UCF in the NFL Weekly Roundup

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Atari Bigby
Daunte Culpepper
Travis Fisher
Michael Gaines
Cornell Green
Alex Haynes
Darcy Johnson
Matt Prater
Asante Samuel
Josh Sitton
Kevin Smith
Mike Walker

Atari Bigby

Secondary prepares to drop curtain on Saints' aerial display
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI - November 17, 2008, 10:34 pm
If the Packers ever get safety Atari Bigby playing at the level he did before injuring his hamstring in Week 2, they will have no one who can be picked on.

Upon Further Review: A second look at Sunday's win over the Bears
Green Bay Press Gazette, WI - November 17, 2008, 9:26 pm
that was Rashied Davis? 36-yard catch-and-run against Chillar ? extended on missed tackles by Chillar and S Atari Bigby ? after the game was in hand.

Secondary a primary force
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI - November 17, 2008, 4:15 am
shallow crossing route to Rashied Davis in which linebacker Brandon Chillar appeared in primary coverage and then missed the tackle, as did Atari Bigby.

Packer Replay
Trading Markets (press release), CA - November 17, 2008, 2:25 am
–Safety Aaron Rouse got to play a couple series in place of starter Atari Bigby again this week. The coaches want to continue getting him action,

Packers 37, Bears 3: Back in the race
Oshkosh Northwestern, WI - November 16, 2008, 4:23 pm
The Packers came out of halftime playing almost exclusively single-high safety, with S Atari Bigby — back in for Aaron Rouse — lining up near the line of

Move Over, Peter King…
Newsradio 620, WI - November 16, 2008, 3:02 pm
The secondary had to go without two starters, Atari Bigby and Al Harris. The Packers have had a bunch of issues nine games into this season but Rodgers

Adrian Peterson becoming more vocal leader for Minnesota Vikings
The Canadian Press,  Minn. - November 15, 2008, 1:20 pm
It ended when Peterson burst off right tackle and raced 29 yards for a touchdown, dragging Green Bay safety Atari Bigby the final 2 yards as his

Lloyd ready for return
Dekalb Daily Chronicle, IL - November 15, 2008, 1:47 am
Two really good corners and both safeties (Collins and Atari Bigby) play the ball well in the air. They’ve got a great secondary.? If the Packers? secondary

Establishing run game could be key to beating Packers
ChicagoBears.com - November 14, 2008, 3:17 pm
Their corners are outstanding and both safeties [Collins and Atari Bigby] really play the ball well in the air. They’ve got a great secondary.’

Rodgers isn't held back in practice
Beloit Daily News, WI - November 14, 2008, 1:56 pm
McCarthy said safety Atari Bigby is showing noticeable improvement after returning from a hamstring injury two weeks ago. … The Packers signed DT Anthony

Behind Enemy Lines: Part III
Viking Update (subscription) - November 14, 2008, 11:48 am
FS Nick Collins and SS Atari Bigby: It's safe to say that Green Bay's cornerbacks are better than Chicago's wide receivers, so it will most likely be up to

Behind Enemy Lines: Part III
Packer Report - November 14, 2008, 9:12 am
FS Nick Collins and SS Atari Bigby: It's safe to say that Green Bay's cornerbacks are better than Chicago's wide receivers, so it will most likely be up to

Peterson becoming more vocal leader for Vikings
eTaiwan News, Taiwan - November 14, 2008, 12:23 am
It ended when Peterson burst off right tackle and raced 29 yards for a touchdown, dragging Green Bay safety Atari Bigby the final 2 yards as his

Peterson becoming more vocal leader for Vikings
International Herald Tribune, France - November 13, 2008, 10:37 pm
It ended when Peterson burst off right tackle and raced 29 yards for a touchdown, dragging Green Bay safety Atari Bigby the final 2 yards as his

Ramped-up practice shows Rodgers' improvement
Rocky Mountain News, CO - November 13, 2008, 7:15 pm
McCarthy said safety Atari Bigby is showing noticeable improvement after returning from a hamstring injury two weeks ago. "I think you've definitely seen

Packers playoff hopes are still alive
UWEC Spectator, WI - November 13, 2008, 12:47 am
Three defensive starters - Cullen Jenkins, Al Harris and Atari Bigby - have missed significant time due to injuries, and starting middle linebacker Nick

Bucs face challenge in Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson
Tampabay.com, FL - November 12, 2008, 10:18 pm
But on the sixth play ? five of them runs by Peterson ? the former Oklahoma star scored on a 29-yard run, beating safety Atari Bigby to the pylon.

Packers Shutting Down Top Wideouts
Packers.com - November 11, 2008, 6:20 pm
Add to that the substitutions made at safety - Aaron Rouse started four games and Charlie Peprah one while Atari Bigby was out with a hamstring injury - and

Daunte Culpepper

Peppers shows different side away from field
Burlington Times News, NC - November 18, 2008, 9:35 am
HE CAUGHT YOU: Charles Godfrey's interception of Daunte Culpepper's pass secured Carolina's victory against Detroit. Despite the play's significance,

To kick, or not
Royal Oak Daily Tribune, MI - November 18, 2008, 7:37 am
Had they tried and made the kick, they would have taken the lead two possessions later when Daunte Culpepper scored on a 1-yard sneak.

Pick won't save Godfrey from teammates
CharlotteObserver.com, NC - November 18, 2008, 7:25 am
‘Can you talk to us about Daunte Culpepper tackling you’? Harris later elaborated happily on Godfrey's mistake, saying the rookie broke one of the NFL's

NFL: Week 11 highlights
Indiana Gazette, PA - November 18, 2008, 6:47 am
Daunte Culpepper connected with Calvin Johnson on a 29-yard touchdown pass on Detroit's opening possession, marking the first time the Lions scored first in

CAPUTO: It just doesn't matter
Royal Oak Daily Tribune, MI - November 18, 2008, 5:58 am
Quarterback Daunte Culpepper rolled out and threw down the field. Anyone surprised it was intercepted? Was there shock throughout Southeast Michigan when

Gremlin benchwarmers are hotter than starters
TheChronicleHerald.ca, Canada - November 18, 2008, 5:06 am
By JIMMY D Fantasy Sports DONOVAN McNABB does not make the top 10 in fantasy QB production Sunday, but freshly unretired Daunte Culpepper does.

Despite 10th loss, Marinelli keeps focus
ABC12.com, MI - November 18, 2008, 3:54 am
ALLEN PARK (WJRT) — (11/18/08) — The Detroit Lions have lost 17 or their last 18 games and are 0-10 this season. Coach Rod Marinelli has refused to

Smith keeps sense of humor about Lions' record
MLive.com, MI - November 18, 2008, 12:22 am
Much of that optimism is based on the recent acquisition of quarterback Daunte Culpepper and the leadership and playmaking ability he brings to the Lions.

