UCF in the NFL Weekly Roundup

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Atari Bigby
Daunte Culpepper
Leger Douzable
Travis Fisher
Michael Gaines
Cornell Green
Darcy Johnson
Matt Prater
Asante Samuel
Kevin Smith

Atari Bigby

Top three draft needs for all 32 NFL teams
Pro Football Weekly, IL - January 12, 2009, 2:37 am
By PFW staff With the season complete for 28 of the 32 NFL teams, most teams are fully preparing to address needs in the offseason, particularly in April's

Thompson Reflects On State Of The Team
Packers.com - January 10, 2009, 4:14 pm
As for the impact of the injuries, which in addition to Jenkins and Barnett included safety Atari Bigby and the ongoing health troubles of defensive tackle

The Way It Is: How to fix the Packers
Arcadia News Leader, WI - January 9, 2009, 10:16 am
If they can’t find an upgrade over Atari Bigby, they could have Charles Woodson move to safety and Williams play corner. In that scenario, they’d need to

Sunday School: Reviewing 2008
Packer Report - January 7, 2009, 6:55 pm
A bigger one may have been the loss of Atari Bigby, whose ability to come down in run support was sorely missed. A commitment to fundamentals,

2008 Season Review Dope Sheet
Packers.com - January 7, 2009, 2:22 pm
The defense was without middle linebacker Nick Barnett for the last seven games, while safety Atari Bigby was hurt most of the year and missed nine games.

NFC North news, notes and quotes
Packer Report - January 7, 2009, 10:55 am
The unit was caught short-handed for most of the season, as productive lineman Cullen Jenkins, middle linebacker Nick Barnett and strong safety Atari Bigby

Final Sunday School: What we learned in 2008
Packer Report - January 7, 2009, 10:55 am
A bigger one may have been the loss of Atari Bigby, whose ability to come down in run support was sorely missed. A commitment to fundamentals,

Daunte Culpepper

Bringing a Knife to a Gunfight: Five Teams That Need an Upgrade at QB
Bleacher Report, CA - January 12, 2009, 10:06 am
Quarterback has been their Achilles' heel since Daunte Culpepper’s knee exploded in Carolina, and they can’t be considered a true contender until they find

Lions might have trouble imitating Fins' turnaround
MiamiHerald.com, FL - January 11, 2009, 3:06 am
That figure could go higher if, as expected, they jettison some high-priced veterans, including quarterback Daunte Culpepper. Millen told told Patrick last

LOREN NELSON COMMENTARY: First three QBs taken in '04 draft still
North County Times, CA - January 10, 2009, 11:16 pm
five quarterbacks —- Daunte Culpepper and Cade McNown are the other two —- only the Philadelphia Eagles' McNabb has had lasting success in the NFL.

Singletary begins interviewing coordinator candidates
San Francisco Chronicle,  USA - January 10, 2009, 3:01 am
Under Linehan at Minnesota in 2004, quarterback Daunte Culpepper played so well he ended the season with the fourth-highest passer rating in league history

Cream of QBs rises to the top
DetNews.com, MI - January 10, 2009, 1:28 am
Actually, the Lions already have one first-round signal-caller on their roster — for another six weeks, at least — in Daunte Culpepper, the No.

Singletary begins interviewing
San Francisco Chronicle,  USA - January 9, 2009, 11:22 pm
Under Linehan at Minnesota in 2004, quarterback Daunte Culpepper played so well he ended the season with the fourth-highest passer rating in league history

Tim Tebow Will Destroy the NBA
SportingNews.com - January 9, 2009, 4:32 pm
Except for the time Daunte Culpepper dunked in a charity game. I know it sounds crazy but really, anything is possible. Impossible is nothing.

The Madden Curse Lives, Claims Brett Favre as Latest Victim
Bleacher Report, CA - January 8, 2009, 8:09 pm
2002 cover - Daunte Culpepper: Culpepper's interceptions grew, his touchdowns dropped and his health began to decline steadily. The Vikings recorded one of

Marinelli talking with Houston; Frazier visiting Lions; How about
Detroit Free Press, United States - January 8, 2009, 6:41 pm
Say the Lions hire a defensive head coach and decide to keep quarterback Daunte Culpepper — a real possibility, considering general manager Martin Mayhew

Commentary: Lions should pass on QB with first pick
DetNews.com, MI - January 8, 2009, 5:41 pm
They always need a quarterback, although Daunte Culpepper and Dan Orlovsky (if re-signed) are not horrible options. But they do not need to draft one with

Knapp and the passing game
seattlepi.com Mariners blog - January 8, 2009, 5:17 pm
It didn't help Knapp any that his quarterbacks were Josh McCown and Daunte Culpepper (2007) and the not-ready-for-prime time JaMarcus Russell.

Knapp and the passing game
Seattle Post Intelligencer - January 8, 2009, 5:01 pm
It didn't help Knapp any that his quarterbacks were Josh McCown and Daunte Culpepper (2007) and the not-ready-for-prime time JaMarcus Russell.

