Daily Archives: June 27th, 2012

Broncos pledge $50,000 to wildfire relief (National Football Post)

Owner Pat Bowlen announces contribution.

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Broncos pledge $50,000 to wildfire relief (National Football Post)

NFL Roundup: NFLPA offers support for Brees, Urlacher will be ready for camp (The SportsXchange)

The NFL Players Association formally requested the NFL take a look at whether the New Orleans Saints are negotiating in good faith with exclusive franchise player Drew Brees.

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NFL Roundup: NFLPA offers support for Brees, Urlacher will be ready for camp (The SportsXchange)

Denver Broncos Pledge $50K To Colorado Wildlife Efforts

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – The Denver Broncos have pledged $50,000 to assist with relief efforts for the wildfires burning in Colorado. “On behalf of the Denver Broncos, I extend our deepest sympathies to those who have been affected by the devastating fires throughout Colorado and the region,” Denver Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen said. “In particular, my thoughts are with those who have lost their homes or live in the evacuation areas. “I also would like to commend the dedication of the firefighters, medical personnel, volunteers and the numerous organizations that are working around the clock to respond to these tragedies. Their contributions are heroic, selfless and truly immeasurable. “This is our home, and we need to do whatever we can to take care of our neighbors. If at all possible, I encourage our fans to help however they can in providing relief during this time of need.”

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Broncos pledge $50,000 to wildfire relief efforts (The Associated Press)

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos have pledged to make a $50,000 donation to assist with relief efforts as wildfires continue to burn across Colorado.

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Ten who missed ‘11 who could make impact in ‘12 (Pro Football Weekly)

Next month, when training camps get underway, teams will be holding their collective breath in the hopes that no player suffers an injury. It will happen, either in training camp or the preseason. It’s the toughest part of the summer for any NFL team, when a player plants the wrong way, or lands funny after a hit, and X-rays confirm that his season is wiped out before it even begins. The Eagles and Ravens already suffered big blows with offseason injuries to Jason Peters and Terrell Suggs, respectively.

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Ten who missed ‘11 who could make impact in ‘12 (Pro Football Weekly)

Denver Broncos pledge $50,000 to wildfire relief effort

The Denver Broncos have pledged to make a $50,000 donation to assist with relief efforts as wildfires continue to burn across Colorado.

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Denver Broncos pledge $50,000 to wildfire relief effort

Big day for Brees, Saints (National Football Post)

NFLPA heads to arbitration Wednesday on behalf of the Saints quarterback.

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Big day for Brees, Saints (National Football Post)

Poll results: Clayton nails Oakland call

I’m a bit surprised by this outcome. In our AFC West poll this week, we reviewed John Clayton’s projected 2012 win count for each AFC West team. Clay…

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Poll results: Clayton nails Oakland call

Is Tomlinson’s choice the right one?

The U-T San Diego has more on LaDainian Tomlinson saying he’d rather go to the Pro Football Hall of Fame than win a Super Bowl ring. It caused a bit …

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Is Tomlinson’s choice the right one?

NFLPA, Brees digging in on contract matters (The SportsXchange)

The NFL Players Association formally requested the NFL take a look at whether the New Orleans Saints are negotiating in good faith with exclusive franchise player Drew Brees.

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NFLPA, Brees digging in on contract matters (The SportsXchange)