Daily Archives: September 11th, 2012

Koppen Finds A New Job

Hot News for C Dan Koppen

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Koppen Finds A New Job

Steelers hoping Harrison can play against Jets (The Associated Press)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Injured Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison worked out on Monday and coach Mike Tomlin says there’s a chance the four-time Pro Bowler could play in Sunday’s home opener against the New York Jets.

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Much at stake in early-season Packers-Bears meeting (Pro Football Weekly)

How are you feeling about your preseason predictions? Shaky? Good — us, too. Here’s a look at our top 15 story lines from Week Two, where we expect everything to blow up in our faces once more:

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Much at stake in early-season Packers-Bears meeting (Pro Football Weekly)

Much at stake in early-season Packers-Bears meeting (Pro Football Weekly)

How are you feeling about your preseason predictions? Shaky? Good — us, too. Here’s a look at our top 15 story lines from Week Two, where we expect everything to blow up in our faces once more:

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Much at stake in early-season Packers-Bears meeting (Pro Football Weekly)

Increased freedom for QBs leads to record point production during NFL’s opening week (Yahoo! Sports)

Influenced by philosophical changes on offense, Joe Flacco and Matt Ryan helped lead the charge.

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Increased freedom for QBs leads to record point production during NFL’s opening week (Yahoo! Sports)

Denver Broncos sign Dan Koppen, re-sign Caleb Hanie

Former Pro Bowl center Dan Koppen, who spent nine season snapping the ball to Tom Brady in New England, will now have the chance to work with Peyton Manning.

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Denver Broncos sign Dan Koppen, re-sign Caleb Hanie

Steelers-Broncos highest-rated Sunday night game (The Associated Press)

NEW YORK (AP) — Peyton Manning’s debut as quarterback of the Broncos was a big winner for NBC – its highest-rated game on a Sunday night.

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Steelers-Broncos highest-rated Sunday night game (The Associated Press)

Week 2 early line moves (National Football Post)

Five key games to monitor as we prepare for another NFL Sunday.

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Week 2 early line moves (National Football Post)

2012 NFL Week 2 TV Schedule (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Week 1 saw its fair share of exciting games to kick off the 2012 season. Week 2 will surely not disappoint as teams look to either continue their success from Week 1 or earn their first win of the season. One of the big matchups this week takes place on Thursday night, as the Chicago Bears head to Lambeau Field to face a Green Bay Packers team who lost their home opener against the San Francisco 49ers. …

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2012 NFL Week 2 TV Schedule (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

AFC West Spin cycle: Week One (Pro Football Weekly)

There’s a new sheriff in town in the AFC West. Peyton Manning made the Broncos look like division favorites in a 31-19 win on Sunday night, in a game where Manning evoked memories of his old self and the defense swarmed Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger often. The Chiefs, a sleeper pick by many, struggled without two of their top defensive players. On Monday night, the Chargers took advantage of the Raiders using a backup long snapper, making big special-teams plays en route to a 22-14 win.

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AFC West Spin cycle: Week One (Pro Football Weekly)