Football briefs: McDermott could emerge as candidate to replace
Norwich Bulletin, CT - January 8, 2009, 4:41 pm
But it appears that the Lions will bring back QB Daunte Culpepper for the second year of his two-year deal, and unless the new coach isn’ta fan of his,

Strahan said he might be playing now if Giants didn't win title
SI.com - January 8, 2009, 12:29 pm
Daunte Culpepper got the ball on the second hand clap (the first hand clap was a decoy). Jeff Garcia lifted his heels like Michael Jackson.

In Defense of Donovan McNabb: Best Eagles QB Ever
Bleacher Report, CA - January 8, 2009, 11:10 am
He's rehabbed from a devastating knee injury from which many’including fellow Class of '99 QB Daunte Culpepper‘never recover. So why this perception that

Lions should pass on QB with first pick
DetNews.com, MI - January 8, 2009, 2:02 am
They always need a quarterback, although Daunte Culpepper and Dan Orlovsky (if re-signed) are not horrible options. But they do not need to draft one with

Booty waits in wings for his chance to lead
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - January 8, 2009, 12:25 am
Daunte Culpepper's coming out of retirement for the Lions further shows how hard up teams are for solid quarterbacks. The Vikings haven't given up on

Thursday Notes: Lions Interview Jason Garrett
Pride of Detroit, MI - January 8, 2009, 12:18 am
Kowalski speculates that Leigh Bodden will likely be released and Daunte Culpepper could be gone as well. On top of that, it looks like many other players

New breed of gunslingers in NFL playoffs
KING5.com, WA - January 7, 2009, 10:17 am
In 1999, Donovan McNabb was joined by Tim Couch, Akili Smith and Daunte Culpepper in the top 11 ? aka The Three Stooges. You get the picture.

With off-week behind them, Panthers gear up for Cardinals
Rock Hill Herald, SC - January 7, 2009, 1:14 am
But that day, the defense couldn't hold against a Detroit team which welcomed allegedly capable quarterback Daunte Culpepper the week before.

Leger Douzable

A recap of Sunday's 23-11 playoff win over the New York Giants at
Allentown Morning Call, PA - January 12, 2009, 3:57 am
Gerris Wilkinson, tackle Adam Koetz, defensive end Dave Tollefson, defensive tackles Jeremy Clark and Leger Douzable, and wideout Mario Manningham.

Notes and commentary on the Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies & more
The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com, PA - January 11, 2009, 12:28 pm
Giants scratches are RB Danny Ware, CB Rashad Barksdale, LB Gerris Wilkinson, T Adam Koets, DE Dave Tollefson, DT Jeremy Clark, DT Leger Douzable and WR

Barksdale inactive
Albany Times Union, NY - January 11, 2009, 12:11 pm
Joining him are RB Danny Ware, LB Gerris Wilkinson, OT Adam Koets, DE Dave Tollefson, DT Jeremy Clark, DT Leger Douzable and WR Mario Manningham.

Travis Fisher

Winless Detroit Lions fall to 0-14
Windsor Star,  Canada - January 9, 2009, 4:02 am
Reggie Wayne #87 of the Indianapolis Colts looks to get past Travis Fisher #21 of the Detroit Lions on Dec. 14, 2008 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis,

Michael Gaines

Donnie McClurkin to Join Gospel Stars for Super Bowl Gospel
BREATHEcast.com, CA - January 12, 2009, 1:40 pm
first NFL Players All-Star Choir, which consisted of more than 32 players including league stars and longtime event supporters such as Michael Gaines

10th Anniversary Super Bowl Gospel Celebration takes place Friday
Beliefnet.com, NY - January 12, 2009, 10:49 am
the event debuted the NFL Players All-Star Choir, featuring more than 40 players league stars and longtime event supporters such as Michael Gaines

Donnie McClurkin to Join Gospel Stars for Super Bowl Gospel
Christian Post - January 10, 2009, 10:42 am
first NFL Players All-Star Choir, which consisted of more than 32 players including league stars and longtime event supporters such as Michael Gaines

Cornell Green

Oakland Raiders need to build a TEAM on offense
Examiner.com - January 8, 2009, 6:08 am
It seemed like Cornell Green and Kwame Harris were competing to see who could have more penalties. When Harris and Green were not being called for penalties

10 offseason Raider predictions
RealFootball365.com, AZ - January 7, 2009, 2:30 pm
The team’s first-rounder will be used on an O-lineman: Cooper Carlisle and Jake Grove are both unrestricted free agents; Cornell Green and John Wade are 32

Darcy Johnson

Eagles-Giants: Philadelphia Wins a Big One in the Meadowlands, 23-11
Bleacher Report, CA - January 11, 2009, 6:15 pm
Manning hits the tight end, Darcy Johnson for another first down at the 12-yard line. Jacobs hits the hole for two more yards. Second and eight.

From the Los Angeles Times
Virginia Gazette, VA - January 8, 2009, 6:13 am
With the chatter dying down and the court dates coming up, the locker between Manning's and tight end Darcy Johnson's went unvisited.

Giants Salary Cap Move and Reaction
Study of Sports, TX - January 7, 2009, 6:11 pm
The ‘likely to be earned bonus? mentioned above exemplifies the confusion that is the NFL salary cap. Still, my guess is a good portion would come off.

