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Atari Bigby
Daunte Culpepper
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Matt Prater
Asante Samuel
Josh Sitton
Kevin Smith
Mike Walker
Packer Report - September 29, 2008, 12:18 am
Aaron Rouse, who started at safety opposite Collins in place of Atari Bigby (hamstring), aggravated his injured knee and also couldn’t finish the game. …
Herald Zeitung, TX - September 28, 2008, 2:16 pm
The other Packers inactives were receiver James Jones (knee), safety Atari Bigby, running back Kregg Lumpkin, fullback Korey Hall, tackle Breno Giacomini …
Sports Network - September 28, 2008, 12:32 pm
Atari Bigby, S, Green Bay is officially inactive for the second straight week. Adrian Wilson, SS, Arizona has been deactivated for today's matchup with the …
Acme Packing Company, WI - September 28, 2008, 12:07 pm
… starting S Atari Bigby, CB Al Harris, and FB Korey Hall are out for this game, and rookie 2nd round pick CB Pat Lee will play in his first NFL game. …
Offshore Insiders, GA - September 28, 2008, 10:24 am
They will also be without S Atari Bigby. However RB Ryan Grant will be as healthy as he has been any game this season. Minnesota RB Adrian Peterson is …
Packer Report - September 28, 2008, 9:36 am
Key injuries: Packers ? strong safety Atari Bigby (hamstring) is likely to miss his second straight game; Harris (spleen) will miss at least one game and …
Pro Fantasy Sports, KS - September 28, 2008, 9:00 am
Atari Bigby, S, Packers: The strong safety will miss another game because of his injured hamstring. Nick Collins, S, Packers: Collins returned to practice …
Baltimore Sun, United States - September 28, 2008, 3:29 am
Doubtful: S Atari Bigby (hamstring), RB Korey Hall (knee), WR James Jones (knee), RB Kregg Lumpkin (hamstring). Probable: T Chad Clifton (knees), …
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI - September 27, 2008, 11:00 pm
Doubtful: S Atari Bigby (hamstring), RB Korey Hall (knee), WR James Jones (knee), RB Kregg Lumpkin (hamstring). Probable: T Chad Clifton (knees), …
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI - September 27, 2008, 9:04 pm
Safety Atari Bigby (hamstring) , fullback Korey Hall (knee), center Scott Wells (pinched nerve) and right guard Josh Sitton (knee) already have missed games …
Washington Observer Reporter, PA - September 27, 2008, 3:44 am
"Oh, that's a break because Al brings so much to the defense," safety Atari Bigby said. "He's a lockdown corner. So, anytime you have a corner like that in …
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI - September 27, 2008, 1:36 am
Safety first: The Packers got backup safety Aaron Rouse (knee) back on the practice field and were waiting to see if starters Atari Bigby (hamstring) and …
Green Bay Press Gazette, WI - September 26, 2008, 10:33 pm
The other starter, Atari Bigby, almost surely won't play because of a hamstring strain. Bigby didn't play last week and didn't practice all this week. …
Detroit Free Press, United States - September 26, 2008, 9:18 pm
DOUBTFUL: S Atari Bigby (hamstring), RB Korey Hall (knee), WR James Jones (knee), RB Kregg Lumpkin (hamstring). PROBABLE: T Chad Clifton (knees), …
ESPN - September 26, 2008, 8:33 pm
"Oh, that's a break because Al brings so much to the defense," safety Atari Bigby said. "He's a lockdown corner. So, anytime you have a corner like that in …
International Herald Tribune, France - September 26, 2008, 6:08 pm
DOUBTFUL: S Atari Bigby (hamstring), RB Korey Hall (knee), WR James Jones (knee), RB Kregg Lumpkin (hamstring). PROBABLE: T Chad Clifton (knees), …
BetFirms, IA - September 26, 2008, 5:11 pm
Corner Charles Woodson, safeties Nick Collins, Atari Bigby, and Aaron Rouse are all questionable for this week’s game as well. Luckily, the Packers have a …
Sports Network - September 26, 2008, 2:00 pm
Cornerback Al Harris is likely to miss the season with a ruptured spleen, while corner Charles Woodson (toe), safeties Nick Collins (back), Atari Bigby …
Honolulu Advertiser, HI - September 26, 2008, 7:17 am
DNP: S Atari Bigby (hamstring), RB Korey Hall (knee), RB Kregg Lumpkin (hamstring), CB Charles Woodson (toe). LIMITED: T Chad Clifton (knees), …
Outsports.com, CA - September 26, 2008, 3:08 am
The Packers will be without safety Atari Bigby and corner Al Harris. Word has it that Charles Woodson doesn’t have his usual focus when Harris isn’t on the …
Kansas City Star, MO - September 26, 2008, 12:52 am
DNP: S Atari Bigby (hamstring), RB Korey Hall (knee), RB Kregg Lumpkin (hamstring), CB Charles Woodson (toe). LIMITED: T Chad Clifton (knees), …
Green Bay Press Gazette, WI - September 25, 2008, 8:27 pm
Mike McCarthy was not exactly a hot property when there were 10 NFL coaching vacancies in 2006. One from that group, Art Shell (Raiders), has already been …
Packers.com - September 25, 2008, 6:03 pm
… NFL career with a spleen injury. Second-year cornerback Tramon Williams will get the starting nod in Harris' place. Starting strong safety Atari Bigby …
