UCF in the NFL Weekly Roundup

Each week, UCFinsider.com posts a collection of articles related to former UCF football players in the NFL. Click on a player’s name or view it all at once after the jump!

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

Brees picks apart Packers' vaunted secondary
Duluth News Tribune, MN - November 25, 2008, 9:44 am
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton, left, and Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy greet each other a the end of their NFL football game in New Orleans,

Whack-a-Pack
Biloxi Sun Herald,  USA - November 25, 2008, 6:16 am
Moore juked Packers cornerback Atari Bigby immediately after snagging Brees' pass and Moore wasn't touched until he reached the goal line to tie the game at

Packers 29, New Orleans 51
Acme Packing Company, WI - November 25, 2008, 1:55 am
The 70 yard TD reception also showed off S Atari Bigby's lack of speed and he was replaced by S Aaron Rouse shortly thereafter. Although Rouse had the only

Packers: Secondary 'embarrassed' by performance in loss
Wisconsin State Journal, WI - November 25, 2008, 1:36 am
On the first of Moore's two touchdowns, safety Atari Bigby was left in coverage after Woodson blitzed, and when Bigby missed the tackle to allow Moore a

Packers' defense: 'We got embarrassed'
Green Bay Press Gazette, WI - November 25, 2008, 12:56 am
The Packers? woeful pass rush couldn’t get enough pressure on Saints quarterback Drew Brees, the NFL’s leader in passing yards heading into the weekend.

Saints 51, Packers 29: Marched all over
The Reporter, WI - November 25, 2008, 12:45 am
Brees hit him quickly, and Moore beat charging safety Atari Bigby, split through the open middle of the field and ran for the 70-yard touchdown that tied

Packers report card
Green Bay Press Gazette, WI - November 25, 2008, 12:20 am
Strong safety Atari Bigby failed to pick up Lance Moore (five catches for 115 yards and two touchdowns) on a corner blitz by Charles Woodson and Moore

Brees throws perfect game as Jason David picks Aaron Rodgers twice
New Orleans Pro Football, LA - November 25, 2008, 12:18 am
Moore underneath a zone coverage and slipped a would be tackle by S Atari Bigby and outraced the Packers? defensive secondary for 70 yards and a score.

Big Trouble in the Big Easy: Packers Crushed 51-29
WBAY, WI - November 25, 2008, 12:11 am
Drew Brees hit Lance Moore, who froze Atari Bigby. Moore blazed to the end zone 70 yards for the touchdown tying the game. The Saints took advantage of

Saints slam Packers on MNF
Wisconsin State Journal, WI - November 25, 2008, 12:04 am
Moore made safety Atari Bigby miss 4 yards past the line of scrimmage, and 66 yards later, he was in the end zone for a 70-yard touchdown.

Insider: Grant finally getting into gear
Green Bay Press Gazette, WI - November 24, 2008, 11:53 pm
which came into the game leading the NFL in interceptions, couldn’t come up with the big play. Speaking of the secondary, safety Atari Bigby hasn’t been

Brees' 2 touchdown passes to Moore help Saints to 24-21 halftime
JOCKlife.com, CO - November 24, 2008, 10:52 pm
One play after Green Bay went ahead, Moore caught a short pass in the right flat, juked safety Atari Bigby and found a seam down the middle of the field.

Saints ahead 24-21 at half
SunHerald.com, MS - November 24, 2008, 10:16 pm
Moore juked Packers cornerback Atari Bigby immediately after snagging Drew Brees? pass and Moore wasn’t touched until he reached the goal line to tie the

Saints rally to take a 14-7 lead over Packers
The Associated Press - November 24, 2008, 9:40 pm
One play after Green Bay went ahead, Moore caught a short pass in the right flat, juked safety Atari Bigby and found a seam down the middle of the field.

Saints defense: Total (24th), rushing (19th), passing (26th)
OPENSports.com, FL - November 23, 2008, 9:48 pm
With the return of Atari Bigby and Al Harris, Green Bay’s secondary is playing great. CHFF: GB — The 5-5 Saints are in last place in the tough NFC South;

Front four behind times
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI - November 22, 2008, 10:08 pm
Nick Collins has rushed only one time all season, Aaron Rouse two and Atari Bigby five. But the Packers will now be competing against better quarterbacks

Mike Vandermause column: 'We are the best' is DBs' boast
Green Bay Press Gazette, WI - November 21, 2008, 10:42 pm
"Believe it or not, as a secondary guy, I love to play a team that throws a lot," starting safety Atari Bigby said. "We love to play against the Peyton

Packers Can Badly Injure Saints' Playoff Hopes
Sports Network - November 21, 2008, 4:45 pm
With 3251 passing yards on the season to date, Brees is on pace to throw for 5202 yards, which would shatter Dan Marino's single-season NFL mark of 5084,

Knights in the NFL, week 11
Central Florida Future, FL - November 19, 2008, 6:35 pm
Atari Bigby (Green Bay Packers) - Bigby recorded four tackles against Chicago, one of which was a solo tackle. 10. Matt Prater (Denver Broncos) - Prater hit

Week 10: LeRoy Butler analyzes Bears-Packers game
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI - November 18, 2008, 8:10 pm
You can take Brandon Chillar and Atari Bigby and double him. But I’d have a linebacker on him at all times and spy on him all over the field.

Daunte Culpepper

NFL Betting Review: On the road again
SBR Forum, Costa Rica - November 25, 2008, 9:36 am
Jeff Garcia was an efficient 13-of-18 for 165 yards with two touchdowns for the Buccaneers, who held Daunte Culpepper and the Lions (0-11,

The Morning After: Unbreakable
KING5.com, WA - November 25, 2008, 9:34 am
Throw Daunte Culpepper, Drew Stanton, Dan Orlovsky, and Jon Kitna at him, and he does not crack. Take away Mike Martz, surround Calvin Johnson with players

Matt Cassel and Josh McDaniels: Where to Next’
Bleacher Report, CA - November 25, 2008, 9:18 am
They had had promising careers, and all of them had actually started on their college teams: Chris Simms, Daunte Culpepper, Steve McNair.

NFL Quarterback-alypse
FakeTeams - November 25, 2008, 8:33 am
In the football wasteland known as Detroit, the Lions benched terrible, horrible, no-good QB Daunte Culpepper in the 3rd quarter after a 6 for 18, 88 yard,

Will the Lions go winless’
Examiner.com - November 25, 2008, 8:07 am
by Chris Morgan, Detroit Lions Examiner AP Photo: Daunte Culpepper being manhandled I have been putting off this column for a little while, because I was

As Vikings near a North title, team approach is on hold
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - November 25, 2008, 7:02 am
Like it or not, it is the path to success in todays NFL. So what if the Packers have 23 draftees on their roster — they are in 3rd place.

