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Training Camp Postcards, Part 7 of 8: NFC West
Training Camp Postcards, Part 7 of 8: NFC West
Here at HHR, we prefer to look at actual postcards sent by players to their loved ones, as opposed to Peter King drivel. Today, we take a look at what's going on in Santa Clara, CA (49ers), Flagstaff, AZ (Cardinals), Mequon, WI (Rams), and Kirkland, WA (Seahawks).
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Random Ramsdom, 8/14: too many receivers, not enough Steven Jackson
Turf Show Times — ... the defense this weekend; we know that with no significant injuries these guys will shake off the rust. All eyes are on the offense this weekend. Your daily Steven Jackson holdout tidbit: Linehan will meet with team President Jay Zygmunt today to discuss the situation. You can bet Linehan, with his career on the line this season, really wants to get this wrapped up and Jackson back on the field.   Hugging Harold Reynolds got their hands on some camp postcards from the NFC West, including one from Brian Leonard.

What Others Are Saying
Fanster.com — ... all be interested on Pat Kirwan’s take on the 2008 Cardinals, as posted on nfl.com. I like his prediction of 9-7 if they do all the right things, including going 4-2 within the division, which is a must if they want to even smell the playoffs.  Click here for the article.  Also, huggingharoldreynolds.com has been posting a series of training camp postcards. Click here for the article. Go Cards! Scott ...

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