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Atari Bigby
Daunte Culpepper
Michael Gaines
Cornell Green
Matt Prater
Asante Samuel
Josh Sitton
Kevin Smith
Mike Walker
Associated Content, CO
The Packers also resigned defensive backs Atari Bigby, Tramon Williams and Jarrett Bush. However, the biggest problem with the Packers in 2008 was their secondary. The normally good core showed signs of aging, and the Packers didn't make many moves to …
Beaver Dam Daily Citizen, WI
Also continuing to sit out are safety Atari Bigby, defensive end Cullen Jenkins, center Scott Wells, tackles Chad Clifton and Breno Giacomini, defensive end Alfred Malone and wide receiver Lorne Sam. … The Packers are one of the teams exploring the …
Green Bay Press Gazette, WI
Other players continuing to sit out OTAs following offseason surgery are: safety Atari Bigby (ankle), defensive ends Cullen Jenkins (ankle) and Alfred Malone (unknown), center Scott Wells (shoulder) and tackles Chad Clifton (knees/shoulders) and Breno …
Wisconsin State Journal, WI
Also continuing to sit out are safety Atari Bigby, defensive end Cullen Jenkins, center Scott Wells, tackles Chad Clifton and Breno Giacomini, defensive end Alfred Malone and wide receiver Lorne Sam. … The Packers are one of the teams exploring the …
Green Bay Press Gazette, WI
They knew well what the one-time undrafted free agent had done in his first season as an NFL starter and felt his skills would translate to the 3-4. Dom Capers' scheme will ask the safeties to be primary communicators and more interchangeable than they …
USA Today
Veteran Daunte Culpepper is the nominal starter and place-holder. He will not have an era in Detroit. Maybe Stafford will. The Lions haven't won the NFL championship since 1957; in the ensuing span they have won one playoff game. …
Lionsfans.com
The arms race between veteran quarterback Daunte Culpepper and No. 1 pick Matthew Stafford will begin during the Lions' last minicamp June 22-24. To be sure, it will be only the beginning. ‘The arms race, it won't just be that minicamp,? coach Jim …
Yahoo! Sports
Winning doesn't come easy in the NFL, but it can come quickly. The Lions can't expect Matthew Stafford(notes) to mimic Matt Ryan(notes) or Flacco (Stafford has to beat out Daunte Culpepper(notes) first), but they can feel good about their future and …
Pride of Detroit, MI
Winning doesn't come easy in the NFL, but it can come quickly. The Lions can't expect Matthew Stafford to mimic Matt Ryan or Flacco (Stafford has to beat out Daunte Culpepper first), but they can feel good about their future and their present. …
MLive.com, MI
The Detroit Lions are about three months away from having to make the decision on whether rookie Matthew Stafford will be their starting quarterback for the opening game. Vinnie Iyer, of The Sporting News, thinks the Lions first have to answer another …
Bleacher Report, CA
… busts in Motor City (see also: Williams, Mike and Rogers, Charles) in recent times, and the drafting of Matthew Stafford might indicate they're going to once again trust the inexperienced hand rather than the savvy one of NFL vet Daunte Culpepper. …
Bleacher Report, CA
In his final season with the Lions, Jon Kitna was sacked one time per eight attempts which is the exact same ratio as Daunte Culpepper in 2008. However, Dan Orlovsky was only sacked one time per 18 pass attempts which is just below the average of some …
Shelby Star, NC
Washburn is making a rare switch in the NFL ranks as he'll move into an assistant coaching position after being a scout for six years with the Baltimore Ravens. "It'll be my first real coaching role. It's not a move made very often from scouting to …
Packer Report
By Packer Report The arms race between veteran quarterback Daunte Culpepper and No. 1 pick Matthew Stafford will begin during the Lions' last minicamp June 22-24. To be sure, it will be only the beginning. "The arms race, it won't just be that minicamp …
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI
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 …
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com, LA
Rather than go for overtime, 260-pound quarterback Daunte Culpepper took a snap from the shotgun formation, fumbled the ball once, fumbled it twice, then ran 3 yards up the middle for a 32-31 victory. You can imagine the sullen mood of the Superdome …
The Queensberry Rules, MA
Daunte Culpepper. Donovan mcnabb. Carson Palmer. Tony Romo. Since Tom Brady and Peyton Manning exploded onto the NFL scene in 2004 as the two quarterbacks that every personnel evaluator would most like to have behind center, the pundits have attempted …
Viking Update (subscription)
The arms race between veteran quarterback Daunte Culpepper and No. 1 pick Matthew Stafford will begin during the Lions' last minicamp June 22-24. To be sure, it will be only the beginning. "The arms race, it won't just be that minicamp," coach Jim …
Lionsfans.com
