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Atari Bigby
Daunte Culpepper
Cornell Green
Matt Prater
Asante Samuel
Josh Sitton
Kevin Smith
Mike Walker

Atari Bigby

NFC North news, notes and quotes
Packer Report
‘What he's going through, no one would be here,? fellow safety Atari Bigby said after the team's second OTA practice May 28. ‘If anybody else was in his situation, they'd be home, too. He needs to be with his family. It's something that he needs to

Atari Bigby's Ankle Injury
Acme Packing Company, WI
Mike Florio sees it as another example of an NFL team that damages the integrity of the game. Here's his 2008 game log. While playing with his bad ankle, he made his one true big play of the 2008 season; a game ending INT in week 1 vs. Minnesota.

Bigby understands Collins' absence
Packer Report
"What he's going through, no one would be here," fellow safety Atari Bigby said after the team's second OTA practice on Thursday. "If anybody else was in his situation, they'd be home, too. He needs to be with his family. It's something that he needs

Green Bay Packers: Five Positional Battles to Watch
Bleacher Report, CA
(The safety depth chart will read Nick Collins, Atari Bigby, Anthony Smith, and Aaron Rouse; the corner opposite Charles Woodson will remain Al Harris, with Tramon Williams being the nickelback.)

Jeremy Thompson Surprises
LomdardiAve
a unit that consisted of BJ Raji, Ryan Pickett, and Cullen Jenkins on the defensive line; Aaron Kampman, Brandon Chillar, AJ Hawk, and Thompson at linebackers; Tramon Williams, Al Harris, Aaron Rouse, and Atari Bigby in the secondary.

Notebook: DE Justin Harrell feels better than ever
Green Bay Press Gazette, WI
Two other defensive starters ? safety Atari Bigby (ankle) and linebacker Nick Barnett (knee) ? also aren't practicing while recovering from surgery. Bigby, who had surgery in December, said he feels great. Barnett, who was absent for personal reasons,

Notebook: DE Justin Harrell feels better than ever
Green Bay Press Gazette, WI
Two other defensive starters ? safety Atari Bigby (ankle) and linebacker Nick Barnett (knee) ? also aren't practicing while recovering from surgery. Bigby, who had surgery in December, said he feels great. Barnett, who was absent for personal reasons,

S Nick Collins stays away, seeking new deal; perhaps WR Donald
Green Bay Press Gazette, WI
With fellow safety Atari Bigby limited due to offseason ankle surgery, the starting safeties on Thursday were Aaron Rouse and free-agent pickup Anthony Smith. Collins' might not be the only player with contract issues. Receiver Donald Driver also

Packers: Kampman appears to be unhappy camper
Wisconsin State Journal, WI
Not participating in practice due to injury were defensive end Cullen Jenkins (ankle), safety Atari Bigby (shoulder), center Scott Wells (shoulder), right tackle Breno Giacomini (ankle), linebacker Nick Barnett (knee), left tackle Chad Clifton (knees,

It's appeals week in the StarCaps case
Lionsfans.com
Both of the starting safeties ? Nick Collins and Atari Bigby ? were no-shows at the team's voluntary workout. The reasons given are that Collins, who is entering the final year of his contract, is dealing with a ’serious family issue.

It's appeals week in the StarCaps case
Packer Report
Both of the starting safeties ? Nick Collins and Atari Bigby ? were no-shows at the team's voluntary workout. The reasons given are that Collins, who is entering the final year of his contract, is dealing with a ’serious family issue.

Will offseason corrections have Packers reaching for the sky’
USA Today
Strong safety Atari Bigby struggled with injuries a year ago. ? Special teams: Will Blackmon is a dangerous return man. The kicking is in good hands with Mason Crosby. The punting situation is murky. ? Coaching staff: At least the only questions head

No shocking no-shows at practice
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI
There were three mild surprises among those that did not participate: center Scott Wells and both starting safeties, Nick Collins and Atari Bigby. Collins did not attend the session and did not respond via text message regarding when he might return.