Packer Report - September 25, 2008, 5:53 pm
With cornerback Al Harris out at least one game because of a ruptured spleen and safeties Atari Bigby (hamstring) and Nick Collins (back) questionable to be …
OnMilwaukee.com, Milwaukee - September 25, 2008, 5:22 pm
General manager Ted Thompson said despite the injury epidemic in the secondary — in addition to Harris, Woodson (toe) and safeties Atari Bigby (hamstring), …
Kansas.com, KS - September 25, 2008, 4:12 pm
Cornerback Al Harris is likely to miss the season with a ruptured spleen, while corner Charles Woodson (toe), safeties Nick Collins (back), Atari Bigby …
Hudson Star Observer, WI - September 25, 2008, 10:25 am
Safety Atari Bigby is likely to miss his second straight game with a bad hamstring. Tight end Joey Haynos has left the Packers? practice squad, …
Kansas City Star, MO - September 25, 2008, 12:00 am
DNP: S Atari Bigby (hamstring), RB Korey Hall (knee), RB Kregg Lumpkin (hamstring), CB Charles Woodson (toe). LIMITED: T Chad Clifton (knees), …
Chicago Tribune, United States - September 24, 2008, 9:18 pm
In addition to Harris, Woodson (toe) and safeties Atari Bigby (hamstring), Nick Collins (back) and Aaron Rouse (knee) all appear on the injury report. …
Packers.com - September 24, 2008, 6:15 pm
Atari Bigby (hamstring) did not participate in practice on Wednesday and could miss his second straight game, while Nick Collins (bruised back) was limited …
Sports Network - September 24, 2008, 4:23 pm
Rouse led the team with 12 tackles and nine solos in place of Atari Bigby on Sunday night. Insight: Bigby might not be able to go in Week 4 either, …
Centre Daily Times, PA - September 24, 2008, 4:14 pm
Green Bay cornerback Al Harris (ruptured spleen) expected to miss the remainder of the season, and safeties Nick Collins (back) and Atari Bigby (hamstring) …
Most Valuable Network, MA - September 24, 2008, 2:18 pm
Besides Harris, the absence of safety Atari Bigby ? whose status for week 4 is uncertain ? certainly hurts the defensive backfield for Green Bay. …
Pro Fantasy Sports, KS - September 24, 2008, 11:34 am
Atari Bigby could miss his second straight game with a hamstring injury, but IDP owners might not miss him. With the Packers' starting strong safety …
Chicago Bear Report (subscription) - September 24, 2008, 6:43 am
Starting safety Atari Bigby missed the game with a hamstring injury. The other starting safety, Nick Collins, missed about half of the game with a bruised …
Packer Report - September 23, 2008, 10:38 pm
Starting safety Atari Bigby missed the game with a hamstring injury. The other starting safety, Nick Collins, missed about half of the game with a bruised …
Bleacher Report, CA - September 23, 2008, 5:33 pm
The losses of Harris and Collins could be devastating to a Packers secondary that has already seen injuries to corner Charles Woodson and safety Atari Bigby …
Most Valuable Network, MA - September 23, 2008, 4:09 pm
… the youngest team in the NFL. The fact that they hung with the Cowboys at all is very encouraging considering the enormous loss of safety Atari Bigby …
The Orange and Brown Report - September 30, 2008, 7:31 am
At 6-foot-6, 250 pounds, Freeman draws comparisons to Daunte Culpepper when he starred at Central Florida. Through four games this season, …
Dolphins Insider - September 30, 2008, 6:48 am
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Patriots Insider - September 29, 2008, 6:45 pm
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Rocky Mountain News, CO - September 29, 2008, 1:07 pm
Which quarterback is likely to end his retirement before midseason — Daunte Culpepper or Jake Plummer? . . . Denver hasn't allowed 30 or more points in …
FanHouse, NY - September 29, 2008, 8:33 am
What kind of shape would the Dolphins be in right now had they signed him instead of Daunte Culpepper in 2006? Remember that? Miami had serious concerns …
Bleacher Report, CA - September 28, 2008, 5:46 pm
Watching him play on Saturday was similar to seeing Daunte Culpepper at Central Florida years ago. His off-the-field issues may make teams think twice about …
Pioneer Press, MN - September 28, 2008, 8:54 am
"I mean, we had Daunte Culpepper, Randy Moss; they were putting up points. All they needed were a few players on defense to slow down the other team, …
Washington Times, DC - September 28, 2008, 2:01 am
Daunte Culpepper ? Had one of the best seasons in the NFL in 2004 (39 TDs) when Peyton Manning went off. He suffered a knee injury, and now he's retired. 2. …
Central Florida News 13, FL - September 27, 2008, 11:11 pm
I know you played poker with him the other night — Daunte Culpepper. What if that guy was wearing a Predators jersey? Have you talked to him about that. …
Bleacher Report, CA - September 27, 2008, 1:06 pm
He worked with Daunte Culpepper and Randy Moss in Minnesota, and Ronnie Brown in Miami. But he's just not the man to be a head coach.
