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mlive.com - 9/17/2008
Shaun Alexander works out for Lions
— mlive.com — Shaun Alexander was one of several running backs to meet with the Lions on Tuesday. Alexander, the... former Seattle Seahawks star, worked out for the coaching staff at the team's practice facility while former Chicago Bears runner Cedric Benson, a former first-round draft pick, also came in for a ... (more) Shaun Alexander works out for Lions

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freep.com - 9/17/2008
Lions look at RBs, including Alexander and Benson | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
— freep.com — According to published reports, former Pro Bowler Shaun Alexander was one of several running backs to meet... with the Lions on Tuesday. Alexander, a former Seattle Seahawks star, worked out for the coaching staff at the team's practice facility. Former ... (more) Lions look at RBs, including Alexander and Benson | ...

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www3.signonsandiego.com - 9/18/2008
"Talk is starting to pick up -- Is Tomlinson finished? " by Chargers Blog
— www3.signonsandiego.com — I'm getting a lot of questions about LaDainian Tomlinson perhaps being washed up. I'm sure some of... it has to do with Michael Silver's column on Yahoo! Here's the link. I thought Silver raised some good questions, and maybe that's all he was doing was ... (more) "Talk is starting to pick up -- Is Tomlinson finished? " ...

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profootballtalk.com - 9/17/2008
LIONS VISIT WITH ALEXANDER, BENSON
— profootballtalk.com — Two of the highest-profile free-agent running backs are finally getting some interest, from one of the worst... teams through two weeks in the NFL. We’re told that Shaun Alexander, the 2005 NFL MVP, and Cedric Benson, the fourth overall pick in the ... (more) LIONS VISIT WITH ALEXANDER, BENSON

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profootballtalk.com - 9/30/2008
BENSON TO THE BENGALS
— profootballtalk.com — At a time when the Cincinnati Bengals seemed to be the favorite to land 2005 NFL MVP... Shaun Alexander, a native of nearby Florence, Kentucky, the Bengals threw the league a curveball on Tuesday, signing tailback Cedric Benson. The team has announced ... (more) BENSON TO THE BENGALS

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blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com - 9/4/2008
Inside the numbers with Doug Farrar
— blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com — This season we're going to get inside the numbers with a member of The Football Outsiders .... They're the folks who put together the annual Football Prospectus, which I consider must-read material and an essential reference work that I turn to both ... (more) Inside the numbers with Doug Farrar

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Despite lack of work, Alexander has no plans to retire
nfl.com - 9/6/2008
Despite lack of work, Alexander has no plans to retire
— nfl.com — SEATTLE -- Shaun Alexander isn't bitter at being unemployed. He isn't angry at the Seahawks for dumping... their career rushing and touchdowns leader unceremoniously in April. He doesn't feel betrayed that Seattle cut him just two seasons after he was ... (more) Despite lack of work, Alexander has no plans to retire

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profootballtalk.com - 9/7/2008
ALEXANDER BELIEVES SIGNING IS COMING
— profootballtalk.com — Former Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander, the NFL’s MVP in 2005, was cut early in the offseason.... Since then, he has gotten only a couple of sniffs — one from the Bengals and one from the Saints. But despite a widespread belief that ... (more) ALEXANDER BELIEVES SIGNING IS COMING

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Lions Having A Look At A Few Running Backs
ustailgate.com - 9/17/2008
Lions Having A Look At A Few Running Backs
— ustailgate.com — According to published reports, former Pro Bowler Shaun Alexander was one of several running backs to meet... with the Detroit Lions on Tuesday. Alexander, a former Seattle Seahawks star, worked out for the coaching staff at the team's practice facility. Former Chicago Bears runner Cedric Benson, a fir (more) Lions Having A Look At A Few Running Backs

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Shaun Alexander, Cedric Benson Both Seeking Reclamation Project Status In Detroit [NFL]
deadspin.com - 9/18/2008
Shaun Alexander, Cedric Benson Both Seeking Reclamation Project Status In Detroit [NFL]
— deadspin.com — How bad has it been for the former NFL MVP and the former drunk boater? The Lions... are bringing both running backs in for workouts now. Okay, well, that's not so bad. Both guys have a chance to sign with an NFL team, right? Not so much. Why not? ... (more) Shaun Alexander, Cedric Benson Both Seeking Reclamation ...

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SHAUN ALEXANDER HAS BECOME A LAUGHINGSTOCK
theworldofisaac.com - 9/20/2008
SHAUN ALEXANDER HAS BECOME A LAUGHINGSTOCK
— theworldofisaac.com — God knows when rookies are taking pot shots at you, your career is more than likely over....... And hey, it makes it even worse that the Lions, the worst organization in sports, treat you like the plague.... ProfootballTalk.com talked with Kevin Smith ... (more) SHAUN ALEXANDER HAS BECOME A LAUGHINGSTOCK

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footballoutsiders.com - 9/30/2008
Football Outsiders
— footballoutsiders.com — All season long, when talking about Shaun Alexander's problems, you've seen us refer to the "Curse of... 370." You've also seen that term as we tracked Larry Johnson's high number of carries all season long. Now that Johnson has set the NFL record with ... (more) Football Outsiders

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profootballtalk.com - 9/7/2008
MO WILL GO FOR ‘HAWKS
— profootballtalk.com — With Julius Jones and T.J. Duckett signed in free agency to replace Shaun Alexander (even before Alexander... was cut), neither will take the field with the Seattle offense for the first snap on Sunday at Buffalo. Instead, Maurice Morris will get the ... (more) MO WILL GO FOR ‘HAWKS

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Shaun Alexander Contemplates Name Change, NFL Future
nfl.fanhouse.com - 9/7/2008
Shaun Alexander Contemplates Name Change, NFL Future
— nfl.fanhouse.com — Back in June, when the news was still relatively fresh, CBSSports.com's Clark Judge spoke to various personnel... types to help explain why Shaun Alexander 's NFL career was probably over. Short story: "soft runner" label + Curse of 370 = forced ... (more) Shaun Alexander Contemplates Name Change, NFL Future

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detnews.com - 9/17/2008
Former MVP Alexander visits Lions
— detnews.com — Former Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander worked out for the Lions on Tuesday. Alexander, 31, is a... former Pro Bowler who played in Super Bowl XL against the Steelers at Ford Field. (more) Former MVP Alexander visits Lions

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profootballtalk.com - 9/30/2008
LAND RUSH FOR SHAUN ALEXANDER?
— profootballtalk.com — On Saturday night, the league’s MVP for the 2005 season gave a sideline interview during ESPN’s coverage... of the Alabama-Georgia game, and the topic of his possible return to the NFL wasn’t even mentioned. And it could be that ... (more) LAND RUSH FOR SHAUN ALEXANDER?

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bengals.com - 9/29/2008
News - Hunting for backs? - Cincinnati Bengals
— bengals.com — Posted: 9:20 p.m. Could the Bengals be in the market for a running back? They are down... to one healthy one after DeDe Dorsey left the game at halftime Sunday with a hamstring injury and Kenny Watson's hamstring injury put him on the inactive list. ... (more) News - Hunting for backs? - Cincinnati Bengals

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