denverpost.com - 2/22/2008
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INDIANAPOLIS The "Mike Shanahan Call" will live on. A trend last season started by the Broncos coach calling a timeout at the end of the half of a game just before the snap on a field-goal attempt has been scrutinized by the NFL competition committee. Yet members don't expect the rule to change, although it will be discussed at the NFL owners' meetings in late March. "I believe it will be ...
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Horse Tracks 2/22/08
The Mile High Report —
Here is a light dose of HT today.... The offensive line is in flux and Dennison has some decisions to make regarding playing time and position...see here The famous "Mike Shanahan time-out" will stay in the rule book...see here AFC WEST NEWS Looks like the first round draft order is settled between the Fal-Cons, Chefs and faders....see here Sorry still no real news from Phyllis and his merry men. Have a good weekend!
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ProFootballTalk.com —
... of the Zach Thomas sweepstakes. The Competition Committee won’t be doing anything about time outs called before field goals. The Cards freed up ...
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