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Bengals first-round pick Smith would like to avoid holdout, attend camp
nfl.com - 7/1/2009
Bengals first-round pick Smith would like to avoid holdout, attend camp
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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- Cincinnati Bengals rookie Andre Smith , the sixth overall pick in the draft, said Tuesday that he hopes to be signed and in training camp on time because a holdout could hamper his transition from left tackle to right tackle. However, Smith's wish to get a deal done ...
holyjoenamath.com - 7/1/2009
Mark Sanchez Has High Hopes For Dolphins Receiver
— holyjoenamath.com — At USC, most Quarterback have the luxury of a ton of highly skilled players around them to... help them succeed. Leinart had Steve Smith, Mike Williams, Reggie Bush and Lendale White. Mark Sanchez had Patrick Turner. When we took Sanchez, I had hopes that we would nab the 6′5″ ... (more) Mark Sanchez Has High Hopes For Dolphins Receiver

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holyjoenamath.com - 6/30/2009
Mark Sanchez Expecting To Be Jets Starter
— holyjoenamath.com — As the number five pick in the draft, you hope to be the starter at any position,... even more at quarterback. Mark Sanchez feels the same, and he expects to be the Jets starting quarterback week one at Houston. Recently, Eric Allen of NewYorkJets.com had a talk with Mark about USC, the Jets, ... (more) Mark Sanchez Expecting To Be Jets Starter

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Andre Smith: “I Want To Be There On Time”
ProFootballTalk.com — It’s widely believed in NFL circles that Cincinnati Bengals rookie offensive tackle Andre Smith is probably going to be a contract holdout when training camp begins. However, Smith, who did find his way to the NFL annual rookie symposium in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., unlike his recent mix-up between Bloomington, Ind., and Bloomington, Ill., expressed a strong desire to take care of his off-the-field business. The former University of Alabama consensus All-American blocker told Steve Wyche of NFL.com today that he fully intends to report promptly ...

Andre Smith Doesn’t Want a Holdout
Stripe Hype | A Cincinnati Bengals Blog — Cincinnati Bengals first round pick Andre Smith says that he wants to be in camp on time. Good for him. I want him in on time. So do the Bengals, so does every other fan, so…here’s the question. Are you, and your agent Alvin Keels, prepared to play ball by Mike Brown’s rules? Contrary to popular perception, Brown will pay you. But traditionally, the sticking point is performance. The Bengals don’t go in for so-called “log” incentives (as in, “as easy to earn as falling off a log”). Play well, and you’ll be well-compensated. Flub it up, and not so much. Few players ...

Wild World of Wednesday - July 1, 2009
Women Like Sports — ... reigning WNBA MVP and rookie of the year had a girl, Lailaa, in mid-May. Lisa Leslie also returned to practice after missing a few games. Leslie plans to retire after this season. Putt This: I just discovered that SeeMore Putters has a blog. Cool. They have some pretty awesome putter and headcover designs. Holdout? Okay, call me crazy but I just cringe when I hear a story about an NFL rookie "holding out". Seriously! Read this: Cincinnati Bengals rookie Andre Smith, the sixth overall pick in the ...

Andre Smith wants to sign so he can learn new position at right tackle
Cincy Jungle — ... is saying all of the right things when he says he wants to be in camp because a "holdout could hamper his transition from left tackle to right tackle." However, ...

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