Falcons have to weigh risks, rewards in a 'rookie' head coach
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIn 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?
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2007
Competition committee should address timeouts, forceouts
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comOne big issue this season is the use -- and abuse -- of timeouts. Next March, the competition committee should give that and another issue heavy consideration, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2007
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
In-season changes rarely prove to be magic elixirs
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comEven the most embattled head coaches should be able to sleep a little more peacefully for the next month and a half, because in-season coaching changes almost never work.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2007Pickings are slim for free-agent QBs
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comSuffering from quarterback injuries and need a veteran free agent? Well, good luck finding one.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2007
Switch to 3-4 could propel Cards to playoffs
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIf the Arizona Cardinals claim their first playoff berth since 1998, the switch to the 3-4 defense may be a big reason why, Len Pasquarelli writes in Tip Sheet notes.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2007
Tampa Bay is ready to make a move
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWith a division title now a realistic goal, the Bucs are looking for help, Len Pasquarelli writes in Tip Sheet notes.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2007
DeAngelo Hall on the outs in Atlanta
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comCornerback DeAngelo Hall might not have much of a future in Atlanta, Len Pasquarelli writes in Tip Sheet notes.
Story | Conversation | September 28, 2007
Bucs meet with Culpepper as quarterback begins evaluating suitors
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFinally released from his Miami Dolphins' contract earlier this week, Daunte Culpepper is looking for a new job. And Tampa Bay Bucs coach Jon Gruden, it seems, is always looking for another quarterback, no matter how crowded his current depth chart
Story | Conversation | July 19, 2007Smith could get big payday from Saints
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFrom a possible new deal for Saints DE Will Smith to who the next Bears defender to get an extension could be, Len Pasquarelli covers it all in his Tip Sheet notes.
Story | Conversation | June 29, 2007
Anderson aware of expectations
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWhile the Falcons need Jamaal Anderson to play the run well, nothing figures to be more important in his job description than sacking the quarterback, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | May 12, 2007Historically black colleges continue to fall off radar
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFrom the plight of black colleges in the draft to Charlie Frye's resolve, Len Pasquarelli covers it all in his Tip Sheet notes.
Story | Conversation | May 04, 2007
Houston QB among those moving up
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFrom a number of second-tier QBs moving up in the draft to plenty of trade buzz, Len Pasquarelli covers it all in his Tip Sheet notes.
Story | Conversation | April 27, 2007
George has Georgia on his mind
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comJeff George a Falcon once again? Len Pasqaurelli writes about George's discussions with Atlanta and much, much more in his Tip Sheet notes.
Story | Conversation | March 23, 2007
Rice could be on way out in Tampa Bay
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Buccaneers' interest in Saints DE Charles Grant could be an ominous sign for Simeon Rice's future in Tampa Bay, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | March 16, 2007
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