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Atari Bigby
Daunte Culpepper
Travis Fisher
Michael Gaines
Cornell Green
Alex Haynes
Bradon Marshall
Matt Prater
Asante Samuel
Josh Sitton
Kevin Smith
Mike Walker
Green Bay Press Gazette, WI - November 10, 2008, 10:07 pm
MLB Nick Barnett and S Atari Bigby missed diving tackle attempts on a 16-yarder. The most flagrant gap issue was on Peterson’s final carry, …
CNN - November 10, 2008, 12:14 pm
With just over two minutes left, Peterson found a hole outside and it was a race to the pylon with Packers safety Atari Bigby. Peterson's 40 time helps …
MinnPost.com, MN - November 10, 2008, 12:03 pm
… burst 29 yards over the right side for the game-winning touchdown, extending the ball over the goal line with his right arm as Atari Bigby tackled him. …
OnMilwaukee.com, Milwaukee - November 10, 2008, 6:22 am
Minnesota's receiving corps isn't great, but Charles Woodson, Collins, Atari Bigby, Al Harris and Co. were up to the task. Tramon Williams' interception at …
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI - November 10, 2008, 5:23 am
Safety Atari Bigby was active but he found himself on the bench for a series in the first half. He was replaced Aaron Rouse, who started when Bigby was out …
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - November 10, 2008, 1:27 am
He burst through the line and found himself sprinting down the sideline with Packers safety Atari Bigby. Peterson jabbed Bigby with a stiff-arm and dragged …
Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL - November 10, 2008, 1:15 am
… end zone for a touchdown as Green Bay Packers safety Atari Bigby, right, attempts to make the tackle during the fourth quarter Sunday in Minneapolis. …
Rockford Register Star, IL - November 10, 2008, 1:04 am
AP Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson reaches out, putting the ball into the end zone for a touchdown as Green Bay Packers safety Atari Bigby, …
Daily Norseman, MN - November 9, 2008, 10:39 pm
by Gonzo on Nov 9, 2008 9:25 PM CST in Vikings Admit it. . .when Adrian Peterson got in for that last touchdown (and pimp-slapped Atari Bigby right across …
Wisconsin State Journal, WI - November 9, 2008, 7:51 pm
Peterson then outran Packers safety Atari Bigby to the end zone. "He had the hot hand and you try to feed it to the guy with the hot hand," said Vikings …
Green Bay Press Gazette, WI - November 9, 2008, 7:02 pm
Peterson willed his team to victory on his 29-yard touchdown where Atari Bigby took the wrong angle and failed knock him out of bounds inside the 10-yard …
Packer Report - November 9, 2008, 5:47 pm
But the Packers? run defense, which entered the game ranked 27th in the NFL, couldn’t keep Peterson under wraps. Receptions of 16 and 8 yards by Peterson …
Oshkosh Northwestern, WI - November 9, 2008, 4:38 pm
S Atari Bigby has returned, but Nick Collins now is out. This seems like a planned rotation and not an injury-related shuffle. UPDATE: Check that. …
Viking Update (subscription) - November 9, 2008, 9:27 am
The Packers got strong safety Atari Bigby back from injury last week and he is expected to help the run defense by sneaking into the box and making big hits …
Packers.com - November 9, 2008, 4:46 am
-Green Bay S Atari Bigby sealed the season opener with an interception in the waning moments of the game as Minnesota was driving for a potential …
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI - November 9, 2008, 1:48 am
And Atari Bigby was at his run-stopping ruggedness for just 1 1/2 games. Jenkins' absence against both run and pass has been and will continue to be …
RealGM.com, IL - November 7, 2008, 9:47 pm
The contest in week one was sealed with an Atari Bigby interception in the final two minutes. That close finish was one in a long string. …
Pierce County Herald, WI - November 7, 2008, 10:23 am
That 24-19 Packers' win was sealed by an interception by Packers? safety Atari Bigby in the waning moments of the game as Minnesota was driving for a …
Wisconsin State Journal, WI - November 6, 2008, 9:34 pm
The tight-fitting jerseys didn't have names or logos printed on them but were a hit with safeties Atari Bigby and Charlie Peprah. …
Sports Central, VA - November 6, 2008, 7:19 pm
Safety Atari Bigby, who's a real gamer, returns a Frerotte interception for a score. Green Bay wins, 30-23. When the Ravens face the Texans, number one on …
Bleacher Report, CA - November 6, 2008, 1:26 pm
Even with key injuries to both Al Harris and Atari Bigby, the Packers secondary has shown big play potential leading the league with 13 interceptions. …
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - November 6, 2008, 12:21 am
The safeties are Nick Collins and Atari Bigby. Woodson and Collins are tied atop the league in interceptions (four) and interceptions returned for …
CBSSports.com - November 5, 2008, 9:24 pm
They also are getting healthy with Al Harris and Atari Bigby returning from injury last week against Tennessee. The Packers problem is run defense, …
Pierce County Herald, WI - November 5, 2008, 11:22 am
One of them was against the Vikings on Opening Night, when Atari Bigby picked off a pass that killed Minnesota’s final drive. Green Bay then held on for a …
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - November 5, 2008, 1:11 am
A 76-yard punt return TD by Will Blackmon helped the Pack to the Monday Night victory. Jackson was intercepted by Atari Bigby late to snuff out a Vikings …
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI - November 4, 2008, 11:29 pm
Against Minnesota, Atari Bigby's interception late in the fourth quarter killed the Vikings' final drive, allowing the Packers to hold on for a 24-19 …
Green Bay Press Gazette, WI - November 4, 2008, 9:38 pm
Other players who could be in line for extensions include starting safeties Nick Collins and Atari Bigby. Collins is signed through 2009. …
Sports Central, VA - November 11, 2008, 10:29 am
This guy was drafted the same year as Donovan McNabb, Daunte Culpepper, and Edgerrin James, all of whom have noticeably lost some speed. …
SBR Forum, Costa Rica - November 11, 2008, 9:00 am
Playing at Ford Field didn’t seem to help Daunte Culpepper too much ? which makes sense, given he only joined the Detroit Lions last week. …
WWMT, MI - November 11, 2008, 8:58 am
The Detroit Lions coach seemed uncharacteristically downcast after yesterday's 38-14 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, but his usual positive attitude had …
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - November 11, 2008, 8:49 am
Four years ago last month, then- Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper was leading the league with a passer rating of 124.8 and was fourth all-time with a …
KING5.com, WA - November 11, 2008, 6:14 am
Despite his predictably uninspiring Week 10 effort, it looks like the Lions plan to give Daunte Culpepper another start rather than turn to 2007 …
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, IN - November 11, 2008, 6:00 am
In so doing, the Jaguars ruined the Detroit debut of Daunte Culpepper, brought in to play quarterback so Rod Marinelli could keep Drew Stanton on lockdown. …
My Tennessean.com, TN - November 11, 2008, 3:26 am
The Titans rushed for only 20 yards, but still found a way to beat the Bears and remain undefeated. Our Titans beat writers discuss the latest developments: …
Detroit Free Press, United States - November 11, 2008, 3:07 am
All indications are it will be Daunte Culpepper, though Drew Stanton played in Sunday's 38-14 loss to Jacksonville and Dan Orlovsky has not been placed on …
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - November 11, 2008, 12:45 am
Four years ago last month, then- Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper was leading the league with a passer rating of 124.8 and was fourth all-time with a …
New York Times, United States - November 10, 2008, 11:42 pm
Probably not a Detroit Lions fan, but he sure nailed Daunte Culpepper’s experience when he said, ‘There are no second acts in American lives. …
Gazette Online, IA - November 10, 2008, 11:37 pm
One was Daunte Culpepper. The Lions seem to be pinning your hopes on a QB who wasn't good enough to lead the vaunted Raiders offense. …
Most Valuable Network, MA - November 10, 2008, 11:29 pm
The NFC has too many great QBs: Warner, Brees, Eli Manning, Daunte Culpepper (wait, what’). But to even be considered, to even be mentioned as a possible …
Los Angeles Times, CA - November 10, 2008, 10:32 pm
Sunday against Jacksonville, Coach Rod Marinelli had this choice at quarterback: Daunte Culpepper, who hadn’t played an NFL game in nearly a year and had …
Salt Lake Tribune, United States - November 10, 2008, 9:36 pm
LIONS: Daunte Culpepper's debut in Detroit didn't help, as the winless Lions still lost miserably. On the bright side, Detroit did lead Jacksonville in the …
Bleacher Report, CA - November 10, 2008, 8:49 pm
The starter was either going to be Drew Stanton, a second-year guy who hadn't seen a live NFL snap, or Daunte Culpepper, a free agent who had been with the …
FanHouse, NY - November 10, 2008, 8:04 pm
Hey, look at that: it's Ty Law, the Daunte Culpepper of the New York Jets. That's right, Law, the former Patriots Pro Bowl cornerback who also played for …
International Herald Tribune, France - November 10, 2008, 7:06 pm
The defense allowed a season-low 256 yards, harassed recently signed quarterback Daunte Culpepper and fourth-stringer Drew Stanton and finished with a …
MLive.com, MI - November 10, 2008, 6:48 pm
Daunte Culpepper struggled after being signed five days earlier, while Drew Stanton had an up-and-down performance in his NFL debut. …
Winston-Salem Journal, NC - November 10, 2008, 1:49 am