The arms race between veteran quarterback Daunte Culpepper and No. 1 pick Matthew Stafford will begin during the Lions' last minicamp June 22-24. To be sure, it will be only the beginning. "The arms race, it won't just be that minicamp," coach Jim …
Lionsfans.com
The Lions are coming off the NFL's first 0-16 season. And Larry Foote and Jon Jansen are coming home. Both grew up in the Detroit area, both played at Michigan, both went on to successful NFL careers and both signed one-year contracts with the Lions in …
Detroit Free Press, United States
Sporting News writer Vinnie Iyer examines whether the Lions will have what's necessary for Matthew Stafford to be a successful quarterback in his rookie year. Iyer looked at the Lions' offensive line, running game and defense, elements that aided the …
SportingNews.com
Daunte Culpepper, six other NFL teams will hold quarterback competitions in training camp: The running game. There is no doubt second-year man Kevin Smith is a talented all-around back. But consider the Lions were 30th in rushing offense last season …
Bleacher Report, CA
The move is a strange one, considering there is not currently nor has there ever been a minor league system in the NFL. "What? We don't have a minor league system’" said team president Tom Lewand. "Look, I obviously don't know all that much about …
Arrowhead Pride
Daunte Culpepper infamously made the rounds last season acting as his own agent while he looked for work. He turned down a $1 million offer from the Green Bay Packers to back up Aaron Rodgers against the advice of a lot of folks in the media. …
Bleacher Report, CA
Stafford, who will compete for the starting job with former Pro Bowl and current washed-up quarterback Daunte Culpepper, will try to resurrect a team that could arguably be the worst of all time. Rosenfels could become a major impact player early in …
Yahoo! Sports
Winning doesn't come easy in the NFL, but it can come quickly. The Lions can't expect Matthew Stafford(notes) to mimic Matt Ryan(notes) or Flacco (Stafford has to beat out Daunte Culpepper(notes) first), but they can feel good about their future and …
The Phinsider, FL
But I think back to when Daunte Culpepper was coming off of the same injury and how great he looked in training camp and even the preseason before his sub-par play once the regular season began. Are any Patriot fans taking caution with their optimism …
Buffalo News, United States
Questions: Did the Lions make a mistake by passing up a tackle with the 20th or 33rd overall picks’How soon should Stafford take over for Daunte Culpepper at QB? Can Jeff Backus still help the O-line? Can the defense stop anybody’
Bleacher Report, CA
Josh McCown needed to use his wheels to constantly escape pressure and Daunte Culpepper's bum knees were put to the test as well. We already know what happened to Aaron Brooks and Andrew Walter’nothing good. Any QB needs time to throw so that pretty …
Pride of Detroit, MI
First things first, Stafford has to learn the offense and perform at a level that shows he is ready to become a starter in the NFL. Even if that happens, though, we can't forget about Daunte Culpepper. This is where the second part of what Schwartz …
The Detroit News, MI
And while it's a bit early to handicap the "arms race" — that's how coach Jim Schwartz termed the looming competition between Stafford and veteran Daunte Culpepper this week — it's never too early to take a guess at how things will shake out in …
Chicago Sun-Times, United States
I'd take Cutler over Sage Rosenfels, Tarvaris Jackson, Daunte Culpepper, Matthew Stafford, Aaron Rodgers or any of the other jokers roaming around the NFC North. By Shank''em in the Shower on June 3, 2009 1:31 PM Obiviously no insight here. …
Pride of Detroit, MI
The million dollar question — or in this case, the $72 million question — is about when Matthew Stafford will see the field for the first time in his NFL career. Jim Schwartz answered that question for Peter King, being very clear about when Stafford …
Bleacher Report, CA
They also signed Daunte Culpepper to compete for the starting QB job. They made some key coaching moves, replacing the inexperienced and unsuccessful staff from last season with one of the hottest defensive assistants available in Jim Schwartz for Head …
RotoTimes.com
Updating a previous report, MLive.com is reporting that rookie Matthew Stafford is likely to be the Lions week one starting quarterback. Our View: People were probably going to gamble and draft Stafford early anyway, but this makes it even more …
Rotoworld.com
Daunte Culpepper remains atop the coaches' depth chart and likely will take the first snap in training camp, but Stafford is outperforming him in spring practices. Considering how ineffective Culpepper has been since 2004, Stafford may give the Lions …
RotoTimes.com
Our View: For now, Stanton is firmly entrenched as the Lions third sting quarterback, behind Matthew Stafford and Daunte Culpepper. But while he might not be getting released, he also shouldn't be on your draft board.
