More Plays: Hackett Bunch Skinny Post
Field Gulls —
... as long as he is crossing the middle of the field and threatening their zones, they cannot release deep. Burleson's route draws Wilson away from Hackett. If Burleson had run a simple flat route, Wilson may have retreated as soon as Jackson left his zone, putting him in position to disrupt any deep pass. With Burleson threatening (and Alexander still in the picture on the offensive right side), Wilson is effectively neutralized.
That leaves the combination of Aaron Francisco and Robert Griffith to cover the streaking Hackett. ...
Arizona Cardinals Pre-Training Camp Roster Projections: Safeties
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... are retained but the number should be somewhere between four and six (five made the roster last year out of camp). We'll jump in the safety position by breaking the guys down into three groups, locks, bubble and no chance. These groups refer to chances of making this year's 53 man roster, not necessarily the practice squad or any team in the future.
Locks
Adrian Wilson, Antrel Rolle, Rashad Johnson
Bubble
Aaron Francisco, Keith Lewis, Dennis Keyes and Matt ...
Rashad Johnson and his Future with the Arizona Cardinals
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... respectively) practically set in stone Johnson is most likely battling for playing time with Aaron Francisco and ...
Rashad Johnson and his Future with the Arizona Cardinals
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... respectively) practically set in stone Johnson is most likely battling for playing time with Aaron Francisco and ...
Arizona Cardinals Pre-Training Camp Projection: 53 Man Roster
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... Line: Keilen Dykes, Jason Banks, Alan Branch and Rodney Leisle
Inside Backers: Ali Highsmith, Victor Hobson and Pago Togafau
Outside Backers: Will Davis
Cornerbacks: Greg Toler and Michael Adams
Safeties: Aaron Francisco, Keith Lewis, Dennis Keyes ...
NFC West Roundtable: Safety
Field Gulls —
... The primary thing that makes Wilson and Rolle unique is that niether of them play a 'true safety' role on passing downs. Wilson becomes almost a nickel linebacker and Rolle often slides to play the corner against a slot reciever. Thier versatility allows the Cardinals to throw different looks at opposing offenses but it also means that the Cardinals expect much more from their third and fourth safeties. After watching Aaron Francisco and ...
Colts begin to sign players to practice squad; Matt Giordano waived
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... The last few seasons, one of the best special teams players on the Colts was safety Matt Giordano. Giordano was also one of the fastest players on the team PERIOD, and he had a knack for delivering big hits (like the one he placed on a Bears tight end in the Super Bowl). However, despite Giordano's contributions on special teams, the Colts decided to release him today and in his place sign former Cardinals safety Aaron Francisco.
You all might remember Francisco as the safety who was covering Santonio ...
Wednesday Injury Report
Stampede Blue —
Troublingly long injury report today. Kelvin Hayden, Anthony Gonzalez, Adam Vinatieri and Jim Sorgi are still out. They were joined by Hank Baskett (Illness), Antoine Bethea (Foot), Dan Federkiel (concussion), Eric Foster (back), Aaron Francisco (ankle), Pierre Garcon (ankle), Gijon Robinson (concussion), Justin Snow (elbow).
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Week 11 Colts-Ravens Friday Injury Report
Stampede Blue —
Stampede Blue Stampede Blue - An Indianapolis Colts blog Home FanPosts FanShots Archives Colts Schedule Roster Stats Share Week 11 Colts-Ravens Friday Injury Report Bob-sanders-081107_tiny by shake n bake on Nov 20, 2009 5:07 PM EST in Colts News Comment 0 comments Colts OUT: Kelvin Hayden , Anthony Gonzaelz, Adam Vinatieri , Aaron Francisco , Dan Federkeil, Questionable (days of pratice): Dwight Freeney (1), Antoine Bethea ...
Week 12: Wednesday Injury Report
Stampede Blue —
It looks like the Colts have changed the way they use the report and are now listing some players who have injuries, but did not miss any practice time. This, along with a large number of players missing time makes for the longest Colts injury report I've ever seen. Unfortunately the list is not just long but star studded.
Did Not Participate: Antoine Bethea (foot), Keyunta Dawson (knee), Aaron Francisco (Ankle), Dwight Freeney (Abdomen), Anthony Gonzalez (knee), Kelvin Hayden (knee), Ramon ...
Week 12: Thursday Colts Injury Report
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In general the news is good, but still not very comforting.
Returning to Practice: Antoine Bethea, Reggie Wayne, Ramon Humber, Gijon Robinson (limited)
Still Sitting: Keyunta Dawson, Dwight Freeney, Aaron Francisco, Anthony Gonzalez, Kelvin Hayden, Jim Sorgi, Adam Vinatieri, Peyton Manning (limited again)
Backsliding:Charlie Johnson (limited to no practice)
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Week 12: Friday Injury Report
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... Bullitt (3), Pierre Garcon (3), Ramon Humber (2), Tim Jennings (3), Peyton Manning (2), Robert Mathis (3), Jerraud Powers (3), Tom Santi (3), Jeff Saturday (3), Jacob Tamme (3), Tony Ugoh (2), Reggie Wayne (2)
Questionable: Dwight Freeney (0), Kelvin Hayden (0.5), Charlie Johnson (0.5), Gijon Robinson (1.5), Jim Sorgi (0.5)
Out: Keyunta Dawson (0), Aaron Francisco (0), Anthony Gonzalez (0), Adam Vinatieri ...
Colts-Texans Pregame Thread
Stampede Blue —
... Less than an hour until kickoff and we have the inactives (via Cass)
Dwight Freeney (abdomen); cornerback Kelvin Hayden (knee); wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez (knee); place-kicker Adam Vinatieri (knee); safety Aaron Francisco (ankle); tight end Gijon Robinson (concussion); and defensive lineman Keyunta Dawson (knee), Jim Sorgi (3rd QB)
Go Colts
Week 13: Wednesday Injury Report
Stampede Blue —
10 players sat out practice and the Colts have once again listed some players who practiced fully on the report. Notably sitting was Freeney, Brackett, Don Brown and Charlie Johnson. Notable return from Kelvin Hayden.
Did Not Participate: Antoine Bethea (rested), Gary Brackett (foot), Donald Brown (chest), Keyunta Dawson (knee), Aaron Francisco (ankle), Dwight Freeney (abdomen), Anthony Gonzalez (knee), Charlie Johnson (foot), Jim Sorgi (shoulder), Adam Vinatieri ...
Week 13: Thursday Injury Report
Stampede Blue —
3 defensive starters returned to practice today and no one moved backwards, but 7 players still remain out.
Back at Practice (all full participation): Dwight Freeney (abdomen), Gary Brackett (foot), Antoine Bethea (rested)
Upgrade: Tom Santi (limited to full, hand injury)
Still Out: Donald Brown (chest), Charlie Johnson (foot), Keyunta Dawson (knee), Aaron Francisco (ankle), Jim Sorgi (shoulder), Anthony Gonzalez (knee), Adam Vinatieri ...
