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: Rosters still in flux
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThere is still a lot of roster shuffling to be done, and a good deal of it could take place next week as teams take a close look at available veterans, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | September 11, 2009
Tip Sheet notes: Tape issues
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comA change in conference policy means NFL scouts can't review tape of Pac-10 players, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009
Canton: 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, 2009Falcons make Jags assistant Smith new head coach
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comSources said the Falcons have hired Mike Smith as coach.
Story | Conversation | January 23, 2008With or without Carroll, Falcons might pursue Kiffin
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIf USC's Pete Carroll were to accept the Atlanta Falcons' job, one of his first hires might be free-agent Tampa Bay defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | January 11, 2008
Schwartz meets with Falcons, prepares to meet with Fins
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comTennessee Titans defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz interviewed Friday with Falcons officials about the team's head coach job.
Story | Conversation | January 11, 2008Sources: Falcons, Carroll still discussing Atlanta's coaching vacancy
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWhile the chances of Pete Carroll even agreeing to meet with the Atlanta Falcons about their head coach vacancy remain a long shot at best, dialogue between the USC coach and team officials still was ongoing.
Story | Conversation | January 10, 2008Falcons to interview Jags' Smith
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comEven as they ratcheted up their efforts to pursue Pete Carroll, the Falcons continued their consideration of current league assistant coaches, and Jaguars defensive coordinator Mike Smith is the latest name to add to the list.
Story | Conversation | January 09, 2008Sources: Falcons want to interview USC's Carroll for head coaching vacancy
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comMultiple sources told ESPN.com late Tuesday night that the Falcons are pursuing Pete Carroll for an interview.
Story | Conversation | January 08, 2008Falcons to interview McKenzie, Schneider for GM job
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Atlanta Falcons will interview a pair of Green Bay Packers scouting officials, director of pro personnel Reggie McKenzie and personnel analyst John Schneider, for the position of general manager.
Story | Conversation | January 02, 2008Competition 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
Tight ends enjoying huge role in passing game
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThrowing to the tight end has worked extremely well for a lot of offenses this season, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2007Will NFC finally end its drought vs. AFC this season?
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe NFC hasn't won the battle of interconferences since 1995, but this may be the season it finally ends its drought, writes Len Pasquarelli.
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