BlackAthlete.net - September 26, 2008, 11:15 pm
For now Could former Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper be far behind ‘? — Starting quarterbacks number rose to 40 this week as Tampa Bay's Brian Griese …
Most Valuable Network, MA - September 26, 2008, 10:53 pm
If they were committed to winning, they would at least have texted Daunte Culpepper for a look-see. There is nothing, absolutely nothing, …
The Hullabaloo Online, LA - September 26, 2008, 2:15 pm
And Daunte Culpepper's 2004 season is statistically one of the greatest seasons off all time. Recently however, the promise of the black quarterback has …
MiamiHerald.com, FL - September 25, 2008, 10:37 pm
Daunte Culpepper, anyone? 9. Chiefs: Can't seem to decide who is the best or least bad among Brodie Croyle, Tyler Thigpen and vet Damon Huard. …
Minneapolis City Pages, MN - September 25, 2008, 4:39 pm
But Daunte Culpepper was still a viable NFL quarterback at that point, so playing time was scarce for Gus. His 2004 season included exactly one pass attempt …
SCSU University Chronicle, MN - September 25, 2008, 10:44 am
Among Chili's first moves back in '06 was the trading of All-Pro quarterback Daunte Culpepper to the Miami Dolphins for a second-round pick later used to …
FOXSports.com - September 25, 2008, 9:16 am
If Millen's replacement-to-be-named-later can make a move for a decent veteran quarterback (can anyone say Daunte Culpepper‘), the Lions' offense could be …
Desert Valley Times, UT - September 25, 2008, 7:04 am
He's had 1000-yard seasons catching passes from good quarterbacks (Daunte Culpepper and Brady), as well as from gunslingers on the back ends of their …
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - September 25, 2008, 12:24 am
Gus Frerotte is 3-0 as a Vikings starting quarterback, after winning two games in 2003 while replacing the injured Daunte Culpepper. …
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - September 24, 2008, 11:23 pm
Gus Frerotte is 3-0 as a Vikings starting quarterback, after winning two games in 2003 while replacing the injured Daunte Culpepper. …
Albert Lea Tribune, MN - September 24, 2008, 9:46 am
OK, you might say Daunte Culpepper was clearly the QB for the Vikings from 2000 to 2005, but he was always being groomed for later success. …
Boston Herald, United States - September 24, 2008, 5:39 am
First, there was speculation about Daunte Culpepper coming to St. Louis. Then came talk about the possibility of drafting Jay Cutler. …
RealFootball365.com, AZ - September 24, 2008, 1:39 am
The 15-year veteran, making his first start as a Viking since filling in for the injured Daunte Culpepper in 2003, was solid during his team's 20-10 win …
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, United States - September 24, 2008, 12:45 am
First, there was speculation about Daunte Culpepper coming to St. Louis. Then came talk about the possibility of drafting Jay Cutler. …
WISC, WI - September 24, 2008, 7:37 am
Other injuries on Sunday include corner Travis Fisher (groin), guard Stephen Peterman (broken hand) and defensive tackle Shaun Cody (knee sprain). …
CBS 47, CA - September 23, 2008, 5:46 pm
Other injuries on Sunday include corner Travis Fisher (groin), guard Stephen Peterman (broken hand) and defensive tackle Shaun Cody (knee sprain). …
Sports Network - September 23, 2008, 5:34 pm
Other injuries on Sunday include corner Travis Fisher (groin), guard Stephen Peterman (broken hand) and defensive tackle Shaun Cody (knee sprain). …
International Herald Tribune, France - September 29, 2008, 4:27 am
Janikowski attempted a 76-yard field goal at the end of the first half but was unable to reach the goal line with his kick. The NFL record for longest field …
San Francisco Chronicle, USA - September 29, 2008, 3:11 am
Michael Bush's 1-yard score was negated by Cornell Green's holding penalty that made the plunge possible. Field goal, Sebastian Janikowski, …
Santa Rosa Press Democrat, CA - September 29, 2008, 1:42 am
They went for it on fourth-and-1, and Michael Bush barreled into the end zone for a touchdown ? but it was nullified by a holding call on Cornell Green, …
San Jose Mercury News, USA - September 28, 2008, 11:09 pm
Raiders offensive tackle Cornell Green committed a holding penalty that negated a Michael Bush 1-yard touchdown and forced the Raiders to settle for a field …
The Associated Press - September 28, 2008, 9:21 pm
He has 21 touchdowns in 15 career games against Oakland, the most any player has had in his first 15 games against any team in NFL history. …
The Associated Press - September 28, 2008, 9:11 pm
The NFL record for longest field goal is 63 yards. … Raiders DT Terdell Sands had two sacks matching his career total from his first 63 games. …
Sports Network - September 28, 2008, 9:05 pm
However, tackle Cornell Green was whistled for offensive holding and Janikowski had to kick a 28-yard field goal with 5 1/2 minutes in the half for a 15-0 …
Silver & Black Illustrated - September 28, 2008, 5:13 am
