Wednesday, August 20, 2008

NFL Punchlines: Favre and Coles are Getting Along Just Fine


Luke Petitgout will no longer just be known for his cool name. He will be suspended to start the season for violating the NFL's steroid policy. (Tampa Trib)

Alex Barron's durability makes him invaluable to an otherwise oft-injured Rams o-line. (Post-Dispatch)

Not so fast: After practicing Monday, Matt Hasselbeck missed workouts on Tuesday with tightness in his back. (Seattle Times)

Lane Kiffin has a big mouth for a young coach, doesn't he? (San Fran Chronicle)

JaMarcus Russell is adjusting well to the dink and dunk passing strategy of the west coast offense. (SacBee)

Willie Parker says he is done giving rookie RB Rashard Mendenhall advice. (Post-Gazette)

Bucs OG, Davin Joseph, will likely miss a month after undergoing surgery on a broken foot. (Orlando Sentinel)

Are the Giants impressed enough with Danny Ware to make room for him in their backfield? (Newsday)

It looks like Coles and Favre are getting along just fine at Jets camp. (NY Post)

Drew Brees continues to impress at Saints camp and is poised to have a huge season this year. (Times-Picayune)

Kyle Vanden Bosch is committed to the work he does for his charities. (Tennessean)

The lack of WR's continues to be a problem at Titans camp. Keep in mind they drafted a scat back with their first round pick in April's draft. (Tennessean)

Erin Henderson is trying to make a name for himself in Minnesota playing in the shadow of older brother and starting middle linebacker, E.J. (Star Tribune)

The Pats released tight end Marcus Pollard yesterday, choosing to sign rookie Tyson DeVree instead. (Miami Herald)

Chad Henne looks like the clear "QB of the future" in Miami. (Miami Herald)

Len Dawson chimes in on the state of the quarterback position in Kansas City. (KC Star)

Marvin Harrison talked to the media on Tuesday at Colts camp, but apparently did not address the Wyatt Earp he pulled in Philly this summer. (Indy Star)

Anquan, concentrate on playing football the Cards are NOT going to trade you. (Houston Chronicle)

Led by Mario Williams, the Texans' d-line could be a dominant unit this year. (Houston Chronicle)

Brandon Marshall should listen to whatever Rod Smith has to tell him. (Denver Post)

Look for the Cowboys defense to play more man-to-man on the outside this season. (Dallas Morning News)

Bears' safety Brandon McGowan is not going to go down without a fight. (Chicago Tribune)

A very well-known Charlotte hoodlum stole Jeff Otah's car. Welcome to the league, rook. (Charlotte Observer)

Is their really a difference who starts at QB for the Ravens? (Baltimore Sun)

Ed Reed could miss the season opener with that pesky shoulder injury. (Baltimore Sun)

Need a loud, over-the-hill receiver? Joe Horn is available. (AJC)

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