Culpepper: Peppers a ‘red alert' guy
CharlotteObserver.com, NC - November 18, 2008, 12:15 am
By Charles Chandler New Detroit Lions quarterback Daunte Culpepper speaks with the media at the end of team practice in Allen Park, Michigan, Wednesday,

Pick won't save Godfrey from teammates
CharlotteObserver.com, NC - November 18, 2008, 12:15 am
PLUS: What Detroit's Daunte Culpepper thinks of Julius Peppers. You pick on rookies. That's a given in the NFL. Opposing quarterbacks do it.

Fantasy Football's Real and Surreal of Week Eleven
Bleacher Report, CA - November 17, 2008, 8:11 pm
Daunte Culpepper: Yeah, yeah, it was a good game, but you can find better players on the waiver wire in your league. Here are quarterbacks owned in less

Panthers Dual Back Attack Dooms Lions
Bleacher Report, CA - November 17, 2008, 5:31 pm
Quarterback Daunte Culpepper, playing in his second game since coming out of retirement to join the lowly Lions, found star receiver Calvin Johnson in the

Trepidation follows Panthers despite 8-2 record
The Associated Press - November 17, 2008, 3:51 pm
It took Jon Beason's stop of Daunte Culpepper on a 2-point conversion try ? and a friendly decision by the officials not to call Beason for a facemask

Takeaways: Addai, Grant rebound
FOXSports.com - November 17, 2008, 3:12 pm
Daunte Culpepper rolled out to his right and fired a bullet to a wide-open Calvin Johnson in the end zone. I don't think this will last, but I can already

NFL Quick Shots: Warner emerges as top candidate for MVP
Norwich Bulletin, CT - November 17, 2008, 2:02 pm
Don’t look now, but Warner could become the first player in NFL history to win three outright MVP awards (Brett Favre was co-MVP with Barry Sanders one of

Mercurial Carolina faces long, hard road
CharlotteObserver.com, NC - November 17, 2008, 1:21 pm
11/16/08 Carolina Panthers (90) defensive end Julius Peppers sacks Detroit Lions quarterback (11) Daunte Culpepper during first quarter action Sunday at

Eleven opinions in NFL's Week 11
CNN International - November 17, 2008, 11:44 am
Carolina middle linebacker Jon Beason, 235 pounds, sized up Lions quarterback Daunte Culpepper on the other side of the line, calling signals from the

NFL Week 11: Panthers Win, Gamblers Lose, & A Tie
850 The Buzz, NC - November 17, 2008, 11:04 am
There is an underground movement calling out the NFL for shenanigans after the way the Pittsburgh Steelers ended the game with a defensive touchdown over

Rookie defensive back comes up with clutch interception for Panthers
Burlington Times News, NC - November 17, 2008, 9:23 am
Godfrey, a rookie out of Iowa, picked off Detroit quarterback Daunte Culpepper, leading to an insurance touchdown by DeAngelo Williams.

Happy couple: Panthers backs do the job
Burlington Times News, NC - November 17, 2008, 9:23 am
CHARLOTTE - Off the field, Jonathan Stewart and DeAngelo Williams are as different as rock-and-roll and old-time gospel music. On it, they complement each

NFL: Panthers 31, Lions 22
Salisbury Post, NC - November 17, 2008, 9:12 am
He passed Nick Lowery and moved into eighth place on the NFL's all-time scoring list with 1714 points. … This was Culpepper's first game in Charlotte

Panthers Outrun the Lions 31-22
Cat Scratch Reader, NC - November 17, 2008, 8:33 am
He capped his big day off with a sack and his NFL leading 5 th forced fumble. The Panthers pass rush may have not put up impressive statistics but they

NFL roundup for Sunday: Titans move to perfect 10
International Herald Tribune, France - November 17, 2008, 8:23 am
Daunte Culpepper got the Lions (0-10) within 24-22 on his 1-yard plunge with 6:05 left, but was stopped on the 2-point try. Bucs 19, Vikings 13 Jeff Garcia

Kevin Smith giveth, Daunte Culpepper taketh away
Examiner.com - November 17, 2008, 8:12 am
You could be starting Daunte Culpepper. It would be fair to say I have been perhaps a tad bit critical of the Lions signing Culpepper to be their starting

Perfect 10: Titans rally past Jags for 24-14 win
The Associated Press - November 17, 2008, 7:22 am
Daunte Culpepper got the Lions (0-10) within 24-22 on his 1-yard plunge with 6:05 left, but was stopped on the 2-point try. Rookie Kevin Smith rushed for a

NFL: Week 11
Arkansas Democrat Gazette, AR - November 17, 2008, 7:17 am
Daunte Culpepper, returning to the scene of his career-changing knee injury three years ago, got the Lions (0-10 ) within 24-22 on his 1-yard run with 6: 05

After slow start, Panthers pull away
CharlotteObserver.com, NC - November 17, 2008, 12:36 am
to 24-16 before the Lions and quarterback Daunte Culpepper again threatened to pull off what likely would have been the biggest upset of the NFL season.

Broncos hand Falcons first home loss, 24-20
Knoxville News Sentinel, TN - November 17, 2008, 12:31 am
Daunte Culpepper, returning to the scene of his career-changing knee injury three years ago, got the Lions (0-10) to 24-22 on his yard plunge with 6:05 left

Unpredictable Catsface long, hard road
CharlotteObserver.com, NC - November 17, 2008, 12:18 am
But behind quarterback Daunte Culpepper, who on Tuesday will celebrate his two-week anniversary with the team, Detroit jumped to leads of 7-0 and 13-7.

Panthers run by winless Lions
Rock Hill Herald, SC - November 17, 2008, 12:16 am
By Darin Gantt - The Herald CHARLOTTE — Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme might not have done much else Sunday, but he perfectly summarized his

Panthers' D not proud of this one
Rock Hill Herald, SC - November 17, 2008, 12:13 am
Quarterback Daunte Culpepper, signed less than two weeks ago, threw for 207 yards and an amazingly wide-open touchdown to Calvin Johnson.

Grinding out a victory
Winston-Salem Journal, NC - November 17, 2008, 12:09 am
The Panthers' second-quarter blitz came after the Lions drove 80 yards after the opening kickoff to take a 7-0 lead on Daunte Culpepper's 29-yard pass to

Panthers Notebook: Beason makes big stop on draw
Winston-Salem Journal, NC - November 17, 2008, 12:03 am
Beason stopped quarterback Daunte Culpepper inches short of the goal line on a potential tying 2-point conversion attempt with 6:05 left, after the Lions

Still Winless: Lions collapse down the stretch
Winston-Salem Journal, NC - November 17, 2008, 12:03 am
Official blindness occurs when the Lions drive 70 yards for a touchdown and pull to two points behind only to have 260-pound quarterback Daunte Culpepper

GRIN AND BEAR IT Godfrey will gladly put up with the barbs from
Winston-Salem Journal, NC - November 17, 2008, 12:03 am
With the Panthers holding onto a 24-22 lead going into the final five minutes, Godfrey intercepted a Daunte Culpepper pass at the Detroit 20 and returned it

Panthers running back duo sets record in win over Lions
Shelby Star, NC - November 16, 2008, 11:42 pm
The Lions, playing with nothing to lose, converted a fourth-and-1 on the opening drive and took a 7-0 lead on a 29-yard touchdown pass from Daunte Culpepper