Olshansky will be matched up with journeyman Cornell Green. Green has played with five teams over the last 10 seasons and never started more than five games …
Times Record News, TX - September 28, 2008, 2:22 am
Brandt didn’t need a computer to discover Cornell Green. He worked with a No. 2 pencil, a black telephone and a 35-milimeter projector. …
eDucks.com (subscription) - September 27, 2008, 11:57 pm
Olshansky will be matched up with journeyman Cornell Green. Green has played with five teams over the last 10 seasons and never started more than five games …
Longmont Daily Times-Call, CO - September 30, 2008, 8:20 am
Kicker Matt Prater is 14-for-14 on extra points and 9-for-10 on field-goal attempts. He’s made all three field-goal attempts from 50 yards and beyond. …
Silver & Black Illustrated - September 30, 2008, 6:44 am
–K Matt Prater missed a 28-yard field goal in the second quarter against Kansas City. However, he rebounded to hit four field goals, including a pair from …
Denver Post, CO - September 30, 2008, 2:39 am
Lost in the shuffling madness at KC was the fact that Matt Prater came up big on two 50-yard-plus field goals. His 56-yarder with 11 seconds left in the …
Rocky Mountain News, CO - September 30, 2008, 1:19 am
Spencer Larsen has had two of the biggest hits of the season in coverage, Matt Prater has made 9-of-10 field goals, including three from at least 50 yards …
Rocky Mountain News, CO - September 29, 2008, 7:29 pm
–Matt Prater made a 56-yard field goal Sunday ? he had earlier missed a 28-yarder — and Shanahan said he was prepared to let Prater try a 60-yarder in the …
Vail Daily News, CO - September 29, 2008, 4:17 pm
His undrafted free agent replacement, Matt Prater, whom Denver signed off Miami’s practice squad, is 9-of-10 with a 56-yard long. ? Sunday in the NFL was an …
Rocky Mountain News, CO - September 29, 2008, 12:36 pm
Unlike the first three weeks, the Broncos? touchdown machine was reduced to kicking field goals ? four, including Matt Prater’s 56-yarder, which matched the …
International Herald Tribune, France - September 29, 2008, 3:57 am
On an onside kick after Matt Prater's field goal made it 26-19 with 1:43 left, Denver's Spencer Larsen got his hand on the ball. …
Hartford Courant, United States - September 29, 2008, 3:22 am
But with 2:09 left, Matt Prater kicked a 33-yard field goal for the Broncos (3-1) to make it 23-16. Following Dantrell Savage's 51-yard kickoff return, …
Los Angeles Times, CA - September 29, 2008, 3:03 am
With 2:09 left, Denver's Matt Prater kicked a 33-yarder that brought the Broncos (3-1) to 26-19. But Johnson broke two tackles on a 16-yard scoring run to …
Denver Post, CO - September 29, 2008, 2:53 am
Broncos kicker Matt Prater made a 56-yard field goal near the end of the first half, tied for third-longest in team history. Prater missed his first attempt …
Denver Post, CO - September 29, 2008, 2:50 am
After missing his first field-goal attempt from 28 yards, Matt Prater made his next four, including FGs from 56 and 51 yards. His kicks of 22 and 33 yards …
SI.com - September 29, 2008, 2:22 am
Well, if those new-schoolers had ever perused the NFL Records Book … they would have learned only a select few QBs have tossed six scores in a game (Tom …
Akron Beacon Journal, OH - September 29, 2008, 1:35 am
But with 2:09 left, Broncos (3-1) kicker Matt Prater kicked a 33-yarder that brought them to 26-19. But following Dantrell Savage's 51-yard kickoff return, …
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader, PA - September 29, 2008, 1:15 am
Matt Prater, Broncos, kicked four field goals in Denver’s 33-19 loss to Kansas City. Defense ? Albert Haynesworth, Titans, had two sacks in Tennessee’s …
News & Observer, NC - September 29, 2008, 1:14 am
But with 2:09 left, Denver's Matt Prater kicked a 33-yarder that brought the Broncos (3-1) to 26-19. But following Dantrell Savage's 51-yard kickoff return, …
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, CA - September 29, 2008, 12:45 am
But with 2:09 left, Denver's Matt Prater kicked a 33-yarder that brought the Broncos (3-1) to 26-19. But following Dantrell Savage's 51-yard kickoff return, …
Kansas City Star, MO - September 29, 2008, 12:32 am
Denver got its yards, 446 of them, but the Chiefs forced the Broncos to rely on kicker Matt Prater’s four field goals. He missed another attempt. …
Orlando Sentinel, FL - September 29, 2008, 12:29 am
‘UCF product Matt Prater missed a 28-yard field goal for Denver but was good on kicks of 22, 33, 51 and 56 yards. ‘In New Orleans we had a Deuce McAllister …
Dallas Morning News, TX - September 29, 2008, 12:14 am
After Matt Prater kicked a field goal to cut Kansas City's lead to 23-16 with seven minutes left, undrafted rookie free agent Dantrell Savage returned the …
Savannah Morning News, GA - September 29, 2008, 12:02 am
… kicked four field goals in Kansas City's 33-19 win over Denver. Matt Prater, Broncos, kicked four field goals in Denver's 33-19 loss to Kansas City. AP.
