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LeGarrette Blount back to his old punching ways in Titans camp

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Titans running back LeGarrette Blount is well known for his punching attack and subsequent suspension against Boise State last year, so it would seem to be in his best interest to avoid any semblance of a repeat now that he’s fighting for a job in the NFL. But apparently, Blount did not get that memo, [...]

Ravens lose rookie Sergio Kindle to head injury

Sunday, July 25, 2010

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One of the worst things that can befall an NFL team prior to the season beginning is to have their top draft pick off the field with a major injury. Baltimore was dealt an even worse fate this morning, however, with rookie linebacker Sergio Kindle suffering a serious head injury after falling down multiple flights [...]

Douglas carted off practice field

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

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9:25 pm – Adam Schefter of ESPN.com is reporting (via Twitter) that Douglas has a torn ACL in his knee and will likely miss the entire season as a result. This is a huge blow to the Falcons offense, especially with White still fighting it out with the front office. 4:50 pm – The Falcons [...]

Smith taking charge in San Fran again

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

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Matt Maiocco is reporting (via Twitter) that San Francisco QB Alex Smith has been impressive thus far during training camp, and is currently in line to win the starting role for the 49ers this season. Obviously, there’s a whole lot more football to played in practice and in pre-season contests before 49ers head coach Mike [...]

Edwards back in action for Browns

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

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12:30 pm – Edwards spoke to the media contingent after practice today, and according to James Walker of ESPN.com, a contract dispute with the Browns is not the reasoning behind his absence from practice. Edwards is currently in the final year of his contract, and is expected to test the waters of free agency next [...]

Bush out of practice with knee issues

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

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According to the Associated Press, Saints RB Reggie Bush left practice today after he re-aggrevated his left knee. Bush had microfracture surgery during the off-season on the same knee, so his departure could be cause for concern in New Orleans. Bush returned shortly after leaving the field with his knee wrapped in ice, but he [...]

Loadholt locking down spot with Vikes

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

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According to Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com, rookie OT Phil Loadholt has made a favorable impression so far in Minnesota’s training camp and “has held his own” against the Vikings vaunted defensive line. Seifert feels that the addition of Loadholt to the O-line should allow the Vikings to be more versatile in their playcalling this season, [...]

Training Camp Chatter – Ravens

Monday, August 3, 2009

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Jason La Canfora of NFL.com dropped by Baltimore’s training camp today and posted some of his thoughts after watching the Ravens practice. Here’s a quick look at the major topics of discussion: LB Terrell Suggs is still walking around in a cast with an ankle injury, but the Ravens coaching staff is confident he’ll be [...]

Mort Report – Cowboys Training Camp

Saturday, August 1, 2009

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ESPN’s Chris Mortenson dropped in today with his thoughts on the way things are going so far down in Dallas. Apparently, the “Palace in Arlington” as I like to call it, is so amazing that video footage of it falls short of conveying it’s true wow factor. I may need to get down there if [...]

Jackson injured in Vikings practice

Saturday, August 1, 2009

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3:30 pm – According to Judd Zulgad of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, the Vikings are planning on giving Rosenfels all of the first team snaps, at least until Jackson is capable of returning to the field. That will certainly help Rosenfels in his quest to win the starting job, but if he falters, don’t be surprised [...]

Young not guaranteed backup spot with Titans

Friday, July 31, 2009

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Two seasons ago, Titans QB Vince Young was seen as the undisputed leader in Tennessee. Now he’s fighting for a job holding a clipboard. According to Jim Wyatt of the Nashville Tennessean, the Titans are giving Young every opportunity this pre-season to win a job as Kerry Collins’ backup, but nothing is guaranteed to the [...]

Burgess, Heyward-Bey no-shows in Oakland

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

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Every year there are a number of players who make headlines by skipping out of their team’s opening slate of practices in training camp, so as to make a point about their particular contract dispute, and this year is no exception. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Raiders DE Derrick Burgess and WR Darrius Heyward-Bey [...]