AP RUSHING–Jacksonville, Taylor 18-80, Jones-Drew 11-70, Garrard 2-10, Lemon 2-(minus 3). Detroit, Kev.Smith 23-96, R.Johnson 2-4, Stanton 1-4, …
Akron Beacon Journal, OH - November 10, 2008, 1:43 am
Daunte Culpepper made his Lions debut in haste ? just five days after signing, ending his brief retirement ? and it lasted just three quarters. …
Los Angeles Times, CA - November 10, 2008, 1:42 am
That game was a reminder that, even with the just-added Daunte Culpepper at quarterback, the Lions are still the Lions. Looks can be deceiving. …
Florida Times-Union, FL - November 10, 2008, 1:36 am
Jumping out to a big lead enabled a maligned pass rush to get after both Daunte Culpepper and Stanton for a season-high seven sacks. …
Florida Times-Union, FL - November 10, 2008, 1:36 am
Taylor finally reached the 11000-yard milestone -becoming just the 18th player in NFL history to do so - and Drew had three second-quarter touchdowns on …
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, United States - November 10, 2008, 1:30 am
Daunte Culpepper suffered the same fate his predecessors at quarterback for the Lions have had this season. Culpepper, a former MVP of the NFL who was …
NFL News - November 10, 2008, 1:23 am
NFL GameDay breaks down the game and QB Daunte Culpepper’s first start (highlights) for the Lions. Sunday’s 44-point win by the Jets over the Rams was the …
DetNews.com, MI - November 10, 2008, 1:16 am
"This is the NFL. We lost to an 0-8 team (the Bengals) last week. They (the Lions) were flying around and doing a good job. "It was tough. …
Florida Times-Union, FL - November 10, 2008, 1:12 am
CB Rashean Mathis picked off Daunte Culpepper's first pass of the game to extend his franchise record for INTs to 24. Mathis has a team-high three …
Florida Times-Union, FL - November 10, 2008, 1:12 am
RICK WILSON/The Times-UnionJaguars running back Maurice Drew strolls into the end zone for an 8-yard touchdown run - his third of the game - with 39 seconds …
CNN International - November 9, 2008, 10:41 am
Dan Orlovsky QB DET: Orlovsky's thumb seems headed for surgery and Daunte Culpepper seems headed for the field just days after unretiring. …
FOXSports.com - November 9, 2008, 10:24 am
… Czarnecki's 30th year covering the NFL. He is one of 44 selectors to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Once a star in Minnesota, Daunte Culpepper returns …
WWMT, MI - November 9, 2008, 10:21 am
The Lions rank last in defense and 27th on offense, but suddenly they're a little more intriguing after bringing quarterback Daunte Culpepper out of …
Offshore Insiders, GA - November 9, 2008, 10:20 am
Detroit ’s post Jon Kitna starting QB Dan Orlovsky is out. Daunte Culpepper, just taken off the scrap heap, and Drew Stanton will probably both see snaps.
AHN - November 9, 2008, 9:10 am
MI (AHN) - The Detroit Lions will start Daunte Culpepper at quarterback when they play the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday. Culpepper came out of retirement to …
Examiner.com - November 9, 2008, 8:54 am
… NFL Examiner With Dan Orlovsky injured and Drew Stanton apparently not ready to start, the Lions turn to recently signed veteran Daunte Culpepper as …
Sports-Odds.com, FL - November 9, 2008, 7:17 am
The biggest Lions' news this weekend though was the signing of free agent QB Daunte Culpepper. Culpepper, a veteran free agent who was expected to sign a …
HULIQ (press release), NC - November 9, 2008, 6:38 am
… effort to win a few games before the end of the season, the Lions acquired quarterback Daunte Culpepper. Culpepper belongs to the NFL quarterback elite. …
Port Huron Times Herald, MI - November 9, 2008, 6:36 am
Quarterback Daunte Culpepper is expected to make his Detroit Lions' debut today against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Do you have high expectations for him? …
Pro Fantasy Sports, KS - November 9, 2008, 6:21 am
ProFootballTalk.com reported Saturday, however, that Daunte Culpepper is expected to get the nod. Whether it’s Culpepper or Drew Stanton, though, …
Canton Repository (subscription), OH - November 9, 2008, 12:06 am
Daunte Culpepper (No. 11, 1999, Vikings) played like an MVP in Year 2. The Vikings flattened out after that, but Culpepper had an incredible 2004 (4717 …
Berryessa Sun, CA - November 8, 2008, 10:41 pm
Even the Raiders must have thought it reeked of organizational dysfunction when it was learned the Lions had put Daunte Culpepper on the sign-and-start plan …
BlackAthlete.net - November 8, 2008, 10:18 pm
PHILADELPHIA — We have finally hit the halfway point of the 2008 NFL season as every team has now played at least eight games. At the midway point of the …
BlackAthlete.net - November 8, 2008, 10:18 pm
President-Elect Obama will not run this nation into the ground’.at least not any further then the Bush administration has, just as Daunte Culpepper can’t …
DetNews.com, MI - November 8, 2008, 9:52 pm
Jared DeVries has developed an appreciation for Daunte Culpepper, whom DeVries has played against since both players entered the NFL in 1999. …
Covers, Canada - November 8, 2008, 9:05 pm
Daunte Culpepper starts Sunday for Detroit, the latest stop in a somewhat bizarre journey for a QB who only four years ago set an NFL season record for …
San Francisco Chronicle, USA - November 8, 2008, 8:59 pm
(11-08) 17:42 PST — To paraphrase Shakespeare, Daunte Culpepper doth protested too much when he swore in September that he was absolutely, positively, …
Palm Beach Post, United States - November 8, 2008, 8:11 pm
He's emblematic of the low bar that a veteran quarterback must reach in order to keep a job in the NFL, based on the ability to read defenses and punch …
TestisteroneSports.com, California - November 8, 2008, 8:03 pm
Daunte Culpepper is starting in place of Orlovsky for the foreseeable future, and if he plays well, Dan-O's day's as the starter in Detroit may be over as …
TestisteroneSports.com, California - November 8, 2008, 7:54 pm
As expected Daunte Culpepper will start this weekend for the Lions. Signed just earlier this week, the Detroit Free Press is reporting that Culpepper will …
The Football Expert, OH - November 8, 2008, 11:45 am
He’s out and the starting job now might fall to Daunte Culpepper who was just recently signed off the street. Can Culpepper or possibly second year player …
Rocky Mountain News, CO - November 8, 2008, 10:41 am
Clinton Portis for Jerricho Cotchery and Daunte Culpepper (really). And my personal favorite: Derek Anderson, Austin Miles, David Akers, Kevin Curtis and …
RealGM.com, IL - November 8, 2008, 9:50 am
Detroit News - Lions' quarterback Dan Orlovsky has officially been ruled out for the team's game against the Bears on Sunday. Orlovsky revealed Friday that …
National Post, Canada - November 8, 2008, 9:27 am
Detroit Lions quarterback Dan Orlovsky has been ruled out for Sunday's game, making it increasingly likely that Daunte Culpepper will start against the …
Examiner.com - November 8, 2008, 8:12 am
None of the rest taken in that draft started right way; Donovan McNabb (2), Akili Smith (3), Daunte Culpepper (11) and Cade McNown (12). …
Examiner.com - November 8, 2008, 8:12 am
This week there is a very good chance they are starting Daunte Culpepper at quarterback. To put it bluntly, get used to not being able to see the Lions when …
Chicago Tribune, United States - November 8, 2008, 7:59 am
The Lions (0-8) rank last in defense and 27th on offense, but suddenly they're a little more intriguing after bringing quarterback Daunte Culpepper out of …
Seahawks.net - November 8, 2008, 6:57 am
Expect Daunte Culpepper to start Sunday's game against Jacksonville. Just don't expect Lions' head coach Rod Marinelli to announce it. …
Chatham Daily News, Canada - November 8, 2008, 6:22 am
Hey, if Daunte Culpepper can start just four days after coming out of retirement, why not ask Charlie Sanders, Bubba Baker, Doug English, Barry Sanders or …
Napa Valley Register, CA - November 8, 2008, 6:18 am
Jeff King, a 1974 St. Helena High School graduate who placed second in this year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race across Alaska in March, …
The Virginian-Pilot, VA - November 8, 2008, 12:48 am
It looks like Daunte Culpepper will start, but is too rusty to be a good fantasy play. Still, stick with WR Calvin Johnson. Also upgrade RB Kevin Smith. …
MLive.com, MI - November 8, 2008, 12:37 am
The Lions are expected to start veteran Daunte Culpepper at quarterback against the Jaguars. Culpepper, a nine-year veteran free agent who was signed to a …
San Antonio Express, TX - November 8, 2008, 12:33 am
He says he’ll play against the Jaguars, although the team did sign Daunte Culpepper recently. Fantasy impact: Look for Culpepper to start. …
Winston-Salem Journal, NC - November 8, 2008, 12:04 am
Daunte Culpepper signed a two-year deal with the Lions on Tuesday and practiced the next day for the first time this year. Drew Stanton is in his second …
Connecticut Post, CT - November 7, 2008, 11:45 pm
That leaves Daunte Culpepper and Drew Stanton as the final options. Marinelli again refused to disclose the starter. Orlovsky, who started the past four …
Packer Report - November 7, 2008, 10:57 pm
Expect Daunte Culpepper to start Sunday's game against Jacksonville. Just don't expect Lions' head coach Rod Marinelli to announce it. …
KFFL, CA - November 7, 2008, 9:42 pm
Sticking in the NFC North, there was finally excitement in Detroit this past week as the woeful Lions signed free-agent quarterback Daunte Culpepper …
Rotowire, CA - November 7, 2008, 8:33 pm
Coach Rod Marinelli has yet to name a starter for this week between Daunte Culpepper and Drew Stanton, though it appears that he's leaning toward Culpepper.