Lions? season of futility won’t end at 0-16
Yahoo! Sports - November 25, 2008, 6:57 am
They signed their starting quarterback, Daunte Culpepper, off the street in early November. On Sunday at Ford Field, Detroit managed to take a 17-0

Football Daily Dose: 3574 Down, 1511 To Go
KING5.com, WA - November 25, 2008, 6:15 am
Thanks to Drew Stanton's concussion, the Lions promoted Drew Henson from the practice squad Monday and will let him back up Daunte Culpepper on Thanksgiving

Drop the Lions from Thanksgiving TV
The Birmingham News - al.com, AL - November 25, 2008, 4:35 am
Pity the poor NFL, which saw the one possible compelling story line end Sunday when the Jets handed the Titans their first loss of the season.

Drew Henson says he's ready if Lions call on him
The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com, MI - November 25, 2008, 12:38 am
Daunte Culpepper in the Lions' game Thursday against Tennessee. ALLEN PARK — It's been four years since Drew Henson has thrown a pass in an NFL game.

Next 3 games pivotal for Bucs
Orlando Sentinel, FL - November 25, 2008, 12:32 am
A day earlier, Gruden watched Barber intercept Daunte Culpepper twice, returning the second 65 yards for a touchdown that helped salt away a 38-20 victory

Tampa Bay shares lead in NFC South
Bradenton Herald,  United States - November 25, 2008, 12:11 am
The defense is third in the NFL in fewest points allowed, always a good sign, and the offense has shown signs of life. ‘We have a defense that can shut down

411's NFL Round Up 11.25.08: Week 12 Edition
411mania.com, TX - November 25, 2008, 12:04 am
Others still liked UCLA product Cade McNown, or the raw talent of South Florida big man Daunte Culpepper. But also on that list was the Syracuse

Bucs need to stop falling behind early
Bradenton Herald,  United States - November 25, 2008, 12:03 am
Lucky for the Bucs they were playing the worst two teams in the NFL or they probably would not be where they are right now, atop the NFC South with an 8-3

Tampa Bay Buccaneers getting points from defense, special teams
Tampabay.com, FL - November 24, 2008, 10:51 pm
Tampa Bay is second in the NFL in non-offensive touchdowns with seven, trailing only the Packers, who have 10. Scoring using other means takes some heat off

With Stanton hurting, Drew Henson signed off Lions' practice squad
Detroit Free Press, United States - November 24, 2008, 9:45 pm
He likely will back up Daunte Culpepper on Thursday against Tennessee. Drew Stanton suffered a concussion in Sunday’s 38-20 loss to Tampa Bay.

Cassel in the clouds
Enterprise News, MA - November 24, 2008, 9:35 pm
Those were the days, you’ll remember, that there were calls to sign the likes of Daunte Culpepper, Chris Simms or Tim Rattay. Through it all, Bill Belichick

Without fanfare, Tampa Bay Buccaneers are proving they're a threat
Tampabay.com, FL - November 24, 2008, 9:35 pm
The team that is second in the NFL in fumbles lost? This is the second-best team in the NFC? The divide between No. 1 and No. 2 in the conference is wide.

Lions place DeVries on injured reserve
National Post, Canada - November 24, 2008, 8:48 pm
The Detroit Lions placed defensive end Jared DeVries on season-ending injured reserve Monday due to a broken hand. Lions coach Rod Marinelli said DeVries

Bucs Post-Game Quotes
Pewter Report, FL - November 24, 2008, 11:07 am
‘The first one was third and long, third and fifteen and Daunte (Culpepper) tried to throw a blind option out and I was playing a spot 2, so I was outside.

OAKLAND-ALAMEDA COUNTY COLISEUM ? OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA
KCchiefs.com - November 24, 2008, 11:02 am
Kansas City claimed a 12-10 victory in its most recent contest at Oakland (10/21/07) as S Jarrad Page clinched the win with an INT of QB Daunte Culpepper

Holiday Break Is Sportsma n's Paradise
The Cauldron (subscription), OH - November 24, 2008, 10:47 am
Maybe the NFL heads were looking to celebrate the big Lions' QB Daunte Culpepper coming out of retirement party. Or maybe they wanted to see the Titans'

Buccaneers rally to rout winless LionsTAMPA BAY 38, DETROIT 20
SBR Forum, Costa Rica - November 24, 2008, 10:25 am
After pulling within 24-22, Daunte Culpepper's two-point conversion attempt was stopped short. Culpepper was intercepted on the Lions' next possession.

Lions amazingly turn 17 point lead into 18 point loss
Examiner.com - November 24, 2008, 8:13 am
highlights here on NFL.com. Once again, Daunte Culpepper showed that he was retired when the season began for a reason, as his numbers were terrible.

Bears open playbook, regain swagger with rout of Rams
Janesville Gazette, WI - November 24, 2008, 6:18 am
Detroit (0-11) moved a step closer toward becoming the NFL’s first 0-16 team. Daunte Culpepper completed just eight of 20 passes for 121 yards,

TO hits his stride in Dallas' win over SF
Honolulu Advertiser, HI - November 24, 2008, 6:15 am
Detroit moved a step closer toward becoming the NFL's first 0-16 team. Daunte Culpepper completed just 8 of 20 passes for 121 yards and a TD with two

Going Deep: Adventure and intrigue from around the NFL
New York Daily News, NY - November 24, 2008, 5:58 am
It happened again Sunday when the Bucs spotted the Lions 17 first-quarter points, led by a Daunte Culpepper TD toss and Daniel Bullocks' 44-yard fumble

Bucs Score in all 3 Phases to Keep Lions Winless
MyFox Detroit,  USA - November 24, 2008, 5:50 am
Barber stepped in front of Daunte Culpepper's next pass and returned it 65 yards for a 35-17 lead and his 11th score off a turnover, putting him in third

Pete Dougherty column: Heads of the class
Sheboygan Press, WI - November 24, 2008, 5:13 am
as offensive coordinator for the explosive Minnesota Vikings offenses from 2002 to 2004, when Daunte Culpepper and Randy Moss were tearing up the NFL.

Rob Parker
DetNews.com, MI - November 24, 2008, 12:13 am
Lions quarterback Daunte Culpepper was intercepted on the next possession by Ronde Barber, setting up Tampa Bay on Detroit's 24 yard line.

Bob Wojnowski
DetNews.com, MI - November 24, 2008, 12:13 am
Daunte Culpepper, who showed flashes in his first two starts, was harassed into complete ineffectiveness by Tampa Bay's defense before getting yanked for

Another Gritty Effort By The Buccaneers
Tampa Tribune, FL - November 24, 2008, 12:04 am
He was especially noticeable Sunday, when he twice broke through the Lions' line to sack QB Daunte Culpepper. Wilkerson's second sack was arguably his best.