Few surprises reported as Packers work out for first time this spring
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH
There were three mild surprises among those that did not participate: center Scott Wells and both starting safeties, Nick Collins and Atari Bigby . Collins did not attend the session and did not respond via text message regarding when he might return.

New Green Bay Packers Coaches Bring Blueprint For Success
Bleacher Report, CA
Perry will try to hone the skills of Packers pro-bowl safety Nick Collins, who will be expected to call the defensive plays on the field while playing back and looking to create turnovers. Returning from injury, Atari Bigby will also look to Perry to

OTA Preview: Defense Has 'A Lot To Get Done'
Packers.com
But regardless of Collins, all the other safeties - Atari Bigby, Aaron Rouse, Charlie Peprah and newcomer Anthony Smith - will have their own take-charge responsibilities to get down. "At every level, the speed changes," Capers said of the

Daunte Culpepper

Lions QB Matthew Stafford might be 'ready' soon
The Ann Arbor News - MLive.com, MI
If he continues to impress like he did Monday, it's not going to be much longer before Daunte Culpepper finds himself taking fewer and fewer snaps. The signing of right tackle Jon Jansen, released by Washington over the weekend, provides the Lions with

Rookie Stafford wowing Lions coaches
Rotoworld.com
According to beat writer Tom Kowalksi, "the wide ranging belief in the organization is Matthew Stafford might be much better than anyone dared to hope." Stafford has reportedly shown "flashes of brilliance," and the Lions have been raving about his

CATCHING UP WITH … Ex-UM, Lions QB coach Scot Loeffler talks QBs
Detroit Free Press, United States
Former Lions quarterbacks coach Scot Loeffler, right, works with Daunte Culpepper, left, during a team practice in Allen Park in November. At top is Drew Stanton. Loeffler is the new QB coach at Florida and will handle Tim Tebow.

Lions QB Matthew Stafford making great first impression
Detroit Free Press, United States
Lions would have an "arms race" between Stafford and veteran Daunte Culpepper during the June 22-24 minicamp. Schwartz also told SI.com: "So far, whatever the opposite of buyer's remorse is, that's what we have. We knew he had the terrific NFL arm.

Peter King: Ex-Lions GM Matt Millen could join NFL Network, too
Detroit Free Press, United States
King gave his opinion on the "arms race," according to Lions coach Jim Schwartz, between quarterbacks Daunte Culpepper and Matthew Stafford. "I've thought all along the Lions should let Culpepper take the body blows of the early season schedule (at

Vikings earn 30-27 win over Saints, spoiling Bush's record-tying night
Brandon Sun,  Canada
Daunte Culpepper fumbled the snap but still managed to score in 32-31 victory that started a three-game losing streak that caused New Orleans to miss the playoffs. This time the quarterback was Gus Frerotte, who repeatedly delivered clutch throws under

NICHOLAS J. COTSONIKA'S BLOG Notes from Lions practice: Jansen's
Detroit Free Press, United States
He passed his physical this morning and signed his contract, and the Lions have turned in the paperwork to the NFL. ? Schwartz said he would be surprised if the Lions sign a veteran quarterback before training camp, though he said they still have an

MONDAY MORNING QB
SI.com
Between Daunte Culpepper and No. 1 draft pick Matthew Stafford. From the sounds of Schwartz, Culpepper needs to be really, really good to hold off the hard-charging kid. Is it the right decision? We'll see. I've thought all along the Lions should let

NFC North news, notes and quotes
Viking Update (subscription)
1 pick in this year's NFL draft, on what he reads into splitting second-team reps with Drew Stanton behind Daunte Culpepper. No one could blame Nick Collins for not being anywhere close to Green Bay for the start of the Packers' organized team

King: Stafford might be Week 1 starter
Rotoworld.com
SI's Peter King believes Daunte Culpepper will need to be "really, really good to hold off" Matthew Stafford for the Lions' starting job. "We've got two criteria for when Matthew will play," coach Jim Schwartz said. "One is he'll play when he's ready.