Lionsfans.com - November 7, 2008, 7:26 pm
But reading between the lines, it certainly seems Daunte Culpepper will start, even though he will have had less than a week of preparation after coming out …
SBR Forum, Costa Rica - November 7, 2008, 7:14 pm
The choice is between Culpepper, who signed with the team Tuesday, or second-year quarterback Drew Stanton, who has yet to throw an NFL pass. …
CBSSports.com - November 7, 2008, 11:41 am
They should, especially with the Lions talking about dusting off quarterback Daunte Culpepper, but the Jags are coming off a loss in Cincinnati … to Ryan …
Calgary Herald, Canada - November 7, 2008, 11:02 am
Jaguars (-7) over Lions: News reports at midweek said the Lions were being coy about whether they'd be inserting new QB Daunte Culpepper into the lineup. …
FanHouse, NY - November 7, 2008, 10:41 am
Plus, the Titans travel to Chicago, Daunte Culpepper will probably start in Detroit, and we might see Byron Leftwich in Pittsburgh. …
Rotoworld.com - November 7, 2008, 10:35 am
The Detroit Free Press' Nicholas J. Cotsonika believes Duante Culpepper "looks superior" to Drew Stanton in individual drills. The Lions are expected to …
FanHouse, NY - November 7, 2008, 10:04 am
JaMarcus Russell spent another game making everyone wonder if he's more Alex Smith than Daunte Culpepper, and the Raiders running game jogged to the …
Packer Report - November 7, 2008, 8:36 am
Jackson’s NFL life came to a standstill. Seven weeks later, Jackson remains Frerotte’s understudy and waiting his turn ? a process that hasn’t been easy. …
Examiner.com - November 7, 2008, 8:02 am
NFL contracts are not guaranteed: Daunte Culpepper, I'm looking at you. The Raiders cut DeAngelo Hall half a season into a seven-year contract. …
Cappers Mall, FL - November 7, 2008, 8:00 am
Also putting Orlovsky's status in doubt this weekend is the fact that Detroit signed retired QB Daunte Culpepper earlier this week. …
KING5.com, WA - November 7, 2008, 6:17 am
Detroit reportedly still hasn't decided whether to go with Daunte Culpepper or Drew Stanton this week, but Culpepper inexplicably appears to be the favorite …
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - November 7, 2008, 12:45 am
QUARTERBACKS: Skip Daunte Culpepper and Tyler Thigpen and give Sage Rosenfels a look. Houston can put up points, and this veteran usually takes advantage of …
USA Today - November 7, 2008, 12:43 am
If "unretired" quarterback Daunte Culpepper indeed hits the field this weekend, it won't take him long to look for Johnson. Mathis is Jacksonville's best …
Boston Herald, United States - November 7, 2008, 12:41 am
Jacksonville (-6) over DETROIT - The Lions are the only NFL team without a win, and they may be forced to use QB Daunte Culpepper a few days after signing …
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - November 7, 2008, 12:37 am
Daunte Culpepper's contract with the Lions calls for a $40000 signing bonus, $350000 for the balance of this season and $5 million if he lasts the 2009 …
MLive.com, MI - November 7, 2008, 12:23 am
The other three quarterbacks are free agent Daunte Culpepper, who signed with the team Tuesday, Drew Stanton and Drew Henson. While it appears Culpepper is …
Pride of Detroit, MI - November 7, 2008, 12:23 am
Apparently there was some uncertainty over whether or not the $1 million incentive actually exists in Daunte Culpepper's contract. According to Pro Football …
Orlando Sentinel, FL - November 7, 2008, 12:12 am
With his summer workout partner and quarterback friend Daunte Culpepper now signed, maybe Smith's fortunes and the team's will turn, starting with Sunday's …
The Spread, MI - November 7, 2008, 12:01 am
Daunte Culpepper might start for the Lions at quarterback after a day or two of practice because Dan Orlovsky has an injured thumb on his throwing hand. …
TSN.ca, Canada - November 6, 2008, 11:44 pm
I wonder if Daunte Culpepper thinks he signed with the Lions a bit too soon? Scary at first but it sounds like Big Ben's injury isn't that serious. …
MLive.com, MI - November 6, 2008, 9:28 pm
by James Schmehl MLive.com With the majority of talk surrounding newly acquired quarterback Daunte Culpepper and Drew Stanton, it appears as if last …
Bleacher Report, CA - November 6, 2008, 11:44 am
That mean that either second-year man Drew Stanton or recently signed Daunte Culpepper will get the start for the Lions. The last time these two teams met, …
Bleacher Report, CA - November 6, 2008, 11:13 am
I promise you, there is no other team in the NFL that would even dream of starting a quarterback who has been out of football for a year and has only had a …
FanHouse, NY - November 6, 2008, 11:05 am
As it happens, though, you have to love their chances against Daunte Culpepper. He hasn't played football in NFL game action in quite a while, …
RealGM.com, IL - November 6, 2008, 10:44 am
Quick hits on some of the developments: Daunte Culpepper signing in Detroit — a desperate, stupid move by an organization that cannot get out of its own …
WZZM, MI - November 6, 2008, 9:52 am
Don't be surprised to see Daunte Culpepper under center Sunday when Detroit takes on Jacksonville. The 31-year-old quarterback split snaps with the first …
Macleans.ca, Canada - November 6, 2008, 9:23 am
Reid: Maybe you haven’t heard: Daunte Culpepper is back in the NFL ? having finally found a team dumb enough to give him the two-year contract he was …
SkySports - November 6, 2008, 7:58 am
Veteran quarterback Daunte Culpepper could start for the winless Detroit Lions on Sunday, although that has yet to be confirmed by the team. …
Windsor Star, Canada - November 6, 2008, 7:35 am
Detroit Lions coach Rod Marinelli Wednesday said Daunte Culpepper looked "solid" in his first practice but was non-committal as to whether his new …
The Sun, UK - November 6, 2008, 7:27 am
Daunte Culpepper isn't worried about overcoming injury - he's more concerned with ring rust after coming out of brief retirement to sign a two-year contract …
Arkansas Democrat Gazette, AR - November 6, 2008, 7:08 am
The Detroit Lions tried to be coy about how much Daunte Culpepper practiced Wednesday and whether their new quarterback will play just days after signing. …
Canton Repository (subscription), OH - November 6, 2008, 12:51 am
CULPEPPER MAY PLAY THIS WEEK Quarterback Daunte Culpepper took a step toward making his Detroit Lions debut in haste. Culpepper practiced Wednesday, a day …
Abilene Reporter-News, TX - November 6, 2008, 12:49 am
The Detroit Lions tried to be coy about how much Daunte Culpepper practiced Wednesday and whether their new quarterback will play just days after signing. …
MLive.com, MI - November 6, 2008, 12:33 am
Will Daunte Culpepper start at quarterback for the Detroit Lions, or will it be Drew Stanton? Or will they both see action? Every option was left on the …
Florida Times-Union, FL - November 6, 2008, 12:32 am
Daunte Culpepper, (11), who signed with the Lions this week, might start at quarterback against the Jaguars. Still waiting: Jaguars wide receiver Matt Jones …
Pride of Detroit, MI - November 6, 2008, 12:16 am
by Sean Yuille on Nov 6, 2008 12:15 AM EST in Notes The odds of Daunte Culpepper starting against Jacksonville on Sunday are very, very good right now. …
StarNewsOnline.com, NC - November 6, 2008, 12:16 am
Here is what ‘experts? Stan Feldman and Steve McDaniel have to say about Brady Quinn, Rex Grossman and Daunte Culpepper. The Issue: Quinn takes over the …
411mania.com, TX - November 6, 2008, 12:14 am
… not project to be an NFL quarterback, Mathew Stafford out of Georgia would be available to them. If Daunte Culpepper starts the remained of the season, …
TSN.ca, Canada - November 6, 2008, 12:13 am
I wonder if Daunte Culpepper thinks he signed with the Lions a bit too soon? Scary at first but it sounds like Big Ben's injury isn't that serious. …
Pride of Detroit, MI - November 6, 2008, 12:11 am
I was really hoping to watch this game on TV since Daunte Culpepper will likely be the starter, but Lions fans obviously don't have much interest in …
TSN.ca, Canada - November 5, 2008, 10:49 pm
Detroit is considering Daunte Culpepper now that Dan Orlovsky has suffered a thumb injury and, well, even if he's healthy, he's still Dan Orlovsky. …
SportingNews.com - November 5, 2008, 11:47 am
With Orlovsky now injured, they can see whether Daunte Culpepper or Drew Stanton is a potential right fit. It seems like one of the quarterbacks just might …
Viking Update (subscription) - November 5, 2008, 11:40 am
Daunte Culpepper officially signed his deal with Detroit Tuesday and there are some questions as to whether he will be asked to start as soon as Sunday. …