Barber Answers His Critics
Tampa Tribune, FL - November 24, 2008, 12:04 am
AP Bucs cornerback Ronde Barber celebrates after intercepting a Daunte Culpepper pass in the second quarter. By MARTIN FENNELLY The Tampa Tribune DETROIT

National Football League Game Capsules
Sports Network - November 23, 2008, 11:59 pm
Daunte Culpepper started his third straight game and went just 8-for-20 with 121 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions while Calvin Johnson had three

Dunn does the heavy lifting
Tampabay.com, FL - November 23, 2008, 11:54 pm
The Bucs used a combination of blitzes and straight rushes to get to QBs Daunte Culpepper and Drew Stanton. And they experimented a bit with creative

Ronde Barber shines as Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat Detroit Lions 38-20
Tampabay.com, FL - November 23, 2008, 11:05 pm
Calvin Johnson made a leaping catch of a 41-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper in the first quarter. Then three plays later, the 6-foot-5 Johnson skied over

Defense befuddles Cutler
Sacramento Bee,  USA - November 23, 2008, 10:59 pm
30, 2007 in Miami when Daunte Culpepper ran for three scores and Jerry Porter caught two touchdowns. *The Broncos lived up to their rep as a poor team in

NFL Monday Morning Leftovers Week 12: Jets Upset Titans
Post Chronicle - November 23, 2008, 10:27 pm
Daunte Culpepper completed just 8 of 20 for 121 yards, with two interceptions and an early touchdown pass to Charles Johnson. Kevin smith carried 16 times

Warning: Lions, Thanksgiving dinner won't mix
MLive.com, MI - November 23, 2008, 10:17 pm
The Bucs secondary, ranked fourth in the NFL, slapped the handcuffs on both Lions quarterbacks. Ronde Barber intercepted Daunte Culpepper twice,

Game Day: Bucs (7-3) at Detroit (0-10)
Chicago Bear Report (subscription) - November 23, 2008, 11:11 am
With QB Daunte Culpepper still learning the playbook in just his third game with the team, it didn't help that WRs Calvin Johnson and Mike Furrey weren't

Last-minute med check: Week 12
CNN International - November 23, 2008, 10:47 am
If he can't go, Rudi Johnson hasn't been able to do much which puts more pressure on Daunte Culpepper. Kellen Winslow TE CLE: Winslow's shoulder isn't as

NFL Early Game Betting - Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions
BetUs.com, Canada - November 23, 2008, 10:19 am
In the BetUS NFL football betting odds, the Bucs are listed as an 8.5-point road favorite, with a posted total of 41 points. Daunte Culpepper has not shined

Bucs to face a de-clawed opponent
Examiner.com - November 23, 2008, 8:12 am
Needless to say, Garcia, Dunn and company will have to capitalize on chances early, as to put more pressure on QB Daunte Culpepper to execute the plays.

Mike Tice remorse’
Pioneer Press, MN - November 23, 2008, 1:37 am
Daunte Culpepper and Randy Moss were one of the NFL's most dynamic passing combinations, Michael Bennett was a 1000-yard rusher one year and Nate Burleson

Buccaneers stand in way of Lions' imperfection
MLive.com, MI - November 23, 2008, 1:26 am
Summary: Quarterback Daunte Culpepper will be getting his third straight since joining the Lions and he'll have some help — rookie running back Kevin Smith

No automatic win
Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL - November 23, 2008, 1:21 am
By Tom Balog Carolina's Julius Peppers, right, sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Daunte Culpepper, left, last Sunday. The Bucs know they better apply the same

U caught off guard by Iowa's passing attack
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - November 23, 2008, 1:21 am
there will not be a good crop of quarterbacks available in the 2009 NFL draft. The Vikings have started six quarterbacks since Daunte Culpepper last

Year of the Backup QB leaves Chargers' Volek on the sidelines
San Diego Union Tribune, United States - November 23, 2008, 12:21 am
The state of quarterbacking in the NFL is such ? and the state of the Lions in such disrepair ? that Daunte Culpepper was summoned out of forced

The matchup, Week 11: Lions vs. Buccaneers
MLive.com, MI - November 23, 2008, 12:20 am
The infatuation with new Lions quarterback Daunte Culpepper is understandable; he led the team on three of its longest and most efficient scoring drives of

Winless Lions hope to finally win vs. Buccaneers
Kentucky.com, KY - November 23, 2008, 12:10 am
AP Photo - Detroit Lions quarterback Daunte Culpepper (11) dives over the goal line for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game in

Last-minute med check: Week 12
SI.com - November 23, 2008, 12:03 am
If he can't go, Rudi Johnson hasn't been able to do much which puts more pressure on Daunte Culpepper. Kellen Winslow TE CLE: Winslow's shoulder isn't as

NFL Week 11 capsules
San Jose Mercury News,  USA - November 22, 2008, 11:43 pm
Detroit has been outscored 69-36 in the two games since signing quarterback Daunte Culpepper. Nothing seems to work. Tampa Bay is in the thick of the

In the race for the NFL basement, the Lions appear to be on the rail
Kansas City Star, MO - November 22, 2008, 11:21 pm
By RANDY COVITZ Daunte Culpepper, who fumbled on a two-point try in Detroit’s loss to Carolina last Sunday, is the Lions? third starting quarterback.

Mission: Detroit Lions
The Queensberry Rules, MA - November 22, 2008, 11:19 pm
The Lions have looked better in recent weeks, ever since the addition of Daunte Culpepper. He has helped the Lions to a ranking of 22nd in the league in

Buccaneers-Lions Preview
Offshore Insiders, GA - November 22, 2008, 11:04 pm
Daunte Culpepper threw for 207 yards with a TDpass, a TD run and two interceptions for Detroit ,while Kevin Smith rushed for 112 yards on 24 carries.

Sunday NFL Preview: Week Twelve
BlackAthlete.net - November 22, 2008, 10:18 pm
The Lions have been playing better with comeback quarterback Daunte Culpepper and I am feeling an upset special. Hopefully the Lions will be able to win one

NFL Underdogs: Week 12 picks
Covers, Canada - November 22, 2008, 11:27 am
defensive line jumps off the line quicker than any other front line I’ve seen this year and that could spell trouble for the immobile Daunte Culpepper.

New details of Vick dog abuse released
Ventura County Star, CA - November 22, 2008, 6:42 am
Martz, Edwards, Jones and Beason fined by NFL: San Francisco offensive coordinator Mike Martz has been fined $20000 by the NFL for his criticism of the

NFL hands out fines
HeraldNet, WA - November 22, 2008, 3:45 am
San Francisco offensive coordinator Mike Martz has been fined $20000 by the NFL for his criticism of the officiating at the end of the 49ers' 29-24 loss in

'Pacman' allowed to return to Cowboys
Akron Beacon Journal, OH - November 22, 2008, 1:36 am
Carolina Panthers linebacker Jon Beason has been fined $5000 by the NFL for grabbing Detroit Lions quarterback Daunte Culpepper by the face mask on a play

Panthers LB Beason fined $5000 for facemask
The Associated Press - November 22, 2008, 1:35 am
CHARLOTTE, NC (AP) ? Carolina Panthers linebacker Jon Beason has been fined $5000 by the NFL for grabbing Detroit Lions quarterback Daunte Culpepper by the

Football transactions
The Canadian Press - November 22, 2008, 1:09 am
Movements in the world of football Friday: National Football League NFL-Fined San Francisco offensive co-ordinator Mike Martz $20000 for his criticism of