NFL Crystal Ball: Projecting the Rookie Quarterbacks
The Queensberry Rules, MA
That leaves: Aaron Rodgers, Ben Roethlisberger, Byron Leftwich, Joey Harrington, Donovan McNabb, Akili Smith, Cade McNown, Daunte Culpepper, and Ryan Leaf. The successes of the bunch would be Roethlisberger, McNabb, and Culpepper, and the outright

MONDAY MORNING QB
SI.com
Between Daunte Culpepper and No. 1 draft pick Matthew Stafford. From the sounds of Schwartz, Culpepper needs to be really, really good to hold off the hard-charging kid. Is it the right decision? We'll see. I've thought all along the Lions should let

Ranking The 2009 NFL Quarterbacks Team By Team
Bleacher Report, CA
Daunte Culpepper is currently listed as the starter for the Detroit Lions. He has had some great seasons in the NFL, and is capable of winning, but his most important role now is teaching Matthew Stafford, or as the Lions' front office calls

Vikings' strong roster missing that strong quarterback
Modesto Bee, CA
All of this tumult and uncertainty stems from stubbornness - Daunte Culpepper's unwillingness to rehabilitate his knee injury in Minnesota and work happily under the terms of the contract he signed, and Childress' conceit early in his head coaching

Vikings' strong roster missing that strong quarterback
Sacramento Bee,  USA
All of this tumult and uncertainty stems from stubbornness - Daunte Culpepper's unwillingness to rehabilitate his knee injury in Minnesota and work happily under the terms of the contract he signed, and Childress' conceit early in his head coaching

Vikes' Wildcat formation means little in face of Favre fluctuation
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN
All of this tumult and uncertainty stems from stubbornness — Daunte Culpepper's unwillingness to rehabilitate his knee injury in Minnesota and work happily under the terms of the contract he signed, and Childress' conceit early in his head coaching

Texas Longhorns 2009
Elites TV, TX
With QB Colt McCoy returning for his senior season after breaking the record for completion percentage in a single season last year with a ridiculous 76.7%, topping Daunte Culpepper's previous record, the Longhorn's passing attack should be lethal.

In Green Bay, Rodgers proving there is life after Brett Favre
USA Today
He joined Kurt Warner as only the second quarterback in NFL history to throw for more than 4000 yards in his first year as a starter. His 28 touchdown passes were the most by a first-year starter since Daunte Culpepper in 2000.

NFL: Singletary's 49ers have hills to climb
Honolulu Advertiser, HI
Because they signed Daunte Culpepper, the Lions have the luxury of playing Stafford when he is ready. But if Stafford keeps doing things the way he has been doing them, the Lions will likely come to the conclusion that he is ready sooner rather than

Celebrity Athletes Caron Butler, Sam Cassell, Clinton Portis and
PR Web (press release), WA
of today's most watched professional athletes including Terrell Owens (NFL), Vince Carter (NBA), TJ Houshmandzadeh (NFL), Daunte Culpepper (NFL), Deon Grant (NFL), Jerry Porter (NFL), and Sam Cassell (NBA) as well as entertainment's notables Nelly,

Mayhew's Vision: Lions Getting Bigger
Lionsfans.com
I'm trying to learn the offense, and all that stuff will come with time." — QB Matthew Stafford, the No. 1 pick in this year's NFL draft, on what he reads into splitting second-team reps with Drew Stanton behind Daunte Culpepper.

New York Giants Receiving Tandem Has Potential for Greatness
Bleacher Report, CA
The stats they put up with quarterbacks Randall Cunningham and Daunte Culpepper were amazing, and they could go down in history as one of the greatest wide receiver duos ever. The same eventually could come true for New York Giants rookie receivers

Under Pressure: A Mock Interview with Daunte Culpepper
Bleacher Report, CA
While Matthew Stafford is eventually planning on starting, he's also very new to the NFL, and will be trying to learn as much as he can. What kind of role have you been playing in helping him adapt to the professional level? 10.