NFL Picks: Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers
Point-Spreads.com, FL - November 16, 2008, 9:05 am
Not surprisingly, NFL Picks at Sportsbook.com have the road Lions as a heavy +14 underdog. Lions Breakdown: Detroit currently sits at 0-9 and they are in

Panthers Defense vs Lions Offense
Cat Scratch Reader, NC - November 16, 2008, 8:16 am
I agree with Revshawn that the Lions are in desperate shape believing that QB Daunte Culpepper would be their future quarterback. However, this is the type

Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers NFL Picks
Sports-Odds.com, FL - November 16, 2008, 7:30 am
Daunte Culpepper made his anticipated Detroit debut and didn't make a difference. Culpepper was 5/10 for 104 yards and 1 INT. Backup QB Drew Stanton was 6/8

Week 11 NFL capsules
Arkansas Democrat Gazette, AR - November 16, 2008, 6:46 am
RANKINGS Lions: offense (28 ), defense (31 ); Panthers: offense (20 ), defense (8 ) NOTES Detroit QB Daunte Culpepper plays first regular-season game at

Lions' Culpepper puts his injury woes behind him
Allentown Morning Call, PA - November 16, 2008, 4:09 am
The last time Daunte Culpepper started a regular-season game in Charlotte, he was still the quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings, and still considered one

Is NFL going soft, or getting smart’
The News Journal, DE - November 16, 2008, 3:48 am
Later that season, against the Vikings, Clemons said he closed on Daunte Culpepper. He had the quarterback in his grasp, but an impulse triggered within him

Even the staunchest Lions fans are making alternative plans for
Detroit Free Press, United States - November 16, 2008, 3:27 am
If I did that, then at least I wouldn't know that the Lions recently signed a quarterback — Daunte Culpepper. And that Culpepper was once a Pro Bowl player

Panthers Gameday vs. Detroit
CharlotteObserver.com, NC - November 16, 2008, 3:08 am
Daunte Culpepper's best season was 2004 with Minnesota when he had 39 TD passes and a 110.9 passer rating. JIM MCISAAC ? GETTY IMAGES PHOTO Detroit's

Raiders at Miami: The particulars
Sacramento Bee,  USA - November 16, 2008, 3:04 am
Daunte Culpepper ran for three scores and threw two touchdown passes to Jerry Porter. The game was delayed 30 minutes by a thunderstorm.

Check here if outside US
MLive.com, MI - November 16, 2008, 12:25 am
rank 28th in the NFL in total offense and points scored, 31st in rushing and last in time of possession. It doesn't matter whether Daunte Culpepper or

Delhomme, Panthers await winless Lions
SBR Forum, Costa Rica - November 16, 2008, 12:12 am
With their top two quarterbacks sidelined by injury, the Lions were forced to start Daunte Culpepper, whom they signed just five days earlier.

Panthers say they won't take Lions lightly
Winston-Salem Journal, NC - November 16, 2008, 12:05 am
The Lions' offense ranks 28th in the NFL in total yards, 31st in rushing and 28th in scoring. But they have one of the league's top receivers in Calvin

Lions have become mockery of NFL
MLive.com, MI - November 16, 2008, 12:02 am
Quarterback Daunte Culpepper, who will be getting his second start today, said he didn't hear the verbal jabs, but he's not surprised by it.

Detroit bailout comes with rules
Peoria Journal Star, IL - November 15, 2008, 11:42 pm
Fifth, of course, is a unilateral ban on Daunte Culpepper's little traveling motion, before that thing gets any new life. FALCONS -61/2 vs.

Lions-Panthers Preview
Offshore Insiders, GA - November 15, 2008, 9:09 pm
Daunte Culpepper threw for 104 yards with an interception for the Lions, while Kevin Smith rushed for 96 yards and a TD on 23 carries.

RAIDERS TODAY
Santa Rosa Press Democrat, CA - November 15, 2008, 9:00 pm
QB Daunte Culpepper, playing against the team that cut him two months earlier, was involved in five touchdowns ? two passing and a franchise record-tying

Rams notes: Jackson heads to specialist instead of San Francisco
The State Journal-Register, IL - November 15, 2008, 8:13 pm
player in NFL history to reach that plateau, trailing only DAN MARINO (74), KURT WARNER (76), PEYTON MANNING (78) and DAUNTE CULPEPPER (80).

Panthers gameday report
Gaston Gazette, NC - November 15, 2008, 8:05 pm
Defensively, look for the Panthers to show Daunte Culpepper all sorts of different looks and confuse him. Culpepper was just signed last week so he doesn't

Lions' secondary makes QBs look great
DetNews.com, MI - November 15, 2008, 7:26 pm
Here are this week's picks, using the point spreads in Saturday's Detroit News: Lions at Panthers (-14): QB Daunte Culpepper starts his second game for the

NFL should take Thanksgiving game away from Lions
Examiner.com - November 15, 2008, 7:59 am
Year after year, this franchise struggles, and against the will of many of the other NFL owners, they continue to keep the Thanksgiving Game and the massive

Lions can make Giants' stride
Chatham Daily News, Canada - November 15, 2008, 6:24 am
Jaguars 30, Lions 12-It was Jaguars 38, Lions 14 (That wasn't a band-aid on Daunte Culpepper's wrist, that was his play list -drop back, duck and Health

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition
Arkansas Democrat Gazette, AR - November 15, 2008, 5:54 am
He became expendable with the signing of Daunte Culpepper. Henson threw one touchdown pass in seven games for the Dallas Cowboys in 2004.

NFL Briefs
London Free Press, Canada - November 15, 2008, 5:46 am
He became expendable with the signing of Daunte Culpepper. Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis did not practise again yesterday and will be used

John Lynch retiring after 15 years of big-time hits
Allentown Morning Call, PA - November 15, 2008, 4:04 am
He became expendable with the signing of Daunte Culpepper. Henson threw one touchdown pass in seven games for the Dallas Cowboys in 2004.

Will Romo's return bring back Cowboys' swagger’
Bennington Banner, VT - November 15, 2008, 3:07 am
How else to explain throwing in an out-of-shape Daunte Culpepper against Jacksonville last week. He remains the starter. The Panthers could be making a run

Culpepper not close to game shape
Rotoworld.com - November 15, 2008, 12:45 am
According to MLive.com, Daunte Culpepper "isn't close" to being in game shape yet. We can expect yet another Lions loss at Carolina, although the Panthers

Can Lions' Culpepper shake off rust this week’
The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com, MI - November 15, 2008, 12:25 am
AP PhotoDetroit's Daunte Culpepper will be facing the NFL's eighth-ranked defense in Carolina on Sunday. Lions coach Rod Marinelli announced Wednesday that

Lions' Culpepper has Panthers' attention
Winston-Salem Journal, NC - November 15, 2008, 12:13 am
By John Delong Daunte Culpepper would have every reason to cringe a bit when he returns to Bank of America Stadium on Sunday as the Detroit Lions' starting

Former Pro Bowl safety Lynch will retire
Kansas City Star, MO - November 15, 2008, 12:09 am
Henson, who became expendable with the signing of Daunte Culpepper, played seven games for the Cowboys in 2004. Share your observations and experiences

QB embracing opportunity
CharlotteObserver.com, NC - November 15, 2008, 12:03 am
By Stan Olson The last time Daunte Culpepper started a regular-season game in Charlotte, he was still the quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings,

BASN's NFL Power Rankings: Week #11
BlackAthlete.net - November 14, 2008, 11:44 pm
Maybe with another week in the Lions offense under his belt, maybe QB Daunte Culpepper can lead his team over the host Panthers”Not !