Culpepper grab nets Panther fine
DetNews.com, MI - November 22, 2008, 1:08 am
CHARLOTTE, NC — The NFL on Friday fined Panthers linebacker Jon Beason $5000 for grabbing Lions quarterback Daunte Culpepper by the facemask on a play that

Quarterbacks: better with age’
DetNews.com, MI - November 22, 2008, 1:04 am
"You look at Kurt Warner and Kerry Collins — even Daunte Culpepper coming in there (in Detroit) and (Minnesota's) Gus Frerotte — the guys are veteran

BASN's Week Eleven NFL Review
BlackAthlete.net - November 21, 2008, 10:49 pm
On the other end of the spectrum, the Lions (0-10) fought hard behind quarterback Daunte Culpepper (20-for-35 for 207 yards and 1 TD with 2 INTs),

Panthers LB Beason fined $5000 for facemask
International Herald Tribune, France - November 21, 2008, 10:48 pm
AP CHARLOTTE, NC: Carolina Panthers linebacker Jon Beason has been fined $5000 by the NFL for grabbing Detroit Lions quarterback Daunte Culpepper by the

Line switch: Penalties help get Cook benched
International Herald Tribune, France - November 21, 2008, 10:08 pm
Drafted in the second round out of New Mexico, with the pick obtained from Miami in the Daunte Culpepper trade, the 6-foot-6, 330-pound Cook was a center in

2009 NFL Mock Draft
The Football Expert, OH - November 21, 2008, 6:48 pm
Daunte Culpepper, Drew Stanton, and Dan Orvlosky are not their ‘franchise QB’, and QB is the center piece of the rebuilding process.

NFL Weekend Winning Wagers!
BetUs.com, Canada - November 21, 2008, 6:32 pm
While Daunte Culpepper has added the long ball to the offense, just throwing up jump balls to Calvin Johnson, he’s also added his penchant for turnovers,

Panthers healthy for Sunday's trip to Atlanta
BlueRidgeNow.com, NC - November 21, 2008, 6:18 pm
AP PHOTO Carolina Panthers' Julius Peppers, right, sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Daunte Culpepper, left, during an NFL football game in Charlotte, NC,

Two Minute Warning: Air Coryell, GSOT, Superfreak and Friends, Part II
RotoRob - November 21, 2008, 3:37 pm
Calvin Johnson (9) ? He’s saddled with Daunte Culpepper and a tough schedule as of late. Honestly, I don’t like soccer. I think it’s boring, except for the

Week 12 NFL Odds & Predictions
Locksmith Sports Picks, IA - November 21, 2008, 3:16 pm
Odds makers have the Lions falling to 0-11 this week as Daunte Culpepper’s doesn’t exactly make them a better football team.

NFL Week 12: Picks and analysis
OPENSports.com, FL - November 21, 2008, 2:49 pm
Give Detroit credit for putting Daunte Culpepper in the mix as he’s got the talent. Now he just needs to get rid of the rust. We saw how long it took Peyton

Faulty memories the only possible reason Vikings ex-coach Tice
MinnPost.com, MN - November 21, 2008, 10:15 am
People who fondly recall the Tice era forget that even when Moss and Daunte Culpepper were still here, with coordinator Scott Linehan running the offense,

Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions Over 42
SBR Forum, Costa Rica - November 21, 2008, 9:35 am
Lions QB Daunte Culpepper has two 300-yard passing games in his career versus the Buccaneers. Rookie RB Kevin Smith leads the Lions with 513 yards rushing

McNabb's options post 2008 season
Examiner.com - November 21, 2008, 8:05 am
Daunte Culpepper won a MVP up there. Before that, Randall Cunningham and Warren Moon, two former great signal callers revived their career wearing the

Now it's the Buccaneers turn to continue destiny.
Examiner.com - November 21, 2008, 8:03 am
He will throw everything Daunte Culpepper can absorb to usurp the defense. Earnest Graham is out for the year. So Gruden only has Warrick Dunn,

Redskins defence will push back Seahawks
Calgary Herald,  Canada - November 21, 2008, 4:36 am
Included was the Daunte Culpepper-led 80-yard TD march in 12 plays to open the game. That should send shudders through the Carolinas. I'll wager $44.

As the quarterback carousel turns
RealFootball365.com, AZ - November 21, 2008, 4:09 am
A few of those teams have started or significantly played their third quarterbacks, and Detroit is currently on its fourth with Daunte Culpepper.

Marinelli admits goof
Windsor Star,  Canada - November 21, 2008, 3:40 am
It's not often that an NFL coach acknowledges he made a mistake, but the Detroit Lions' Rod Marinelli says he may have goofed in signing free-agent

Comebacks not just for kids
Detroit Free Press, United States - November 21, 2008, 3:32 am
Daunte Culpepper? The Lions have been down this road before. They signed another supposedly washed-up, three-time Pro Bowl quarterback not long ago.

Russell gives back
Sacramento Bee,  USA - November 21, 2008, 1:28 am
*Russell knows what Andrew Walter, Josh McCown, Daunte Culpepper, Aaron Brooks, etc., all knew. Ronald Curry can be a quarterback's best friend.

The Bell Tolls: Chargers' porous D adding to downfall
USA Today - November 21, 2008, 12:07 am
Daunte Culpepper will play his third game at quarterback for Detroit, which jumped on Carolina early last week, then rallied to pull within two points in

Familiar faces line Lions D
Bradenton Herald,  United States - November 21, 2008, 12:02 am
ASSOCIATED PRESS Daunte Culpepper, who joined the Lions a few weeks ago, has yet to get them in the win column. Detroit is 0-10.

Bucs Look To Keep Lions Winless
Pewter Report, FL - November 20, 2008, 11:56 pm
Please note that due to NFL rules, this video, which features video and audio of Bucs players and coaches, can only be posted on PewterReport.com for 24

The Chanifesto: Talk about perfect: the ultimate mismatch
San Antonio Express, TX - November 20, 2008, 10:23 pm
Daunte Culpepper against Kerry Collins? Feel the excitement. The Lions have forced us to watch them on Thanksgiving afternoon for too long, rather than face

Lions Notebook: Good Bucs vs Bad Bucs’
Packer Report - November 20, 2008, 7:01 pm
Marinelli is pleased with what Daunte Culpepper has added at quarterback in little more than two weeks. "Daunte gives you something," he said.

Football Meteorology For Week 11
RealGM.com, IL - November 20, 2008, 6:57 pm
Daunte Culpepper has fundamentally changed the attitude of the offense in Detroit, bringing in a fresh ‘We’re not losers!? vibe that has caught on well.