Top Celebrities and Athletes Converge on Washington DC for Big
Emediawire (press release), WA
Albert Haynesworth (NFL- Washington Redskins), Darnell Dockett (NFL - Arizona Cardinals), Daunte Culpepper (NFL -Detroit Lions), Deon Grant (NFL- Seattle Seahawks), Ronald "Winky" Wright (Professional Boxer) and Alesha Renee (BET Host).

Top Celebrities and Athletes Converge on Washington DC for Big
PR Web (press release), WA
Albert Haynesworth (NFL- Washington Redskins), Darnell Dockett (NFL - Arizona Cardinals), Daunte Culpepper (NFL -Detroit Lions), Deon Grant (NFL- Seattle Seahawks), Ronald "Winky" Wright (Professional Boxer) and Alesha Renee (BET Host).

Mike Vandermause column: Sharp so far, Rodgers takes command
Green Bay Press Gazette, WI
He joined Kurt Warner as only the second quarterback in NFL history to throw for more than 4000 yards in his first year as a starter. His 28 touchdown passes were the most by a first-year starter since Daunte Culpepper in 2000.

Detroit Lions Undertaking Offensive Overhaul
Bleacher Report, CA
The Lions version of the Greatest Show on Turf will feature Calvin Johnson, Jeff Backus, and Daunte Culpepper (with rookie Matthew Stafford waiting in the wings). Linehan and Culpepper worked together in Minnesota from 2002-2004; arguably the best

Jeff Backus: Protector of Lion Quarterbacks Past, Present, and Future
Bleacher Report, CA
He has served as protector of the likes of Joey Harrington to Jeff Garcia, from Charlie Batch to Daunte Culpepper. Harrington was sacked 77 times during his time as Detroit's signal caller, including 24 in 2005′his last year as a Lion.

The 2009 Detroit Lions Positional Outlook: Offensive Backfield
Bleacher Report, CA
Daunte Culpepper will start, and Smith will be out to prove that he is more than just the best of the worst from '08. No one expects Matthew Stafford to start week one, but after last season, would anyone really be surprised?

Fantasy Football's Third-Year Wide Receivers in 2009
Bleacher Report, CA
The position still isn't set with the starting job probably going to either Daunte Culpepper, who lost 30 lbs this offseason or first overall pick Matthew Stafford. This season the Lions have a new GM and a new coach, along with OC Scott Linehan who

Mr. Football: Past & Present
WCTV, FL
Players like NFL star Daunte Culpepper, who won it in 1994 out of Vanguard High School…. Or Pro Bowl receiver Anquan Boldin, who won it in 1998 from Pahokee High. Even players like the 2001 Florida Mr Football Leon Washington, and Heisman stud and

Jet Setter Leon Washington Leads New York Jets By Example
Bleacher Report, CA
Daunte Culpepper and Anquan Boldin, what kind of expectations did people have for you in college? What were some of the football lessons you learned at Florida State that helped you make it as a pro? Many young players in the NFL have been getting

Matthew Stafford Will Determine Drew Stanton's Future As A Detroit
Bleacher Report, CA
Daunte Culpepper will undoubtedly begin the season as the starter. The back up quarterback job, however, is still undecided. The issue is not if Stanton can handle the number three quarterback job, it is whether or not Stafford will be ready if forced

The Wall Street Gridiron
Reuters
Daunte Culpepper can advise Vikram Pandit on how to cope emotionally with being a former rising star who got injured and could never regain the luster. Terrell Owens can advise Rick Santelli on how to keep getting hired despite being a loudmouth who

Sage Rosenfels: Ready To Change Passing Philosophy
Bleacher Report, CA
Not since Daunte Culpepper's near-MVP performance in 2004 have the Vikings gotten consistent play from the quarterback position. From 1998 through 2004, a span of seven years, the Vikings used a slew of quarterbacks’from Culpepper to Jeff George to

Drew Stanton fighting for roster spot with Lions
MLive.com, MI
But this isn't just about the battle for the starting job between Stafford and veteran Daunte Culpepper, this is about backup Drew Stanton fighting for a roster spot. The Lions have made no secret about their desire to get a veteran free agent backup

How Percy Harvin Changes the Vikings Playbook in 2009
Bleacher Report, CA
with the seventh selection of the 2007 NFL Draft. The team still ran a West-Coast offense, but the emphasis of the team became running the ball, shifting dramatically from the days when Randy Moss caught 70-yard bombs from Daunte Culpepper.