Matt Prater

Tough job awaits Shanahan's successor
CNN - January 10, 2009, 5:08 pm
The new coach must figure out what to do about kicker Matt Prater, whose leg strength and accuracy betrayed him over the second half of the season,

Broncos Update Insider - 1/8
Silver & Black Illustrated - January 8, 2009, 6:59 am
–K Matt Prater started well and struggled in the second half of the season. He said he had a fatigued leg and will try to get stronger in the offseason.

Asante Samuel

Defense Wins What? Final Four Quarterbacks Challenge the Classic
Bleacher Report, CA - January 13, 2009, 9:22 am
The Philadelphia Eagles have also honed in on the run while free agent Asante Samuel is picking up where he left off in New England.

Eagles' wins will shape McNabb's legacy
phillyBurbs.com, PA - January 13, 2009, 7:19 am
Nevertheless, McNabb's legacy and the esteem in which people around here hold him will be elevated so long as Asante Samuel keeps intercepting passes and

Giants' Gilbride Gives the Game Away
Forbes, NY - January 13, 2009, 7:13 am
Eli threw a pik to Asante Samuel who returned it to New York’s two, handing the Eagles a touchdown. At the end of the first half, facing a first and five

Staff’s depth bucked
Worcester Telegram, MA - January 13, 2009, 4:33 am
Then Asante Samuel signed a fat contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, who, unlike the Patriots, didn’t underestimate the value of a shutdown cornerback.

Play of the game
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - January 13, 2009, 3:18 am
He had pressure in Eli Manning's face on the quarterback's errant first-quarter throw that was intercepted by Asante Samuel, and he set up the Eagles'

Are we ready for a championship ride
Philadelphia Daily News, PA - January 13, 2009, 3:04 am
With the deflection skills of an Asante Samuel, city spokeswoman Maura Kennedy knocked away a question about whether the city could handle the financial

Eagles review and preview
Press of Atlantic City, NJ - January 13, 2009, 12:32 am
Cornerback Asante Samuel: When will teams stop challenging him? Patterson and defensive tackles Brodrick Bunkley and Trevor Laws came up big against a

Philadelphia Eagles increasingly turning to defense
Tampabay.com, FL - January 13, 2009, 12:07 am
Cornerback Asante Samuel has an interception in each of the team's two postseason games. Safety Quintin Mikell was named second-team All-Pro last week.

Eagles owe debt of gratitude to Bucs
Orlando Sentinel, FL - January 12, 2009, 11:09 pm
"We barely made it here," cornerback Asante Samuel said after Sunday's 23-11 upset of the reigning world-champion Giants in the NFC divisional round.

NFL Truths: Still think McNabb's a loser’
FOXSports.com - January 12, 2009, 8:41 pm
If not for Eli Manning's gift interception and Asante Samuel's run to the New York 2, Philly's offense would've been a total embarrassment.

NFL Quick Shots: Upsetting playoffs show Bears were somewhat 'close'
Norwich Bulletin, CT - January 12, 2009, 7:39 pm
he led the NFL in interceptions with 10 for the Jets that year. Now they missed the playoffs without Asante Samuel, who has led the Eagles playoff run.

Eagles Take Another Giant Step
SportingNews.com - January 12, 2009, 5:56 pm
only to have his ill-fated pass intercepted by Asante Samuel who returned the ball to the New York 2 yard line. Three plays later, Donovan McNabb punched

Taking another look at the Super Bowl odds
ESPN - January 12, 2009, 2:32 pm
7: With his interception of Eli Manning on Sunday, Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel now has seven career playoff interceptions, good for the fifth-most

NFL Truths: Still think McNabb's a loser’
FOXSports.com - January 12, 2009, 11:38 am
If not for Eli Manning's gift interception and Asante Samuel's run to the New York 2, Philly's offense would've been a total embarrassment.

NFL Betting Recap: Eagles send Giants packing
Covers, Canada - January 12, 2009, 11:17 am
So Philly backers were smiling basically from the time Asante Samuel intercepted Eli Manning and returned it to the Giants? two-yard line seven minutes into

Observations from NFL's Divisional Round Sunday
Bleacher Report, CA - January 12, 2009, 11:07 am
The Philadelphia Eagles, the hottest team in the NFL right now, came in for the second time in five weeks and beat the Giants on their home turf,

Just call NFC Championship the Disbelief Bowl
KING5.com, WA - January 12, 2009, 10:08 am
Eli Manning's first quarter pick thrown to Asante Samuel set up the game's first touchdown. They went 3 for 13 on third down. They went 0 for 2 on fourth

Greg Gillis' NFL Playoff recap
Pierce County Herald, WI - January 12, 2009, 9:24 am
Philly got on the board first after Asante Samuel picked off a poorly thrown Eli Manning pass, and returned it to the Giants 2 yard line.

