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With Favre, nothing's for certain

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Brett Favre needs to ask himself if he's sure he wants to resume his career with the Vikings, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | August 18, 2009

Supplemental draft rarely a bargain bin

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

If Jeremy Jarmon proves productive, Washington will have beaten the supplemental draft odds. Plus, Len Pasquarelli's news and notes reveal why Brett Favre might be in dubious company soon and why Larry Foote might have tough footing in Detroit.

Story | Conversation | July 17, 2009

McNair's rare distinction

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Among 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, 2009

QB flirtations create awkward moments

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Before 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, 2009

If Favre is done, that's the right call

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

If Thursday's reports that Brett Favre is going to stay retired are accurate, it might be the best decision the veteran quarterback has made in a long time, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | May 07, 2009

Changes are in the air at quarterback

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

It used to be that coaches and general managers worried over who was going to start at quarterback for them next year. Now they fret about who is going to start next week, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2008

Plenty of change in the air -- just not at head-coaching level

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Although there is unusual stability in the head-coaching ranks, NFL teams are undergoing plenty of change in other key areas, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 04, 2008

Regular-season finales might provide stages for 2008 QB plans

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

In the last week of the most tumultuous regular season for quarterbacks in 30 years, there are several key auditions for 2008 to watch. And the Chiefs-Jets game provides an interesting subplot.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 28, 2007

Tillman penalized for 'horse-collar' tackle in Vikings game, Briggs for hit on QB

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Two veteran Chicago Bears defenders, cornerback Charles Tillman and weakside linebacker Lance Briggs, have been fined a total of $12,500 for what the league deemed illegal hits in the Bears' 20-13 loss to Minnesota on Monday night.

Story | Conversation | December 22, 2007

Falcons have to weigh risks, rewards in a 'rookie' head coach

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

In many ways, Mike Singletary would seem an ideal choice as the next Falcons head coach. But what has team management learned from hiring men with no previous NFL head coaching experience?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 14, 2007

Loss of Colvin will test Pats' LB depth

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 30, 2007

At least nine teams will change QBs this week

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

At least nine teams will change starting quarterbacks for Week 11, the most radical shift seen since 1999. And the Atlanta Falcons might make it 10 different starters.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2007

Short at QB, Vikings sign veteran Koy Detmer

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Vikings signed Koy Detmer on Tuesday to serve as an insurance policy for a banged-up group of quarterbacks.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2007

Kremer finally in the spotlight

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The lucrative deal signed by Tony Romo helped agent Ken Kremer receive the attention he deserves, Len Pasquarelli writes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 02, 2007

Holcomb to get third start of season in place of injured Jackson

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

In a move that has been anticipated much of the week, Minnesota Vikings backup quarterback Kelly Holcomb will start in place of the injured Tarvaris Jackson on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, sources said late Saturday night.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2007