Tip Sheet: Historically bad -- and great
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comJim 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.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009Tip Sheet notes: LJ wears out welcome
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comLarry Johnson's latest tirade makes him even less valuable to the Kansas City Chiefs, who probably wish they had traded him years ago, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009
Bears view Adams as necessary risk
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Bears took a chance and traded for Gaines Adams, the poster boy of a 2007 draft class whose defensive linemen haven't lived up to billing, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009Tip Sheet: QB play explains 0-5 starts
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThere are myriad reasons why there are four 0-5 teams this season, but it's never a bad idea to start at quarterback, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009Tip Sheet notes: Adams on the spot
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comBucs DE Gaines Adams is well on his way to becoming a bust in Tampa Bay, which seems in keeping with many linemen selected in the 2007 draft, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009
Tip Sheet notes: Where to list White?
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Dolphins might have to list Wildcat QB Pat White at another position to maintain the element of surprise, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2009
Offenses still shaking off the cobwebs
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFor most games during the opening weekend of play, defenses led the way. Over the first 16 games, teams averaged a combined 40.56 points per contest, well below the rate of 44.05 points scored per game during the 2008 regular season. writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | September 15, 2009Tip Sheet notes: Stoic Cowboys
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIf the height of their stadium's scoreboard is the biggest summer controversy, then the Dallas Cowboys have enjoyed a relatively quiet training camp, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2009
Tip Sheet notes: Rivers contract update
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comDon't expect the Chargers and Philip Rivers to reach a deal on a contract extension any time soon, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | August 20, 2009
There's a premium on sack machines
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWhy are teams such as the Green Bay Packers and San Diego Chargers augmenting already fierce pass rushes? Sacks equal success.
Story | Conversation | August 18, 2009McNair's rare distinction
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comAmong the things that made Steve McNair unique: He's among a handful of QBs from historically black colleges and universities selected in the NFL draft's first round. He might be the last, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | July 06, 2009All-decade pick Brooks wants to play on
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIf the ESPN.com selectors had chosen a captain for the all-decade team, former Bucs LB Derrick Brooks likely would have been among those strongly considered, Len Pasquarelli writes. And Brooks still has plays left in him, he claims.
Story | Conversation | June 22, 2009Canton: Arguments for, against Harrison
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comLen Pasquarelli writes about Rodney Harrison and other possible members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2014.
Story | Conversation | June 09, 2009QB flirtations create awkward moments
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comBefore they can focus on the 2009 season, many teams have some fence-mending to do with their incumbent QBs, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | May 11, 2009Bucs sign Penn to one-year tender
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Tampa Bay Bucs on Friday took a major step toward stabilizing their offensive line when left tackle Donald Penn signed his one-year tender as a restricted free agent.
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