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Salary jump: Under-the-radar free agents set for big payoffs

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Calvin Pace may not be a household name, but he and several other under-the-radar free agents are set for big payoffs, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | February 28, 2008

Titans sign defensive coordinator to two-year extension

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Tennessee Titans have signed defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, who was a candidate for three head coach vacancies over the past month, to a two-year contract extension, ESPN.com has confirmed through league sources.

Story | Conversation | January 30, 2008

Unable to play since November 2006, Givens has third surgery on knee

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Wide receiver David Givens, who has appeared in only five games for the Tennessee Titans since signing a lucrative contract as a free agent in 2006, has undergone a third surgery to address a left knee injury suffered 14 months ago.

Story | Conversation | January 24, 2008

Falcons make Jags assistant Smith new head coach

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Sources said the Falcons have hired Mike Smith as coach.

Story | Conversation | January 23, 2008

Titans' Hope has neck surgery, should be OK for 2008 season

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Tennessee Titans starting free safety Chris Hope, who missed five games in 2007 finished the season on injured reserve, has undergone neck surgery to address the spinal cord injury that knocked him out of action.

Story | Conversation | January 19, 2008

Latest coaching trends favor fresh faces, not retreads

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Instead of placing a large premium on experience, teams in the market for a head coach are favoring the hot assistants who can sell tickets and strike a chord with players, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | January 18, 2008

Titans want to talk to Heimerdinger about O-coordinator job

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Tennessee Titans are looking to their past, and are pursuing former offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger to fill the vacancy created by the firing of Norm Chow earlier this week.

Story | Conversation | January 16, 2008

Dolphins GM goes to Dallas, expected to return to Miami with Sparano

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Dallas Cowboys assistant head coach Tony Sparano was scheduled to fly Tuesday night to Miami on one of owner Wayne Huizenga's private jets, and could be named the club's new head coach by Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | January 15, 2008

Even the Pats' fifth passing option can be lethal

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Chargers' defensive checklist: Stop Randy Moss. Check. Limit Wes Welker. Check. Well, that leaves San Diego just three other headaches when Tom Brady passes, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | January 15, 2008

NFL fines Titans' Haynesworth $5K for hit on Chargers' Rivers

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Titans defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth has been fined $5,000 by the NFL for what the league deemed an unnecessary hit on Chargers quarterback Phillip Rivers in last week's 17-6 wild card-round defeat.

Story | Conversation | January 12, 2008

With or without Carroll, Falcons might pursue Kiffin

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

If 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 11, 2008

Schwartz meets with Falcons, prepares to meet with Fins

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz interviewed Friday with Falcons officials about the team's head coach job.

Story | Conversation | January 11, 2008

Sources: Falcons, Carroll still discussing Atlanta's coaching vacancy

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

While 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, 2008

Falcons to interview Jags' Smith

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Even 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, 2008

Sources: Falcons want to interview USC's Carroll for head coaching vacancy

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Multiple sources told ESPN.com late Tuesday night that the Falcons are pursuing Pete Carroll for an interview.

Story | Conversation | January 08, 2008