Fantasy Football Insider - Week 11
KFFL, CA - November 14, 2008, 9:19 pm
Desperate fantasy owners should know that the Detroit Lions' Daunte Culpepper might be taken out on goal line packages once again this week.

Game Preview: Oakland at Miami
Jets Confidential - November 14, 2008, 8:03 pm
30 of last year 35-17, rushing for 299 yards as Daunte Culpepper returned to the team that cut him and passed for three touchdowns and rushed for two.

Bill Liesse: Why spend billions when you can spend millions’
Norwich Bulletin, CT - November 14, 2008, 6:44 pm
Fifth, of course, is a unilateral ban on Daunte Culpepper's little traveling motion, before that thing gets any new life. FALCONS -6 1/2 vs.

Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers NFL Betting Odds & Picks
Locksmith Sports Picks, IA - November 14, 2008, 5:02 pm
QB Daunte Culpepper made his season debut after coming out of retirement to sign a two-year deal with Detroit. He was 5 of 10 for 104 yards with no

Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers NFL Betting Odds & Spread
BetFirms, IA - November 14, 2008, 4:52 pm
The Lions wasted little time getting Daunte Culpepper on the field after signing him earlier in the week, but it made no difference for this team,

NFL Week 11 Picks: Will we remember the Titans’
National Post, Canada - November 14, 2008, 11:08 am
Detroit started Daunte Culpepper at QB last week ? although, as of yesterday, the NFL preview page on SI’s Web site still had the following headline:

Lions vs. Panthers: Blogger Q&A
Cat Scratch Reader, NC - November 14, 2008, 9:59 am
Daunte Culpepper simply threw a ball downfield, and Calvin did the rest to make the big play happen. Since Calvin had Reggie Ball throwing to him in college

Five Downs With Football Outsiders: Adam 'Pacman' Jones has been
Dallas Morning News, TX - November 14, 2008, 8:17 am
The previous low was a difference of 75.9? for the 2001 Vikings, who replaced an injured Daunte Culpepper with Spurgeon Wynn, who threw six interceptions in

What to get for the team that has nothing
Examiner.com - November 14, 2008, 8:13 am
Not to beat a dead horse, but starting Drew Stanton over Daunte Culpepper would be a start. Also, is there a more apropos comparison for Culpepper than a

NFL notebook Jets defeat Patriots with field goal in OT
Akron Beacon Journal, OH - November 14, 2008, 7:44 am
3 quarterback, but Daunte Culpepper's signing made Henson expendable. OUT FOR SEASON ? Oakland Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker is scheduled to undergo

Ferguson ‘frustrated? with playing status
Saints Insider - November 14, 2008, 7:06 am
Daunte Culpepper will get his second straight start this week when Detroit loses to the Carolina Panthers to drop to 0-10. The NFL announced Wednesday

Detroit Lions Insider: 11/14
Viking Update (subscription) - November 14, 2008, 6:52 am
Daunte Culpepper might have been named the starter, but that doesn't mean everyone is a believer. While some in the media believe that second-year man Drew

Be more thankful for Turkey Day
Detroit Free Press, United States - November 14, 2008, 5:34 am
Daunte Culpepper has produced just one season with a winning record as a starter — 2000, his second year with the Vikings. ? Rams followers are calling

NFL CAPSULES
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH - November 14, 2008, 4:38 am
Lions QB Daunte Culpepper completed 5 of 10 passes with one interception in his Detroit debut last week. . . Lions have used four QBs this season.

NFL Briefs
London Free Press, Canada - November 14, 2008, 4:35 am
3 quarterback, but Daunte Culpepper's signing made him expendable. Henson skipped his senior season at Michigan to play baseball for the Yankees.

Romo back, are Cowboys well’
The Spread, MI - November 14, 2008, 12:25 am
How else to explain throwing in an out-of-shape Daunte Culpepper against Jacksonville last week. He remains the starter. The Panthers could be making a run

Redskins' Portis is unlikely to play
Winston-Salem Journal, NC - November 14, 2008, 12:16 am
3 quarterback, but Daunte Culpepper's signing made Henson expendable. Henson skipped his senior season at Michigan to play baseball for the New York Yankees

This Day in History (We are Marshall!)
GMA news.tv, Philippines - November 14, 2008, 12:05 am
The Vikings? Daunte Culpepper set the record earlier this season. 2004 ? Chicago’s win over Tennessee marks the second time an NFL game ended in overtime on

BASN's Week Ten NFL Review
BlackAthlete.net - November 13, 2008, 10:58 pm
New starting quarterback Daunte Culpepper (5-10, 104 yards) didn’t make much of as he has lost five of his last six starts. Next up is a trip to face the

Thursday Notes: Culpepper to Start on Sunday
Pride of Detroit, MI - November 13, 2008, 9:42 pm
Drew Sharp thinks the NFL should lift local blackouts of Lions home games due to how bad the economy is in the Detroit area. I agree that blackouts should

Some just doing the best they can't
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - November 13, 2008, 9:34 pm
Daunte Culpepper can't let Chris Gamble get anywhere near that right knee. Scott Linehan and Mike Nolan can't believe they're actually getting paid not to

Fantasy Freak: Take some gambles at this stage of the season
Palm Beach Post,  United States - November 13, 2008, 8:22 pm
His quarterback is Daunte Culpepper, who was "retired" just two weeks ago. And Johnson's winless Lions take the road to face Carolina, whose pass defense

Top 3 factors to consider the next month
Kansas City Star, MO - November 13, 2008, 8:18 pm
However, if the Lions can get it going with QB Daunte Culpepper, Hanson has three indoor games against the Vikings, Colts and Saints.

David Elfin's Power Rankings
Washington Times, DC - November 13, 2008, 7:58 pm
Hard to believe that this was the NFL's dominant franchise from 1981-94. 32. Lions (32) — Jon Kitna, Dan Orlovsky, Daunte Culpepper.

Panthers' Delhomme eager to bounce back vs. Lions
The Spread, MI - November 13, 2008, 7:50 pm
Marinelli hopes that happens with Daunte Culpepper, who will start his second straight game at quarterback since ending his brief retirement.