Championship Dreams: Why the Pats are Super Bowl Favorites
Bleacher Report, CA
Brady, for instance, could not be fully recovered from his injury (like Daunte Culpepper in his disastrous turn with the Dolphins). The team's linebacking corps is not what it once was, and the failure to pick up another pass rusher could hurt this

Cornell Green

Cornell Green caught on with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted
Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX
(Remember, this was during the NFL-AFL bidding war.) "I wasn't planning on playing for the Cowboys or anybody else [in pro football]," Green admitted. "But I figured if they were going to give me 250 bucks for nothing, I'd take it.

Cornell Green caught on with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted
Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX
(Remember, this was during the NFL-AFL bidding war.) "I wasn't planning on playing for the Cowboys or anybody else [in pro football]," Green admitted. "But I figured if they were going to give me 250 bucks for nothing, I'd take it.

Matt Prater

Broncos Passing Camp Update: Chris Simms Takes First-Team Reps at QB
Bleacher Report, CA
On special teams, kicker Matt Prater hit eight field goals on eight attempts. At the end of practice, the Broncos had a little bit of fun with punt returns. Nose tackle Chris Baker fielded a punt that saved the defense from extra meetings,

Horse Tracks 5/27/09
Mile High Report, CO
by nycbroncosfan on May 27, 2009 5:56 AM MDT in Horse Tracks 2 comments DB - Josh Barrett and Matt Prater spoke after the first day of passing camp; here is a partial transcript. Barrett talks about learning from BDawk and working on forcing more

Broncos' Paxton credits mound presence
Denver Post, CO
Paxton has spent the past two months working closely with kicker Matt Prater and punter Brett Kern, who are entering their second full NFL seasons. So far, Prater is impressed. "I can see why they gave him the big bucks. He's legit.

Asante Samuel

Former Cowboys coordinator Stewart added as Eagles secondary coach
Philadelphia Daily News, PA
If Brown doesn't want to attend this time, he cannot be fined, though, of course, the team could factor his absence into the equation when evaluating whether to make Brown or newcomer Ellis Hobbs the starter opposite Asante Samuel.

Vince Wilfork Sends a Strong Message to the Patriots by Skipping OTAs
Bleacher Report, CA
teams (Asante Samuel and Deion Branch). That result is not an option when it comes to Vince Wilfork. He's too important to what the Patriots do on defense. They simply cannot get by without him. Wilfork is one of the few players in the NFL who,

The Radioactive AFC East, Who Will Have What It Takes To Win It All’
Bleacher Report, CA
Leigh Bodden and Sean Springs silence any questions about losing Asante Samuel and any other glaring hole on the team, as if there was one. Finally for the villain in this little picture, they signed the Jaguars running game by picking up Fred Taylor

McNabb on board for Eagles' voluntary workouts
Norristown Times Herald, PA
And don't be shocked if Pro Bowl cornerback Asante Samuel has something better to do for the next two weeks, or a portion thereof. He's never been a fan of OTA's whether it was with the Patriots or the Eagles. If you need to root for a dark horse to

The Time Is Now: The Official 2009 Philadelphia Eagles Preview
Bleacher Report, CA
Cornerback Asante Samuel is one of the more accomplished defensive players in recent NFL history. Samuel's 20 interceptions since 2006 rank second among all NFL players and he is the all-time postseason leader in interception touchdowns.

