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To take off again, Jets must prepare
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - The Jets that welcomed the Patriots to the Meadowlands Sept. 20 were a swaggering, swashbuckling bunch.
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Browns are interesting to Holmgren
Former Seattle and Green Bay coach Mike Holmgren says he would be interested in working for the Cleveland Browns. Holmgren said on his weekly radio show on Seattle’s KJR that he has not yet spoken to Browns owner Randy Lerner , who is looking ...
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Class operation here
FOXBOROUGH - There are rules for rookies in the NFL. They enter a new world with tons of questions, uncertain of the answers.
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With more ground to cover, Burgess improves
FOXBOROUGH - Derrick Burgess , the player the Patriots acquired to inject life into their pass rush, has a grand total of two sacks this year. One came in a Hail Mary situation at the end of a victory over Buffalo. The other came at the finish of the ...
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Jets feel new digs will facilitate winning ways
On the day in 2005 that the Jets’ plans for a stadium on Manhattan’s West Side fell through, executive vice president for business operations Matt Higgins watched as his son picked up a promotional football.
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Holmgren interested in meeting with Browns
Former Seattle and Green Bay coach Mike Holmgren says he would be interested in working for the Cleveland Browns.
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Makeup game
WHEN THE PATRIOTS RUN The Jets’ run defense lost a lot of its swagger (and beef) when chunky nose tackle Kris Jenkins was lost for the season with a knee injury. Manning the middle now is Sione Pouha, who has the bulk (6 feet 3 inches, 325 ...
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Belichick's gamble against Colts made sense
"You play to win the game." That phrase has echoed throughout the NFL for years, ever since Herm Edwards uttered it while coaching the New York Jets. It's exactly what Bill Belichick was doing in Indianapolis last Sunday night. And as for delivering ...
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Bad time to be playing Patriots
There's never really a good time for the New York Jets to face the Patriots. Since Bill Belichick became New England's coach in 2000, the Jets are 7-13 against their rivals from Foxborough.
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AP Source: Bush, Ellis, not making trip to Tampa
A person familiar with the decision says running back Reggie Bush and defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis are not traveling with the New Orleans Saints for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.
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Stanback has landed on his feet with Patriots
On the day the Dallas Cowboys made final cuts this summer, Isaiah Stanback prepared himself for an uncomfortable prospect. He could wake up as an NFL wide receiver and by night be looking for his next team. “I was definitely aware,’’ ...
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Goodell’s concussion plan riles NFLPA
The NFL Players Association opposes commissioner Roger Goodell’s call for players to tell their teams’ medical staffs if they think a teammate shows symptoms of a concussion, saying that is not an adequate solution.
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Morris may be in running
Running back Laurence Maroney is prone to fits of silliness for benefit of the media, and yesterday he engaged in one to make a point. Maroney compared the Patriots stable of running backs to Voltron, the cartoon character from the 1980s that, by ...
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Packers Havner fined $5K for late hit vs. Cowboys
Green Bay Packers tight end Spencer Havner has been fined $5,000 for a late hit out of bounds during last week's 17-7 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
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Giants LB Pierce out indefinitely with neck injury
New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce is out indefinitely after an MRI exam surprisingly revealed a bulging disk in his neck.
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Death of Drew Brees' mother ruled a suicide
The death of the mother of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been ruled a suicide.
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Jets' Revis up to task of shutting down Moss again
Darrelle Revis held Randy Moss to four catches and 24 yards the first time the Jets played the Patriots.
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NFL union opposes call for reporting on teammates
The NFL Players Association opposes commissioner Roger Goodell's call for players to tell their teams' medical staffs if they think a teammate shows symptoms of a concussion.
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Rob Ryan understands why Rex is so emotional
Losing makes Rex Ryan cry. Sappy movies are Rob Ryan's weakness. Together, the Ryan brothers have had plenty to shed a tear about this season.
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Ravens' Edwards plans appeal of fine for roughness
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards plans to appeal the $5,000 fine he received for a hit delivered to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joshua Cribbs on Monday night.
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Jets' Leonhard questionable, Gholston out vs. Pats
New York Jets safety Jim Leonhard is questionable for the team's game at New England after being limited in practice with a broken right thumb.
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Union says NFL concussion expert is biased
The NFL Players Association wants the league to remove the co-chairman of the league's committee on concussions because the union believes he is biased.
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Feds seek $631K verdict against ex-Steeler Blount
Federal attorneys want a judge to declare that Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer Mel Blount owes more than $631,000 in back taxes, interest and penalties.