SportingNews.com - November 5, 2008, 10:43 am
That includes Rex Grossman getting another chance in Chicago, and Daunte Culpepper getting his "roll on" for the Lions. Sage Rosenfels will fill in for …
Cumberland Times-News, MD - November 5, 2008, 10:02 am
The Steelers invited Leftwich, a native of Washington, DC and a product of HD Woodson High and Marshall University, to camp along with Daunte Culpepper to …
RealGM.com, IL - November 5, 2008, 9:17 am
It will be tough for Daunte Culpepper to step right in and lead the Lions to their first win of the season, so expect Detroit to remain near the bottom of …
WWMT, MI - November 5, 2008, 8:45 am
(AP) - Daunte Culpepper has signed with the Lions after passing his physical. He could be ready to play Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. …
The Sun, UK - November 5, 2008, 7:44 am
But the Lions (0-8) are now the only NFL team without a win, they have lost regular starter Jon Kitna to injury and back-up Dan Orlovsky hurt a thumb during …
Arkansas Democrat Gazette, AR - November 5, 2008, 7:22 am
Daunte Culpepper passed his physical and signed with the Detroit Lions on Tuesday ? and could be ready to play Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. …
ColtPower.com - November 5, 2008, 7:00 am
Sunday’s likely starting quarterback could be Drew Stanton or even Daunte Culpepper, as Dan Orlovsky will likely be out with a sprained thumb. …
Honolulu Advertiser, HI - November 5, 2008, 6:18 am
Lions: Quarterback Daunte Culpepper passed his physical and signed with Detroit yesterday and could be ready to play Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars …
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - November 5, 2008, 12:51 am
… in NFL history by a QB, which was overshadowed by Peyton Manning having THE greatest season in history. Paul Sakuma, Associated Press Daunte Culpepper, …
Pride of Detroit, MI - November 5, 2008, 12:43 am
by Sean Yuille on Nov 5, 2008 12:42 AM EST in Notes To make room on the roster for Daunte Culpepper, the Lions released safety LaMarcus Hicks. …
TSN.ca, Canada - November 5, 2008, 12:41 am
I wonder if Daunte Culpepper thinks he signed with the Lions a bit too soon? Scary at first but it sounds like Big Ben's injury isn't that serious. …
Washington Times, DC - November 5, 2008, 12:26 am
LIONS: Daunte Culpepper passed his physical and signed with Detroit - and could be ready to play Sunday against Jacksonville. The 31-year-old Culpepper, …
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA - November 5, 2008, 12:25 am
Daunte Culpepper passed his physical and signed with the Detroit Lions yesterday — and could be ready to play Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. …
Online Athens, GA - November 5, 2008, 12:13 am
Daunte Culpepper passed his physical and signed with the Detroit Lions on Tuesday - and could be ready to play Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. …
New York Times, United States - November 5, 2008, 12:05 am
DAUNTE CULPEPPER, on joining the Lions. The Steelers tied a season high with seven sacks against the Redskins on Monday night, and linebackers James …
Contra Costa Times, CA - November 5, 2008, 12:04 am
Lions: Daunte Culpepper passed his physical and signed a two-year contract. Culpepper, who earlier this season had announced his retirement, …
Seattle Post Intelligencer - November 5, 2008, 12:00 am
EXTRA POINTS: QB Daunte Culpepper passed his physical and signed with the Lions. He could play Sunday against the Jaguars. … The Rams placed WRs Drew …
San Jose Mercury News, USA - November 4, 2008, 9:43 pm
Quarterback Daunte Culpepper passed his physical, signed with Detroit and could start Sunday against Jacksonville if Dan Orlovsky's thumb injury keeps him …
Lionsfans.com - November 10, 2008, 2:49 am
"Of course it's fixable, it's definitely fixable," said cornerback Travis Fisher. "But when you're losing and when you walk in the locker-room there is …
Florida Times-Union, FL - November 10, 2008, 12:55 am
RICK WILSON/The Times-UnionJaguars fullback Greg Jones puts a hand down trying to keep his balance as he is undercut by Lions cornerback Travis Fisher for a …
Pride of Detroit, MI - November 9, 2008, 8:24 pm
Williamson simply ran by Travis Fisher to make the easy catch. The TD capped off a 4:18 drive, which contributed to a scary time of possession in the third …
DetNews.com, MI - November 9, 2008, 8:20 pm
"We didn't play well at all," cornerback Travis Fisher said. The Jaguars entered Sunday's game on a two-game losing streak, including a 21-19 loss to the …
Detroit Free Press, United States - November 7, 2008, 3:32 am
With cornerback Travis Fisher and safety Gerald Alexander returning, that was supposed to turn a weakness into a strength. But it’s still a weakness ? and a …
Detroit Free Press, United States - November 10, 2008, 3:30 am
Partner Dan Miller, on Stanton's fourth-and-34 dump-off pass to tight end Michael Gaines: "He'll have to be Gale Sayers to get that first down. …
DetNews.com, MI - November 10, 2008, 1:26 am
But Drew Stanton's first NFL pass was memorable — first attempt, first completion, first touchdown. Late in the first quarter, Stanton brings the Lions to …
Bleacher Report, CA - November 10, 2008, 12:19 am
On fourth-and-34, he ran the play clock down to 10 while gasping for breath, held a three-second huddle, and threw a short pass to tight end Michael Gaines, …
KFFL, CA - November 4, 2008, 4:57 pm
Michael Gaines with nine looks for the Detroit Lions. He totaled eight in the previous three games combined, so reading too much into this would be a …
ChicagoBears.com - November 4, 2008, 4:25 pm
Sunday’s contest at Soldier Field will feature a strength-versus-strength match-up with a Bears run defense that ranks sixth in the NFL against a Titans …
Sacramento Bee, USA - November 11, 2008, 3:02 am
Last week, Cable said right tackle Cornell Green's only bad game was against Baltimore, but the coach said Monday he wasn't pleased with Green's play, …
CNN International - November 10, 2008, 1:06 pm
If he wasn't beating right guard Cooper Carlisle for a sack, he was bull-rushing right tackle Cornell Green for yet another pressure. …
Santa Rosa Press Democrat, CA - November 10, 2008, 12:10 am
RT Cornell Green limped to the locker room with difficulty after the game. Justin Fargas carried 22 times for 89 yards, the highest output by an Oakland …
Silver and Black report, NJ - November 7, 2008, 6:00 pm
Oakland gambled going into the season with Cornell Green at RT and Kwame Harris at LT. They have both failed and the Raiders will have to go back to the …
RealFootball365.com, AZ - November 7, 2008, 1:44 am
Cornell Green: After allowing four sacks in his first 51 NFL games, Green has given up 12½ in his last 18 games with Oakland. He’s also committed 13 of his …
Sacramento Bee, USA - November 6, 2008, 8:44 pm
Though he's struggled at times, too, Cable is pleased with right tackle Cornell Green. "He has had some hand issues, ribs issues and all those things, …
Hickory Daily Record, NC - November 11, 2008, 9:52 am
Broncos: Next in line in the Denver's battered backfield is free agent Alex Haynes, who signed with the team yesterday after Ryan Torain was put on injured …
Salisbury Post, NC - November 11, 2008, 7:36 am
Next in line in the Broncos' battered backfield is free agent Alex Haynes, who signed with the team Monday after rookie Ryan Torain was placed on injured …
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, IN - November 11, 2008, 6:09 am
Running back Alex Haynes signed with the Broncos after rookie Ryan Torain was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury ? …
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, United States - November 11, 2008, 5:07 am
BRONCOS ? Next in line in Denver's battered backfield is free agent Alex Haynes, who signed with the team after rookie Ryan Torain was placed on injured …
Louisville Courier-Journal, KY - November 11, 2008, 4:32 am
Broncos: Free-agent running back Alex Haynes signed with the team after rookie Ryan Torain (knee) was placed on IR. Bengals: Quarterback Carson Palmer will …
Boston Globe, United States - November 11, 2008, 4:09 am
Next in line in the Broncos' battered backfield is free agent Alex Haynes, who signed after rookie Ryan Torain was placed on IR with a knee injury. …
Calgary Herald, Canada - November 11, 2008, 4:04 am
The Denver Broncos on Monday placed running back Ryan Torain on injured reserve and signed free-agent running back Alex Haynes.