For Better or Worse, the Philadelphia Eagles Are Reid's Team Now
Bleacher Report, CA
Other key signings have included Brian Mitchell, Carlos Emmons, Sean Landeta, Jeff Garcia, Kevin Curtis, and Asante Samuel. Looking at Reid's latest veteran acquisitions, it appears he hit a homer with offensive lineman Stacy Andrews and cornerback

Jackson in center of potential quarterback storm
Post-Bulletin, MN
The lasting image from his 2008 season was his interception that Asante Samuel returned for a touchdown in a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the playoffs. Jackson, who threw nine touchdown passes with two interceptions last season, said his goal is

NoteBook: Familiar Faces Missing
Patriots Insider
At 6-feet-1, Bodden represents one of the tallest cornerbacks on the roster, which is a major contrast to players the Patriots have employed in the past, such as Ellis Hobbs and Asante Samuel. At one point during drills, Bodden broke up a pass intended

Scrutiny only sure thing for Vikings' Jackson
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN
The lasting image from his 2008 season was his interception that Asante Samuel returned for a touchdown in a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the playoffs. Jackson, who threw nine touchdown passes with two interceptions last season, said his goal is

Wilfork's absence hard to miss
NESN.com, MA
when he was selected as the 21st pick in the NFL Draft. The Patriots have proven, in years past, that they're willing to let big names get away. It's happened with Deion Branch, Adam Vinitieri, and Asante Samuel, and if Mazz's inkling is correct,

Schwartz: Eagles' Hobbs Has Things in Perspective
Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, PA
Two seasons ago, when the undefeated Patriots were stunned by the Giants in the Super Bowl, Hobbs and Asante Samuel were the starting corners. Hobbs was in his third NFL season and first as a regular starter. Samuel was completing his fifth season.

Andy Reid's Playbook Will Have a Few New Pages for the 2009 Season
Bleacher Report, CA
The Eagles added versatile defensive backs Victor ‘Macho? Harris from Virginia Tech (fifth round of the draft) and Ellis Hobbs (Draft Day trade with the Patriots) to assist their current core of CB Sheldon Brown, CB Asante Samuel, and CB Joselio Hanson

Hobbs hoping to be appreciated in new Birds' nest
Pottstown Mercury, PA
Former Patriot and current Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel dropped what should have been an interception a few plays before the score. Then there was David Tyree's catch. The list goes on, as Donovan McNabb would say. Before the Patriots could mount an

This nose has eye on new deal
Boston Globe, United States
Such an approach produced a resolution with Richard Seymour (contract extension), Deion Branch (trade), and Asante Samuel (agreement not to use franchise tag) in recent years. Are the Patriots and Wilfork headed down the same road?

Schwartz: Eagles' Hobbs Has Things in Perspective
Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, PA
Two seasons ago, when the undefeated Patriots were stunned by the Giants in the Super Bowl, Hobbs and Asante Samuel were the starting corners. Hobbs was in his third NFL season and first as a regular starter. Samuel was completing his fifth season.

The Sean McDermott File
Bleacher Report, CA
Having Asante Samuel and Sheldon Brown as the top corner backs on the squad surely helps, but many fans are most concerned with the safety position. After losing Brian Dawkins to free agency concerns grew fast about the abilities of players like

Patriots Will Dictate AFC East
Bleacher Report, CA
Cornerback Shawn Springs hopes to bring veteran leadership to a secondary that lost Pro Bowl CB Asante Samuel to the Eagles last summer. Another AFC East team making a big splash in the free agent market in the 2009 offseason was the Buffalo Bills.

The Philadelphia Inquirer Bob Ford Column: Eagles' Hobbs a Mirror
American Chronicle, CA
The Patriots have struggled to replace longtime cornerback Ty Law in recent seasons, and then last season had to replace Asante Samuel as well. Hobbs filled the role and he thought he had a home. And then the phone rang on the second day of the draft.

Eagles' Hobbs a mirror image of Brown
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA
The Patriots have struggled to replace longtime cornerback Ty Law in recent seasons, and then last season had to replace Asante Samuel as well. Hobbs filled the role and he thought he had a home. And then the phone rang on the second day of the draft.

Paths of Hobbs, Brown Cross in Philadelphia
American Chronicle, CA
The Patriots have struggled to replace longtime cornerback Ty Law in recent seasons, and then last season had to replace Asante Samuel as well. Hobbs filled the role and he thought he had a home. And then the phone rang on the second day of the draft.

