Archive for October, 2008

The Schmuck Stops Here: Williams’ father speaks

October 31st, 2008

The Schmuck Stops Here: Williams’ father speaks
Demetrius in better focus Nobody has to tell me that Demetrius Williams is a talented wide receiver who got a bad break when an Achilles tendon injury forced him onto the injured reserve list this week, but I …
Florio: 10 under-the-radar developments [...]

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VIDEO: Marvez Minute on Brett Favre

October 31st, 2008

VIDEO: Marvez Minute on Brett Favre Can Jets coach Eric Mangini harness Brett Favre without stifling his talent? Alex Marvez ponders the legend’s wild streak.
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Rice catches on for Ravens

October 30th, 2008

Rice catches on for Ravens
Oakland Raiders linebacker Thomas Howard squared his shoulders, setting his cleats as he tried to react to Baltimore Ravens rookie running back Ray Rice’s rare quickness and moves in the open field.

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After 13 years, Ray Lewis still ‘amazing to watch’ (AP)

October 30th, 2008

After 13 years, Ray Lewis still ‘amazing to watch’ (AP) Ray Lewis has played for three head coaches, three different defensive coordinators and has been surrounded by an ever-changing cast of supporting players. One thing, however, has remained constant throughout his brilliant 13-year career: Lewis taking charge in the [...]

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Iyer: NFL @ halftime: Chargers, Redskins among tricks and treats

October 30th, 2008

Iyer: NFL @ halftime: Chargers, Redskins among tricks and treats Trick or treat? The NFL has become a grab-bag league to the point where projected good tea…
Ravens place Williams on IR; McAlister could be next
Ravens receiver Demetrius Williams was placed on injured reserve today, and [...]

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Photos: Top 10 waiver claims

October 29th, 2008

Photos: Top 10 waiver claims St. Louis rookie Donnie Avery has become a big-play receiver and again earns one of Roger Rotter’s Top 10 waiver claims.
The premature playoff picture: Week Eight (Yahoo! Sports) With a lot of teams being officially halfway through their season, I don’t [...]

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Ravens Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

October 29th, 2008

Ravens Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Ravens coach John Harbaugh said “The Suggs Package”—the team’s two-quarterback alignment that stole the attention in Sunday’s 29-10 victory over the Oakland Raiders—will be a “viable part” of the offense for the rest of the season.
“We could see using that package every game,” [...]

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‘Suggs package’ works like a charm

October 29th, 2008

‘Suggs package’ works like a charm BALTIMORE — Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Cam Cameron extended his hand in the locker room, summoning over linebacker Terrell Suggs to congratulate him on his play-calling and personnel suggestions. “I meet with Suggs every Tuesday night and he tells me what to [...]

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Niners name Hill starting QB, unseating O’Sullivan

October 28th, 2008

Niners name Hill starting QB, unseating O’Sullivan Shaun Hill was promoted to the San Francisco 49ers‘ starting quarterback Monday night, replacing turnover-prone J.T. O’Sullivan in the first big personnel move of coach Mike Singletary’s tenure. Hill won the first two starts of his career late last season after spending his first five NFL campaigns [...]

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Baltimore RAVENSa Report Card

October 28th, 2008

Baltimore RAVENSa Report Card
Rookie quarterback Joe Flacco threw a touchdown pass, scrambled for another score and caught a 43-yard pass from backup Troy Smith.
‘Suggs package’ works like a charm BALTIMORE — Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Cam Cameron extended his hand in the [...]

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