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - November 11, 2008, 3:17 am
Free agent Alex Haynes was signed after rookie Ryan Torain was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury. Torain is the third tailback the team has lost …
Daily Press, VA - November 11, 2008, 3:02 am
Free agent tailback Alex Haynes signed with Denver. … Tampa Bay has until Wednesday to decide if Carnell "Cadillac" Williams, who began the season on the …
Winston-Salem Journal, NC - November 11, 2008, 12:36 am
Broncos: Next in line in the Denver's battered backfield is free agent Alex Haynes, who signed with the team yesterday after Ryan Torain was put on injured …
Orlando Sentinel, FL - November 11, 2008, 12:23 am
The Denver Broncos signed ex-UCF RB Alex Haynes. The team put rookie RB Ryan Torain on its reserve/injured list with a left knee injury.
Youngstown Vindicator, OH - November 11, 2008, 12:22 am
Broncos: Next in line in the Broncos? battered backfield is free agent Alex Haynes, who signed with the team Monday after rookie Ryan Torain was placed on …
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA - November 11, 2008, 12:04 am
Next in line in the Broncos' battered backfield is free agent Alex Haynes, who signed with the team after rookie Ryan Torain was placed on injured reserve …
New York Times, United States - November 10, 2008, 11:42 pm
BRONCOS SIGN RUNNING BACK Denver signed running back Alex Haynes after the rookie Ryan Torain was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury. …
Rocky Mountain News, CO - November 10, 2008, 11:07 pm
Former Carolina running back Alex Haynes has been signed by the Broncos to address the razor-thin depth in the backfield. With the injuries at running back …
Examiner.com - November 10, 2008, 10:46 pm
(Map, News) - Next in line in the Denver Broncos' battered backfield is free agent Alex Haynes, who signed with the team Monday after rookie Ryan Torain was …
Globe and Mail, Canada - November 10, 2008, 8:42 pm
Next in line in the Broncos' battered backfield is free agent Alex Haynes, who signed with the team Monday after rookie Ryan Torain was placed on injured …
Kansas City Star, MO - November 10, 2008, 6:38 pm
In a corresponding move, the Broncos signed running back Alex Haynes. Haynes is in his second season in the league and was most recently waived by the …
Sports Network - November 10, 2008, 6:27 pm
In a corresponding move, the Broncos signed running back Alex Haynes. Haynes is in his second season in the league and was most recently waived by the …
ESPN - November 7, 2008, 7:15 pm
AP ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The possibility of a yellow flag curtailed Brandon Marshall's red, white and blue tribute to President-elect Barack Obama with a …
Football Picks, Canada - November 6, 2008, 4:02 pm
… have not been playing well, but they do have what many believe to be the most dangerous QB/WR tandem in the NFL in Jay Cutler and Bradon Marshall. …
The NFL in FLA, FL - November 4, 2008, 6:43 pm
Although the Broncos couldn’t run a lick in the Dolphins? 26-17 victory, a few of their players were running their mouths on Tuesday. …
Denver Post, CO - November 11, 2008, 2:40 am
Other running backs with NFL experience who participated in the tryout were LaBrandon Toefield, Musa Smith and Andrew Pinnock. …
Rocky Mountain News, CO - November 11, 2008, 1:20 am
Meanwhile, Matt Prater is proving to be the capable replacement for the Broncos that Elam predicted on his way out the door. Prater already has succeeded on …
Denver Post, CO - November 10, 2008, 5:41 pm
… their Dove Valley practice facility, the Broncos signed fullback Alex Haynes, a former teammate of Brandon Marshall and Matt Prater at Central Florida. …
Naples Daily News, FL - November 10, 2008, 7:40 am
Matt Prater (Estero), placekicker, Denver Broncos, No. 5 — Prater made field goals from 35 and 30 yards, and missed from 38 in Thursday's 34-30 win over …
Denver Post, CO - November 9, 2008, 2:35 am
"I told my wife, 'This is really weird.' " Elam has made 17-of-19 field goals this year; his replacement in Denver, Matt Prater, is 16-of-19.
The News-Press, FL - November 9, 2008, 1:15 am
1 defense that's allowed an NFL-low nine TDs in eight games. ? LenDale White is still a TD machine, but owners should be getting a bit concerned by Chris …
Boston Globe, United States - November 8, 2008, 2:39 am
Kicker Stephen Gostkowski leads the AFC with 72 points, and his 13 touchbacks are second behind the Denver Broncos' Matt Prater, who has the advantage of …
The Orange and Brown Report - November 7, 2008, 12:56 pm
I have Matt Prater on my fantasy football team, The Slushing Cooters. I was very glad he missed a field goal. I was very pissed he made two after that. …
Bleacher Report, CA - November 7, 2008, 10:23 am
This led to an early missed chip-shot field goal by Matt Prater and the experiment seemed to get off on the wrong foot. This was a disappointment for a team …
Bleacher Report, CA - November 7, 2008, 8:59 am
Matt Prater and Dawson traded field goals to end the first half with a 20-10 advantage. Denver, who had already put running backs Michael Pittman and Andre …
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH - November 7, 2008, 4:44 am
Broncos nuggets: Cutler has easy toss to wide-open Tony Scheffler for 39 yards on game's first play from scrimmage. Matt Prater misses a medium-range …
Denver Post, CO - November 7, 2008, 4:02 am
Broncos kicker Matt Prater (5) watches his field-goal attempt from 38 yards miss in the first quarter Thursday night at Cleveland Browns Stadium. …
Denver Post, CO - November 7, 2008, 2:48 am
Matt Prater missed a field goal for the second consecutive game, and the kickoff coverage units allowed Josh Cribbs to average 27 yards a return, …
Denver Post, CO - November 7, 2008, 2:44 am
C Matt Prater missed a field goal in the first quarter and the team's return game was just average. B They had few other options, but allowing Jay Cutler to …
Rocky Mountain News, CO - November 7, 2008, 1:51 am
… end Tony Scheffler with a 39-yard pass on the game's first play, but the opening march ends with a Matt Prater miss on a 38-yard field-goal attempt. …
National Post, Canada - November 7, 2008, 1:10 am
Matt Prater kicked a 30-yard field goal to cut the lead to 23-13 with 5:37 left in the third. Cutler hit Royal for a 93-yard TD pass on Denver's next drive. …
TransWorldNews (press release), GA - November 7, 2008, 12:26 am
That lead was extended to 23-10 early in the third quarter when Phil Dawson kicked a 33-yard field goal but matt Prater answered for the Broncos later in …
Sports Network - November 7, 2008, 12:18 am
The game's first play — a 39-yard hook-up between Cutler and Scheffler — went for naught, as Matt Prater misfired from 38 yards away. …
The Orange and Brown Report - November 6, 2008, 11:56 pm
The Broncos wasted little time moving the ball on the opening drive, but it ended up in a missed field goal by Matt Prater of 38 yards. On the first play, …
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH - November 6, 2008, 11:51 pm
Denver won the coin toss and elected to receive, delaying Quinn's formal debut on the field for one defensive series that ended in a Matt Prater field-goal …
Denver Post, CO - November 6, 2008, 11:45 pm
Broncos kicker Matt Prater (5) watches his field-goal attempt from 38 yards miss in the first quarter Thursday night at Cleveland Browns Stadium. …
The Associated Press - November 6, 2008, 10:55 pm
Denver's first drive stalled and Matt Prater missed a 38-yard field-goal attempt, giving the ball to Quinn at the Cleveland 20. His first pass attempt to …
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH - November 6, 2008, 10:36 pm
