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<title><![CDATA[Pasquarelli: Retired OT Willie Anderson craves mentoring role]]></title>
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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.]]></description>
<pubDate>June 22, 2010 02:53:34 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL: Tense times for unemployed veterans such as Adalius Thomas]]></title>
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Veterans such as LB Adalius Thomas are still looking for work, but their options appear to be severely limited, writes Len Pasquarelli.]]></description>
<pubDate>June 04, 2010 03:03:06 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Offensive lines no longer built to last]]></title>
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Once the model of stability, offensive lines now see significant shuffling from year to year and even week to week, writes Len Pasquarelli.]]></description>
<pubDate>May 21, 2010 03:06:46 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL: The Indianapolis Colts must improve their running attack to take the pressure off QB Peyton Manning]]></title>
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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.]]></description>
<pubDate>March 26, 2010 04:14:21 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL: Buffalo Bills rookie safety Jairus Byrd, son of former pro Gill Byrd, is fulfilling his destiny far ahead of schedule.]]></title>
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Buffalo Bills rookie safety Jairus Byrd, son of former pro Gill Byrd, is fulfilling his destiny far ahead of schedule, writes Len Pasquarelli.]]></description>
<pubDate>November 13, 2009 06:03:07 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL: Brian Dawkins of the Denver Broncos and Darren Sharper of the New Orleans Saints prove age isn't an issue at safety]]></title>
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Safeties Brian Dawkins, 36, and Darren Sharper, 33, have proven they still have a lot left in the tank, writes Len Pasquarelli.]]></description>
<pubDate>October 23, 2009 04:37:43 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL: 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.]]></title>
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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.]]></description>
<pubDate>October 18, 2009 16:34:38 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL: New Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams reinforces turnover mindset]]></title>
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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.]]></description>
<pubDate>October 09, 2009 01:36:04 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL: Len Pasquarelli examines John Elway, the first pick in Mock Draft for the Ages]]></title>
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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.]]></description>
<pubDate>April 17, 2009 08:30:43 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Offensive tackle Marvel Smith to sign contract with San Francisco 49ers]]></title>
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Free agent offenses tackle Marvel Smith has agreed on a multi-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.]]></description>
<pubDate>March 27, 2009 10:36:58 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Center Matt Birk leaves Minnesota Vikings for Baltimore Ravens]]></title>
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After 11 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, and six Pro Bowl appearances, free agent center Matt Birk is leaving the team.]]></description>
<pubDate>March 04, 2009 11:02:33 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Washington Redskins interested in keeping DeAngelo Hall]]></title>
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The agent for cornerback DeAngelo Hall will meet with Redskins' officials next week at the combine workouts in Indianapolis to begin contract discussions.]]></description>
<pubDate>February 12, 2009 07:28:38 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Thomas appears headed home to Texas, deal with Dallas]]></title>
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Zach Thomas has reached a contract agreement in principle with the Dallas Cowboys, team and league sources told ESPN.com on Saturday morning.]]></description>
<pubDate>February 23, 2008 06:44:22 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Even the Pats' fifth passing option can be lethal]]></title>
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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.]]></description>
<pubDate>January 15, 2008 05:15:32 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Former Pro Bowler Nickerson steps down from position with Bears]]></title>
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Chicago Bears linebackers coach Hardy Nickerson has resigned his position after only one season on coach Lovie Smith's staff.]]></description>
<pubDate>January 08, 2008 11:45:50 PST</pubDate>
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