Lions have shot to make dubious history at 0-16
CharlotteObserver.com, NC - November 20, 2008, 5:54 pm
Daunte Culpepper (11) after sacking him and causing a fumble during the second half of the Panthers' 31-22 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, NC,

NFL Preview - Oakland (2-8) at Denver (6-4)
Kansas City Star, MO - November 20, 2008, 5:00 pm
30, 2007, when current Detroit Lion Daunte Culpepper rushed for a touchdown against the Dolphins. Entering Week 12, Oakland is last in the NFL in scoring

NFL Preview - Tampa Bay (7-3) At Detroit (0-10)
WJACtv.com, PA - November 20, 2008, 4:40 pm
Quarterback Daunte Culpepper (311 passing yards, 1 TD, 3 INT) made his second straight start for the Lions since signing with the club, and unlike his

NFL Preview - Oakland (2-8) At Denver (6-4)
WJACtv.com, PA - November 20, 2008, 4:12 pm
30, 2007, when current Detroit Lion Daunte Culpepper rushed for a touchdown against the Dolphins. Entering Week 12, Oakland is last in the NFL in scoring

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions NFL Week 12 Picks
Point-Spreads.com, FL - November 20, 2008, 10:02 am
QB Daunte Culpepper made 20 of 35 passes for 207 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions; he has one touchdown pass for 311 yards with three

NFL Picks Week 12: Our competence, yet again, goes wide right
Macleans.ca, Canada - November 20, 2008, 7:21 am
Daunte Culpepper ? the Dean Cain of quarterbacks. Pick: Tampa Reid: Matt Hasslebeck apologized publicly to the Cardinals for saying that they were laying

Garcia has bad memories of Lions
Tampabay.com, FL - November 20, 2008, 6:37 am
on Culpepper: Marinelli also praised QB Daunte Culpepper, 31, who came out of retirement to sign on Nov. 4 and started five days later.

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The Saginaw News - MLive.com, MI - November 20, 2008, 5:38 am
Schweigert worked out with four other safeties late last month when quarterback Daunte Culpepper also made his visit to the team's Allen Park headquarters.

Detroit Lions vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Betting Odds & Spread
BetFirms, IA - November 20, 2008, 2:19 am
This week they face Daunte Culpepper and a Lions offense that has done little since signing the once retired QB. Now the Bucs need this win, as they still

Black and Blue Wrap Up: NFL Week 11
Bleacher Report, CA - November 20, 2008, 1:35 am
Daunte Culpepper pretty much assures them of at least 1 win. Although they’re going to have to do it by simply outscoring the opposition because that

Former Bucs spinning wheels in Detroit
Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL - November 20, 2008, 1:14 am
He expects fading quarterback Daunte Culpepper, who couldn't find a job anywhere else, to help the franchise after being signed off the street in midseason.

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MLive.com, MI - November 20, 2008, 12:28 am
ALLEN PARK — It's not often that an NFL coach acknowledges he made a mistake, but the Detroit Lions' Rod Marinelli says he may have goofed in signing

VENUE: Ford Field
CBSSports.com - November 19, 2008, 9:56 pm
Daunte Culpepper, who came out of retirement to sign with the Lions on Nov. 4, was 20-for-35 for 207 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions last Sunday.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Garcia has bad memories of Lions
Tampabay.com, FL - November 19, 2008, 9:14 pm
on Culpepper: Marinelli also praised QB Daunte Culpepper, 31, who came out of retirement to sign on Nov. 4 and started five days later.

Kowalski on WDFN: 'Garcia-factor' gives Lions chance to win
The Jackson Citizen Patriot - MLive.com, MI - November 19, 2008, 8:34 pm
Listen to the entire interview to hear the Killer talk about Kevin Smith's performance in recent weeks, why the Lions look different under Daunte Culpepper

Sportsbook Posts Odds on Titans Perfect Season, Lions First Win
Gambling911.com, FL - November 19, 2008, 7:06 pm
At the other end of the winning spectrum comes Detroit, who is on their third starting quarterback this year with Daunte Culpepper, who came out of his

William S. Paxton's Fantasy Football
Connecticut Post, CT - November 19, 2008, 7:00 pm
On the flip side, quarterback Daunte Culpepper has struggled in two games since his return to the NFL with 311 yards on 25-of-45 passing with one TD and

Week 12 NFL Picks: Tampa Bay at Detroit
Bodog Beat, Antigua and Barbuda - November 19, 2008, 3:04 pm
At least Daunte Culpepper seemed a lot more comfortable in his second start, less than two weeks after signing with the Lions. He went 20-for-35 for 207

Line of Scrimmage: Week 12 - Sadly, Time for McNabb to Go
Centre Daily Times, PA - November 19, 2008, 2:48 pm
Native Floridian Daunte Culpepper will make his third start at quarterback for the Lions…Tampa Bay running back Cadillac Williams (knee) could make his

Winners and Losers: Week 11
Billszone - November 19, 2008, 2:27 pm
Loser: I have a hard time placing the blame on Daunte Culpepper (MIN, OAK, DET) but as a rule if you turn the ball over three times you’re a loser.

NFL News & Notes: Flacco on pace with Unitas ~ November 19, 2008
Baltimore Ravens, MD - November 19, 2008, 4:51 am
Lions, wide receiver Calvin Johnson with Dan Orlovsky and Daunte Culpepper throwing has scored in 5 of his last six games and is averaging almost 19 yards a

MICHAEL ROSENBERG ROAD TO XVI
Detroit Free Press, United States - November 19, 2008, 3:25 am
And just when Orlovsky was getting warmed up, they brought in Daunte Culpepper, who needed at least two games to get in a groove himself.

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MLive.com, MI - November 19, 2008, 1:20 am
Please don't submit any information to us. by Tom Kowalski Analysis AP PhotoDetroit's Daunte Culpepper celebrates his touchdown pass to Calvin Johnson in

Jacksonville quarterback David Garrard learns to live with Crohn's
Pioneer Press, MN - November 18, 2008, 10:15 pm
He had Daunte Culpepper, a quarterback he loves to death. He always talks about him. He said Daunte would do what he could do and not try to please

How the Lions are doing it
Detroit Free Press, United States - November 18, 2008, 9:09 pm
And just when Orlovsky was getting warmed up, they brought in Daunte Culpepper, who needed at least two games to get in a groove himself.

Lions Notebook: Questioning Marinelli
Lionsfans.com - November 18, 2008, 5:33 pm
PASSING OFFENSE: C — Quarterback Daunte Culpepper seemed a lot more comfortable in his second start, less than two weeks after signing with the Lions.

Smith, Johnson continue to be Lions' bright spots
MLive.com, MI - November 18, 2008, 4:34 pm
On the first play, Lions quarterback Daunte Culpepper threw an interception that sealed the outcome. For his act of stupidity, I'll present Cannon with a

Travis Fisher

Winless Lions hope to finally win vs. Buccaneers
KTAR.com, AZ - November 23, 2008, 12:17 am
"I want to win so bad I can't use words that you could print," cornerback Travis Fisher said. "I'm thinking we're winning the next one because 0-10 has

Winless Lions hope to finally win vs. Buccaneers
The Associated Press - November 23, 2008, 12:10 am
"I want to win so bad I can't use words that you could print," cornerback Travis Fisher said. "I'm thinking we're winning the next one because 0-10 has

Winless Lions hope to finally win vs. Buccaneers
Chicago Tribune, United States - November 22, 2008, 8:23 am
"I want to win so bad I can't use words that you could print," cornerback Travis Fisher said. "I'm thinking we're winning the next one because 0-10 has

Winless Lions hope to finally win vs. Buccaneers
The Spread, MI - November 20, 2008, 8:51 pm
“I want to win so bad I can't use words that you could print,'' cornerback Travis Fisher said. “I'm thinking we're winning the next one because 0-10 has

Michael Gaines

Read what happened with our Lions game blog
Detroit Free Press, United States - November 23, 2008, 8:54 pm
5:05: Detroit slowly moves the ball down the field, but the drive is derailed a few times thanks to a hold (Michael Gaines) and a false start (Cherilus).

