JASON ELAM NEWS
Phillips patient with kickers
Dallas Cowboys kicker Nick Folk has missed four of his last eight field-goal tries, but coach Wade Phillips continues to express confidence in him.
That is consistent with Phillips' coaching philosophy. While some members of the NFL coaching fraternity can barely tolerate kickers...
WitP: Josh Leonard, Colt, Bess, Pisa, Elam
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The Warriors Will Throw
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Stephen Tsai writes that former UH defensive tackle Josh Leonard has signed with the Tampa Bay Bucs. The Pewter Report has some details.The Bucs signed defensive end Josh Leonard and cornerback Jamar Love, and released wide receiver Darnell Jenkins, who signed to the team's practice...
Do Not Trust These Men: Week 13
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National Football Post
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Featuring Sean Payton, Jason Elam's writing career and NFL safeties
Feeling merry with Week 13 prep
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Fantasy Football Librarian
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Tonight I'm headed to Rockefeller Center to watch the big tree lighting extravaganza. I can't seem to get enough of the cheesy holiday NYC traditions. I walked past a row of Christmas trees for sale yesterday and had an overwhelming desire to buy one right then and there.....
Farewell to Jacon Elam, a standup guy
Falcons kicker Jason Elam was 2 of 3 making this one in the first half, good enough to help the Falcons survive the Buccaneers 20-17 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com
THE BRANCH – Farewell to Jason Elam.
He was a consummate professional...
Horse Tracks 12/2/09 - Harris returns to practice; Prater named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week
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Mile High Report
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DB - Week 13 - Tue: McDaniels - Broncos TV
DB - December Dominance - Broncos TV
DB - Preparing for the Chiefs’ Playmakers - Chris Gentilviso"I am going to just make sure that I apologize to anybody that was offended by the language that I used the other night on...
NFL: Ward apologizes to quarterback – Philadelphia Inquirer
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GotSaints.com
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Globe and Mail NFL : Ward apologizes to quarterback Philadelphia Inquirer Atlanta released Jason Elam, a 17-year veteran who has been one of the nfl's most accurate kickers but has struggled through a mystifying slump this season. ... NFL needs cultural shift on concussions San...
Slumping Elam gets the boot from falcons
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Denver Post
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Jason Elam figured he was down to his last miss. He was right. The Falcons released the 17-year veteran Tuesday, having finally run out of patience with a kicker who had been one of the NFL's most accurate but struggled through a mystifying slump this season.
The Atlanta Falcons release kicker Jason Elam
4 days ago by
Falcons Locker
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The Falcons have released 39-year old kicker Jason Elam. Elam played in all 11 games for the Falcons this season and he connected on only 12 of 19 field goals (63.2%) and 32 of 33 extra point for 68 total points. In two years with the Falcons, Elam played in 27 games in which he [...]
WitP: Elam, Laboy, LP
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The Warriors Will Throw
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Bad news for Jason Elam as he was released by the Atlanta Falcons today.Veteran kicker Jason Elam felt that he had one more miss before the Falcons would release him.He was correct.The missed 43-yard field goal on Sunday against Tampa Bay was his last miss for the Falcons. The legendary...
Atlanta Falcons release kicker Jason Elam and long snapper Pittman
5 days ago by
Atlanta Falcons Examiner
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Jason Elam, AP Photo/John BazemoreThe 2009 season hasn't gone the way 17-year veteran kicker Jason Elam planned. Following a 2008 season when he kicked for a career-best 93.5% on field goals, this season has seen him miss seven, includ...
Former Bucs on the move: Bryant to Falcons; June to Bears
A couple of former Bucs have finally found some new NFL homes. Place kicker Matt Bryant signed with the Atlanta Falcons, replacing Jason Elam, who had struggled. And linebacker Cato June signed with the.Chicago Bears. Bryant had been playing with...
Elam gets boot as Broncos' Prater is honored
5 days ago by
Denver Post
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It took a year but the Broncos' controversial decision to allow Jason Elam to leave for free agency and replace him with Matt Prater has been vindicated.
Falcons Released K Jason Elam
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GridironFans.com
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Kicker and 16-year veteran Jason Elam has been released by the Atlanta Falcons, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. He is being replaced by Matt...
Falcons Sign K Matt Bryant
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GridironFans.com
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Kicker Matt Bryant has been signed by the Atlanta Falcons, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. He will be replacing super-vet Jason Elam, who has...
Falcons release Elam
The Falcons announced several roster moves today involving special teams. The team released kicker Jason Elam and long snapper Bryan Pittman today, and replaced them with kicker Matt Bryant and long snapper Joe Zelenka.
Elam was in the midst of the worst season ever in his fifteen...
Multiple Roster Moves on ‘Teams’
5 days ago by
J. Mike's Missives
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The Falcons confirmed the release of veteran kicker Jason Elam and long snapper Bryan Pittman Tuesday afternoon in a move that will replace two of the three members on the team’s field goal unit.
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and UFL kicker Matt Bryant was signed to replace Elam...
Elam, Pittman released by Falcons
5 days ago by
Sports Page Atlanta
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Veteran kicker Jason Elam felt that he had one more miss before the Falcons would release him. He was correct.
Falcons kick Elam out; bring in Bryant
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NFL News & Rumors
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The one constant in the NFL is change, and no one knows that better than kickers, who often find themselves attached to a short leash, even those that have proven themselves time and time again.
Jason Elam found that out the hard way from Atlanta earlier today, as he was released by...
Falcons release struggling kicker Elam, sign Bryant
The Atlanta Falcons have released
kicker Jason Elam. Matt Bryant was signed to replace Elam, who played his first 15
seasons with the Denver Broncos.
Falcons Release Kicker Jason Elam, Sign Matt Bryant
5 days ago by
The Falcoholic
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by Bill Feig - AP
Goodbye, Jason Elam. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
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It's been apparent for weeks that the tandem of Jason Elam and long-snapper Bryan Pittman wasn...
Falcons release Jason Elam
5 days ago by
Tireball.com
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Veteran kicker Jason Elam has been cut loose by Atlanta. Elam, 39, who enjoyed fifth-teen seasons in Denver was in his second season with the Falcons but had connected on just 12 of his 19 attempts this season.
With 1,983 career points Elam figured to be either the fifth or sixth player...
Falcosn release struggling kicker Elam
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SportingNews.com
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The Atlanta Falcons have released kicker Jason Elam.
Falcons let go struggling kicker Elam, ink Bryant
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) -- The Atlanta Falcons have released kicker Jason Elam.
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