Rotoworld.com
The Lions are comfortable enough with Matthew Stafford's progress that they no longer need a veteran as Daunte Culpepper insurance. Stanton has shown improvement in minicamp action and will likely act as the third quarterback in 2009. Jun. …
MLive.com, MI
But it seems to me that they already have a veteran QB, Daunte Culpepper, to back up Stafford.'' At the time the Lions were making the statements about bringing in a veteran quarterback, they weren't sure how quickly rookie Matthew Stafford would …
Bleacher Report, CA
In fact Daunte Culpepper may prove to be better than the array of QBs that started for the Lions last season even with bum knees and being over the hill. Calvin Johnson was double teamed and at times even triple teamed during games yet still found a …
The Detroit News, MI
Dearborn — It's the paradox that makes Detroit Lions players chuckle a bit: People assume professional athletes are automatically good golfers. As evidenced during Tuesday's Detroit Lions Invitational charity golf outing at the TPC Michigan, …
SportingNews.com
He was the man behind the scenes in Minnesota when QB Daunte Culpepper was playing his best ball. The Lions' problem is a poor offensive line and lack of depth at receiver. 7. Jason Garrett, Cowboys. With Terrell Owens gone, look for more balance — a …
MLive.com, MI
by Philip Zaroo MLive.com As the Detroit Lions wrap up their OTAs, rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford has made a strong impression on both coaches and players. Though head coach Jim Schwartz likes what he sees, the battle will start back up during …
ESPN
You're right, Davis' shortcomings as a blocker led to the Bears signing Michael Gaines after the draft. If healthy, Gaines will likely be used as a blocker in all short-yardage and goal line situations. So your top three tight ends are (barring injury) …
Viking Update (subscription)
They signed former Lions tight end Michael Gaines to a one-year contract on May 11, and he has the inside track on the No. 3 tight end spot, which requires a physical presence as a blocker in the run game. Gaines should see plenty of action, …
Lionsfans.com
They signed former Lions tight end Michael Gaines to a one-year contract on May 11, and he has the inside track on the No. 3 tight end spot, which requires a physical presence as a blocker in the run game. Gaines should see plenty of action, …
Honolulu Advertiser, HI
Then there's newly signed free agent Michael Gaines, the imposing third tight end who looked like he was wearing shoulder pads Wednesday and should make third-and-short much less daunting this season. 4, Josh Bullocks is the team's most experienced …
Chicago Tribune, United States
Then there's newly signed free-agent Michael Gaines, the imposing third tight end who looked like he was wearing shoulder pads Wednesday and should make third-and-short much less daunting this season. 4Josh Bullocks is the team's most experienced …
BearGoggles
Kellen Davis was brought in and struggled as a rookie, so the Bears brought in some competition in Michael Gaines from the Lions. Gaines is a big body that should give the running game a boost and may even be able to work at H-back a bit. …
American Chronicle, CA
(Remember, this was during the NFL-AFL bidding war.) "I wasn't planning on playing for the Cowboys or anybody else (in the pro football)," Green admitted. "But I figured if they were going to give me 250 bucks for nothing, I'd take it. …
Silver & Black Illustrated
X Left tackle Mario Henderson and right tackle Cornell Green got extended work in, practicing with both the first- and second-team offenses. Looks as if Henderson will be the guy going into training camp, as Khalif Barnes continues to try to get up to …
cbs4denver.com, CO
Read more in our Privacy Policy Placekicker Matt Prater takes a picture with a Broncos fan at the annual Fan Fair on Saturday. CBS4 is the official television station partner of the Denver Broncos. The 2009 NFL season marks the 50th anniversary of the …
phillyBurbs.com, PA
(And a sincere thank you to Asante Samuel for his decision not to participate in Monday's OTA, which highlighted how ridiculous it is that NFL players, who punish their bodies enough in a brutal sport, are encouraged to practice in June. …
Pottstown Mercury, PA
Veteran cornerback Asante Samuel, the vocal leader of the defense, blew off the Monday practice and is unlikely to return until the Eagles open training camp July 26 at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. The development didn't shock the Eagles, …
Allentown Morning Call, PA
Day off: Asante Samuel was a no-show for the workout. ''It's voluntary, and he exercised that right [to skip],'' an unsmiling team official said. Samuel is entering season two of the six-year, $57 million deal he signed last season as a free agent. …
Boston Globe, United States
Kraft, whose club has had contract standoffs with defensive lineman Richard Seymour, receiver Deion Branch, and cornerback Asante Samuel in recent years, called himself a "big fan" of Wilfork. "Unfortunately, the business part of this game, …
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA
There are plenty of fake Twitter accounts, including ones that have claimed to be Utley, Jimmy Rollins, Shane Victorino, Asante Samuel, and Trent Cole. It's simple to pretend to be an athlete - all you need is a valid e-mail address to sign up for a …
Bleacher Report, CA
Aside from Asante Samuel and maybe Trent Cole there is not an elite player on their defense. The Eagles defensive success has never come on the back of the skills of the individuals playing in it, rather it is due to Johnson's scheme. …
Press of Atlantic City, NJ
On the field, it means little. Samuel is among the best pass defenders in the NFL. But it could have a negative effect on the chemistry in the locker room. Posted in David_weinberg on Monday, June 8, 2009 3:15 pm Updated: 3:22 pm.
Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, PA
By Andy Schwartz After attending all of last week's practices, Asante Samuel elected to skip the latest workout. But technically that's OK because this OTA is voluntary. ‘He took advantage of the voluntary label,? said a team spokesman, who didn't know …
NESN.com, MA
Bodden has been spending the majority of his time at the right corner position in Foxborough so far this spring and the Pats are hoping he can become the shutdown corner the club has lacked since the departure of Asante Samuel in 2007. …
Boston Globe, United States
22 that belonged to Asante Samuel. Twenty-three is greater than 22. "Hey, that's your words, not mine," said Bodden after a recent organized team activity practice. Bodden wore No. 28 for the first six seasons of his NFL career, five with the Browns …
WEEI.com, MA
Deion Branch, Richard Seymour and Asante Samuel highlight the group that came before him. And to this point, only one of them, Seymour, has been able to get what they wanted out of the Patriots — and it certainly didn't come easy. …
ESPN
And I think you can make the argument that Corey Webster and Asante Samuel are both better corners than Newman right now. I agree that Sensabaugh's an upgrade, but it has to concern you a little bit that he was allowed to hit the free-agent market. …
Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, PA
Asante Samuel, after Kevin Kolb overthrew receiver Brandon Robinson down the middle in the end zone. ‘There you go Kolb, throw the ball up for luck ? hope somebody gets it.? Former Eagles left tackle Tra Thomas visited the NovaCare Complex on Friday. …
Bossip, New York
One of the best defensive players in the NFL was accused of taking part in a high-priced scam involving some pretty sick luxury automobiles ? but fear not Eagles fans ? Asante Samuel is officially in the clear. TMZ has learned a judge removed Samuel's …
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA
If Brian Dawkins was Wolverine, Asante Samuel has become the Eagles' Joker. The all-pro cornerback has been the most vocal player during this spring's minicamps, and even though he and his coach say it's nothing new, it's certainly more conspicuous now …
TMZ.com, CA
One of the best defensive players in the NFL was accused of taking part in a high-priced scam involving some pretty sick luxury automobiles … but fear not Eagles fans — Asante Samuel is officially in the clear. TMZ has learned a judge removed …
Boston Globe, United States
Corey Dillon came, Asante Samuel went. With a few exceptions — Adalius Thomas seems to stand out — the Patriots have resisted breaking the bank in order to preserve their roster. Even Tom Brady took a little less. Always and without exception, …
Boston Globe, United States
… is not being around his teammates, but Wilfork understands this is the business part of the NFL. New England is no stranger to contract staredowns. The Patriots have had them in recent years with Richard Seymour, Deion Branch, and Asante Samuel. …
Philadelphia Daily News, PA
But he found himself buried on the bench early last season, behind Brown, new arrival Asante Samuel and Lito Sheppard, playing on special teams and in dime (five defensive backs) packages. But then Sheppard strained his hamstring in the third quarter …
Philadelphia Daily News, PA
As it stands today, he is second best after Asante Samuel - and that isn't likely to change, which works against Brown being moved. The idea that the team acquiring him would likely have to agree to redo his contract is also an obvious issue. …
MiamiHerald.com, FL
The popular website profootballtalk.com has done a solid job outing several other impostors (including those pretending to be Asante Samuel and Trent Cole, both of the Eagles). But it has become clear this problem isn't going away — especially because …
Boston Herald, United States
Seymour certainly has seen plenty of teammates come and go via free agency after not being able to come to terms on a contract, be it Asante Samuel [stats], Ty Law or Willie McGinest. He knows and understands the realities of the league. …
Dallas Morning News, TX
Living in Boston, I've watched a lot of Asante Samuel, and Terence is a better player. TAYLOR: I respectfully disagree. Terence Newman is a good cornerback. He's a really good cornerback, but he's not an elite player. Elite players perform at the same …
MiamiHerald.com, FL
The popular website, profootballtalk.com, has done a solid job outing several other impostors (including those pretending to be Asante Samuel and Trent Cole, both of the Eagles). But it has become clear this problem isn't going away — especially …
MiamiHerald.com, FL
