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Pittsburgh's standout cornerback to enter NFL draft

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

University of Pittsburgh cornerback Darrelle Revis, regarded as one of the nation's premier players at his position, will bypass his senior seasons with the Panthers and enter the 2007 NFL draft, several league sources confirmed.

Story | Conversation | January 08, 2007

'Ironhead' Heyward loses battle with recurring tumor

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Former NFL fullback Craig "Ironhead" Heyward, who played 11 seasons in the league and with five different franchises, died here Saturday after a seven-year battle with a recurring brain tumor.

Story | Conversation | May 27, 2006

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

Offenses still shaking off the cobwebs

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | September 15, 2009

Tip Sheet notes: Rosters still in flux

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

There is still a lot of roster shuffling to be done, and a good deal of it could take place next week as teams take a close look at available veterans, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 11, 2009

Tip Sheet notes: Tape issues

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

A change in conference policy means NFL scouts can't review tape of Pac-10 players, Len Pasquarelli writes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 04, 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

Tip Sheet notes: Rivers contract update

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Don't expect the Chargers and Philip Rivers to reach a deal on a contract extension any time soon, Len Pasquarelli writes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 20, 2009

There's a premium on sack machines

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Why are teams such as the Green Bay Packers and San Diego Chargers augmenting already fierce pass rushes? Sacks equal success.

Story | Conversation | August 18, 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

Numbers don't add up for GMs

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Even in the salary-cap era, the most important qualification for an NFL general manager's job is being a "football man," writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | June 30, 2009

Canton: Arguments for, against Harrison

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Len Pasquarelli writes about Rodney Harrison and other possible members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2014.

Story | Conversation | June 09, 2009

Gholston, others looking to rebound

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The second time around in the NFL doesn't mean everything becomes second nature for most first-round picks, but it does make things markedly easier, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2009

Vick faces difficult road back

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

After nearly two years in prison, Michael Vick faces long odds in regaining his form as one of the NFL's most dynamic players, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2009