49ers sign top pick Willis to first NFL contract
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe San Francisco 49ers have signed middle linebacker Patrick Willis of Mississippi, the earlier of the team's two choices in the first round of the draft, to his first NFL contract.
Story | Conversation | July 29, 2007Spencer to rehab shoulder, won't need surgery
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comChris Spencer, troubled by persistent shoulder problems during a recent minicamp, will not need a second surgery and will rehabilitate for the rest of this week.
Story | Conversation | May 09, 2007Saban to Miami could take time
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Dolphins want Nick Saban, but it could take a little longer than expected.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2004Manning gets largest bonus ever for a rookie
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comNo. 1 draft choice Eli Manning and the New York Giants have agreed to a six-year, $54 million deal that includes a record-breaking $20 million signing bonus.
Story | Conversation | July 28, 2004Warner might be good fit with Giants
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIn a situation fraught with potential irony, the team that exposed Kurt Warner last season as a quarterback in decline could be the team that helps resurrect the career of the former St. Louis Rams starter and two-time NFL MVP.
Story | Conversation | May 06, 2004Recent history has been unkind to rookie QBs
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comEli Manning and Philip Rivers are likely to experience the difficulty of starting as rookies.
Story | Conversation | April 29, 2004Chargers have most rookie money
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Chargers, who swapped quarterbacks with the Giants, have the most rookie money available this year.
Story | Conversation | April 29, 2004Mannings, San Diego in stare down
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comDespite rumors that a trade was imminent, sources suggest the Chargers and Giants were not closing to make a deal.
Story | Conversation | April 22, 2004Prospects have leaned on family for advice
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comTE Kellen Winslow and QB Eli Manning are trying to follow in the footsteps of their famous relatives.
Story | Conversation | April 21, 2004Talented QBs at top of draft
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comOle Miss standout Eli Manning is trying to follow in his brother's footsteps as the No. 1 overall pick.
Story | Conversation | April 16, 2004Still about throwing the ball for QBs
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comA QB who can run might be a bonus, but this year's draft class shows that throwing the ball is still what's important.
Story | Conversation | February 21, 2004RBs usually lose luster at age 30
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Chiefs signed Priest Holmes to a contract extension, a big gamble since he's about to turn 30.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2003Offseason figures to produce plenty of QB shuffling
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThis offseason promises to produce plenty of movement among NFL QBs.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2002Teams turn to backups to resurrect seasons
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWhile some teams have yet to play their fourth game, coaches around the league are turning to backup quarterbacks.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2002Deuce replaces Williams in the backfield
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comMainly a returner as a rookie, Deuce McAllister will take over as the Saints' lead back.
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