Rocky Mountain News, CO - September 28, 2008, 11:20 pm
… times - two Cutler interceptions to go with two lost fumbles by receivers - and they mustered one touchdown to go with Matt Prater's four field goals. …
Rocky Mountain News, CO - September 28, 2008, 10:44 pm
… Brandon Stokley and Royal before two incompletions force a short field-goal attempt by Matt Prater, who misses for the first time this season. …
The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com, PA - September 28, 2008, 9:44 pm
Longest field goal — 56 yards, Broncos; Matt Prater vs. Chiefs. Sack pack — The Saints sacked 49ers quarterback JT O'Sullivan six times for a loss of 36 …
Post Chronicle - September 28, 2008, 9:38 pm
Johnson bulldozed into the endzone to reclaim the lead, which Matt Prater cut into with a 56-yard kick just before the half. Tony Gonzalez finally got into …
Naples Daily News, FL - September 28, 2008, 8:23 pm
Matt Prater (Estero), placekicker, Denver Broncos, No. 5 — Prater made four of five field goals — including 51- and 56-yarders — in Sunday's 33-19 loss …
Rocky Mountain News, CO - September 28, 2008, 8:14 pm
Unlike the first three weeks, the Broncos' touchdown machine was reduced to kicking field goals — four including Matt Prater's 56-yarder, which matched the …
Rocky Mountain News, CO - September 28, 2008, 7:21 pm
The Broncos caught KC 13-13 with two long Matt Prater field goals before Nick Novak helped the Chiefs regain the lead. Cutler locked on Marshall over the …
The News-Press, FL - September 28, 2008, 1:13 am
(Estero High School graduate Matt Prater has since taken Elam's place, with Elam moving on to the Atlanta Falcons). Besides revealing the personalities of …
Mile High Report, CO - September 27, 2008, 8:27 pm
I also think Matt Prater has proven himself a worthy replacement for Jason Elam and Brett Kern has been solid in the few opportunities he has had to punt. …
Sports Network - September 26, 2008, 2:02 pm
Scheffler and kicker Matt Prater also look like solid plays, but Young and Royal have been a bit hit-or-miss so far. The Denver defense might be on the …
Most Valuable Network, MA - September 26, 2008, 1:34 pm
Matt Prater at Kansas City Chiefs - Whatever the Broncos do, Prater is likely to post eight to ten fantasy points for week four. …
Modesto Bee, CA - September 26, 2008, 5:49 am
Even kicker Matt Prater, this season's Nick Folk and Mason Crosby rolled into one, has turned into a fantasy giant, going 5 for 5 on field goal attempts …
Myrtle Beach Sun News, SC - September 25, 2008, 3:05 pm
Scheffler and kicker Matt Prater also look like solid plays, but Young and Royal have been a bit hit-or-miss so far. The Denver defense might be on the …
Silver & Black Illustrated - September 25, 2008, 6:44 am
–K Matt Prater is five-for-five on field goals this season. He has also hit 13 extra points, and because the Broncos have such a high-scoring offense, …
Most Valuable Network, MA - September 29, 2008, 4:27 pm
Kyle Orton had a decent game, he made a nice pass to Greg Olsen for the first score of the game and benefited from Devin Hester pushing off of Asante Samuel …
The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com, PA - September 29, 2008, 2:33 pm
Also, Bears quarterback Kyle Orton's touchdown pass to explosive wide receiver Devin Hester over Asante Samuel in the end zone was simply perfect — a pass …
SCSU University Chronicle, MN - September 29, 2008, 10:59 am
The Vikings should have made their push instead to Asante Samuel, who was instead traded to the Eagles. I understand management wanted to show fans they …
Auburn Citizen, NY - September 29, 2008, 10:03 am
Then on third-and-9 on the Eagles 20, Devin Hester beat corner Asante Samuel on a fly route down the sideline to give the Bears the lead. …
phillyBurbs.com, PA - September 29, 2008, 9:12 am
And Asante Samuel fell down while covering Hester at the goal line on Hester's second-quarter touchdown reception. It seemed like the Eagles took command of …
phillyBurbs.com, PA - September 29, 2008, 9:11 am
DEFENSIVE ZERO: Tough game for Asante Samuel, who found himself out of position after slowing down while covering Hester on his touchdown. …
Galesburg Register-Mail, IL - September 29, 2008, 8:09 am
And he threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Marty Booker and a 20-yarder to Devin Hester, who beat All-Pro cornerback Asante Samuel, to give the Bears a 21-14 …
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - September 29, 2008, 6:54 am
Orton led a nine-play drive, keyed by a 24-yard reception by Brandon Lloyd and ended by a 20-yard touchdown pass to Devin Hester, who beat Asante Samuel. …
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, IN - September 29, 2008, 6:02 am
Then on third-and-9 on the Eagles 20, Devin Hester beat corner Asante Samuel on a fly route down the sideline to give the Bears the lead. …
ChicagoBears.com - September 29, 2008, 5:21 am
Hester’s third career TD catch came on a fade pattern against All-Pro Asante Samuel. ‘He’sa great corner,? Hester said. ‘But Kyle threw a great ball and I …
Aurora Beacon News, IL - September 29, 2008, 5:09 am
After Chicago wondered all week whether he'd even play with a rib unjury, Hester ran past Pro Bowl cornerback Asante Samuel and Orton dropped a perfect ball …
The Courier News, IL - September 29, 2008, 5:08 am