The popular website profootballtalk.com has done a solid job outing several other impostors (including those pretending to be Asante Samuel and Trent Cole, both of the Eagles). But it has become clear this problem isn't going away — especially because …
Kansas City Star, MO
Asante Samuel was the starter on the left side. "I'm going to stay consistent with what I said and I believe it," Reid said. "If you're not here, then you give other people an opportunity to show it." Brown has not missed a game in his NFL career. …
The Associated Press
Asante Samuel was the starter on the left side. "I'm going to stay consistent with what I said and I believe it," Reid said. "If you're not here, then you give other people an opportunity to show it." Brown has not missed a game in his NFL career. …
Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, PA
During those practices, Brown and Hobbs shared the first team reps at right cornerback opposite Asante Samuel. But now Brown is allowing Hobbs the chance to earn more playing time. ‘I'm going to stay consistent with what I said and I believe it. …
WEEI.com, MA
However, while he was sidelined this past year Harrison engaged in more and more television work, and drew raves for his no-holds barred approach during Super Bowl week, leading many to believe he could possibly land with NBC or the NFL Network as an …
Fox11online.com, WI
11:48- OL Josh Sitton just stopped past to get a drink, and I can see what he has been working on in the off-season: A 'fro of his own! I think with Mark Tauscher out of the picture, Sitton and Alan Barbre are competing for ‘most unruly head and face …
Bleacher Report, CA
They have a rookie quarterback in Matt Stafford who will be playing early in the season, a solid young running back in Kevin Smith who will have a break-out season, and a nice rookie TE in Pettigrew. The offense will be better in all aspects. …
MLive.com, MI
by Tom Kowalski Opinion During his rookie season, Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith knew what he's known all along - that he's good enough to play at a high level in the NFL. But his rookie season also revealed to Smith a long of things he …
Detroit Free Press, United States
It's not exactly Kevin Smith predicting a playoff appearance, but Johnson says in his own tempered nature that the Lions may be ready to deliver on some promise. "Yeah, but only time will tell," Johnson said. "You can talk right now, but we still have …
MLive.com, MI
3 back - behind Kevin Smith and Maurice Morris - Cason will have to turn back challenges from a crop of good young prospects. Most of them have better speed than Cason, but they'll have to prove they can be as effective in wearing all the hats …
MLive.com, MI
AP File PhotoDetroit running back Kevin Smith could have a big 2009 behind a revamped Lions offensive line. Four-down territory: Some unflinching assessments of the NFL's movers, shakers and touchdown makers. It used to be that reporters clustered …
SI.com
2008 rookie comparison: Detroit's Kevin Smith doesn't sound like a sexy comparison, but the numbers seem about right (Smith gained 976 yards, caught 39 passes and scored eight touchdowns for woeful Detroit last season). Like Smith, Moreno should be the …
Inside the Iggles
Damn, look at last season for example: Matt Forte, Chris Johnson, Steve Slaton, Kevin Smith and Jonathan Stewart played a lot and played well. And yes, most struggled with blitz pickup early on, but guys like Johnson and Slaton were playing on third …
Inside the Iggles
Damn, look at last season for example: Matt Forte, Chris Johnson, Steve Slaton, Kevin Smith and Jonathan Stewart played a lot and played well. And yes, most struggled with blitz pickup early on, but guys like Johnson and Slaton were playing on third …
Bleacher Report, CA
Lining up on the opposite side of the field, for now, is Mike Walker. Walker has yet to find any real statistical success at the NFL level. He has had one solid performance in his three year career, putting up more than 100 yards of receiving against …
Bleacher Report, CA
Mike Walker was the most talented receiver on the team. Since then, the Jaguars made moves to sign veteran receiver Torry Holt, and they drafted two prospects in April. The significance of the moves is readily apparent. Every one of the new players in …
ESPN
Mike Walker is the opposite outside starter, and he has a nice size/speed combo, but he also has a long history of knee injuries. Garrard's most valuable target is still probably Maurice Jones-Drew, which isn't exactly a ringing endorsement. …
Jaguars.com
Can you see Mike Walker becoming a future go-to interview in the locker room? Vic: If he becomes a go-to receiver, I guarantee he'll become a go-to interview. Mike is a wonderful interview. He's respectful, introspective and insightful. …
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