Ferguson ‘frustrated? with playing status
ColtPower.com - November 13, 2008, 11:42 am
Daunte Culpepper will get his second straight start this week when Detroit loses to the Carolina Panthers to drop to 0-10. The NFL announced Wednesday

Half of NFL Teams Have Used Backup QBs, Where Does Your Team Rank’
FanHouse, NY - November 13, 2008, 11:00 am
And in Detroit, although Daunte Culpepper didn't exactly set the world on fire in his debut, once he's up to speed on the offense he may be better than both

Carolina Panthers vs Detroit Lions NFL Week 11 Picks
Point-Spreads.com, FL - November 13, 2008, 10:10 am
QB Daunte Culpepper made five of 10 passes for 104 yards with one interception; backup QB Drew Stanton made six of eight passes for 94 yards with a

Win Over Winless Lions Should Generate A Little Confidence
News4Jax.com, FL - November 13, 2008, 9:58 am
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A little confidence would be nice. Certainly the Lions are the right team to build that against. They're starting in fits and spurts

Save football in Detroit; lift the blackouts
USA Today - November 13, 2008, 9:39 am
The Detroit Lions have announced they will go with Daunte Culpepper as their starting quarterback again on Sunday at Carolina, and that pretty much sums up

Marinelli fights uphill battle as Lions try to find answers
Pro Football Weekly, IL - November 13, 2008, 8:04 am
By Eric Edholm The job of the media is not to bury coaches, especially when the players appear to be giving the kind of effort for which any head coach

Football Daily Dose: No More Rex’
KING5.com, WA - November 13, 2008, 6:16 am
Drew Henson was released Wednesday by a 0-9 team starting Daunte Culpepper for a second straight week, which says all you need to know about his career .

Cadillac's back in gear for the Bucs
Toronto Star,  Canada - November 13, 2008, 4:35 am
CULPEPPER AGAIN: The winless Detroit Lions are going to start Daunte Culpepper for the second straight week. Coach Rod Marinelli confirmed his plans

Sportsoroscope predicts future athletics news in its debut
The UCLA Daily Bruin, CA - November 13, 2008, 4:20 am
LEO: The Detroit Lions? recent signing of previously retired quarterback Daunte Culpepper will encourage 40-year-old Barry Sanders to rejoin the team

'Cadillac' is back for Bucs
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,  United States - November 13, 2008, 4:17 am
LIONS ? Detroit (0-9) will start Daunte Culpepper on Sunday at Carolina ? his second straight start since returning from a brief retirement.

It might be tough for Kobe Bryant to win scoring title
Los Angeles Times, CA - November 13, 2008, 12:52 am
What comes first, Kerry Collins and the unbeaten Tennessee Titans losing or Daunte Culpepper and the hapless Detroit Lions winning?

Angry Romeo Crennel: ‘I’m not a quitter’
Boston Herald, United States - November 13, 2008, 12:48 am
from offensive coordinator Greg Knapp in another attempt to spark the NFL’s lowest-scoring offense. The 0-9 Detroit Lions will start Daunte Culpepper at

GERRY DULACS WEEK 10 NFL FORECAST
Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA - November 13, 2008, 12:42 am
Prediction: Colts, 34-21 New Orleans Saints (4-5) at Kansas City Chiefs (1-8), 1 pm — Meet one of the NFL's new bright lights, Chiefs QB Tyler Thigpen.

Superstition is part of the sporting world
The Daily Evergreen, WA - November 13, 2008, 12:15 am
2002: Daunte Culpepper makes waves in his debut season as the Minnesota Vikings quarterback, leading his team deep into the playoffs.

Lions cut QB Drew Henson, former UM football star KXNet.com
KXMC, ND - November 12, 2008, 11:29 pm
3 quarterback, but Daunte Culpepper's signing made Henson expendable. Henson skipped his senior season at Michigan to play baseball for the New York Yankees

Williams Rejoins Buccaneers
New York Times, United States - November 12, 2008, 10:30 pm
AROUND THE LEAGUE Lions Coach Rod Marinelli confirmed that Daunte Culpepper would start at Carolina. … A Fresno (Calif.) County judge sentenced Bengals

Favre, Cassell to clash again on Sunday
Tucson Citizen, AZ - November 12, 2008, 10:21 pm
LIONS: Detroit (0-9) is going to start quarterback Daunte Culpepper for the second straight week. He was 5-of-10 for 104 yards in his debut against

NFL: Lions to start Culpepper against Panthers
Honolulu Advertiser, HI - November 12, 2008, 9:58 pm
By Nicholas J. Cotsonika Daunte Culpepper came out of retirement, signed with the Detroit Lions and ? just five days later ? started at quarterback.

Sparano won't allow Dolphins to get overconfident
Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - November 12, 2008, 8:50 pm
He's got more 60-yard punts (10) than any punter in the NFL,'' Sparano said. "He's netting 41.1 yards per kick so they have some weapons and I think when

NFL Briefs
In-Forum, ND - November 12, 2008, 8:25 pm
The Lions (0-9) are going to start Daunte Culpepper for the second straight week. Coach Rod Marinelli confirmed his plans Wednesday, saying Culpepper would

Wednesday Notes: Lions Re-Sign Cason, Release Middleton
Pride of Detroit, MI - November 12, 2008, 11:15 am
Pro Football Talk has the details on how Daunte Culpepper can get his $1 million incentive. He has to participate in 5? of the Lions' offensive plays before

NFL — Week 11 RB Cheat Sheet
Pro Fantasy Sports, KS - November 12, 2008, 10:26 am
It’s easy to look at Maurice Jones-Drew’s season and label him a disappointment, but is that really fair? We posit that the team hasn’t been running him

Every Play Counts: Does Daunte Culpepper Have Anything Left’
FanHouse, NY - November 12, 2008, 9:02 am
The ball still traveled 50 yards in the air and looked like the kind of spiral you want to watch in NFL Films slow-mo while John Facenda narrates.

Around the NFC North
Packer Report - November 12, 2008, 8:26 am
QB Daunte Culpepper is expected to start Sunday at Carolina. He started Sunday against Jacksonville despite only three days of practice after coming out of

Five things we know about the Titans
My Tennessean.com, TN - November 12, 2008, 3:29 am
By JIM WYATT ? The Tennessean ? November 12, 2008 The Titans are one win away from a perfect 10 ? a 10-0 start ? but they have to go into the den of one of

Moving the chains: Backup QB bust-a-thon
Arizona Republic, AZ - November 12, 2008, 3:21 am
Why Daunte Culpepper was given the Lions' starting job in the first place after just a few days upon joining the club remains a mystery.

Strange NFL season not going nearly as expected
Deseret News, UT - November 12, 2008, 2:04 am
But we did hear from Daunte Culpepper, who came out of retirement last week and started for the desperate and winless Detroit Lions.

Knights in the NFL, week 10
Central Florida Future, FL - November 12, 2008, 1:32 am
It was an up-and-down game in Culpepper's first start since Nov. 25, 2007. Although he only had four days of practice, the Lions started Culpepper instead

Oakland Raiders: The quarterback conundrum
Examiner.com - November 12, 2008, 1:29 am
He spent all of 2007 on the bench save one quarter, despite playing better than both Daunte Culpepper and Josh McCown in the preseason.

