sportsillustrated.cnn.com - 8/27/2009
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I thoroughly enjoy preseason football and I am not afraid to admit it. How can you not be enthralled by the real life drama and personal stories that unfold in August? The breakout rookie. The veteran trying to squeeze out one more year in the game he has played nearly his entire life. Or even ...
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Arrowhead Pride —
... the rest of their life. That is why it always makes me laugh when I hear about how much pressure is on guys like Tony Romo or Donovan McNabb. I guess it is a different kind of pressure, but I would think the practice squad running back from last year who has two kids at home and is trying to make the team as the number three running back is under a little more pressure than a unquestioned starting quarterback with a long-term, big-money contract.
Why I Actually Like the Preseason from SI
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Horse Tracks 8/27/09 - Hillis returns kicks; Thomas reportedly has separated shoulder
The Mile High Report —
... season despite sprained wrist
NFL - Carriker back with Rams, but starting DT job isn't guaranteed, coach says
NFL - Bears DT Dvoracek to undergo arthroscopic surgery on right knee
NFL - Court documents show Roethlisberger's accuser offered fake resignation
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NFP - Diner morning news: picking the right 14 - Mike Lombardi
SI - NFL preseason is poor imitation of real thing - Don Banks
SI - Aaron Brown, Jason Babin are reasons to like NFL preseason - Ross Tucker ...
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