Breaking down the Birds' win
Pottstown Mercury, PA - January 12, 2009, 9:23 am
Asante Samuel, Big interception set up first TD of the game. Andy Reid, Big Red made the Giants play his game. Eli Manning, Played like anything but a Pro

Morning Rounds, January 12th
Philadelphia citypaper.net, PA - January 12, 2009, 8:57 am
Think about it - while perhaps it would have been possible to predict Eli Manning airmailing Asante Samuel a pick (the kid doesn’t have McNabbian arm

Eagles soar over Giants
SkySports - January 12, 2009, 8:06 am
quarterback Donovan McNabb at the end of the first quarter, after Manning's pass was intercepted by Asante Samuel and returned to the two-yard line.

1st-and-10 Questions
phillyBurbs.com, PA - January 12, 2009, 8:05 am
What about Asante Samuel's interception in the first quarter? That was pretty important, too. How was Donovan? It looked like the Eagles quarterback might

Samuel earning paycheck in postseason
phillyBurbs.com, PA - January 12, 2009, 7:26 am
Down 3-0 midway through the first quarter Sunday, Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel picked off Eli Manning at the Giants' 27-yard line and came within two

Eli Manning's anything but Super against Eagles
TCPalm, FL - January 12, 2009, 12:54 am
He didn't offer alibis for his own play, for his first-quarter interception, thrown right to Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel, who returned it to the Giants'

Giants feeling blue after red-zone failures
Kansas City Star, MO - January 12, 2009, 12:38 am
AP Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel picked off a pass and returned it 25 yards, setting up the first touchdown. EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ Dejected and beaten

Eagles Hold Manning, Giants to Field Goals in NFL Playoff Loss
Bloomberg - January 12, 2009, 12:22 am
On the Giants? next possession that started on their own 13-yard line, Manning was intercepted by Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ ‘
Hartford Courant, United States - January 12, 2009, 12:01 am
He finished 15-for-29 for 169 yards, threw two interceptions, and one by Asante Samuel set up a touchdown. The wind may have played a role on Manning's

Eagles notebook: McNabb makes enough plays to win
Press of Atlantic City, NJ - January 11, 2009, 11:40 pm
Reid became the 14th coach in NFL history to get at least 10 playoff wins. Cornerback Asante Samuel's first-quarter interception was his seventh career

Eagles stun Giants
Connecticut Post, CT - January 11, 2009, 11:35 pm
Then, after Eli Manning overthrew Domenik Hixon on a pass that was intercepted by Asante Samuel and returned to the 2, Donovan McNabb lunged over the goal

Eagles turn champs to chumps, beating Giants 23-11, to advance to
Press of Atlantic City, NJ - January 11, 2009, 11:29 pm
Defensive tackles Brodrick Bunkley and Mike Patterson, linebackers Stewart Bradley and Chris Gocong and cornerback Asante Samuel all had major roles in

Philly's 'D' does number on defending champs
Chicago Tribune, United States - January 11, 2009, 11:21 pm
After the offense went 1 yard in the wrong direction on its first possession, it was cornerback Asante Samuel's second interception of the postseason that

Home Is Where The Heart Is, Except In The NFL
PatsFans.com - January 11, 2009, 10:35 pm
But they were reminded once again of what used to be, as Asante Samuel got Manning’s first pick and came within two yards of taking it to the house.

Look ahead at the NFC Championship game
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com, NJ - January 11, 2009, 10:34 pm
Key matchup: Eagles CBs Asante Samuel/Sheldon Brown vs. Cardinals WRs Larry Fitzgerald/Anquan Boldin The Cardinals go as far as

How Can The Eagles Beat The Giants? Here's How. [NFL Playoff Preview]
FanIQ, CA - January 11, 2009, 11:51 am
The Eagles conerbacks, Asante Samuel, Sheldon Brown, and Lito Sheppard have arguably the most important job on the field today. They have to jam the Giants

Sunday playoff game scouts
Packer Report - January 11, 2009, 10:32 am
Eagles CB Asante Samuel has six career postseason interceptions, returning an NFL-record four for touchdowns. Reid joined Marv Levy and George Seifert as

50-50 chance game could go either way
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - January 11, 2009, 10:26 am
The Eagles have spent the week trying to get Brian Westbrook (swollen knee), Asante Samuel (sore hip) and Jon Runyan (sprained knee) healthy enough for the

Coaching Eagles Is a Blessing and a Curse
New York Times, United States - January 11, 2009, 9:42 am
Watch animated renderings of NFL teams? key plays and get in-depth analysis of all the playoff matchups. Andy Reid congratulating Asante Samuel for an

Sunday's NFL playoff games at a glance
CharlotteObserver.com, NC - January 11, 2009, 9:31 am
Asante Samuel. Manning in last year's playoffs: 72 for 119, 859 yards, 6 TDs, 1 INT, 1 Super Bowl MVP award. When he puts the ball in the air,

NFL Playoff Simulation - Eagles @ Giants
BetUs.com, Canada - January 11, 2009, 7:05 am
QB Eli Manning tried to force the ball to his TE, but it got deflected at the line of scrimmage and was hauled in by CB Asante Samuel who snagged one last

NFC Playoff Pick - Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants
BetUs.com, Canada - January 11, 2009, 7:02 am
This is a team that can bring a lot of pressure on the passer (48 sacks) and make the big plays in the secondary (Asante Samuel's TD return against

NFL Playoffs - NFC Divisional Matchup Eagles @ Giants
BetUs.com, Canada - January 11, 2009, 6:04 am
Cornerback Asante Samuel added a 44-yard interception return for a score. "I think we're dangerous," Samuel said. "We've just got to see how it plays out.