Cornell Green

Raiders end drought, beat up on Broncos
San Francisco Chronicle,  USA - November 24, 2008, 3:10 am
Just right tackle Cornell Green trying not to crush McFadden in his embrace. "When Darren got across that goal line, it gave us some confidence and we

Raiders end drought, beat up on Broncos
San Francisco Chronicle,  USA - November 24, 2008, 12:27 am
Just right tackle Cornell Green trying not to crush McFadden in his embrace. "When Darren got across that goal line, it gave us some confidence and we

Game Grades: Oakland Raiders 31 ? Denver Broncos 10
Silver and Black report, NJ - November 23, 2008, 7:50 pm
The Kwame Harris and Cornell Green bashing will have to be held off for at least one week. Both did a solid job keeping Denver’s pass rush away from Russell

Whispers ? league wrap-up
Pro Football Weekly, IL - November 23, 2008, 1:11 pm
Mario Henderson, who looked like a potential replacement for Harris, hasn’t played well when given the opportunity, and Cable is down on ORT Cornell Green

Countdown to Paydirt: Oakland Raiders vs. Denver Broncos
Silver and Black report, NJ - November 20, 2008, 9:22 pm
Cornell Green on the other side has not been that much better. So an overhaul after the season should be their priority. As for this weekend,

Bush gives fullback a try
Sacramento Bee,  USA - November 19, 2008, 8:46 pm
*Cable said the team did try to find another tackle to backup Cornell Green as it's apparent the team doesn't believe James Marten is ready to play.

Oakland Raider writer responds to bad medicine
The Queensberry Rules, MA - November 19, 2008, 3:10 am
Cornell Green can bump inside to RG for the rest of the season. Mario Henderson has outplayed starting left tackle Kwame Harris. Harris should be riding the

Alex Haynes

Brooks still a force at LB for Bucs
Detroit Free Press, United States - November 23, 2008, 3:36 am
Denver: The Broncos waived running back Alex Haynes and elevated rookie safety Josh Barrett from their practice squad. New Orleans: The Saints will not

NFL Notebook Heinz Field getting another layer of sod
Seattle Times, United States - November 23, 2008, 3:23 am
The Denver Broncos waived running back Alex Haynes and elevated rookie safety Josh Barrett from their practice squad. ? The Chicago Bears placed veteran

Trestman resurfaces in Canada, going for a title
San Francisco Chronicle,  USA - November 23, 2008, 3:11 am
Briefly: The Broncos waived running back Alex Haynes and elevated rookie safety Josh Barrett, a seventh-round pick out of Arizona State, from their practice

Seventh-round draft pick Barrett back on roster
Denver Post, CO - November 23, 2008, 2:40 am
The Broncos also waived running back Alex Haynes, who was originally signed by Denver on Nov. 10. Barrett was one of Denver's two seventh-round draft picks

Broncos face struggling Raiders
Daily Camera, CO - November 23, 2008, 2:09 am
The Denver Broncos waived running back Alex Haynes and elevated rookie safety Josh Barrett from their practice squad. Barrett played at Arizona State and

Cowboys glad Romo is back
Albany Times Union, NY - November 23, 2008, 1:52 am
Broncos: Denver waived running back Alex Haynes and elevated rookie safety Josh Barrett from their practice squad. The Broncos' secondary has been hampered

Titans sign Poole, promote Harris
Akron Beacon Journal, OH - November 23, 2008, 1:40 am
The Denver Broncos waived running back Alex Haynes and elevated rookie safety Josh Barrett from their practice squad Saturday. Barrett played at Arizona

Rumblings in Philadelphia not receding
Myrtle Beach Sun News, SC - November 23, 2008, 12:32 am
The Denver Broncos waived running back Alex Haynes and elevated rookie safety Josh Barrett from their practice squad.

Collins keeps winning
Bradenton Herald,  United States - November 23, 2008, 12:13 am
BRONCOS ? Denver waived running back Alex Haynes and elevated rookie safety Josh Barrett from their practice squad. The Broncos? secondary has been hampered

NFL notes: Steelers to replace sod
The Olympian, WA - November 22, 2008, 11:25 pm
The Denver Broncos waived running back Alex Haynes and elevated safety Josh Barrett, a rookie out of Arizona State. … The Chicago Bears placed veteran

Denver Broncos activate Josh Barret from practice squad
The Canadian Press, DENVER - November 22, 2008, 5:30 pm
DENVER ? The Denver Broncos waived running back Alex Haynes and elevated rookie safety Josh Barrett from their practice squad on Saturday.

Fans get their wish….Josh Barrett signed to Active Roster
Mile High Report, CO - November 22, 2008, 3:29 pm
The club also on Saturday waived running back Alex Haynes, who spent the last two weeks with Denver after he was signed on Nov. 10. Barrett (6-foot-3,

ROOKIE LARSEN GETS HONORED, FINED
Denver Post, CO - November 22, 2008, 2:31 am
Running back Selvin Young is doubtful for the game, leaving the Broncos with Peyton Hillis, Tatum Bell, PJ Pope and Alex Haynes as the healthy running backs

Larsen honored, fined by NFL
Denver Post, CO - November 21, 2008, 4:56 pm
Footnotes: Running back Selvin Young is doubtful for the game, leaving the Broncos with Peyton Hillis, Tatum Bell, PJ Pope and Alex Haynes as the healthy

Darcy Johnson

Deep sleepers: Week 12
Pro Football Weekly, IL - November 22, 2008, 3:43 pm
Still, TE teammate Darcy Johnson caught a TD last week, making it four straight games in which Eli has found a TE in the end zone.

Don't be a fantasy bridesmaid
SportingNews.com - November 21, 2008, 1:21 pm
After Derrick Ward was stopped twice for no gain on attempts from the Ravens' one-yard line, Eli Manning hit Darcy Johnson with a short scoring pass.

NFC East: For Eagles, a feat to be tied
Sports Network - November 18, 2008, 6:10 pm
Reserve tight end Darcy Johnson made his first career catch when he hauled in a one-yard touchdown toss from Manning in the second quarter.

NY Giants Notebook, November 18th
WNYT, NY - November 18, 2008, 4:09 pm
*Manning’s one-yard touchdown pass Sunday to Darcy Johnson was his 50 th in Giants Stadium. He has thrown 42 outside of the Giants? home.

