Run game is bedrock of Turner's offense
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Chargers' Norv Turner has always been a coach who tries to challenge opposing defenses with a power run game. Don't expect that to change against the Patriots on Sunday, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | January 18, 2008
With or without Carroll, Falcons might pursue Kiffin
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIf USC's Pete Carroll were to accept the Atlanta Falcons' job, one of his first hires might be free-agent Tampa Bay defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | January 11, 2008
Loss of Colvin will test Pats' LB depth
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe loss of LB Rosevelt Colvin to a season-ending injury won't necessarily test the maturity and smarts of the remaining Patriots linebackers, but it will test their mettle and stamina.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2007
Norvell freed from contract with Raiders
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe object of a hiring tug-of-war that fueled further acrimony between the Raiders and former head coach Bill Callahan, tight ends assistant Jay Norvell has been freed from the final year of his NFL contract, and will now move to the University of Nebraska as the school's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
Story | Conversation | February 14, 2004Raiders get green light to talk to Mangini
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIn what might be a prelude to coach Norv Turner's decision on a key staff position, the Raiders have been granted permission to discuss with Patriots secondary coach Eric Mangini the club's defensive coordinator spot.
Story | Conversation | February 07, 2004Teamwork has helped Panthers and Patriots
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Panthers and Patriots have been helped by how well their coaches and front offices work together.
Story | Conversation | January 23, 2004Payton to remain on Cowboys staff
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe agreement between Sean Payton and the Raiders that would have made him Oakland's new head coach has broken off, and there are strong indications that Payton has decided to stay with the Cowboys as an assistant head coach.
Story | Conversation | January 21, 2004Watters sitting and waiting
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comRicky Watters is willing to sit out the entire season if he doesn't receive an adequate contract offer.
Story | Conversation | August 23, 2002Best of the bests
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comPosition-by-position analysis of the standout offensive and defensive units around the NFL.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 2002Raiders gearing up for one last run
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe moves made by the Raiders indicate the club is gearing up for one last Super Bowl run.
Story | Conversation | May 03, 2002'Franchise' tag isn't what it used to be
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe "franchise player" designation illustrates how the NFL has changed in the past decade.
Story | Conversation | February 22, 2002TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "ryan callahan" make the list?