Stanton will have to earn his spot in Lions' lineup
MLive.com, MI - November 12, 2008, 12:26 am
PressDrew Stanton made his NFL debut for Detroit last week, but he'll likely have to beat out Daunte Culpepper for the Lions' starting job next season.

Waiting on Romo, Bush and a Cadillac
New York Times, United States - November 11, 2008, 11:29 pm
The Vikings will never be confused with the Saints or the Colts (or the Daunte Culpepper-Randy Moss version of themselves). Frerotte’s 266 passing yards in

William Del Pilar's Week 11 Locker Room Buzz
KFFL, CA - November 11, 2008, 11:08 pm
Detroit Lions quarterback Daunte Culpepper should make another start this week despite limited time with the offense. We should wait and see if Culpepper

NFL Power Rankings Week 11: NFC may be better, but don't sleep on
Most Valuable Network, MA - November 11, 2008, 11:07 pm
I would say that I'm impressed with Dan Orlovsky at QB, but he's hurt, so Daunte Culpepper is as good as the next guy. I think Rod Marinelli has the right

Totally Random
Los Angeles Times, CA - November 11, 2008, 10:29 pm
An undersized junior quarterback with a sizable pedigree just set the Mississippi state high school record for most touchdown passes in a single season

It's up to Tony Romo to bail out Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Morning News, TX - November 11, 2008, 9:42 pm
Q: It would have been great to have Byron Leftwich on the roster this year (or Daunte Culpepper). Leftwich has one year in Pittsburgh.

Quick Take: Raiders (2-7) at Dolphins (5-4)
NFL News - November 11, 2008, 9:37 pm
Oakland quarterback Daunte Culpepper threw two touchdowns and ran for two more as the Raiders defeated the host Dolphins, 35-17, in Week 4 of 2007.

Culpepper Will Likely Start This Sunday, Lions Need Him to Fill
FanHouse, NY - November 11, 2008, 9:05 pm
Daunte Culpepper, freshly unretired and with one start already under his belt, will likely be under center this Sunday when the Lions take on the Panthers.

Culpepper makes return with Lions
Central Florida Future, FL - November 11, 2008, 8:45 pm
It was an up-and-down game in Culpepper's first start since Nov. 25, 2007. Although he only had four days of practice, the Lions started Culpepper instead

NFL Second Half Preview
Sports Gamer, NY - November 11, 2008, 8:03 pm
The Raiders will continue to struggle; the Lions might win a game if newly acquired Daunte Culpepper can play good football. The Bengals will win four,

Travis Fisher

E-mails: Lions aren't fractured, just very angry
MLive.com, MI - November 13, 2008, 2:39 pm
Ben: With Brian Kelly's struggles, and Travis Fisher's nasty habit of getting beat, does Keith Smith have a chance to take over a starting job anytime this

Knights NFL Roundup
CoogFans.com - November 11, 2008, 7:05 pm
From the same game, tight end Michael Gaines and cornerback Travis Fisher played sparingly. Gaines had two catches for 18 yards and Fisher recorded four

Michael Gaines

Lions hot topics
Detroit Free Press, United States - November 17, 2008, 3:21 am
The Lions had just fallen behind, 14-13, in the second quarter, when tight end Michael Gaines lost a fumble after a Carolina challenge. Was he down?

A PERFECT 0-FOR-10
Royal Oak Daily Tribune, MI - November 17, 2008, 1:48 am
Tight end Michael Gaines fumbled on the next play from scrimmage for the Lions ? originally Gaines was ruled down, but the call was overturned on replay

Panthers Notebook: Week 11
Shelby Star, NC - November 16, 2008, 11:42 pm
UPON FURTHER REVIEW: Coach John Fox won a big challenge when officials overruled a fumble by ex-Panther tight end Michael Gaines in the second quarter.

Lions help Panthers to record rush
DetNews.com, MI - November 16, 2008, 11:16 pm
And after a fumble by Michael Gaines on the ensuing Lions possession, Stewart rumbled past a bad-angle arm-tackle attempt from Kalvin Pearson for 22 yards.

Panthers Run Their Way to 31-22 Victory Over Lions
Pride of Detroit, MI - November 16, 2008, 10:46 pm
Michael Gaines caught a pass for a gain of 9 yards, and the ball came out as he hit the ground, at least that is what the call was initially.

Grading the Lions: Turnovers trouble for offense
MLive.com, MI - November 16, 2008, 9:12 pm
Two turnovers — Michael Gaines' fumble and Daunte Culpepper's fourth-quarter interception — were lethal, but the Lions did put 22 points on the host

NFL Monday Morning Leftovers Week 11: Titans 10-0, Giants Stay Hot
Post Chronicle - November 16, 2008, 8:33 pm
Jonathan Stewart added a 22-yard scoring run of his own less than two minutes later thanks to a fumble by the Lions tight end Michael Gaines.

Key Moments
CharlotteObserver.com, NC - November 16, 2008, 6:59 pm
Replays showed that Detroit tight end Michael Gaines fumbled the ball away at the Detroit 42. Stewart scored a touchdown five plays later.

Read what happened with our Lions game blog
Detroit Free Press, United States - November 16, 2008, 5:14 pm
2:24: On the first play of the Lions? ensuing drive, tight end Michael Gaines makes a catch on a check-down pass, but he seems to have fumbled.

Panthers' running game keeps Lions winless 31-22
The Associated Press - November 16, 2008, 4:41 pm
Stewart's score came after Carolina won a replay challenge that resulted in ex-Panther Michael Gaines losing a fumble. Still, the Lions were within 21-16 at

The Epic Fail Diary: Lions and Carolina
MLive.com, MI - November 16, 2008, 4:32 pm
2:17- OK, so Michael Gaines fumbled, and Carolina gets it after a lengthy replay review. That's a killer, much like Gaines' fumble in Chicago.

Struggling Lions, Marinelli face tough road ahead
HollandSentinel.com, MI - November 13, 2008, 6:58 pm
AP Detroit Lions tight end Michael Gaines lowers his head on the bench after losing a fumble to the Chicago Bears during the fourth quarter of an NFL

Cornell Green

Harris gets another chance with Raiders
San Francisco Chronicle,  USA - November 18, 2008, 1:52 am
Harris has piled up nine such penalties, while teammate Cornell Green is second in the league with six. But Henderson played so poorly that coach Tom Cable

Harris to remain Raiders starting LT
San Jose Mercury News,  USA - November 17, 2008, 7:55 pm
Harris is worst in the NFL by far with nine false start penalties this season, three more than the player with the second most, teammate Cornell Green.

How can the Raiders be fixed’
The Queensberry Rules, MA - November 17, 2008, 9:48 am
Cornell Green can bump inside to RG for the rest of the season. The Raiders announce the release of interim HC Cable and Defensive Coordinator Rob Ryan,

Raiders' offense struggles in loss to Dolphins
Sacramento Bee,  USA - November 17, 2008, 3:03 am
Right guard Cooper Carlisle and right tackle Cornell Green were each flagged for a false start as pre-snap penalties continue to dog the Raiders.