Peyton Who? Eli Manning Out From Bro's Shadow With Giant Win Over
Post Chronicle - January 11, 2009, 5:56 am
Asante Samuel and the defense are no slouch either, and their pass rush is better than the Giants, but even with a healthy Westbrook, they don't have the

Eagles' Asante Samuel gets ready to face Giants in playoffs again
New York Daily News, NY - January 11, 2009, 4:55 am
the Giants in last year's Super Bowl on the play right before Eli Manning and David Tyree connected on arguably the greatest play in NFL history.

Eagles RB Brian Westbrook
Tampa Tribune, FL - January 11, 2009, 12:03 am
EAGLES: T Jon Runyan (knee) missed practice Friday, but he is expected to play, along with S Brian Dawkins (back), CB Asante Samuel (hip),

Giants defense: Total (5th), rushing (9th), passing (8th)
OPENSports.com, FL - January 10, 2009, 11:29 pm
Charch's analysis: NYG — Everyone is talking about the Eagles and they’ve earned some credit, but I’m not ready to vote against the best team in the NFL.

Giants, Chargers should walk away winners today
Salt Lake Tribune, United States - January 10, 2009, 10:02 pm
The Eagles limited Vikings RB Adrian Peterson to 83 rushing yards last weekend, and CB Asante Samuel had his fourth career postseason touchdown on an

Eagles vs. Giants Betting Odds
Gambling911.com, FL - January 10, 2009, 8:08 pm
"I think we're dangerous," said Philadelphia cornerback Asante Samuel, who returned an interception 44 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter at

Eagles, Ravens fly into 2nd round of NFL playoffs
The Southern Ledger, TN - January 10, 2009, 8:07 pm
Asante Samuel's 44-yard interception return of Tarvaris Jackson's errant pass in the second quarter set a tone for the kind of game most Vikings fans feared

Giants vs. Eagles: 5 keys
Connecticut Post, CT - January 10, 2009, 5:23 pm
The Eagles brought in Asante Samuel in part to frustrate the Giants' passing game, and hard-hitting safety Brian Dawkins is always eager to lay out more

TGI’s 5 5eys to Victory
Bills Report - January 10, 2009, 4:22 pm
The Birds feast on turnovers, as evidenced by last week’s game-changing INT return for a TD by Asante Samuel in Minnesota. The Giants, for the most part,

Eagles Coach Andy Reid Is Blessed ? and Cursed
New York Times, United States - January 10, 2009, 3:38 pm
Watch animated renderings of NFL teams? key plays and get in-depth analysis of all the playoff matchups. Andy Reid congratulating Asante Samuel for an

Against The Spread: Divisional Round NFL Picks
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com, LA - January 10, 2009, 12:57 pm
The only game that didn't disappoint was Indianapolis-San Diego, and even that game became somewhat disappointing at its conclusion when the NFL MVP is on

Eagles? Runyan set to play through pain
phillyBurbs.com, PA - January 10, 2009, 12:51 pm
Tackle Jon Runyan, defensive end Trent Cole, linebacker Stewart Bradley and cornerback Asante Samuel also received votes in the balloting.

NFL Lineup Divisional Playoffs Part 3: Philadelphia Eagles at New
Post Chronicle - January 10, 2009, 3:52 am
Asante Samuel and the defense are no slouch either, and their pass rush is better than the Giants, but even with a healthy Westbrook, they don't have the

Eagles' Runyan set to play through pain
phillyBurbs.com, PA - January 10, 2009, 3:43 am
Tackle Jon Runyan, defensive end Trent Cole, linebacker Stewart Bradley and cornerback Asante Samuel also received votes in the balloting.

Bob Ford: McNabb tops Manning at QB by eyelash
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - January 10, 2009, 3:10 am
And then the Giants made the postseason as a wild card and kept winning, and then Asante Samuel dropped an interception, and someone caught a pass with his

Eagles Notes: Eagles have improved at pass protection
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - January 10, 2009, 3:10 am
The Eagles allowed 23 sacks during the regular season, seventh-lowest in the NFL. "The guys have worked very hard at pass protection," Reid said.

Influence of Jim Johnson reaches far beyond Eagles during these
Press of Atlantic City, NJ - January 10, 2009, 12:52 am
the NFL's leading rusher, to 83 yards on 20 carries and scored a defensive touchdown on cornerback Asante Samuel's 44-yard interception return in the

NFL injury report
Kansas City Star, MO - January 10, 2009, 12:36 am
S Quintin Demps (quadricep), G Todd Herremans (shoulder), CB Asante Samuel (hip), TE LJ Smith (shoulder), RB Brian Westbrook (knee).

