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<title><![CDATA[Jake Locker and Christian Ponder projected to head deep QB crop in 2011 draft]]></title>
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Jake Locker and Christian Ponder appear to be first-round locks for 2011. Chances are pretty good they won't be the only QBs scooped up early in next year's draft, writes Len Pasquarelli.]]></description>
<pubDate>July 23, 2010 04:01:45 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Tennessee Titans' Chris Johnson will have tough time reaching goal of 2,500 yards in 2010]]></title>
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Even if he settles his contract issues, Chris Johnson will have a tough time reaching his goal of 2,500 yards in 2010, writes Len Pasquarelli.]]></description>
<pubDate>July 16, 2010 04:03:15 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Pasquarelli: Rookie symposium continues NFL's quest to teach life skills]]></title>
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The annual rookie symposium is helping the NFL continue its ambitious initiative geared toward developing and enhancing players' life skills, Len Pasquarelli writes.]]></description>
<pubDate>June 29, 2010 03:42:17 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL: Inside linebacker spot enjoying uptick in respect]]></title>
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What used to be just a grunt, run-stuffer slot, middle or inside linebacker has gained popularity around the league as a position of impact, writes Len Pasquarelli.]]></description>
<pubDate>June 04, 2010 04:09:31 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Pasquarelli: New draft format means more intrigue surrounding top pick of second round]]></title>
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Thanks to the draft's new format, the Rams will almost certainly get plenty of trade offers for the top pick of the second round, writes Len Pasquarelli.]]></description>
<pubDate>April 16, 2010 04:25:16 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL: Despite a lopsided bust-to-boom ratio, wide receiver trades continue in what's a buyer's market for veteran pass-catchers]]></title>
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Wide receivers have become the trade currency of choice, as 31 veteran wideouts have been traded since 2006, writes Len Pasquarelli.]]></description>
<pubDate>April 16, 2010 03:04:32 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL: Philadelphia Eagles QB Kevin Kolb has benefit of solid offensive line]]></title>
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As Kevin Kolb prepares to take over the Eagles' starting QB duties, one concern he won't have is playing behind a shoddy offensive line, writes Len Pasquarelli.]]></description>
<pubDate>April 09, 2010 03:34:32 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL: Rookie coaches face tough road without quality quarterbacks]]></title>
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The rookie coaching class of 2009 learned that winning in the NFL is a tough task without a quality quarterback, writes Len Pasquarelli.]]></description>
<pubDate>March 23, 2010 04:19:56 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL: Jim Caldwell's success leading the Indianapolis Colts and Raheem Morris' struggles with his Tampa Bay Buccaneers illustrate the extremes the 2009 crop of rookie head coaches has experienced.]]></title>
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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.]]></description>
<pubDate>November 05, 2009 09:58:37 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL: Jim Zorn adjusts play calling, helps Washington Redskins rally for much-needed win]]></title>
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By opting to be more aggressive in the second half, especially on first down, coach Jim Zorn helped the Redskins rally for a much-needed win over the Bucs, writes Len Pasquarelli.]]></description>
<pubDate>October 04, 2009 12:00:19 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL coaches have varying views on how to prepare QBs for the regular season]]></title>
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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.]]></description>
<pubDate>September 10, 2009 08:00:54 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL: Is former New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison worthy of the Hall of Fame?]]></title>
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Len Pasquarelli writes about Rodney Harrison and other possible members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2014.]]></description>
<pubDate>June 09, 2009 06:02:24 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Cleveland Browns sign George Foster to add depth on offensive line]]></title>
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Continuing to add depth at the offensive tackle spot, the Cleveland Browns on Friday signed free agent George Foster, a former first-round draft choice, who was released by the Detroit Lions last week after they signed Jon Jansen.]]></description>
<pubDate>June 05, 2009 15:10:32 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Paris Lenon, former Detroit Lions linebacker, signs with New England Patriots]]></title>
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The Patriots have addressed their depth concerns at inside linebacker, reaching an agreement Wednesday morning with unrestricted free agent Paris Lenon.]]></description>
<pubDate>May 27, 2009 05:11:09 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Free agent offensive tackle Salaam joins Lions]]></title>
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The Detroit Lions added veteran experience and depth on Thursday, signing free agent offensive tackle Ephraim Salaam, an 11-year veteran who played for the Houston Texans the past three seasons.]]></description>
<pubDate>May 21, 2009 09:09:18 PDT</pubDate>
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