If Russell fails, Raiders are the blame
Inside Bay Area, CA - November 16, 2008, 3:43 pm
Cornell Green, a journeyman in his second season at right tackle, hasn't been much better. Russell, after nine career NFL starts, feels the walls crumbling.

Live from Miami: 2nd Quarter
Silver and Black report, NJ - November 16, 2008, 2:25 pm
The Raiders blundered through their next possession, as Cornell Green was flagged to start the drive on a false start and quarterback Marques Tuiasosopo

If Russell fails, Raiders are the blame
Inside Bay Area, CA - November 16, 2008, 1:36 am
Cornell Green, a journeyman in his second season at right tackle, hasn't been much better. Russell, after nine career NFL starts, feels the walls crumbling.

Today's game, a snapshot look at Raiders at Dolphins
Contra Costa Times, CA - November 16, 2008, 12:16 am
This doesn't bode well for struggling Raiders offensive tackles Kwame Harris and Cornell Green. Raiders RB Justin Fargas. He rushed for a career-high 179

Raiders Preview - Week 11 at Dolphins
SportsHubLA, CA - November 15, 2008, 2:42 pm
Porter will line-up across from the much-maligned Kwame Harris (another big free agent acquisition this off-season), while Roth will take on Cornell Green.

Streaking Dolphins Welcome Hapless Raiders
Sports Network - November 14, 2008, 2:57 pm
The Raider line has allowed 27 sacks through the first nine games, and tackles Kwame Harris and Cornell Green could both be benched this week.

Countdown to Paydirt: Oakland Raiders vs. Miami Dolphins
Silver and Black report, NJ - November 13, 2008, 7:59 pm
John Abraham and Julius Peppers have victimized Cornell Green and Kwame Harris in back-to-back weeks. The Dolphins don’t feature a threatening defensive end

NFL Preview - Oakland (2-7) at Miami (5-4)
Kansas City Star, MO - November 13, 2008, 2:39 pm
The Raider line has allowed 27 sacks through the first nine games, and tackles Kwame Harris and Cornell Green could both be benched this week.

Running wild(cat)
Sacramento Bee,  USA - November 13, 2008, 12:09 pm
Right tackle Cornell Green is 11th in the NFL, having allowed 5.5 sacks and tied for second with five false starts. Harris and Mario Henderson will split

It's true: Cable calling plays
The Argus, CA - November 12, 2008, 11:15 pm
Offensive tackles Kwame Harris and Cornell Green aren't playing well. The wide receivers aren't getting open and catching passes on a consistent basis.

Three injured Raiders could return against Miami
San Francisco Chronicle,  USA - November 12, 2008, 10:09 pm
Right tackle Cornell Green has given up 5 1/2 sacks and has been flagged for five false starts. Briefly: Center Jake Grove (calf), wide receiver Javon

AFC West: Broncos Had Better Keep Lighting Up Scoreboard
CBS 47, CA - November 11, 2008, 4:56 pm
In addition, Cable could replace underachieving Kwame Harris and Cornell Green at the tackle spots. The Raiders will travel to Miami ranked last in the

AFC West: Broncos Had Better Keep Lighting Up Scoreboard
KPTV.com, OR - November 11, 2008, 4:52 pm
In addition, Cable could replace underachieving Kwame Harris and Cornell Green at the tackle spots. The Raiders will travel to Miami ranked last in the

AFC West: Broncos Had Better Keep Lighting Up Scoreboard
Sports Network - November 11, 2008, 4:42 pm
In addition, Cable could replace underachieving Kwame Harris and Cornell Green at the tackle spots. The Raiders will travel to Miami ranked last in the

Alex Haynes

RBs bruised but ready for action
Denver Post, CO - November 18, 2008, 2:46 am
The Broncos also may have Alex Haynes, who was signed last Monday, available to play tailback Sunday against the Oakland Raiders.

Broncos declare inactives
Rotoworld.com - November 16, 2008, 12:11 pm
Broncos declared RB Selvin Young, CB Champ Bailey, FS Marlon McCree, RB Alex Haynes, LB DJ Williams, LB Nate Webster, DT Nic Clemons, and DE Tim Crowder

Broncos' RB tradition in turmoil
Denver Post, CO - November 16, 2008, 2:31 am
Long one of the NFL's top rushing teams, Denver has fallen back in the pack. By Lindsay H. Jones Perhaps there should have been a sign hanging in the back

NFL week 11 preview
Arizona Daily Star, AZ - November 16, 2008, 2:11 am
San Diego has been having trouble running ? 25th in the NFL at 95.5 yards per game and 22nd with a 3.9 per-carry average despite the presence of LaDainian

West WLT Pct PF PA
Winston-Salem Journal, NC - November 16, 2008, 12:12 am
San Diego has been having trouble running — 25th in the NFL at 95.5 yards per game and 22nd with a 3.9 per carry average despite the presence of LaDainian

On the air
Winston-Salem Journal, NC - November 16, 2008, 12:05 am
San Diego has been having trouble running — 25th in the NFL at 95.5 yards per game and 22nd with a 3.9 per carry average despite the presence of LaDainian

On to-do list: Find out about Portis
News-Herald.com, OH - November 15, 2008, 8:41 pm
I would select the latter only if I was desperate, and even then I wouldn't feel good about playing the washed-up 2005 NFL MVP, one who was out of the NFL

Romo won’t save wavering fantasy teams
The Keene Sentinel, NH - November 15, 2008, 10:00 am
Pick up these guys if they’re available in your league: Peyton Hillis (starting Broncos RB this week), newly signed Broncos RBs Tatum Bell and Alex Haynes,

Hillis ready to prove himself
Longmont Daily Times-Call, CO - November 15, 2008, 7:36 am
Whether it’s Hillis or the other three healthy backs on the active roster ? Tatum Bell, Alex Haynes or PJ Pope, none of which has touched the ball in an NFL

Tony Romo is back at QB does this mean Cowboys are as well’
The Canadian Press - November 14, 2008, 4:35 pm
His backup, Ladell Betts, might be back, or it could be newly signed Shaun Alexander, the 2005 NFL MVP with Seattle, and Rock Cartwright,

Young QB Talents Collide in Falcons-Broncos Matchup
Sports Network - November 14, 2008, 3:02 pm
That's quite a roll of the dice, but with no viable alternatives other than recently signed ex-Panther Alex Haynes and the untested Hillis (69 rushing yards

Young QB Talents Collide in Falcons-Broncos Matchup
Seattle Post Intelligencer - November 14, 2008, 3:01 pm
That's quite a roll of the dice, but with no viable alternatives other than recently signed ex-Panther Alex Haynes and the untested Hillis (69 rushing yards

Elam believes kicking record will be broken
Longmont Daily Times-Call, CO - November 14, 2008, 8:06 am
and Alex Haynes at running back. Among that group, Hillis has the most rushing yards this season, with 38. Pope has never run the ball in an NFL game,

Broncos Update Insider - 11/14
Silver & Black Illustrated - November 14, 2008, 6:59 am
–RB Alex Haynes could be looked at as more of a fullback than tailback with Tatum Bell in the mix. Haynes can play both. The Broncos said they would look

NFL notes: Broncos rushing to find a running back
Kentucky.com, KY - November 14, 2008, 3:40 am
‘Free agent Alex Haynes, a recently signed reinforcement. Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker is scheduled to undergo ankle surgery and will likely miss the

Broncos' once mighty backfield slowed by injuries
International Herald Tribune, France - November 13, 2008, 6:56 pm
_Free agent Alex Haynes, a recently-signed reinforcement. "The scheme's very successful," Pope said. "But our running backs coach (Bobby Turner) tells us

Even Tony Romo's return may not save your fantasy team - or Dallas
The Canadian Press - November 13, 2008, 5:15 pm
But he should pull out of his slump against San Diego's NFL-worst pass defence, which was recently befuddled by the skills of Tyler Thigpen.