Locked up in man coverage with free-agent prize Asante Samuel on third-and-nine from the Eagles 20-yard line, Hester just ran past him and Kyle Orton's …
ChicagoBears.com - September 29, 2008, 4:18 am
1 in the NFL against the run. But the rookie produced a critical first down after the Bears? goal-line stand with a 10-yard run on third-and-four from the …
The News Journal, DE - September 29, 2008, 3:50 am
And All-Pro cornerback Asante Samuel's slip allowed Orton to connect with Devin Hester on a 20-yard touchdown pass. On the play before, a second-and-7, …
Chicago Tribune, United States - September 29, 2008, 12:48 am
The 20-yard touchdown pass to Devin Hester over cornerback Asante Samuel was possible only because Orton didn't flinch under pressure. They are plays NFL …
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - September 29, 2008, 12:26 am
Hester had slipped behind cornerback Asante Samuel on the play. The third quarter was all about Bears mistakes that the Eagles struggled to convert into …
Blinq, PA - September 29, 2008, 12:22 am
They were successful on two other third downs of 4 and 5 yards, drew an interference penalty against Asante Samuel on another. …
Chicago Sun-Times, United States - September 29, 2008, 12:13 am
… got a boost from the return of Devin Hester, who beat top cover corner man Asante Samuel for a 20-yard touchdown in the second quarter and set up the …
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com, NJ - September 29, 2008, 12:01 am
Orton capped the best half of his career when Devin Hester beat a stumbling Asante Samuel for a 20-yard strike with 1:21 remaining in the first half, …
Reading Eagle, PA - September 28, 2008, 10:51 pm
Then on third-and-9 on the Eagles 20, Devin Hester beat corner Asante Samuel on a fly route down the sideline to give the Bears the lead. …
Bleacher Report, CA - September 28, 2008, 1:38 pm
This against the likes of Brian Dawkins, Sheldon Brown, Asante Samuel, and, in nickel situations, Lito Sheppard…Ouch. Matt Forte (Fort Matt) continues to …
SportingNews.com - September 28, 2008, 10:21 am
If Asante Samuel and Sheldon Brown can stick their assignments, they'll probably have some interception opportunities. 1. Protect Orton. …
The News Journal, DE - September 28, 2008, 3:55 am
Still, in 2003, all 32 NFL passed on him at the draft. He signed a free-agent deal with the Eagles, made the team in training camp, earned special teams MVP …
Las Vegas Review - Journal, NV - September 27, 2008, 5:06 am
Orton should be an easy target, and if he throws a duck, Asante Samuel and Brian Dawkins will be waiting to pick it off. The Bears will try to utilize …
SI.com - September 27, 2008, 4:20 am
Free agent signee, Asante Samuel, teams with Lito Sheppard and Sheldon Brown to give the Eagles arguably the best set of corners in the NFC, …
Chicago Daily Herald, IL - September 27, 2008, 1:13 am
The best-known Eagles defenders are 13-year veteran Brian Dawkins and former Patriots cornerback Asante Samuel, signed as a free agent last winter. …
BetFirms, IA - September 26, 2008, 6:37 pm
Eagles corners Asante Samuel and Sheldon Brown have been adequate but nothing special. Look for the Bears to try and mix it up and play conservative. …
Seattle Post Intelligencer - September 26, 2008, 1:59 pm
Orton will be taking aim at a quality Philadelphia secondary headlined by ball-hawking cornerback Asante Samuel (7 tackles, 2 INT, 6 PD) and six-time Pro …
CBSSports.com - September 26, 2008, 11:21 am
Something to consider: Philadelphia cornerback Asante Samuel has a league-best 18 interceptions since 2006, including two in the past two games. …
Evening Bulletin, PA - September 26, 2008, 10:22 am
DE Juqua Parker led a furious pass rush, while CB Asante Samuel made his second interception with the Birds and FS Brian Dawkins forced and recovered a key …
phillyBurbs.com, PA - September 26, 2008, 7:21 am
By REUBEN FRANK PHILADELPHIA ? After he signed his huge contract on the first day of free agency, Asante Samuel kept hearing all these so-called NFL experts …
Gary Post Tribune, IN - September 26, 2008, 5:02 am
He'll face a tough test Sunday if Philadelphia matches up Asante Samuel on him. ''He's one of those guys when you don't play with him — I didn't know him …
Boston Herald, United States - September 26, 2008, 4:24 am
Then again, when you’re one of the top defensive backs in the NFL, leading the league with 18 interceptions since the start of the 2006 season, …
Cherry Hill Courier Post, NJ - September 26, 2008, 3:12 am
"Somebody fell in love with Asante Samuel somewhere down the line." Though he called Samuel one of the market's best commodities, Woodson simultaneously …
Philadelphia Daily News, PA - September 26, 2008, 3:03 am
By LES BOWEN The offseason talking-head opinions that Asante Samuel wouldn't be as effective in the Eagles' defense as he had been in New England's and that …
Boston Herald, United States - September 26, 2008, 2:02 am
Rodney Harrison [stats] was out and Asante (Samuel) was out,? Belichick said. ‘We said, ‘Well, we’re going to put Troy on Donald Driver. …
Milford Daily News, USA - September 26, 2008, 1:31 am
Then in 2006, Brown was needed again when the Pats had to face Brett Favre and the Packers with defensive backs Asante Samuel, Eugene Wilson and Rodney …
RealFootball365.com, AZ - September 26, 2008, 1:31 am
