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Notes: Hightower can kick in a pinch
At least once a week, running back Tim Hightower practices kicking field goals in the event he's called upon in an emergency. With the way kicker Neil Rackers likes to make tackles on kickoffs, Hightower might need to use the skill at some point. "Even though we have fun with it, let's not ...
Redemption: New York Giants vs. Arizona Cardinals
Redemption: New York Giants vs. Arizona Cardinals
blog.blitznation.com — The word for last week’s game was “supremacy” and as the New York Giants learned the New... Orleans Saints are the supreme team in the NFC possibly the league. Last week’s clobbering left the Giants to deal with the reality of being just a good team, with a lot to prove as they look to redeem ... (more) Redemption: New York Giants vs. Arizona Cardinals
Final Word: NFC West
Final Word: NFC West
espn.go.com — » NFC Final Word : East | West | North | South » AFC : East |... West | North | South Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Five nuggets of knowledge about Week 7: Jason Bridge/US Presswire Kurt Warner needs to get ... (more) Final Word: NFC West
'Kudos & Wet Willies:' At least the Yankees are in the Series edition
'Kudos & Wet Willies:' At least the Yankees are in the Series edition
bigblueview.com — More photos » by Mel Evans - AP New York Giants wide receiver Domenik Hixon (87) tackles... Arizona Cardinals cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (29) after Rodgers-Cromartie intercepted the ball during the ... (more) 'Kudos & Wet Willies:' At least the Yankees are in the ...
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[Cardinals] Cardinals RB Tim Hightower Can Kick FG's If Necessary
Gridironfans.com — ... use the skill at some point. "Even though we have fun with it, let's not underestimate the importance of it," coach Ken Whisenhunt said of Hightower's kicking. "If it was a critical extra point and Neil were to get knocked out covering a kick the way he does, it could be something that would be important." It's coincidental that Whisenhunt addressed his emergency kicker situation the week the Cardinals are playing the Giants in New Jersey. Source: The Arizona Republic ...

Hightower Takes Time Each Week to Try Field Goals
Cardinals GabThe Arizona Republic today talks about how RB Tim Hightower can and does take a few shots and field goals in practice each week: At least once a week, running back Tim Hightower practices kicking field goals in the event he’s called upon in an emergency. With the way kicker Neil Rackers likes to make tackles on kickoffs, Hightower might need to use the skill at some point. “Even though we have fun with it, let’s not underestimate the importance of it,” coach Ken Whisenhunt said of Hightower’s kicking. “If it was a ...

Boldin misses practice again
ProFootballTalk.com — After missing four games in each of the last two seasons, Anquan Boldin has managed to play the first five of this season. That modest streak is in jeopardy after Boldin missed practice for a second straight day Thursday, but the Cardinals aren't giving up hope that he could play Sunday night against the Giants. Boldin went through a "rigorous workout" with an athletic trainer Thursday and may test the ankle on Friday. The Cardinals are otherwise healthy, but could use Boldin to test the middle of New York's pass defense, especially its safeties, who struggled against the ...

Cardinals' Boldin looking possible for Sunday's game
NFL - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports — ... didn't practice with the team on Thursday but he's apparently looking like he could be back on the field for Sunday's game against the ...

Friday morning one-liners
ProFootballTalk.com — ... Karl Paymah or Benny Sapp as a replacement starter for CB Antoine Winfield. The Falcons aren't concerned that LB Keith Brooking passed along any secrets to the Cowboys. The Panthers signed Keith Lewis to take Dante Wesley's place on special teams this weekend. The Saints are trying to tighten up their kick coverage after a poor week against the Giants. Buccaneers RB Derrick Ward isn't talking to the media . Cardinals RB Tim Hightower practices kicking field goals once a week in case of emergency during a game. Rams QB Kyle Boller ...

LT’s Top 10 Posts (10/23/09)
LT Sports — ... The Throwback: Where in the World is Bryant “Big Country” Reeves? – I sure do miss Big Country. Find out more about him here.  Notes: Hightower can kick in a pinch – Hightower kicking field goals for Arizona? Lakers’ New Ritual On The Bench – This is funny. Watch and learn how to become champions. Giddy Halos fan takes a dive into the waterfall at Angel Stadium - This guy got his moment in the sun…well water. The Links: Isiah and Magic beef, Terrelle Pryor getting ...

Fantasy Quick-Hitters: Boldin, Gonzalez, Morris, Jennings, Cotchery and Roy Williams
The Scores Report - The National Sports Blog — ... Things are looking up for Anquan Boldin. We’ll see if he practices today (Friday), but he went through a tough workout with the trainer and reportedly looked a lot better than he did on Wednesday. If he’s able to go, it’s a hit to Steve Breaston, who would be a nice play if Q sits. ...

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Arizona Cardinals' Anquan Boldin works out on side, may practice FridayESPN.com - NFL 10/22/2009
Anquan Boldin did not practice again on Thursday because of a sprained right ankle, but the Arizona wide receiver did go through some work with a trainer on the sideline.
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