Three Key Questions for the Eagles' Playbook
Bleacher Report, CA
With solid, cornerstone cornerbacks like Troy Vincent, Bobby Taylor, Sheldon Brown, Lito Sheppard, and now Asante Samuel, Johnson has always had the ability to leave his corners in single coverage along the outside, knowing they would stick to the

Pat Williams to Jackson: Work Harder; Also Admits to Texting Favre
Bleacher Report, CA
completed just 42.9 percent of his passes and threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown by Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel. Williams thought that with hard work and dedication, Jackson has a bright future as a quarterback in the NFL.

Josh Sitton

Three vie for right tackle job on Packers' roster
Oshkosh Northwestern, WI
On the other hand, his absence is giving the Packers a long look at Lang, who is smart and physical enough that some believe he'll progress quickly and give himself a chance to win a job in training camp, just as guard Josh Sitton did as a rookie last

Leader-Telegram staff
Leader-Telegram, WI
Fullback John Kuhn, quarterback Matt Flynn, and offensive linemen Allen Barbre and Josh Sitton also were in the lineup. "It was awesome," said Jones, who is entering his third year with the Packers. "It's always good to meet with the people.

Packers show off their softball skills
Leader-Telegram, WI
Fullback John Kuhn, quarterback Matt Flynn, and offensive linemen Allen Barbre and Josh Sitton also were in the lineup. "It was awesome," said Jones, who is entering his third year with the Packers. "It's always good to meet with the people.

Tauscher's replacement will be green
Green Bay Press Gazette, WI
On the other hand, his absence is giving the Packers a long look at Lang, who is smart and physical enough that some believe he'll progress quickly and give himself a chance to win a job in training camp, just as guard Josh Sitton did as a rookie last

What to Expect from Green Bay Packers in 2009
Bleacher Report, CA
Daryn Colledge, Breno Giacomini, Tony Moll, Josh Sitton, Jason Spitz, Allen Barbre, TJ Lang, and Jamon Meredith will all compete for spots on the line. The offensive lines cohesion will be key to the success of the offense.

Kevin Smith

Team-By-Team Ranking Of NFL Running Backs
Bleacher Report, CA
Kevin Smith grew into a serviceable back throughout his rookie year, finishing with 238 rushes for 976 yards. Anyone would consider being benched for Rudi Johnson a career low, and after recovering the starting gig Smith averaged 97 rushing yards and

5 Reasons Why the Lions Make The Playoffs and 5 Reasons Not
Bleacher Report, CA
Also with linebackers starting to focus on Pettigrew it would open up more holes for running back Kevin Smith. The Lions had the worst defense in the NFL last year period. This team could not stop anybody. However suddenly after a couple of trades and

League was willing to bypass suspensions’
Rotoworld.com
During recent settlement talks, the NFL was reportedly willing to forgo the four-game suspensions for the Starcaps case players: Vikings DTs Kevin Williams, Pat Williams, and Saints DLs Will Smith and Charles Grant. The settlement never happened

Judge denies plea to hold off suspensions
Rotoworld.com
A Minnesota judge has denied the NFLPA request to put the suspensions of five players on hold while their case is appealed. Unless the appellate court rules before the season starts, five players, including the Vikings' Kevin and Pat Williams and the

Playbook Outlook: An Overview Of The New York Giant's Offense
Bleacher Report, CA
by Michael McDonald (Contributor) After getting ousted from the playoffs last season, it has become evident that the New York Giants have to make some sound adjustments to their offensive playbook. Despite establishing a smash-mouth flow with the

NFP puts the heat on Eli
Big Blue View, NY
by Ed Valentine on May 29, 2009 7:00 AM EDT in News 0 comments The always-enlightening Matt Bowen of The National Football Post is doing a 'Road to '09' series where he analyzes each team in the NFL. A couple of days ago Bowen got around to our New