Matt Prater's 30-yard field goal pulled Denver within 23-13 with 5:37 remaining. Browns had third-and-6 at Denver 41 as quarter ended. …
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH - November 6, 2008, 9:55 pm
Matt Prater made a 35-yard field goal to pull Denver within, 17-10, at 5:48. … Dawson's 52-yard field goal at 1:09 restored the Browns' 10-point cushion. …
Silver & Black Illustrated - November 6, 2008, 9:05 pm
… in Matt Prater to save the day. So much for saving the day ? kick sails wide right ? Quinn gets some nice field position for his first NFL drive. …
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH - November 6, 2008, 9:03 pm
Matt Prater missed a medium-range field-goal attempt to end first series. … Cutler found Brandon Marshall for 34 yards with 10 minutes left. …
Dawgs By Nature, OH - November 6, 2008, 10:55 am
Broncos kicker Matt Prater is one to watch for. Born in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, he has connected on 5-of-5 kicks from beyond 50 yards this season. …
BetUs.com, Canada - November 4, 2008, 7:17 pm
K Matt Prater booted the 45-yarder with ease, and the Broncos couldn’t have gotten off to a better start. It got worse on the Browns next possession as well …
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH - November 4, 2008, 6:38 pm
Special teams overview: Kicker Matt Prater is 14 of 16 in field goals, including 5-for-5 from 50 yards or more. Punter Britt Kern, a rookie from Toledo, …
KPTV.com, OR - November 4, 2008, 4:53 pm
Denver kicker Matt Prater has made five kicks from 50+, which makes him a desirable fantasy starter. Generally, you wouldn't even own a quarterback making …
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com, NJ - November 10, 2008, 9:34 pm
His fumble came on one of those grand efforts in traffic, a hurdle of Philadelphia cornerback Asante Samuel to try to gain a few extra yards. …
Bengals.com, OH - November 10, 2008, 9:19 pm
It's going to be fun Sunday going against (Eagles cornerbacks) Asante Samuel, Sheldon Brown, Lito Sheppard. That's going to be fun for me. …
Bleacher Report, CA - November 10, 2008, 2:34 pm
Samuel's presence has boosted an Eagles secondary that ranked 18th in the NFL in pass defense (215.6 YPG) in '07 to sixth (190.4) this season. …
Wall Street Journal Blogs, NY - November 10, 2008, 10:48 am
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs hurdles Philadelphia’s Asante Samuel Sunday, much like the Eagles? division foes have jumped past them so far …
Examiner.com - November 10, 2008, 8:13 am
10:30 PM - Following the Eagles' first penalty of the game, an illegal contact call on Asante Samuel, Manning was pressured into a pair of quick …
York Daily Record, PA - November 10, 2008, 7:51 am
Jacobs hurdled over Asante Samuel and was hit in the air by Eagles linebacker Chris Gocong. The ball popped loose and was recovered by linebacker Mike …
Salisbury Post, NC - November 10, 2008, 7:11 am
Jacobs lost the ball while hurdling Asante Samuel as Chris Gocong delivered a hard hit. Mike Patterson recovered it at the Giants 44. …
The Associated Press - November 10, 2008, 6:50 am
Jacobs lost the ball while hurdling Asante Samuel as Chris Gocong delivered a hard hit. Mike Patterson recovered it at the Giants 44. …
Boston Herald, United States - November 10, 2008, 3:55 am
With Asante Samuel [stats] shadowing Amani Toomer all night ? flopping sides with Sheldon Brown, depending on where Toomer would line up, something Jim …
Newsday, NY - November 10, 2008, 3:47 am
… nearly made a spectacular play in the second quarter when he tried to hurdle Asante Samuel and add to what already was a 10-yard run for a first down. …
Newsday, NY - November 10, 2008, 3:47 am
In the second quarter, while leaping over cornerback Asante Samuel for extra yardage, Jacobs was smacked hard by linebacker Chris Gocong and fumbled. …
Evening Bulletin, PA - November 10, 2008, 2:04 am
The perception all week was that Asante Samuel would be the man in charge of blanketing Burress, who caught the game-winning touchdown in last season's …
Press of Atlantic City, NJ - November 10, 2008, 1:44 am
Cornerback Asante Samuel was shaken up in the third quarter, but returned to action. The Eagles travel to Cincinnati next Sunday to take on the struggling …
Sports Network - November 10, 2008, 1:26 am
Jacobs jumped over cornerback Asante Samuel, but was met head on by Chris Gocong, who forced the fumble and recovered at the Giants 44. …
Lancaster Newspapers, PA - November 10, 2008, 1:07 am
By JEFF YOUNG, Editor It was almost the ideal proving ground for a certain theory about desperation as a difference-maker in the NFL. In one corner were the …
NJ.com, NJ - November 10, 2008, 1:01 am
… 265-pound monster truck with a facemask — was thinking in the second quarter Sunday night, when he had Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel, …
Sumter Item, SC - November 10, 2008, 12:31 am
Jacobs lost the ball while hurdling Asante Samuel as Chris Gocong delivered a hard hit. Mike Patterson recovered it at the Giants 44. …
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - November 10, 2008, 12:20 am
With Asante Samuel shadowing Amani Toomer all night - flopping sides with Sheldon Brown, depending on where Toomer would line up, something Jim Johnson has …
The Associated Press - November 10, 2008, 12:20 am
Jacobs lost the ball while hurdling Asante Samuel as Chris Gocong delivered a hard hit. Mike Patterson recovered it at the Giants 44. …
New York Times, United States - November 9, 2008, 11:18 pm
Brandon Jacobs has the ball stripped by CB Asante Samuel and the Eagles recover, giving themselves a 1st-10 at the Giants 44. Big turn of events, …
The Associated Press - November 9, 2008, 10:10 pm
Jacobs hurdled over Asante Samuel and was hit in the air by Eagles linebacker Chris Gocong. The ball popped loose and was recovered by linebacker Mike …
FOXSports.com - November 9, 2008, 10:24 am
… dominating again, and veteran cornerback Asante Samuel was signed as a free agent to shut down any and all go-to guys that Sheldon Brown could not. …
Allentown Morning Call, PA - November 9, 2008, 4:09 am
The Eagles also have a new weapon in their secondary in cornerback Asante Samuel. But Samuel was unable to change the outcome of the Super Bowl. …
The News Journal, DE - November 9, 2008, 3:46 am
… ton of money in the offseason to land former Patriots cornerback Asante Samuel, an All-Pro whose 19 interceptions since the start of 2006 leads the NFL. …
Baltimore Sun, United States - November 9, 2008, 3:28 am
This, of course, is why the Eagles signed CB Asante Samuel (seven years, $56million) in the offseason. Vikings coach Brad Childress might face a watershed …
Boston Globe, United States - November 9, 2008, 2:59 am
He has to be happy simply to no longer be the weirdo backup, the answer to the trivia question, "Which NFL backup quarterback last started a game in high …
Press of Atlantic City, NJ - November 9, 2008, 12:25 am
Cornerback Asante Samuel returns one for a touchdown Eagles' worst-case scenario: The Giants widen their lead in the division with a convincing victory. …
Kansas City Star, MO - November 8, 2008, 11:18 pm
‘Philadelphia CB Asante Samuel was signed by the Eagles with Giants WR Plaxico Burress in mind. In seven games against the Eagles since signing with New …
San Jose Mercury News, USA - November 8, 2008, 11:58 am
Antonio Cromartie, Asante Samuel, Champ Bailey, Al Harris, Marcus Trufant and Terrence Newman have combined to allow 3.3 catches on 5.6 throws per game this …
The News Journal, DE - November 8, 2008, 3:47 am
With the addition of cornerback Asante Samuel, the Eagles are ranked eighth in the NFL in passing defense, and they're averaging an interception a game.