NFL Playoff Odds - Eagles at Giants NFC Divisional Playoff Odds
VegasSports-Odds, Florida - January 9, 2009, 11:16 pm
"I think we're dangerous," said cornerback Asante Samuel, "We've just got to see how it plays out." Quarterback Donovan McNabb has thrown for 1146 yards

Few Eagles get few all-pro votes
WDEL 1150AM, DE - January 9, 2009, 9:56 pm
Cornerback Asante Samuel, whose interception return helped the Eagles beat the Minnesota Vikings in the opening round of the playoffs, was the Eagle with

MA Mehta with the Philadelphia Eagles
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com, NJ - January 9, 2009, 9:07 pm
DE Victor Abiamiri (foot), LB Stewart Bradley (rib), S Brian Dawkins (back), S Quintin Demps (quadriceps), G Todd Herremans (shoulder), CB Asante Samuel

Bunkley, Patterson key to Philadelphia Eagles' run-stopping defence
The Canadian Press, PHILADELPHIA - January 9, 2009, 6:20 pm
Dawkins and Asante Samuel may get the attention and accolades, but Philadelphia's run-stuffing success starts with the two men in the middle: defensive

Eagles' defense has slight edge
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - January 9, 2009, 4:49 pm
During the regular season, the Eagles had the third-ranked defense in the NFL based on yards allowed per game. The Giants were fifth.

Weekly NFL Picks: Divisional Playoffs
Bleacher Report, CA - January 9, 2009, 4:27 pm
Two plays’Asante Samuel's interception touchdown and Brian Westbrook's 71-yard touchdown’pulled the Eagles through to this weekend.

Eagles-Giants: The View From the 700 Level
New York Times, United States - January 9, 2009, 3:48 pm
Clemons while trying to stop Asante Samuel from returning his fourth career playoff interception-to-the-house (an NFL record to which he’d like to add).

Minus Burress, Giants will be in a jam
FOXSports.com - January 9, 2009, 2:28 pm
Sixteen different Eagles had sacks for a defense that tied Baltimore for allowing the fewest 10-play-or more drives (17) in the NFL. Huge time-of-possession

Draft Talk: Steuber on The Patriots
Patriots Insider - January 9, 2009, 10:16 am
It's challenging to find players with those attributes in the mid rounds, but the Patriots did it before when they selected Asante Samuel in the fourth

Coughlin makes sure Giants move forward
phillyBurbs.com, PA - January 9, 2009, 7:53 am
OK, INJURIES: Brian Westbrook (knee, ankle), Dan Klecko (shoulder) and Jon Runyan (knee) missed practice again. Asante Samuel (hip) returned.

Round 2 of NFL playoffs: Rematches take center stage
Southtown Star, IL - January 9, 2009, 5:12 am
His presence was one of the reasons Philadelphia signed cornerback Asante Samuel to a $57 million free-agent deal last offseason.

Frank: Eagles have blueprint for title
The News Journal, DE - January 9, 2009, 3:49 am
Just look at their 26-14 win last Sunday over Minnesota, when Asante Samuel returned an interception for a touchdown. In the last two games, a 44-6 win over

Eagles - For Eagles and Giants, controlling clock will mean victory
Philadelphia Daily News, PA - January 9, 2009, 3:22 am
The Eagles scored a pair of one-punch TDs, Asante Samuel's 44-yard interception return and Brian Westbrook's 71-yard screen-pass ramble, plus they got a

Samuel, Giants are familiar foes
Cherry Hill Courier Post, NJ - January 9, 2009, 3:12 am
But the game will also be cornerback Asante Samuel's fifth against the Giants in 22 games, which means he's locked up against them one out of almost every

Defenses of Eagles, Giants similar
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - January 9, 2009, 3:11 am
"Aaron Ross may be a great corner at some point down the line, and Corey Webster is good, but they're not at the level of Asante Samuel and Sheldon Brown.

For two Eagles, chance to pay back Giants
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - January 9, 2009, 3:08 am
of NFL history last season had a split-second move gone in favor of their teams. The moment in the Super Bowl involving Asante Samuel is a familiar one.

Phil Sheridan: Tougher: Right now, Eagles' D is slightly better
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - January 9, 2009, 3:08 am
During the regular season, the Eagles had the third-ranked defense in the NFL based on yards allowed per game. The Giants were fifth.

So far, a Giant disappointment
Norristown Times Herald, PA - January 9, 2009, 2:44 am
By BOB GROTZ PHILADELPHIA ? With 32 interceptions in six seasons, seven of which he’s returned for touchdowns, Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel is the guy

Eagles notes: Preparing for Giants minus Burress easier for Birds
Press of Atlantic City, NJ - January 9, 2009, 12:17 am
"I didn't get recruited by Florida because they didn't want me," said Pro Bowl cornerback Asante Samuel, who played for Central Florida.

Best of the bunch
Dallas Morning News, TX - January 8, 2009, 11:41 pm
Philadelphia and Tennessee are sending two defensive backs apiece to the Pro Bowl ? CB Asante Samuel and SS Brian Dawkins of the Eagles, CB Courtland

NFL injury report: Divisional playoffs
Covers, Canada - January 8, 2009, 10:18 pm
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES at NEW YORK GIANTS (-4, 40) - EAGLES: DNP: RB Dan Klecko (shoulder), T Jon Runyan (knee), CB Asante Samuel (hip), RB Brian Westbrook

Philadelphia and Samuel Are Pumping Up the Swagger
New York Times, United States - January 8, 2009, 9:00 pm
Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel ran back an interception for a touchdown last week in Minnesota. Analysis, updates and debate throughout the NFL playoffs

Giants could see some of themselves in these Eagles
NFL News - January 8, 2009, 8:28 pm
"I think we're dangerous," said Philadelphia cornerback Asante Samuel, who returned an interception 44 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter at

Bills will have tough time keeping Greer
Bills Report - January 8, 2009, 7:58 pm
NFL allowed at least 200 yards passing per game. The biggest splash in the last two free agency periods were cornerbacks (Nate Clements, Asante Samuel).