The Patriots traveled to Green Bay without starting defensive backs Eugene Wilson, Asante Samuel and Rodney Harrison. The Packers featured one of the NFC’s …
Press of Atlantic City, NJ - September 25, 2008, 11:41 pm
By DAVID WEINBERG Staff Writer, 609-272-7186 PHILADELPHIA - Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel's biggest fear was that he would not be able to live up to the …
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com, NJ - September 25, 2008, 11:28 pm
Besides, with an NFL-best 21 interceptions since 2006, the guy can speak (or not) to whomever he wants. If the biggest knock on the All-Pro cornerback is …
Providence Journal, RI - September 25, 2008, 10:46 pm
In Week Nine, against the high-powered St. Louis Rams, Asante Samuel suffered an injury early, forcing Brown into emergency defensive duty. …
MiamiHerald.com, FL - September 25, 2008, 5:28 pm
Orton will be taking aim at a quality Philadelphia secondary headlined by ball-hawking cornerback Asante Samuel (7 tackles, 2 INT, 6 PD) and six-time Pro …
Boston Globe, United States - September 25, 2008, 5:14 pm
Rodney Harrison was out and Asante [Samuel] was out. We said, ‘Well, we’re going to put Troy on Donald Driver.? I remember some looks in there from the …
ESPN - September 25, 2008, 3:31 pm
We suspect Lloyd will have more trouble with Asante Samuel this week. Tony Gonzalez (TE, Chiefs, Plus-11 Percent): We recommended Jeremy Shockey last week …
ChicagoBears.com - September 24, 2008, 6:52 pm
Orton ranks 18th in the NFL with a 79.0 passer rating, having completed 54 of 87 passes for 567 yards with 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions while being sacked …
Patriots.com - September 24, 2008, 4:02 pm
The team needs a corner to step up in the secondary after the loss of Asante Samuel, maybe Hobbs can do just that. So far he’s been better than he was at …
FOXSports.com - September 24, 2008, 1:43 pm
With Brady and the Pats' top two running backs out with injury, cornerback Asante Samuel in Philadelphia and Randy Moss altogether non-existent since Cassel …
Philadelphia Daily News, PA - September 24, 2008, 3:04 am
He shares his boss Andy Reid's belief that you win in the NFL by throwing the football, and he has concentrated most of his efforts into thwarting that …
Evening Bulletin, PA - September 24, 2008, 2:50 am
Asante Samuel changes everything - When he signed a six-year, $57 million deal in the offseason, Samuel was expected to solidify a secondary that was …
Norristown Times Herald, PA - September 24, 2008, 1:06 am
Dawkins had seven stops on the day, two for loss and his coverage helped Asante Samuel intercept his second pass of the season. …
RealGM.com, IL - September 23, 2008, 10:19 pm
Shelden Brown, Asante Samuel and Lito Sheppard have three Pro Bowl appearances and 54 career interceptions between them. Samuel, the team’s high-priced free …
BengalsInsider.com - September 23, 2008, 5:47 pm
I talked last week about their acquisition of Asante Samuel and what he gave them from a corner standpoint, a veteran presence from at corner to back what …
ESPN - September 23, 2008, 4:52 pm
MJ (Boston): how easy was it to blow by Asante Samuel in that super bowl….he had no answers for you guys…. David Tyree: Definitely wans't easy. …
SportingNews.com - September 28, 2008, 10:21 am
Rookie Josh Sitton could wind up getting some snaps, too. 3.Find the tight end. Through three games, the tight end hasn't been a big target in the offense. …
Green Bay Press Gazette, WI - September 24, 2008, 11:28 pm
Others listed as limited participants: left tackle Chad Clifton (knees), safety Nick Collins (back), safety Aaron Rouse (knee) and guard Josh Sitton (knee). …
KING5.com, WA - September 30, 2008, 6:24 am
It was obvious after he dominated the Week 3 workload, but Rudi Johnson has officially overtaken rookie Kevin Smith on the Lions' depth chart heading into …
MLive.com, MI - September 30, 2008, 12:30 am
Rookie running back Kevin Smith said he was told by the coaching staff that he is no longer the starter and that veteran Rudi Johnson would take his place. …
KFFL, CA - September 29, 2008, 6:46 pm
The Lions were not afraid to use Rudi exclusively when he was performing well, even with apt rookie Kevin Smith in tow. Johnson looks to be back in playing …
Northwest Arkansas Times, AR - September 29, 2008, 10:18 am
And I haven't even mentioned how well Carolina's Jonathan Stewart, Baltimore's Ray Rice and Detroit's Kevin Smith are playing. Yes, the rookie running backs …
My Tennessean.com, TN - September 28, 2008, 3:19 am
Rookies Jonathan Stewart of Carolina and Kevin Smith of Detroit also lead their teams in rushing yards after three games. NFL Network's Marshall Faulk, …
Newsday, NY - September 28, 2008, 3:18 am
Jonathan Stewart (Carolina, 145) and Kevin Smith (Detroit, 102) also lead their teams as rookies. Another rookie running back will join the fray tomorrow …
Knoxville News Sentinel, TN - September 27, 2008, 11:52 pm
This week the Bills get the St. Louis Rams, who look more like a bad Arena Football team than a NFL team. Look for some fireworks for the Bills and Evans. n …
Pro Fantasy Sports, KS - September 27, 2008, 8:30 pm
What in the world happened to Detroit’s high opinions of rookie back Kevin Smith? Johnson came out of relatively nowhere to gain 83 yards on 14 carries last …
Houston Chronicle, United States - September 27, 2008, 8:12 pm
