First Look: Chargers-Patriots AFC title game
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Chargers and Patriots will battle to decide the AFC's representative at the Super Bowl. Len Pasquarelli answers five questions about the conference title game.
Story | Conversation | January 13, 2008Stretch drive: What AFC teams must do in the final month
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWith the regular season winding down, the only remaining intrigue in the AFC is the race for the final wild-card spot.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2007Passionless Chargers remain in funk
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comShawne Merriman's suggestion that the Chargers played without passion or a sense of urgency in losing for the fourth time in five road games is accurate, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2007Opportunistic linebackers bucking recent trends
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comDevalued somewhat in recent years, linebackers leaguewide are re-emerging as playmakers, especially when it comes to interceptions, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | October 17, 2007Chargers LB Phillips avoids free agency with deal
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comShaun Phillips signed a six-year contract extension with the Chargers through the 2012 season, and ESPN.com has learned that the new deal includes $13 million in total guarantees.
Story | Conversation | February 20, 2007NFL continues to make progress on minority hiring
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comBy getting more minority coaches into the "pipeline," the NFL is ensuring that it will continue to build diversity in its coaching ranks, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | January 19, 2007
Three things each team needs to do to win
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIt can't get any easier than this. Here are the three things each team needs to do to get to the Super Bowl, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | January 14, 2007Schottenheimer feeling the heat
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comLen Pasquarelli identifies four men in the AFC who will be under extraordinary pressure in the divisional playoffs.
Story | Conversation | January 11, 2007Three things each team needs to do to win
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIt can't get any easier than this. Here are the three things each team needs to do to win, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | January 07, 2007Chargers give promising LB Wilhelm 5-year extension
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe San Diego Chargers on Saturday night signed promising young inside linebacker Matt Wilhelm to a five-year contract extension.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2006Schobel's pass-rushing feats finally getting noticed
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comAlthough sacks are down from a year ago, the number of elite pass rushers continues to increase, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2006Castillo's return vs. Broncos to add depth to defense
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comLeft defensive end Luis Castillo, who missed the past four games with an ankle injury, will be back on the field for San Diego's Sunday home game against the Denver Broncos.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2006Merriman's appeal to be heard Nov. 7
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe decision by Shawne Merriman to appeal his pending suspension for an alleged violation of the NFL steroids and related substances policy will buy the San Diego Chargers' star linebacker a reprieve of at least two more games.
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2006Henry's hard work, perseverance pays off
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIf he's able to build on his recent success, Titans RB Travis Henry will be rewarded handsomely in the offseason.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2006
Speed the weapon of choice for the best defenses
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe best defenses all have one thing in common: speed. And thanks to that, big plays aren't only for the offense anymore, writes Len Pasquarelli.
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