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Willie Anderson wants to return to football -- but not only as a player. The retired offensive tackle has a strong desire to serve as a counselor of sorts to young players, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Veterans such as LB Adalius Thomas are still looking for work, but their options appear to be severely limited, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Once the model of stability, offensive lines now see significant shuffling from year to year and even week to week, writes Len Pasquarelli.

The Colts ranked last in the NFL in rushing in 2009. If they want to return to the Super Bowl, they're going to have to improve -- and get bigger while they're at it, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Atlanta Falcons FS Thomas DeCoud (2 INTs) and kick returner Eric Weems were two of the role players who made a difference in the victory over the Chicago Bears, Len Pasquarelli writes.

New Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams puts an extra emphasis on creating turnovers. So far this season, New Orleans results in that department are impressive, Len Pasquarelli writes.

John Elway, one of the most physically gifted quarterbacks to play the college game, is the top pick in ESPN.com's ultimate mock draft.

Free agent offenses tackle Marvel Smith has agreed on a multi-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.

After 11 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, and six Pro Bowl appearances, free agent center Matt Birk is leaving the team.

The agent for cornerback DeAngelo Hall will meet with Redskins' officials next week at the combine workouts in Indianapolis to begin contract discussions.

Zach Thomas has reached a contract agreement in principle with the Dallas Cowboys, team and league sources told ESPN.com on Saturday morning.

Chargers' defensive checklist: Stop Randy Moss. Check. Limit Wes Welker. Check. Well, that leaves San Diego just three other headaches when Tom Brady passes, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Chicago Bears linebackers coach Hardy Nickerson has resigned his position after only one season on coach Lovie Smith's staff.

The Pro Bowl rosters are out -- and Len Pasquarelli identifies those deserving players who got snubbed.

Marcus Stroud was placed on injured reserve by the Jaguars on Wednesday, ending his season.

Three-time Pro Bowl fullback Lorenzo Neal, the lead blocker for San Diego Chargers' star tailback LaDainian Tomlinson, will be sidelined indefinitely after fracturing his right fibula in Sunday's overtime victory against the Tennessee Titans.