Cornerbacks stating their case
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comNot since Deion Sanders in 1994 has a cornerback been selected as the NFL's defensive player of the year. That 15-year drought could end in a few weeks, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2009There'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, 2009Supplemental draft rarely a bargain bin
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIf 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, 2009Run 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
Key playoff questions for the NFC
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comLen Pasquarelli analyzes the six NFC playoff teams and answers several key questions, including: Does anybody have a chance against the Pats?
Story | Conversation | December 30, 2007Super Mario, others get Pro Bowl cold shoulder
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Pro Bowl rosters are out -- and Len Pasquarelli identifies those deserving players who got snubbed.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2007Falcons 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, 2007Budding stars, reliable vets make up midseason defensive team
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comMidway through the 2007 season, who are the league's best players on defense? Len Pasquarelli shares his selections.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 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
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