seattletimes.nwsource.com - 9/6/2008
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Defensive end Lawrence Jackson, the Seattle Seahawks' first-round draft pick, earned the starting job with a good training camp and exhibition season, and he's set to become the first Seahawks rookie to start at defensive end in Week One since another first-round pick, Jeff Bryant, in 1982. The last rookie to open the season as a starter for Seattle was Jackson's former USC teammate, Lofa Tatupu, in 2005.
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... .” Cardinals K Neil Rackers made a 57-yard field goal in practice , and coach Ken Whisenhunt says he’ll be confident in Rackers from that far out in a game. Says Rams DE Chris Long of his pro debut, “ I’m pretty even-keeled . I’ll be excited when it’s time to be excited, but right now it’s just time to work and study my stuff and relax and rest up.” Coach Mike Nolan isn’t worried about the tough early schedule the 49ers face. Rookie DE Lawrence Jackson will start for the Seahawks.
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