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  Reports: Cardinals now want to trade Leinart; Giants interested  
  Jay Glazer of Fox Sports tweeted last night that the Arizona Cardinals had gone ahead and started talking to teams about trading Matt Leinart. Cards have been contacting teams today shopping qb matt... NFL | Posted 1 day ago by micky2000
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  Ravens trade for Seahawks CB Josh Wilson  
  It's always interesting when a trade happens, and you're in the facilities of one of the teams involved. That's what happened to me today, when I was at the Seattle Seahawks HQ (the Virginia Mason Athletic... NFL | Posted 1 day ago by micky2000
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  The Shutdown Eleven: The most interesting footballers of 2010. #11: Sam Bradford  
  The Shutdown Eleven counts down a list of eleven NFL-related things, in order of the editor's preference. In this installment, we look at the most interesting players heading into the 2010 NFL season. #11.... NFL | Posted 2 days ago by micky2000
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  Ndamukong Suh needs an NFL rulebook  
  Though Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford was 2010's first overall draft pick, there's little doubt that Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was the best player in college football in 2009. Suh capped... NFL | Posted 3 days ago by micky2000
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  Ouch: Bengals swallow $8 million in release of Antonio Bryant  
  When the Cincinnati Bengals signed Terrell Owens, it looked like a sign that they had major concerns about Antonio Bryant's ability to contribute in 2010. As it turns out, they did. So much so, in fact,... NFL | Posted 4 days ago by micky2000
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  Buccaneers cheerleaders hold the line against Jags  
  We've detailed the Tampa Buccaneers' problems both running and stopping the run before; it's one reason the team drafted two defensive tackles (Oklahoma's Gerald McCoy and UCLA's Brian Price) with their... NFL | Posted 4 days ago by micky2000
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  Bucs under attack! Raheem the Dream goes medieval  
  First, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris gave safety Sabby Piscitelli a hard reality check about how his poor play was related to his current position on the depth chart, Then, Morris took... NFL | Posted 5 days ago by micky2000
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  The NFL's 10 most underrated players  
   The concept of "underrated-ness" changes from year to year. Oakland Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha used to be underrated until he got a new contract and became the financial yardstick... NFL | Posted 5 days ago by micky2000
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  Remind me again why we need to shorten the preseason  
  NFL commissioner Roger Goodell reiterated yesterday his desire to slice the preseason in half, while adding two games to the NFL's regular season. It's an agenda he's been pushing for a while, and hopes... NFL | Posted 1 week ago by micky2000
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  63-year-old Lions fan walks 425 miles to attend practice  
  As Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz broke his team's 2010 training camp on Wednesday, he had a special guest in house -- Joe Paquette, a 63-year old man from Michigan's Upper Peninsula, who walked... NFL | Posted 1 week ago by micky2000
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  Could the Browns cut Colt McCoy?  
  The winningest quarterback in college football history may be cut before he has a chance to take a single meaningful snap in the NFL.Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Colt McCoy is "on the bubble"... NFL | Posted 1 week ago by micky2000
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  The Kids Are Alright: 10 under-the-radar rookies to watch  
  The NFL preseason isn't just about the top draft picks - quite often, it's much more about the guys just on the fringe, trying to make their teams. Or, players who are on the right track for a roster spot,... NFL | Posted 1 week ago by micky2000
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  Fact-checking Donovan McNabb's GQ interview  
  The upcoming issue of GQ features an interview with Donovan McNabb in which the Washington Redskins quarterback attempts to clear the air about some of the most controversial moments of his career. Emphasis... NFL | Posted 1 week ago by micky2000
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  Maurice Clarett hopes to run again, this time in the UFL  
  We here at Shutdown Corner will always love a good comeback story. The longer the odds against someone, the more heartwarming it is if they can fight their way back. With that in mind, a comeback after... NFL | Posted 1 week ago by micky2000
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  Sorry, Cards fans - Warner's not walking through that door  
  You'd forgive fans of the Arizona Cardinals football club for wondering where Kurt Warner might be hiding out, and whether he was watching Arizona lose, 24-10, to the Tennessee Titans on Monday Night Football.... NFL | Posted 1 week ago by micky2000
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  Deep Posts: Rex strikes again  
  -- Tony Dungy aside, is there anyone who doesn't look forward to Rex Ryan's next colorful quote? After the Jets' 9-3 Saturday win over the Carolina Panthers, Ryan told Panthers head coach John Fox that... NFL | Posted 1 week ago by micky2000
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  Abdullah brothers balance faith, football, and fasting  
  There are no guaranteed roster spots for Arizona Cardinals safety Hamza Abdullah, nor for his brother Husain, who plays safety for the Minnesota Vikings. Hamza has played with four different NFL teams... NFL | Posted 1 week ago by micky2000
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  Camp Sunshine! After 1-15 season, it's all uphill for the Rams  
  Every team is a Super Bowl contender during training camp, at least that's what the local media in each NFL town seems to think. Puff pieces about teams/players/coaches often read something like, "[Player... NFL | Posted 1 week ago by micky2000
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  Leon Washington's comeback a big deal for Seahawks  
  RENTON, Wash. -- The New York Jets may have had a great 2009 season, but Leon Washington certainly didn't. After leading the NFL in all-purpose yards in 2008, Washington and the Jets were talking about... NFL | Posted 1 week ago by micky2000
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  Titans rookie Blount punches teammate at practice  
  A player on the other side of the line of scrimmage was once again on the receiving end of a punch from running back LeGarrette Blount(notes). This time, though, it was a member of Blount's own team. The... NFL | Posted 2 weeks ago by micky2000
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  The Shutdown Corner Interview: Jimmy Johnson  
  Jimmy Johnson has always been a winner -- predominantly because he will accept nothing less from himself or those around him. After helping the Arkansas Razorbacks win the 1964 national championship as... NFL | Posted 2 weeks ago by micky2000
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  Glen Coffee feels just fine with quitting on his teammates  
  Please note that "quitting on his teammates" is Glen Coffee's(notes) terminology, not mine. I'd never characterize his decision like that. I'd call it "following his dream,"  "pursuing... NFL | Posted 2 weeks ago by micky2000
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  Training Camp Confidential: Real reps for Forsett  
   Through the Seattle Seahawks' 2010 training camp, we'll be following running back Justin Forsett(notes)(notes) as he tries to take that next step from offensive cog to feature back in his third NFL... NFL | Posted 2 weeks ago by micky2000
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  Undrafted Giants rookie steals the show, gets attention of LeBron  
  Before Monday night, Victor Cruz(notes) was an NFL unknown improbably trying to secure a roster spot with the New York Giants. He starred as a wide receiver at Massachusetts, a school with little football... NFL | Posted 2 weeks ago by micky2000
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  Upon Further Review: Tim Tebow's first game  
  After all the hype, the back-and-forth about whether Tim Tebow(notes) could play quarterback at the professional level, the constant barrage of "leader/winner" talk and how useful that may or may... NFL | Posted 2 weeks ago by micky2000