blogs.nfl.com - 7/3/2009
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The trip to Iraq is never easy, and this tour is no exception. But we are looking forward to a number of full, exciting and meaningful days ahead.
blogs.nfl.com - 7/3/2009
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The first full day in Iraq began with
an early wake up call and included meet-and-greets with
US troops Mosul and Kirkuk before wrapping up with a Q&A with hundreds of troops at a reception in Baghdad.
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USO Tour Day 2: A time of transition in Iraq
myespn.go.com - 7/4/2009
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SO Photo by Mike Theiler
Former NFL coach Jon Gruden poses with U.S. Army
Capt. Erica Chin of Killeen, TX, who wears Gruden's Super Bowl ring, during a USO meet-and-greet at Forward Operating Base ...
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Gruden inspired by USO trip
myespn.go.com - 7/7/2009
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Jon Gruden attended a ceremony to naturalize dozens of
military personnel at the Al Faw Palace in Baghdad on Saturday. Jon Gruden, former Raiders and Buccaneers coach ...
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Gruden returns from USO tour
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Patriots Links 7/03/09 - The 'Patriots Way': Will it work outside of New England?
Pats Pulpit —
... be summer.
LONG SHOTS
Mike Florio (Pro Football Talk) Pats not likely to bring back McGinest.
Jason La Confora (NFL.com) Which free agent deserves a roster spot the most?
Alex Marvez Where will Wildcat go from here?
Jamie Dukes (NFL.com) NFL players are people too. Everyone should be held to the same standard.
David Krichavsky (NFL.com) USO Tour Day 1: The right team. USO Tour Day 2: A time of transition in Iraq. ...
Horse Tracks 7/3/09 - What is Jamie Dukes' problem?
The Mile High Report —
... Who needs to break out? Woodson and Dukes think Schaub, Cassel, JaMarcus The Hutt and Roy Williams (WR) need to have big years in '09.
CBS - All Over/Under Team: D'Q, Henderson at opposite ends Pete Prisco counts BDawk as Denver's most overrated player and Ryan Harris as its most under appreciated.
NFP - Five defensive players who may surprise - Matt Bowen
FOX - Where will Wildcat offense go from here? - Alex Marvez
NFL - USO Tour Day 1: The right team Current and former head coaches are ...
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Yahoo! Sports - NFL News 7/3/2009
The soldiers expressed their gratitude over and over to the NFL coaches who made the trip to Iraq. "They kept thanking us," said the Tennessee Titans' Jeff Fisher. "We kept thanking them." Fisher, the New York Giants' Tom Coughlin, ...