Wells a liability in pass protection
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... to complement one of the best passing games in the league. In a sense, it's worked: Wells has 57 carries for 238 yards, a 4.2-yard average that's better than fellow running back Tim Hightower this season, and also better than either Hightower or Edgerrin James last season. And yet even though Wells is running the ball well, he hasn't cracked the starting lineup and doesn't get as much playing time as Hightower. The reason, as John Czarnecki of FoxSports.com explains, is that Wells remains a liability in pass protection . That's a common problem with highly drafted rookie ...
Antonio Bryant expected to miss Sunday's game
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... to win, but it doesn't look like he'll help them fight Sunday against the Packers. FoxSports reports that Bryant will be out , and Brian Clark will start in his place. Bryant was considered a game-time decision, and his official status will be announced with the pregame inactives. Rookie quarterback Josh Freeman will have his work cut out for him if Bryant is out in his first NFL starter; fellow starting wideout Michael Clayton is also operating at less than full strength. Tampa Bay is trying to end an 11-game losing streak Sunday.
[Cardinals] Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin Expected To Play Week 9
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... It appears that Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin (right ankle) will play again, although he will test his ankle in warm-ups. Boldin re-injured the ankle last Sunday and has been hobbling often on game days.
Source: John Czarnecki, Fox Sports ...
[Bears] Bears Taking A Wait-And-See Approach With LB Pisa Tinoisamoa
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... Chicago has decided to take a wait-and-see approach with LB Pisa Tinoisamoa, who will miss another game, before considering him a candidate for injured reserve. Tinoisamoa suffered a serious knee injury in a week 6 loss to the Falcons.
Source: John Czarnecki, Fox Sports ...
[Buccaneers] Buccaneers WR Antonio Bryant Won't Play Vs Packers
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... FoxSports.com's NFL reporter John Czarnecki reports that Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Bryant (knee) has been ruled out for Week 9. Brian Clark will start in his place. Bryant was considered a game-time decision, and his official status will be announced with the pregame inactives.
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[Bears] Ron Turner To Be The Fall Guy If Bears Miss The Playoffs?
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... Chicago offensive coordinator Ron Turner has been taking the heat for why Cutler and the offense haven't been lighting up the scoreboard. Turner tried scaling back the offense this week, and he could end up being the fall guy if the Bears don't make the playoffs this season. There is no way that the Bears would consider firing head coach Lovie Smith.
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[Redskins] John Riggins Angry At Dan Snyder Over Being Fired From Radio Job?
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... on owner Daniel Snyder is rooted in the fact that the Hall of Fame running back lost his radio gig on a Snyder station and blames him even if the talent changes were made by someone else. Snyder is a lot of things, but having a "black heart" isn't one of them. However, all the criticism of Snyder - plus his apology to the fans for how badly his team has played this season and how coach Jim Zorn has been handled - has put this team in a funk, it seems.
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[Buccaneers] Buccaneers Coach Raheem Morris Or Assistant Jim Bates In Trouble?
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... Who knows what's in the future for Buccaneers rookie head coach Raheem Morris? It doesn't sound like Morris and Bucs GM Mark Dominik are getting along and there are now rumblings that defensive coordinator Jim Bates could be in trouble, too, if Morris is back next season.
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[Seahawks] Seahawks To Part With WR Deion Branch After This Year?
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... Look for the Seahawks to cut the cord with WR Deion Branch and his $5 million salary next year because they really have to pay Nate Burleson, their best deep threat. Branch has battled injuries during his tenure in Seattle and hasn't lived up to the large contract he signed back in 2006.
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Hawks to Dump Branch After This Season
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Fox Sports reports that the Hawks will be dumping WR Deion Branch after this season:
Look for the Seahawks to cut the cord with WR Deion Branch and his $5 million salary next year because they really have to pay Nate Burleson, their best deep threat. Branch has battled injuries during his tenure in Seattle and hasn’t lived up to the large contract he signed back in 2006.
Bucs to Dump Rookie Head Coach Morris After This Year?
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... Now though, there is some rumblings that the team could start over after this year. Word from Fox Sports is that the team may actually look to get rid of Raheem Morris, the rookie coach who has yet to win a game. ...
Bucs to Dump Rookie Head Coach Morris After This Year?
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... Now though, there is some rumblings that the team could start over after this year. Word from Fox Sports is that the team may actually look to get rid of Raheem Morris, the rookie coach who has yet to win a game. ...
Horse Tracks 11/8/09 - McBean, Harris out; Barrett & Law expected to play
The Mile High Report —
... FOX - Countdown: Cards hope Fitz can go deep - John Czarnecki
SN - Cowboys need 'good Romo' to avoid bad outcome - Clifton Brown
NFP - Weekend Notes: Will Lovie bring the pressure? - Matt Bowen
DPP - Super season taking on look of inside job - Jeff Legwold
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Horse Tracks 11/8/09 - LK Smith, Harris out; Barrett & Law expected to play
The Mile High Report —
... FOX - Countdown: Cards hope Fitz can go deep - John Czarnecki
SN - Cowboys need 'good Romo' to avoid bad outcome - Clifton Brown
NFP - Weekend Notes: Will Lovie bring the pressure? - Matt Bowen
DPP - Super season taking on look of inside job - Jeff Legwold
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Bucs to Dump Morris After Just One Season?
Buccaneers Gab —
... Now though, there is some rumblings that the team could start over after this year. Word from Fox Sports is that the team may actually look to get rid of Raheem Morris, the rookie coach who has yet to win a game. ...
[Buccaneers] Buccaneers To Wear Throwback Uniforms Vs. Packers
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... It will be Throwback Day for the Bucs today in honor of Hall of Famer Lee Roy Selmon. For the first time, the Bucs will wear their original orange cream-sickle uniforms and helmets. They date to 1976-'77, when under coach John McKay and GM Ron Wolf the Bucs lost an NFL-record 26 straight games.
Source: John Czarnecki, Fox Sports ...
[Seahawks] Seahawks Likely To Cut WR Deion Branch After Season
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... Look for the Seahawks to cut the cord with wide receiver Deion Branch and his $5 million salary next year because they really have to pay Nate Burleson, their best deep threat. The Super Bowl XXXIX MVP has 15 catches for 130 yards and a touchdown this year.
Source: John Czarnecki, Fox Sports ...