Matt Prater

"Immature" Broncos hard to figure
Silver & Black Illustrated - November 25, 2008, 7:03 am
Matt Prater missed two field goals. He has missed five field goals in four games. And the Broncos also allowed an 89-yard punt return that was a turning

Mailbag: Blowouts bode badly
Denver Post, CO - November 25, 2008, 2:58 am
By the time the running play was finished, the Broncos either had to spike the ball and take what should have been three points from Matt Prater,

Tuesday morning QB: Excuses hollow when it's Raiders
Rocky Mountain News, CO - November 25, 2008, 1:35 am
And on a day when Jay Cutler had a difficult time finding the target, when Matt Prater missed two field goals, when receivers dropped passes and the defense

Broncos report: Prater aims to kick a bad habit before next game
Rocky Mountain News, CO - November 24, 2008, 7:43 pm
By Jeff Legwold, Rocky Mountain News (Contact) Broncos kicker Matt Prater admits he might need to repair his own confidence some after a few misses in the

Coming back in a big way
Longmont Daily Times-Call, CO - November 24, 2008, 7:33 am
Also in the first half, Broncos kicker Matt Prater missed two of his three field-goal attempts. After making 14 of his first 15 field goals this year,

Raiders bomb Broncos
Denver Daily News, CO - November 24, 2008, 12:50 am
Your Broncos are leading the NFL’s absolute worst division and have been outscored 302-258 points so far this year. I don’t know whether to laugh or cry.

Raiders shock Broncos with win at Mile High
Sports Network - November 23, 2008, 11:43 pm
Matt Prater's field goal from 44 yards away on the Broncos' ensuing drive tied the contest with 2:58 remaining. Oakland finally found the end zone with 1:06

Paige: Raiders deliver Rocky Mountain Beatdown
Contra Costa Times, CA - November 23, 2008, 11:25 pm
Matt Prater broke down on two field-goal attempts. The secondary broke down when Oakland's errant quarterback JaMarcus Russell didn't have an incomplete

Early fumble sets tone in Denver's loss to Raiders
Examiner.com - November 23, 2008, 10:35 pm
PRATER STRUGGLING:@ After a strong start in his replacement of longtime Broncos kicker Jason Elam, Matt Prater has been erratic at best.

Lelie back in Denver, helps Raiders to 31-10 upset
The Associated Press - November 23, 2008, 9:20 pm
Broncos K Matt Prater missed two FGs and is 4-for-9 over the last month, prompting Shanahan to suggest he's lost his confidence.

NFL Locals: Nov. 23, 2008
Naples Daily News, FL - November 23, 2008, 9:03 pm
Matt Prater (Estero), placekicker, Denver Broncos, No. 5 — Prater missed 43- and 47-yard field goals, made one from 44, and made an extra point in Sunday's

Broncos' special teams anything but
Rocky Mountain News, CO - November 23, 2008, 8:54 pm
By Pat Rooney, Special to the Rocky Broncos kicker Matt Prater reacts after missing his second field goal of the first half during Sunday's game vs. the

Rivers: Raiders Grab Early Momentum, Beat Broncos
cbs4denver.com, CO - November 23, 2008, 8:31 pm
Kicker Matt Prater missed two out of three field goal attempts in the first half, and the Broncos offense just seemed to be stuck in quick sand.

NFL Game Summary - Oakland at Denver
SLAM! Sports, Canada - November 23, 2008, 8:06 pm
Matt Prater's field goal from 44 yards away on the Broncos' ensuing drive tied the contest with 2:58 remaining. Oakland finally found the end zone with 1:06

McFadden, Raiders steal a win in Denver
SportingNews.com - November 23, 2008, 7:55 pm
Also a concern is Matt Prater's sudden inability to hit field goals. He missed twice (43, 47), making this the fourth-straight game he's missed at least one

Oakland Raiders 31 - Denver Broncos 10 — More Broncos Mistakes
Mile High Report, CO - November 23, 2008, 7:19 pm
a special team's TD allowed, a close second to red zone turnovers in terms of being an absolute no-no, and of course, the Matt Prater misses.

Schon: Denver Broncos Game Notes
Silver & Black Illustrated - November 23, 2008, 7:06 pm
Matt Prater saves his job and the excitement just wont stop here at Invesco ? Broncos and Raiders are locked in 3-3 thrillfest with just under 3:00 left in

Game Notes: Patriots 48 - Dolphins 28
Comcast SportsNet New England, Mass - November 23, 2008, 6:39 pm
Gostkowski’s 15 touchbacks entering today’s game ranked third in the NFL behind Carolina’s Rhys Lloyd (19) and Denver’s Matt Prater (17).

Marshall's mouth full of entertainment
Colorado Springs Gazette, CO - November 22, 2008, 8:24 pm
Kicker Matt Prater and running back Peyton Hillis came to Marshall's locker as he was being interviewed, Hillis with a jersey and a football to sign,

Prater, Janikowski eye record as field goals grow to moon shots
Rocky Mountain News, CO - November 22, 2008, 7:06 pm
Sebastian Janikowski has banged a winner from 57 yards, the longest in the NFL this year. Also, he has attempted a 76-yarder. Matt Prater has knocked a

Escalating space race lands at field goal kickers' feet
Rocky Mountain News, CO - November 21, 2008, 11:14 pm
Sebastian Janikowski has banged a winner from 57 yards, the longest in the NFL this year. Also, he has attempted a 76-yarder. Matt Prater has knocked a

Special Teams Analysis: Week 12
RotoTimes.com - November 21, 2008, 4:55 pm
but Matt Prater tends to force a lot of touchbacks when in Denver. Speaking of touchbacks, Sebastian Janikowski leads the NFL in average kickoff

Ascending Broncos Host Hated Raiders
Sports Network - November 21, 2008, 2:00 pm
Kicker Matt Prater has been great in leagues that give bonuses for kicks of 50+. Normally you wouldn't get anywhere near the Broncos defense, but if you're

NFL Preview - Oakland (2-8) At Denver (6-4)
KOCO, OK - November 20, 2008, 4:16 pm
Kicker Matt Prater has been great in leagues that give bonuses for kicks of 50+. Normally you wouldn't get anywhere near the Broncos defense, but if you're

Move to linebacker impressive
Silver & Black Illustrated - November 20, 2008, 6:52 am
–K Matt Prater missed another field goal against Atlanta. It was his third consecutive game with a miss. Prater is still having a good season,

Move to linebacker impressive
Broncos Update (subscription) - November 20, 2008, 4:14 am
–K Matt Prater missed another field goal against Atlanta. It was his third consecutive game with a miss. Prater is still having a good season,

Broncos v. Falcons Report Card
Silver & Black Illustrated - November 19, 2008, 7:02 am
The only issue is that Matt Prater missed another field goal, but overall he is having a good season. COACHING: A — The Broncos won two straight road games

Disrespect driving force for defense
Denver Post, CO - November 19, 2008, 2:46 am
Matt Prater is No. 5 among AFC kickers. Denver running back Michael Pittman visited a neck specialist in Los Angeles after being placed on the injured

Asante Samuel

A Mess: Reid's Decisions Leave Eagles In Predicament
Evening Bulletin, PA - November 25, 2008, 4:01 am
Secondary - Asante Samuel was the Eagles' prize possession of the offseason and while he has helped solidify the pass defense, the decision to not trade

Four Days After Being Pulled, McNabb Will Start At Quarterback On
Evening Bulletin, PA - November 25, 2008, 4:01 am
Cornerback Asante Samuel (neck) also sat out, while guard Shawn Andrews (back) is going to miss his 10th straight game.

