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Fantasy Football Notes: New England Patriots
Fantasy Football Notes: New England Patriots
brunoboys.net — Due to an injury to Tom Brady, the Patriots were forced to turn to career backup Matt... Cassel at quarterback and they finished the season 11-5 barely missing the playoffs. Cassel who had never started a game in college or in the NFL finished the season with 3,693 yards with 21 touchdowns and 11... (more) Fantasy Football Notes: New England Patriots
Five keys for the Chiefs heading into camp
Five keys for the Chiefs heading into camp
kansascity.com — After Carl Peterson was dismissed, the Chiefs' offseason turnover ended up being more dramatic than anyone expected.... The process of fitting together the many new pieces begins with the first camp practice on Aug. 1. Here are five keys to getting the ... (more) Five keys for the Chiefs heading into camp
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Horse Tracks 7/18/09 - Great to hear from Shanny, Elway; Alphonso honed his skills chasing wabbits
The Mile High Report — ... Wyche's take on the Shanny interview. ACC - Celebrity Golf Championship John Elway is tied for 10th using the Modified Stableford scoring system, while Steve Beuerlein is tied for 58th, John Lynch is tied for 61st, Shanny is tied for 69th, while Jay Cutler is nowhere to be found. Maybe he didn't show up. NFL - Innovative, memorable coaches made their mark in AFL Some of the AFL's greatest coaches, including Lou Saban. NFP - Points to consider in Cassel deal - Jack Bechta SI - Kansas ...

Patriots Links 7/21/09 - Patriots Close to Deals With Chung, Ingram
Pats Pulpit — ... is back. Jason La Canfora (NFL.com) My top 20 NFL players.  Brady and Moss included. ESPN 2009 Training Camp Guide: AFC East. Kevin Hench (Fox Sports) NFL questions as we endure dog days of summer. KC Joyner (NY Times) Why Peyton Manning isn't more revered. Pat Kirwan (NFL.com) Notes from Lake Tahoe: Wes Welker on Bill O'Brien. Jack Bechta (NFP) Points to consider in Cassel deal. Mike Florio (Pro Football Talk) Adam Schefter ...

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