NFL Preview - Denver (5-4) At Atlanta (6-3)
KETV.com, NE - November 13, 2008, 5:06 pm
That's quite a roll of the dice, but with no viable alternatives other than recently signed ex-Panther Alex Haynes and the untested Hillis (69 rushing yards

NFL Preview - Denver (5-4) At Atlanta (6-3)
TheDenverChannel.com, CO - November 13, 2008, 5:04 pm
That's quite a roll of the dice, but with no viable alternatives other than recently signed ex-Panther Alex Haynes and the untested Hillis (69 rushing yards

Shanahan weighs in on Marshall celebration
Silver & Black Illustrated - November 13, 2008, 7:00 am
–RB Alex Haynes was signed to provide Denver depth at tailback. He has also been a fullback but Mike Shanahan said the team, which has put four tailbacks

New backs hit the ground running
Rocky Mountain News, CO - November 12, 2008, 11:55 pm
This situation isn't as dire - four Broncos tailbacks are on injured reserve - but it's the worst hand Turner has been dealt in his 14 NFL seasons.

Goal-Line Gossip
RotoTimes.com - November 12, 2008, 11:23 pm
The Broncos' current roster consists of a banged-up Selvin Young, free-agent Alex Haynes, practice-squadder PJ Pope, and former Bronco/Lion/skycap for Rudi

Fantasy Football: Ring That Bell
TSN.ca, Canada - November 12, 2008, 8:10 pm
But, desperate times call for desperate measures, so the Broncos went out and signed onetime Bronco Tatum Bell and FB Alex Haynes this week.

VENUE: Georgia Dome
CBSSports.com - November 12, 2008, 7:38 pm
Denver signed free agents Alex Haynes and Tatum Bell this week for some help. Bell, who was drafted by the Broncos and spent three seasons in Denver before

Line of Scrimmage: Week 11 - Ravens Must Still Prove Mettle
Macon Telegraph, GA - November 12, 2008, 4:27 pm
Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker has caught at least six passes in each of the team's nine games this year, which sets an NFL record.

Ten most intriguing players
Pro Football Weekly, IL - November 12, 2008, 3:53 pm
Peyton Hillis ? Unless the Broncos are willing to throw either of the two running backs they signed this week (Alex Haynes and Tatum Bell) into the starting

Commentary: Tatum Bell's Second Chance
My Fox Colorado.com, CO - November 12, 2008, 3:39 pm
By ERIC GOODMAN DENVER - When the Broncos signed PJ Pope last week and Alex Haynes Monday, it’s not too hard to figure out what they thought of Tatum Bell.

NFL: New back rings Bell with Broncos
Salt Lake Tribune, United States - November 12, 2008, 4:09 am
Bell knows the Broncos' blocking scheme and terminology, but he and Alex Haynes, a versatile free agent who signed Monday, will take some time getting up to

Coach claims confusion
Online Athens, GA - November 12, 2008, 12:24 am
Bell knows the Broncos' blocking scheme and terminology, but he and Alex Haynes, a versatile free agent who signed Monday, will take some time getting up to

Mailbag: Safety suits "Mr. Atomic"
Denver Post, CO - November 11, 2008, 10:34 pm
The Broncos signed a 230-pound, little-known bruiser named Alex Haynes this week. He's been in the league a few years and only has three carries for 3 yards

NFL Betting - Denver Broncos at Atlanta Falcons
BetUs.com, Canada - November 11, 2008, 6:55 pm
Well, they signed free agent running back Alex Haynes this past week. We're not altogether comfortable with the number here, but we can see the total

Darcy Johnson

Ravens receive a Giant reality check
Carroll County Times (subscription), MD - November 18, 2008, 12:45 am
Trailing 20-0 by the second quarter following Manning’s 1-yard pass to tight end Darcy Johnson behind Leonhard, the Ravens finally got on the scoreboard on

NFL Scores Week 11: New York Giants Dominate Baltimore Ravens
TransWorldNews (press release), GA - November 17, 2008, 10:09 pm
on a pair of one-yard touchdown runs in the opening frame and Manning hooked up with Darcy Johnson on a one-yard toss midway through the second quarter.

Giants' exceptional depth comes to forefront in Ravens win
Pro Football Weekly, IL - November 17, 2008, 2:26 pm
Reserve TE Darcy Johnson caught his first NFL pass, a touchdown. And third-string RB Ahmad Bradshaw ran nine times, seven of them in the fourth quarter,

NY Giants: Good Luck Trying To Stop This Stampede Of Blue
Bleacher Report, CA - November 17, 2008, 12:45 pm
The tight ends, Kevin Boss, Darcy Johnson and Michael Mathews have all been tutored in the fine art of TE blocking by guru/coach Mike Pope and all do there

Giants run all over Ravens to improve to 9-1
Glens Falls Post-Star, NY - November 17, 2008, 11:29 am
Eli Manning threw a 1-yard TD pass to Darcy Johnson to cap a 90-yard drive that saw Derrick Ward gain 19 yards on a screen pass and run for 22 on the next

Giants Born to Run
SteelCityInsider.com - November 17, 2008, 8:09 am
If you’re not happy for Darcy Johnson, then something’s clearly wrong with you. Johnson, who spent all last season on Injured Reserve, caught not only his

Giants 30, Ravens 10 Nothing Is Immovable for Unstoppable Giants
New York Times, United States - November 17, 2008, 6:36 am
His touchdown, 1 yard to tight end Darcy Johnson in the second quarter, was Johnson’s first NFL reception. Johnson was asked if the catch was his biggest

'Kudos & Wet Willies,' rocking the Ravens edition
Big Blue View, NY - November 17, 2008, 6:10 am
get thrown in as an NFL starter and play this well. Scary how good he will be when he actually figures out what is going on. Darcy Johnson — One catch,

Giants bully Baltimore
Vancouver Sun,  Canada - November 17, 2008, 4:07 am
The drive ended when Manning hit third-string tight end Darcy Johnson for a one-yard TD midway through the second quarter to extend the lead to 20-0.

Running wasn't the plan
Newsday, NY - November 17, 2008, 3:39 am
Eli Manning's TD pass to Darcy Johnson appeared to experience some turbulence. "You