Cherry Hill Courier Post, NJ - November 8, 2008, 3:16 am
With the addition of cornerback Asante Samuel, Philadelphia is ranked eighth in the NFL in passing defense, and they're averaging an interception a game.
Buffalo Bills Insider, United States - November 7, 2008, 3:14 pm
However, New England as a rule does not overpay for cornerbacks (see: Ty Law, Asante Samuel). So if a bidding war ensues I don’t believe the Patriots will …
Gambling911.com, FL - November 7, 2008, 1:04 pm
Samuel's impact: CB Asante Samuel was signed by the Eagles during the offseason to give them an extra line of defense vs. strong receiving units like that …
Pottstown Mercury, PA - November 7, 2008, 9:05 am
The Eagles were so convinced they needed an every-down guy to shutdown big receivers like Burress and Owens they threw $57 million at Asante Samuel last …
phillyBurbs.com, PA - November 7, 2008, 8:05 am
Those injuries leave the Eagles with only two healthy cornerbacks, starters Sheldon Brown and Asante Samuel. Rookie safety Quintin Demps worked at corner …
Evening Bulletin, PA - November 7, 2008, 4:47 am
I also feel good about the chances of Asante Samuel and the Eagles' secondary being able to get their hands on a number of Manning's throws. …
Trading Markets (press release), CA - November 7, 2008, 4:03 am
–The Patriots miss Asante Samuel in a big way. With Samuel as their left cornerback last year, the Pats held opponents to 6.43 yards per attempt. …
The News Journal, DE - November 7, 2008, 3:49 am
Asante Samuel, the Eagles' top cornerback, said Thursday he hadn't lost sleep over the near interception he didn't secure in the Super Bowl last season that …
Cherry Hill Courier Post, NJ - November 7, 2008, 3:10 am
Asante Samuel, the Eagles' top cornerback, said Thursday he hasn't lost sleep over the interception he didn't secure during last year's Super Bowl, …
Philadelphia Daily News, PA - November 7, 2008, 3:05 am
The Patriots miss Asante Samuel in a big way. With Samuel as their left cornerback last year, the Pats held opponents to 6.43 yards per attempt. …
Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX - November 7, 2008, 1:13 am
By CHAREAN WILLIAMS Plaxico Burress is one big reason that Asante Samuel is in Philadelphia. The Eagles gave Samuel a seven-year, $56 million contract in …
USA Today - November 7, 2008, 12:55 am
From Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel: "He's a young quarterback, and he's got a lot to learn, but he's a very good young quarterback. …
Press of Atlantic City, NJ - November 7, 2008, 12:46 am
By DAVID WEINBERG Staff Writer, 609-272-7186 PHILADELPHIA - Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel will get a chance to justify his seven-year, …
The Spread, MI - November 6, 2008, 7:30 pm
Antonio Cromartie, Asante Samuel, Champ Bailey, Al Harris, Marcus Trufant and Terrence Newman have combined to allow 3.3 catches on 5.6 throws per game this …
Sports Network - November 6, 2008, 5:21 pm
… who help out a quality secondary that features playmaking corner Asante Samuel (19 tackles, 3 INT, 14 PD), the NFL's leader in interceptions since 2006. …
Most Valuable Network, MA - November 6, 2008, 10:28 am
Asante Samuel was able to learn his zone coverages, use his instincts, and freeland a little to jump routes, leading to his multiple interceptions. …
Attleboro Sun Chronicle, MA - November 6, 2008, 5:14 am
Jason Webster was expected to be one of those players who were going to replace the likes of the departed Asante Samuel and Randall Gay when he was signed …
New York Daily News, NY - November 6, 2008, 4:39 am
Things won't be as easy this time, since he will likely be shadowed by Asante Samuel, Philly's new $57 million corner. But the single coverage figures to be …
Buffalo News, United States - November 6, 2008, 12:44 am
The Pats lost star cornerback Asante Samuel in free agency. They lost heart-and-soul safety Rodney Harrison to a season-ending injury in Week Six. …
The Union Leader, NH - November 6, 2008, 12:06 am
Cornerback Asante Samuel left for Philadelphia via free agency, and safety Rodney Harrison was placed on injured reserve last month with a quadriceps injury …
International Herald Tribune, France - November 5, 2008, 6:57 pm
The Patriots needed help at cornerback this season after Asante Samuel and Randall Gay left as free agents. Webster participated in spring practices before …
NFL News - November 5, 2008, 2:31 pm
Samuel's impact: CB Asante Samuel was signed by the Eagles during the offseason to give them an extra line of defense vs. strong receiving units like that …
Tiger Weekly, LA - November 5, 2008, 2:11 pm
Manning will likely be forced away from Burress this week as he draws a matchup with a very dangerous Asante Samuel. Donovan McNabb vs. …
Bleacher Report, CA - November 5, 2008, 1:56 pm
This one won’t be easy though; lining up opposite him will be Pro Bowl CB Asante Samuel. That being said, we like Eli to get back on the same page as his …
Evening Bulletin, PA - November 5, 2008, 5:34 am
Secretary Of Defense: Asante Samuel - A couple of seasons ago, this may have been Dawkins' position. It may have even gone to Lito Sheppard or Trent Cole as …
Boston Globe, United States - November 5, 2008, 4:07 am
The void left by Asante Samuel's departure is still significant. 3. Matt Cassel's growth at quarterback. Thrust into a starting role on opening day, …
Blinq, PA - November 5, 2008, 3:11 am
We can't look past nobody," Asante Samuel said when told of Reid's praise of the team. "Somehow, some way, we always make it a tight game around here. …
Philadelphia Daily News, PA - November 5, 2008, 3:08 am
GRADE: B. No question, Asante Samuel has helped with the mentality on turnovers. Fifteen takeaways at midseason, after 19 all last year? …
Packers.com - November 7, 2008, 4:24 pm
And this year, rookie Josh Sitton and Spitz were looking like the two starting guards in the preseason until a knee injury sidelined Sitton for several …
Green Bay Press Gazette, WI - November 6, 2008, 7:43 pm
But Josh Sitton has no doubt his surprise start at right guard will benefit him as he continues to compete for action. ‘Anytime you get to play, …
DetNews.com, MI - November 11, 2008, 1:03 am
… the Lions as the NFL's laughingstock with the 38-14 beating they administered. "They were cracking jokes," Lions running back Kevin Smith said. …
Big Cat Country, FL - November 10, 2008, 4:31 pm
Let's not forget, however, that Fred Taylor is now the 18th player in NFL History to rush for over 11000 yards. It was fitting to see Taylor cross the …
FanHouse, NY - November 10, 2008, 3:53 pm
You can officially trust Kevin Smith. It took a while, but the Lions are finally showing faith in Smith to be the feature. Watch for Rudi Johnson to see …
RealGM.com, IL - November 10, 2008, 3:08 pm
I’ve received a tremendous amount of feedback on the interview I did a couple weeks ago with an NFL scout. You people just cannot get enough NFL Draft stuff …
Patriots.com - November 10, 2008, 12:00 pm
Patriots defensive lineman Le Kevin Smith played at the University of Nebraska when Jets assistant head coach/offensive line coach Bill Callahan was the …
MLive.com, MI - November 10, 2008, 10:59 am
1:13 - Kevin Smith shows how he won the starting job this week by tripping over himself and falling down at the line of scrimmage. …
Fantasy Football Jungle, OH - November 10, 2008, 10:50 am
Matt Forte, Chris Johnson, Steve Slaton, Jonathan Stewart, BenJarvus Green-Ellis and Kevin Smith each provide effective statistics most weeks, and sometimes …
International Herald Tribune, France - November 10, 2008, 8:22 am
"I feel sick in my stomach," said Lions rookie running back Kevin Smith. Tennessee hasn't always won pretty, and this one was no exception. …
Examiner.com - November 10, 2008, 8:13 am
On the offensive side of the ball, it was great to see Kevin Smith get pretty much all the carries. The Rudi Johnson experiment appears to have mercifully …
San Francisco Chronicle, USA - November 10, 2008, 1:40 am
We know the Lions aren't really on the radar, so you might have missed Detroit telling Rudi Johnson that rookie Kevin Smith is the No. …
DetNews.com, MI - November 10, 2008, 1:11 am
Actually, rookie Kevin Smith ran hard, then spoke hard afterward. Poor kid. He clearly isn't used to all the losing. "We need to start taking responsibility …