Eagles Notes: Buckhalter will miss Arizona game
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - November 25, 2008, 3:07 am
Neither did cornerback Asante Samuel, who left Sunday's game in the third quarter with a stinger. "He's hurt," Reid said of Westbrook.

Eagles - Terse Andy Reid defends decision to start McNabb against
Philadelphia Daily News, PA - November 25, 2008, 3:04 am
Cornerback Asante Samuel (stinger) sat out yesterday's practice. * For more Eagles coverage and opinion, read the Daily News' Eagles blog, Eagletarian,

Patriots? defense needs to click on third down, and in red zone
Providence Journal, RI - November 24, 2008, 11:35 pm
Asante Samuel and nickelback Randall Gay departed in free agency, and Fernando Bryant didn’t work out as planned. Jason Webster has returned,

Eagles RB Westbrook to sit out practice Monday
National Post, Canada - November 24, 2008, 2:53 pm
Cornerback Asante Samuel also will sit out Monday's practice with a neck stinger, Eagles coach Andy Reid said. Injuries have forced Westbrook to miss two

Eagles quick hits
The News Journal, DE - November 24, 2008, 1:29 pm
Cornerback Asante Samuel and defensive end Darren Howard each suffered neck injuries. Samuel had a stinger, but returned and was in and out.

Key questions: Ravens 36, Eagles 7
phillyBurbs.com, PA - November 24, 2008, 9:24 am
Backup tailback Correll Buckhalter left the game with a knee injury and cornerback Asante Samuel with a neck problem. Positives? The game ended.

Eagles in a nutshell: Ravens 36, Eagles 7
phillyBurbs.com, PA - November 24, 2008, 9:06 am
Asante Samuel and Darren Howard both left the game with neck injuries. MISCELLANEOUS: Weak-side linebacker Omar Gaither, who had started 33 straight games

Noonan: Baltimore was McNabb's last stand
The News Journal, DE - November 24, 2008, 7:58 am
He was thrown into an incredibly difficult situation — he had never played meaningful minutes in an NFL game before and he had to do it against one of the

McNabb benched in 2nd half as Ravens rout Eagles
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - November 24, 2008, 4:56 am
Notes:@ Eagles RB Correll Buckhalter sprained a ligament in his knee; DB Asante Samuel and DE Darren Howard hurt their necks. … Reed has 10 career TDs,

Gaither, Smith demoted as Reid juggles lineup
Cherry Hill Courier Post, NJ - November 24, 2008, 3:19 am
In addition, cornerback Asante Samuel and defensive lineman Darren Howard both came out of the game with neck injuries, according to head coach Andy Reid.

Eagles Notebook: Oh yeah, there were other demotions for Eagles
Philadelphia Daily News, PA - November 24, 2008, 3:15 am
Cornerback Asante Samuel and defensive end Darren Howard left the game with neck injuries. Howard said he was dizzy afterward . . . Quintin Demps' 100-yard

Eagles Notes: Big day for Ravens with local ties
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - November 24, 2008, 3:11 am
In addition to Buckhalter, cornerback Asante Samuel and defensive end Darren Howard suffered what Reid described as neck injuries.

Eagles notebook: Decision to bench McNabb surprises Ravens' Harbaugh
Press of Atlantic City, NJ - November 24, 2008, 12:56 am
In addition to Buckhalter, Howard and cornerback Asante Samuel both suffered neck stingers. Samuel briefly returned but then had to leave the game again.

Flacco, McClain have day in sun
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - November 23, 2008, 9:38 pm
In addition to Buckhalter, cornerback Asante Samuel and defensive end Darren Howard suffered what Reid described as neck injuries.

49ers Drafting Since 2003 Has Been Putrid Except For Gore and Willis
Bleacher Report, CA - November 23, 2008, 7:34 pm
Who never got anything going in the NFL. He had the potential but injuries derailed his career and he's no longer in the league. Some of the picks that were

Ravens beat Eagles; McNabb pulled after 1st half
The Associated Press - November 23, 2008, 6:50 pm
Notes:@ Eagles RB Correll Buckhalter sprained a ligament in his knee; DB Asante Samuel and DE Darren Howard hurt their necks. … Rookie Jameel McClain is

Eagles-Ravens: Defense Rebounds As Ravens Crush Eagles, 36-7
Bleacher Report, CA - November 23, 2008, 6:47 pm
Before the game started, corner Asante Samuel said "I've never seen Andy Reid so angry." It looked as if Andy Reid's Eagles responded to the anger early.

McClain McCarrying the load
MASN (Mid-Atlantic Sports Network), MD - November 23, 2008, 1:40 pm
Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel, who left the game earlier in the quarter, has been diagnosed with a stinger. He'll return to the game, as will defensive

Baltimore Ravens scouting report ~ November 23, 2008
Baltimore Ravens, MD - November 23, 2008, 8:52 am
And he has steady cornerbacks in Asante Samuel and Sheldon Brown to give his front seven enough time to get the quarterback on the ground.

Question and Answer with Oscar Lua
The Desert Sun, CA - November 23, 2008, 4:16 am
That year (in the NFL) was just amazing; with Tom Brady, Junior Seau, Randy Moss, Asante Samuel; Tedy Bruschi taking me under his wing.

Is Nnamdi Asomugha The Best Cornerback in The NFL’
Bleacher Report, CA - November 23, 2008, 12:51 am
Names such as Champ Bailey, Asante Samuel, Charles Woodson, Marcus Trufant, and Antonio Cromartie are definitely more likely household names.

Scouting Report: Philadelphia Eagles at Baltimore Ravens
Press of Atlantic City, NJ - November 23, 2008, 12:06 am
Cornerback Asante Samuel is rarely beaten. Ravens: Lewis, safety Ed Reed and Suggs head one of the league's top units, though the Ravens got gashed by the

Ravens-Eagles scouting report
Baltimore Sun, United States - November 22, 2008, 5:52 pm
Although they have standouts Asante Samuel and Sheldon Brown at cornerback, the Eagles' secondary hasn't made an interception in three games.

Beleaguered Eagles Head to Baltimore
Sports Network - November 21, 2008, 2:00 pm
Cornerbacks Asante Samuel (26 tackles, 3 INT) and Sheldon Brown (31 tackles, 1 sack) will need to bounce back against Mason and Clayton, with safeties Brian

Ravens Notebook: Defense expects to be tested ~ November 21, 2008
Baltimore Ravens, MD - November 21, 2008, 6:28 am
Signing former New England Patriots cornerback Asante Samuel during the offseason has boosted the Eagles? secondary. He leads the team with three