The NFL has never had four rookie backs rush for 1000 yards in the same season. Three have rushed for 1000 yards three times, most recently in 2001, …
Newsday, NY - September 27, 2008, 8:07 pm
Jonathan Stewart (Carolina, 145) and Kevin Smith (Detroit, 102) also lead their teams as rookies. Another rookie running back will join the fray tomorrow …
Clarksville Leaf Chronicle, TN - September 27, 2008, 6:13 am
Rookies Jonathan Stewart of Carolina and Kevin Smith of Detroit also lead their teams in rushing yards after three games. NFL Network's Marshall Faulk, …
SportingNews.com - September 26, 2008, 3:38 pm
Apparently rookie Kevin Smith (he of the three carries for 14 yards Sunday) has some serious competition. All of which would be good reasons to scoop …
FanHouse, NY - September 26, 2008, 1:55 pm
The team has three solid building blocks in Ernie Sims, Calvin Johnson, and Kevin Smith. Everybody else needs to go. If that fails to happen this offseason, …
FanHouse, NY - September 26, 2008, 10:25 am
If he does — he will — then he's going to shred a pathetic Falcons defense that couldn't even hold down Kevin Smith. He's your best value of the week. …
KFFL, CA - September 25, 2008, 8:55 pm
The new commitment to the run along with the intrigue of rookie running back Kevin Smith and the late signing of running back Rudi Johnson caught the eye of …
CBSSports.com - September 25, 2008, 8:53 pm
Kevin Smith, Earnest Graham and Warrick Dunn and Larry Johnson have all scored touchdowns against the Falcons, so Stewart should at least find the end zone …
Patriots.com - September 25, 2008, 8:35 pm
by Andy Hart, Patriots Football Weekly Ellis Hobbs and the Patriots hit the bye with the best kick return game in the NFL. One of the areas not among Bill …
Bleacher Report, CA - September 25, 2008, 5:17 pm
Once again, only use him if your starters are guys like Kevin Smith and Ahman Green. Oh, and if no one has told you: Drop Ahman Green. 5. …
FanIQ, CA - September 25, 2008, 12:25 pm
The team has bright spots, including a pretty solid receiving corps, which features Johnson and (Roy) Williams, and Kevin Smith looks like a solid RB for …
Boston Globe, United States - September 25, 2008, 3:54 am
The wedge players were defensive linemen Mike Wright and Le Kevin Smith, and offensive lineman Mark LeVoir. Hobbs was the primary returner and rookie …
SF Illustrated - September 25, 2008, 2:20 am
Smith combined with linebacker Parys Haralson to stop running back Kevin Smith for a three-yard gain early in the game, then combined with defensive lineman …
Bleacher Report, CA - September 24, 2008, 2:14 pm
Once again, only use him if your starters are guys like Kevin Smith and Ahman Green. Oh, and if no one has told you: Drop Ahman Green. 5. …
Pro Football Weekly, IL - September 24, 2008, 12:30 pm
So they changed their blocking schemes, added rookie RB Kevin Smith and revamped the offensive approach to run first then pass. …
SportingNews.com - September 24, 2008, 11:33 am
When doing research on this edition of the team, it's interesting to note that, since the franchise's last NFL title in 1957 (I hope Bobby Layne footage was …
FakeTeams - September 24, 2008, 8:01 am
by faketeams on Sep 24, 2008 8:00 AM EDT in Football A: Yes, but the RB wasn't rookie Kevin Smith. Veteran Rudi Johnson busted out for 83 rushing yards and …
Ventura County Star, CA - September 24, 2008, 3:04 am
Rudi Johnson, RB, Lions: The Lions bailed on Kevin Smith very fast, but big changes are brewing in Detroit if the owner listens to his son. …
Florida Times-Union, FL - September 29, 2008, 12:52 am
He took advantage of the Texans' willingness to leave receivers Matt Jones, Reggie Williams and Mike Walker in mostly man coverage. …
Florida Times-Union, FL - September 29, 2008, 12:47 am
Not that a starting NFL quarterback can't afford a dinner tab with a $60 million contract, but you have to wonder how much longer Garrard can keep bailing …
KFFL, CA - September 26, 2008, 10:17 pm
Jones, Dennis Northcutt and Mike Walker will be the top three. The team will try to fit in one of walking wounded after that because they'll be limited. …
ColtPower.com - September 26, 2008, 11:16 am
Look for a touchdown by either Marcedes Lewis or Mike Walker. Walker will be more involved in the offense this week as should Lewis. …
Pro Football Weekly, IL - September 24, 2008, 10:19 pm
The Jaguars committed to fixing the WR position this offseason, but in Matt Jones, Dennis Northcutt, Reggie Williams, Troy Williamson, Mike Walker and a …
ColtPower.com - September 24, 2008, 1:33 pm
Garrard has been accurate on short passes, but has made poor decisions as the Jaguars offense had one of the lowest third-down conversion rates in the NFL …
InsideHouston.com (subscription), TX - September 24, 2008, 9:33 am
Garrard has been accurate on short passes, but has made poor decisions as the Jaguars offense had one of the lowest third-down conversion rates in the NFL …
Titans Insider - September 23, 2008, 6:55 pm
Reggie Williams / Mike Walker - Most of the passing game to the wide receivers was invisible as the Jaguars were hiding their quarterback, but Williams and …
ColtPower.com - September 23, 2008, 6:51 pm
Reggie Williams / Mike Walker - Most of the passing game to the wide receivers was invisible as the Jaguars were hiding their quarterback, but Williams and …
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