NFL Round Two Preview: Don't Wimp Out!
Bleacher Report, CA - January 8, 2009, 5:57 pm
The Eagles have two players in their secondary who are Pro Bowl bound (including Asante Samuel). They are going to punish Eli, but might have some trouble

NFL Preview - Philadelphia (10-6-1) at NY Giants (12-4)
CharlotteObserver.com, NC - January 8, 2009, 5:00 pm
A 71-yard catch-and-run touchdown by Westbrook midway through the fourth quarter pushed a two-point lead to nine, cornerback Asante Samuel had a

Pacman Jones: Does Anybody Want To Make an Opening Bid’
Bleacher Report, CA - January 8, 2009, 11:19 am
After losing Asante Samuel and Randall Gay in the 2008 offseason, they badly need some help at the corner position. Besides, the Belichick-led Patriots

Draft Talk: Steuber on The Patriots
Patriots Insider - January 8, 2009, 9:16 am
It's challenging to find players with those attributes in the mid rounds, but the Patriots did it before when they selected Asante Samuel in the fourth

Warner Underappreciated, Manning Scapegoated, Giants Imperiled
New York Observer, NY - January 8, 2009, 9:05 am
Those teams, though, didn’t have a shutdown cornerback like Asante Samuel, who could very well contain the Giants? most reliable wideout, Armani Toomer.

SHOOTIN' THE BREEZE - Was it a good season for Patriots, Matt Cassel’
Valley Breeze, RI - January 8, 2009, 4:02 am
It was strange to see Asante Samuel pick off a pass in a playoff game and return it for a touchdown when he wasn't in a Patriots uniform.

Eagles a Giant problem
Vancouver Sun,  Canada - January 8, 2009, 3:32 am
Asante Samuel returned an interception 44 yards for a touchdown before Brian Westbrook turned out the lights on Minnesota by turning a short screen pass

Giants say bye week has helped them get healthy
Newsday, NY - January 8, 2009, 3:29 am
RB Brian Westbrook (knee), CB Asante Samuel (hip), OT Jon Runyan (knee) and FB Dan Klecko (shoulder) sat out. S Brian Dawkins (back), LB Stewart Bradley

Giants-Eagles will be smashmouth football
Bennington Banner, VT - January 8, 2009, 3:15 am
For all the complexities of NFL football, the biggest games often boil down to the most basic principles. In the cold and wind, it gets even simpler: run

Confidence still high for Westbrook
Cherry Hill Courier Post, NJ - January 8, 2009, 3:12 am
Cornerback Asante Samuel (hip), fullback Dan Klecko (shoulder), Westbrook (knee, ankle) and right tackle Jon Runyan (knee) were each withheld from practice.

Giants should be just fine
Albany Times Union, NY - January 8, 2009, 12:16 am
Or allowing Asante Samuel to take a pick to the house. That especially means preventing Westbrook from taking a dump-off screen 71 yards.

2009 NFL Mock Draft 1.0
Fantasy Football Jungle, OH - January 7, 2009, 11:43 pm
New England should be a top contender in 2009, but one thing that they never did was replace Asante Samuel. DJ Moore could be another gem Belichick picks.

The Final 2008 NFL Regular Season Team Rankings
RealGM.com, IL - January 7, 2009, 10:46 pm
In the secondary, Asante Samuel and Brian Dawkins were Pro Bowlers and were very effective. Off. Passing: 197.4 (19th), Off. Rushing: 152.3 (3rd), Def.

Former Patriot Has His Day
Jets Confidential - January 7, 2009, 9:40 pm
Former New England Patriots cornerback Asante Samuel set a new NFL postseason record on Sunday with his sixth interception returned for a touchdown.

Young linebackers powering Philadelphia Eagles
NJ.com, NJ - January 7, 2009, 8:57 pm
Even so, they might be the most anonymous players on a defense that includes high-profile players like Dawkins and cornerback Asante Samuel.

NFC East rivals hold no brotherly love
The Virginian-Pilot, VA - January 7, 2009, 8:52 pm
Here's why the Eagles put a contract worth $57 million in front of free-agent cornerback Asante Samuel last winter: he's second in the league in

NFL Divisional Playoffs: Eagles at Giants Point Spread Odds
The Spread, MI - January 7, 2009, 8:02 pm
"I think we're dangerous," said cornerback Asante Samuel, who returned an interception 44 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter.