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Browns' Mangini expects Josh Cribbs to play Sunday
Eric Mangini expects Josh Cribbs to play when the Cleveland Browns go against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
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Williams leads Dolphins over Panthers 24-17
Ricky Williams is 32 and far from done. And even without Ronnie Brown, the once written-off Miami Dolphins are back in the playoff picture.
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A few more observations from Bird’s nest
INDIANAPOLIS - Larry Bird was not in the house when Bill Belichick decided to go for it on fourth and 2 from his 28. Even though Bird works just a few blocks from Lucas Oil Stadium, he has never been to a game there.
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Patriots come to the defense
At this time last year, Tedy Bruschi was a leader on the Patriots defense. This week, in an indirect way, he may have sped the passing of those duties to linebacker Jerod Mayo, already a captain in his second season.
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Patriots had us covered
Why is everyone so upset about the Patriots’ loss Sunday night? They covered the number - lost by a point but were getting 3. That’s a win where I’m coming from, if you picked New England.
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Titan runs up the points
It’s time Chris Johnson’s name made it into this space. All the Tennessee Titan has done is become not just the top running back in fantasy football, but the top overall scorer. It’s an impressive feat when you consider quarterbacks ...
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Ryan in Revis’s corner
The final word on the coverage on Randy Moss in Week 2 came from Jets coach Rex Ryan yesterday.
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Consider this one a periodic credit report
On recent occasions in this space, we’ve made references to underrated, unsung, and unheralded media personalities, from ESPN’s Ryen Russillo to former Patriots tight end Christian Fauria, who is thriving on WEEI’s “NFL ...
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Williams powers Dolphins past Panthers
Ricky Williams rushed for 119 yards and scored three touchdowns, and the Miami Dolphins beat the host Carolina Panthers, 24-17, last night for their fourth win in six games.
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Dolphins lead Panthers 14-3 after 3rd quarter
Ricky Williams had a 14-yard touchdown catch and ran for a short score in the final 4 minutes of the second quarter to give the Miami Dolphins a 14-3 lead against the Carolina Panthers after the third quarter on Thursday night.
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Dolphins lead Panthers 14-3 at halftime
Ricky Williams had a 14-yard touchdown catch and ran for a short score in the final 4 minutes of the second quarter to give the Miami Dolphins a 14-3 halftime lead against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night.
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Panthers lead Dolphins 3-0 after 1st quarter
John Kasay kicked a 29-yard field goal to give the Carolina Panthers a 3-0 lead against the Miami Dolphins after the first quarter Thursday night.
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Stefanie Spielman, wife of NFL star, dies at 42
Stefanie Spielman, the wife of NFL and Ohio State star Chris Spielman who led a public fight against breast cancer, died Thursday after a lengthy battle with the disease. She was 42.
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Childress signs extension with Vikings
The man who brought Brett Favre to the Minnesota Vikings will be sticking around for a while.
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Vikings angered by Metrodome's lease offer
One day after being told by the Minnesota Vikings that extending the lease at the Metrodome was not an option, the team's landlord made the offer anyway and infuriated the only major tenant left in the stadium.
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Panthers WR Smith OK after minor car accident
Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith will play against the Miami Dolphins after being involved in a car accident on the way to the game.
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Kampman on concussion: cautious approach is best
Aaron Kampman says the Green Bay training staff won't need to keep a sharp eye on him when he returns to the field for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers.
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Aaron Ross ready to return
After missing the first nine games of the season with a severe hamstring strain, New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross is poised to make his 2009 debut Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons.
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Browns have routine meeting with NFLPA
Representatives from the NFL players union met with Cleveland players, but it was not prompted by complaints about coach Eric Mangini's practices.
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Mass. panel OKs $9 million Patriots footbridge
A state panel has given approval to use $9 million in federal stimulus funds for a pedestrian bridge sought by the wealthy owner of the New England Patriots.
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NFL's Browns-Lions gets TV blackout in Motor City
The Detroit Lions' home game against the Cleveland Browns will be blacked out on local TV.
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Jets' Washington expects full recovery from injury
New York Jets running back-kick returner Leon Washington expects to fully recover from his broken right leg, and is "very optimistic" about working out with the team when it begins offseason programs in March.
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Dungy to lead player advisory forum
Tony Dungy is taking a lead role in improving communication between the NFL and its players.
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Obama to appear in PSA with 3 NFL players
President Barack Obama will appear with NFL players Drew Brees, Troy Polamalu and DeMarcus Ware in a public service announcement that will air during the league's Thanksgiving games.
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