DetNews.com, MI - November 10, 2008, 1:10 am
Kevin Smith finally got the nod as the featured running back, finishing with 23 carries for 96 yards and a touchdown and drawing praise from coach Rod …
DetNews.com, MI - November 10, 2008, 1:10 am
"I think Drew did a good job under the circumstances," said rookie running back Kevin Smith. "He went out there and made plays. I was proud of him. …
Charleston Gazette, WV - November 10, 2008, 1:02 am
There was concern in Orlando that the Knights might lose a step when superback Kevin Smith ran to the NFL. But to be eliminated from bowl contention after …
Florida Times-Union, FL - November 10, 2008, 12:55 am
Lions - Kevin Smith 1 run (Hanson kick), 6:02. Drive: 11 plays, 88 yards, 5:54. Key plays: Stanton 41 pass to C.Johnson; Stanton 23 pass to Middleton on …
Orlando Sentinel, FL - November 10, 2008, 12:49 am
Rookie RB Kevin Smith had the most productive day of his season with 23 carries for 96 yards. But QB Daunte Culpepper, signed by the Lions last week, …
Bleacher Report, CA - November 10, 2008, 12:19 am
In any case, Calvin Johnson caught two long passes for 92 yards and Kevin Smith posted a season and career best 96 yards and scored a touchdown, …
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, IN - November 9, 2008, 6:09 am
Indianapolis ranks last in the NFL in rushing yards with 70.1 yards per game. That’s slightly behind the Detroit Lions and running back Kevin Smith, …
Locksmith Sports Picks, IA - November 9, 2008, 6:08 am
The Lions could also find success on the ground with rookie RB Kevin Smith (4.45 40-speed 6′1? 211), a strong runner that can make yards after contact. …
Razorback Central, AR - November 9, 2008, 1:46 am
It’s been a while since the Jaguars did that effectively, and with Detroit having QB issues, they will likely try to lean on the run with Kevin Smith and …
MLive.com, MI - November 9, 2008, 1:18 am
Rookie Kevin Smith is averaging 4.4 yards per carry for the Lions while veteran Rudi Johnson is getting 3.4 yards, but they're not getting enough attempts …
MLive.com, MI - November 9, 2008, 1:03 am
I'll give him 160 yards and a score to Calvin Johnson anyways, and Kevin Smith 50 yards rushing with a score. I think I am being very nice here. …
CREATiVESPORTS, RI - November 8, 2008, 7:51 pm
Then there’s another deep group of intriguing youngsters like Felix Jones, Ray Rice, Kevin Smith, and Rashard Mendenhall, each of whom could be starters …
StarNewsOnline.com, NC - November 7, 2008, 5:25 pm
Wild Card: RB Kevin Smith. He's quietly coming along and is scoring some TDs. He could be a late season difference-maker. Boom: QB Chad Pennington. …
The Virginian-Pilot, VA - November 7, 2008, 2:08 am
For Detroit, start only RB Kevin Smith and WR Calvin Johnson. With QB Daunte Culpepper making his Detroit debut after only a few days of practice the …
USA Today - November 7, 2008, 1:15 am
‘Kevin Smith, RB, Lions. If Detroit doesn't know what to do at quarterback, it will have to hand the ball to Smith. And in the Jaguars' past two games, …
The Daily Evergreen, WA - November 6, 2008, 11:16 pm
Kevin Smith, running back, Detroit Lions: Smith has three touchdowns in his last five games. However, he has very little yardage to go along with the …
KFFL, CA - November 6, 2008, 7:07 pm
The quarterback situation also impacts the teams other offensive threats, mainly wide receiver Calvin Johnson and running back Kevin Smith. …
Sports Network - November 6, 2008, 6:33 pm
Lions rookie running back Kevin Smith (305 rushing yards, 4 TD) is enjoying a solid first year in the NFL. He is not putting up Chris Johnson-type numbers …
BetUs.com, Canada - November 6, 2008, 1:17 pm
One of them had better be Kevin Smith, who's only had 49 yards in the last two weeks. If you want to play the Lions, one thing that might be encouraging is …
BetUs.com, Canada - November 6, 2008, 11:43 am
Lame-duck quarterback Dan Orlovsky completed 28 of 47 passes for 292 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions while Kevin Smith rushed 14 times for …
SportingNews.com - November 6, 2008, 11:08 am
They have two worthy young offensive skill players in wide receiver Calvin Johnson and running back Kevin Smith; now they just need that extra spark at …
SU The Daily Orange (subscription), NY - November 6, 2008, 4:18 am
The six running backs ahead of him - Kevin Smith (Central Florida), Matt Forte (Tulane), Ray Rice (Rutgers), Darren McFadden (Arkansas), Jonathan Stewart …
Pro Football Weekly, IL - November 6, 2008, 12:32 am
And I don't want to leave out Kevin Smith, who has been a serviceable fantasy option in Detroit, scoring four TDs thus far. Finally, don't forget about two …
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA - November 6, 2008, 12:05 am
Avoid: Rudi Johnson and Kevin Smith, Lions (vs. TEN, vs. MIN, at IND, vs. NO). Antonio Bryant, Bucs (vs. NO, at CAR, at ATL, vs. …
Orlando Sentinel, FL - November 5, 2008, 6:35 pm
Lions tailback Kevin Smith, who followed in Culpepper's stardom at Central Florida, said while Culpepper is the one taking the crash course in the Lions' …
Point-Spreads.com, FL - November 5, 2008, 4:09 pm
Their top rusher on the day was RB Kevin Smith with 14 carries for 37 yards with a touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Calvin Johnson with eight …
DetNews.com, MI - November 5, 2008, 1:03 am
EJ Biggers and honorary captain Kevin Smith — a second-grader for whom Broncos players act as a Big Brother — head to midfield for the coin flip. …
Billszone - November 4, 2008, 5:22 pm
It’s time to give rookie Kevin Smith 80? of the carries and see what he can do. Winner: Jeff Garcia (TB) rallied his team late despite the team's four …
FanHouse, NY - November 4, 2008, 5:07 pm
KR: 2 Kevin Smith (3-64) - It's hard to get excited about anything Lions-related right now — except MegaTron, of course — but let's remember the albatross …
FanHouse, NY - November 4, 2008, 4:53 pm
KR: 2 Kevin Smith (3-64) - It's hard to get excited about anything Lions-related right now — except MegaTron, of course — but let's remember that the …
NFL News - November 9, 2008, 12:57 pm
Jaguars: CB William James, RB Chauncey Washington, CB Brian Witherspoon, LB Mike Peterson, C/G Drew Miller, OG Milford Brown, WR Mike Walker, …
ESPN - November 9, 2008, 12:56 pm
Defensive tackle John Henderson missed the game with a knee injury, as did WR Mike Walker. Lions center Dominic Raiola (hand) also was inactive Sunday, …
The Associated Press - November 9, 2008, 12:30 pm
Defensive tackle John Henderson missed the game with a knee injury, as did WR Mike Walker. Lions center Dominic Raiola (hand) also was inactive Sunday, …
Baltimore Sun, United States - November 9, 2008, 10:52 am
Probable: LB Justin Durant (rib), CB Rashean Mathis (foot), S Pierson Prioleau (foot), RB Fred Taylor (knee), WR Mike Walker (knee). …
International Herald Tribune, France - November 8, 2008, 3:06 am
PROBABLE: LB Justin Durant (rib), CB Rashean Mathis (foot), S Pierson Prioleau (foot), RB Fred Taylor (knee), WR Mike Walker (knee). …
Florida Times-Union, FL - November 8, 2008, 1:40 am
Defensive tackle John Henderson received a double whammy Friday when the NFL fined him $15000 for an altercation last week at Cincinnati, and the Jaguars …
Orlando Sentinel, FL - November 8, 2008, 12:41 am
The NFL also fined Henderson an additional $5000 for illegal use of hands to the face, Rush said, for which he was flagged during the game. …
International Herald Tribune, France - November 7, 2008, 6:35 pm
PROBABLE: LB Justin Durant (rib), CB Rashean Mathis (foot), S Pierson Prioleau (foot), RB Fred Taylor (knee), WR Mike Walker (knee). …
Daily Mail - Charleston, WV - November 6, 2008, 8:58 am
FULL: WR Mike Walker (knee). LIONS: DNP: DT Chuck Darby (calf), RB Jerome Felton (ankle), TE Casey Fitzsimmons (ribs), QB Dan Orlovsky (right hand), …
Florida Times-Union, FL - November 6, 2008, 12:32 am
WR Mike Walker returned to practice and likely will play Sunday. Before missing time with a knee injury and an infection, Walker had put up career-high …
International Herald Tribune, France - November 5, 2008, 6:19 pm
FULL: WR Mike Walker (knee). LIONS: DNP: DT Chuck Darby (calf), RB Jerome Felton (ankle), TE Casey Fitzsimmons (ribs), QB Dan Orlovsky (right hand), …
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