Monthly Archives: August, 2010

Players face tense time with roster cut ahead (The Canadian Press)

BOSTON – When Mike Wright was coming out of high school, no Division I team wanted him. When he was leaving college, no NFL team drafted him.

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Players face tense time with roster cut ahead (The Canadian Press)

With Sullivan still recovering, Vikes line in flux (The Canadian Press)

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – With 10 days remaining before their much-anticipated regular-season opener, the Minnesota Vikings have a lot of work to do to get their offence in sync.

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With Sullivan still recovering, Vikes line in flux (The Canadian Press)

Harrison’s hit on Orton sends scare into Broncos (The Canadian Press)

DENVER – Tim Tebow’s ill-fated dart into the end zone earlier this month sparked quite the conversation among his devotees and his haters alike: Can the former Florida star survive in the NFL if he doesn’t tone down his bruising running style?

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Harrison’s hit on Orton sends scare into Broncos (The Canadian Press)

NFL team reports: AFC West breakout players (SportingNews.com)

SN correspondents spotlight three players on each team who are poised to step up their games this season: DENVER BRONCOS OLB Robert Ayers. He had an average rookie season, and the injury to Elvis Dumervil has shined a white-hot spotlight in Ayers’ direction. He could respond. The coaches have raved about his work ethic, and he seems to be playing more free and loose during preseason. CB/KR Perrish Cox. His role is undefined right now, but it should grow as the season progresses.

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NFL team reports: AFC West breakout players (SportingNews.com)

Pats players face tense time with roster cut ahead (AP)

When Mike Wright was coming out of high school, no Division I team wanted him. When he was leaving college, no NFL team drafted him. When the New England Patriots cut their roster on Tuesday, there’s no chance he’ll be released. The defensive lineman is entering his sixth season with the Patriots but still knows what teammates are going through as Tuesday’s deadline for reducing the…

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Confusion, not clarity, for Steelers QBs (PA SportsTicker)

By ALAN ROBINSON AP Sports Writer

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Confusion, not clarity, for Steelers QBs (PA SportsTicker)

Broncos cut Justin Fargas, waive injured Tony Carter (The National Football Post)

The Denver Broncos have cut veteran running back Justin Fargas and placed cornerback Tony Carter on waivers…

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Broncos cut Justin Fargas, waive injured Tony Carter (The National Football Post)

Redskins takeaway something with Haslett’s defence (The Canadian Press)

ASHBURN, Va. – It’s been a bit of a novelty watching the Washington Redskins’ defence in pre-season. The players are getting their hands on the ball — and they’re actually holding on to it.

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Redskins takeaway something with Haslett’s defence (The Canadian Press)

Broncos Release Running Back Fargas

Running back Justin Fargas has been released by the Denver Broncos.

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Broncos Release Running Back Fargas

Broncos cut running back Justin Fargas

The Broncos made two more roster moves Monday by releasing running back Justin Fargas and waiving injured cornerback Tony Carter.

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