Weekly NFL Injury Report
The Canadian Press, NEW YORK - January 7, 2009, 7:10 pm
SUNDAY PHILADELPHIA EAGLES at NEW YORK GIANTS - EAGLES: DNP: RB Dan Klecko (shoulder), T Jon Runyan (knee), CB Asante Samuel (hip), RB Brian Westbrook

Game 2 Recap: All's Rosy After Beating Eagles
DallasCowboys.com - January 7, 2009, 5:28 pm
But Romo let the Eagles out of jail, throwing an ill-advised pass deep to Miles Austin when he was never open, Asante Samuel intercepting and setting the

Greg Gillis NFL Playoff Report
Pierce County Herald, WI - January 7, 2009, 2:14 pm
Philly answered with an Akers field goal and an Asante Samuel pick six. Samuel was in and out of the game with a hip injury, but still managed to get open

Cheat Sheet: Time to talk intangibles
FOXSports.com - January 7, 2009, 12:14 pm
Eagles: Between Brian Dawkins, Brian Westbrook, Donovan McNabb, Jon Runyan, Akers and Asante Samuel, you've got all the big-game experience you can ask for

Giants a familiar foe for Eagles CB Asante Samuel
International Herald Tribune, France - January 7, 2009, 4:38 am
No player in NFL history has returned more interceptions for scores in the playoffs. Samuel now has four TDs and six picks in 15 postseason games.

Sidelined Pats can only play waiting game these days
Enterprise News, MA - January 7, 2009, 2:04 am
Beyond that, things on the NFL home front remain on hold. The 10 days that have elapsed since the Patriots concluded the regular season with a 13-0 win at

Ravens and Eagles Round Out Final Eight
About - News & Issues, NY - January 7, 2009, 12:52 am
With the wild-card round of this year's NFL playoffs out of the way, the field of contenders has been narrowed from 12 to eight with the Baltimore Ravens

Eagles developed special bond after loss to Ravens
Press of Atlantic City, NJ - January 7, 2009, 12:47 am
As he broke into the clear, cornerback Asante Samuel was jumping so high near the bench that his dreadlocks were grazing the Metrodome roof.

Eagles' blitzing defense giving wings to playoff run
USA Today - January 6, 2009, 11:57 pm
Philadelphia's first touchdown in its 26-14 playoff victory against the Minnesota Vikings came on cornerback Asante Samuel's 44-yard interception return.

As The Ball Bounces: Wild Card
PatsFans.com - January 6, 2009, 10:03 pm
Say what you want about the Herald's Ron Borges bashing the Patriots for letting Asante Samuel go. It hurt to watch that pick-six he pulled off against the

Injury-riddled Ravens have no need for lame excuses
Dallas Morning News, TX - January 6, 2009, 9:34 pm
The Eagles lost only one game by a defensive starter because of an injury all season: cornerback Asante Samuel in the Arizona game in November.

Second-round game-breakers: Bank on Panthers' Smith
SportingNews.com - January 6, 2009, 9:05 pm
Asante Samuel, CB, Eagles. When Philadelphia plays in Giants Stadium on Sunday, expect a defensive struggle in windy conditions that will make throwing the

Tuesday Injury Report
KFFL, CA - January 6, 2009, 8:27 pm
–CB Asante Samuel: Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said CB Asante Samuel (hip) should be fine for the team's playoff game.

Divisional-round game previews
Pro Football Weekly, IL - January 6, 2009, 7:40 pm
CB Asante Samuel, one of the best ballhawks of this generation, added another pick-six last week, but CB Sheldon Brown can be vulnerable to quickness and

Eagles in Unfathomable Position
Bleacher Report, CA - January 6, 2009, 5:06 pm
The Eagles bounced back with a very tough victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers, further affirming beliefs that the Eagles were among the NFL's elite.

Eagles come up big once again in playoff opener
Sports Network - January 6, 2009, 4:48 pm
By Scott Garbarini, Associate NFL Editor (Sports Network) - An impressive finish to the regular season labeled the Philadelphia Eagles as a team one would

Giants are familiar foe for Eagles' Asante Samuel
Centre Daily Times, PA - January 6, 2009, 4:36 pm
No player in NFL history has returned more interceptions for scores in the playoffs. Samuel now has four TDs and six picks in 15 postseason games.

Kevin Smith

Rookie RBs: A review and a preview
SportingNews.com - January 11, 2009, 1:52 pm
Detroit's Kevin Smith (976 yards, 8 TDs) and Carolina's Jonathan Stewart (836 yards, 10 TDs) were every-week plays. Oakland's Darren McFadden (499 yards,

Ford's hiring record hasn't been encouraging
Royal Oak Daily Tribune, MI - January 11, 2009, 7:40 am
Running back Kevin Smith might be a good one. That's pretty much it. And the Lions don't have a head coach. If history suggests anything, it's they won't

LaDanian Tomlinson: Change of Address’
SportingNews.com - January 9, 2009, 4:32 pm
They've got the draft picks to make something happen with San Diego, but would probably be better suited sticking with Kevin Smith at running back and

The Halfback Dilemma
Bolts from the Blue, Troy - January 8, 2009, 12:35 pm
I'm not sure about Kevin Smith. We could be in a position to draft a stud rookie running back (hopefully a bruiser who can blocks and has good hands) and


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