Not every team has been as fortunate when it comes to surviving attrition, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009

Two Vikings among defensive stalwarts

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Midway through the 2009 season, who are the league's best players on defense? Len Pasquarelli shares his selections.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Stars passing in the night

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Whether they like it or not, Philip Rivers and Eli Manning always will be measured against each other. On Sunday, Rivers emerged with the upper hand, beating Manning with a last-second TD pass, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | November 08, 2009

Tip Sheet: Historically bad -- and great

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Jim Caldwell of the Colts and Josh McDaniels of the Broncos are soaring, but collectively, first-year head coaches are struggling, Len Pasquarelli writes in Tip Sheet.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Welcome to the golden age of punting

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Punters are better than ever, and they're gaining more respect and prominence as a result, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Tip Sheet: QB play explains 0-5 starts

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Defensive head coaches taking control

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The list of head coaches who prefer to call their own defensive sets is gradually expanding, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009

Deck stacked against 0-2 teams

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Although 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, 2009

Tip Sheet: Views vary on QB prep work

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

As the wide-ranging numbers of preseason snaps indicate, there is a philosophical disparity among coaches about how many plays a quarterback needs to get ready for the season, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009

Even NFL feels pinch of weak economy

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

In a lagging economy, the league that once sold itself is having to resort to a hard sell, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | September 08, 2009

Tip Sheet: Shakeup at D-coordinator

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

There was an inordinate amount of turnover at defensive coordinator this past offseason, and the changes weren't limited to teams with porous units, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2009

Small rookie giving Steelers big lift

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Steelers are counting on undersized rookie Stefan Logan to make a big impact in the return game this season, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | September 01, 2009

Supplemental draft rarely a bargain bin

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

If 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, 2009

Deals must be signed by July 15

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

With the deadline for signing franchise players to multiple-year contracts a week away, the clock is ticking toward crunch time for several teams and their designated veterans.

Story | Conversation | July 08, 2009