Throwing It Back: Inside the Giants' 2009 Playbook
Bleacher Report, CA
1 in the NFL- a clear emphasis on controlling the ball as well as the clock. The bottom line is this; the G-Men pound the ball down opponents' throats–it's what they do. The 2008 formula led to 12 wins and a playoff appearance so I would expect more

Eli's new targets
TestisteroneSports.com, California
The Main Line…The New York Giants have been through a myriad of changes over the past three season and they have shown remarkable resilience throughout, especially during '07 when they hoisted the Lombardi Trophy. Gone now are such offensive

Columnist labels Kevin Smith a breakout candidate
MLive.com, MI
I'll admit I (like just about every NFL writer out there) thought Smith would have a better career than Slaton, simply because he's got a bigger body. Detroit would need to make a pretty big turnaround under new coach Jim Schwartz, but Smith does have

Eli Finally Gets To Work With Receivers During OTAs
RealGM.com, IL
New York Post - Eli Manning hasn't had the opportunity to work with his wide receivers during OTAs in the past, due to the frequent no-shows from Plaxico Burress and Jeremy Shockey. The situation is different this year with receivers Domenik Hixon and

Rankings: Eli in the top 10
Big Blue View, NY
has come out with its position-by-position NFL player rankings, courtesy of something called 'Real Scouts.' In its quarterback rankings, TSN puts Eli Manning ninth, then ducks for cover figuring that placement will anger Giants' faithful.

2009 Detroit Lions Schedule
BetFirms, IA
Running Back Kevin Smith believes so after guaranteeing the Lions would make the playoffs this season. That might be a stretch to say the least, but let's see how we have the Lions faring in 2009. If you are looking for somewhere to bet the NFL this

Five running backs candidates for a breakout 2009 season
ESPN
Watch Kevin Smith, Lions Smith showed the desired level of gumption amid the Lions' crackup in 2008: he was ticked off that his team was winless, and raised his game in the season's latter stages to try to prevent 0-16. He couldn't do it, but the guy's

NFL.com Video
ESPN
Kevin Smith highlight — Lions RB Kevin Smith continues his strong rookie campaign with 111 yards and a TD in a loss to the Saints. Kevin Smith highlight — Smith gains 119 total yards and scores a TD in a 31-21 loss vs. Colts.

The NFC North: A Team By Team Breakdown
Bleacher Report, CA
The Lions offense has some bright spots in Calvin Johnson and Kevin Smith. Adding Matthew Stafford and Brandon Pettigrew in the draft will be helpful next season but question marks still remain on offense as well. Can Culpepper play like he did in 2004

Mike Walker

Jacksonville Jaguars: Off the Radar too Early’
Bleacher Report, CA
Plus add a healthy Mike Walker, who had a fantastic game against Pittsburg last year, and this wide reciever core is looking way way up. Tight End is still somewhat of a concern, but everyone has a down year. Marcedes Lewis should still deserve another

More Needs for Jaguars
JagNation.com, FL
yet injury prone wideout in Mike Walker, and although wide receiver appears to be an improvement, it's a position that's far from settled. Every team in the NFL has "pimples," or if you prefer to use the term "holes" on their rosters.

Jags Still Have a Few Areas of Need Following a Turbulent Offseason
Bleacher Report, CA
yet injury prone wideout in Mike Walker, and although wide receiver appears to be an improvement, it's a position that's far from settled. Every team in the NFL has "pimples," or if you prefer to use the term "holes" on their rosters.

Jacksonville Jaguars Make Subtle Changes this Offseason
Bleacher Report, CA
Add in a healthy Mike Walker and we may see four wide receiver alignments. The Jaguars have made a few moves on defense to improve their chances of running a Del Rio style. The most important movement was the removal of Greg Williams as defensive

NFL Whirlwind Previews: Jacksonville Jaguars
Bleacher Report, CA
Word from OTAs is that Holt has inspired Dennis Northcutt and the field-ready Mike Walker; hopefully, Troy Williamson can find ways to contribute, too. Perhaps Garrard will have just enough legitimate targets to keep defenses from keying on Jones-Drew.


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