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League, Raiders working closely on Cable case
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At a time when some might believe that the NFL and the Oakland Raiders would be unable to get on the same page on any issue, the league and the team continue to work closely together regarding the appropriate response...
Here's this week's Notre Dame halftime segment
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The Notre Dame Fighting Irish had a rough day on Saturday.Mine wasn't quite so bad. After four swings and misses, I persuaded Mrs. Florio to make the trek to New York for the taping of the halftime segment with Peter...
Rotoworld's Week Nine fantasy rankings
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Well, I'm back from New York. And I'm looking for stuff to post that requires minimal thought.Here are the Week Nine fantasy rankings from our friends at Rotoworld.Damn, that really was easy....
Hawk gets the nod following Chillar's injury
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PFT has written previously about A.J. Hawk's losing battle for playing time, but an injury has opened the door for him to see the field more again.The Packers need someone to fill in for linebacker Brandon Chillar in Green Bay's...
Dallas Clark enjoying career season
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It's not really fair to call Dallas Clark a tight end. He lines up as a slot receiver more than the line scrimmage, so he's essentially a wideout. The NFL does classify him as a tight end, though. And Clark...
Packers place Spitz on injured reserve, call up receiver
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Packers center/guard Jason Spitz had a strong start to the last year of his rookie contract, winning the team's starting job in training camp. But he couldn't shake a persistent back injury, and the team placed him on injured reserve...
Crowder, Ferguson ruled out for Patriots game
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The sagging defense of the Miami Dolphins will have to try to win in Foxborough without two key starters.Nose tackle Jason Ferguson and linebacker Channing Crowder were both downgraded to out Saturday. Ferguson's backup Paul Soliai had a career game...
Lombardi's life to become Broadway play
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On Friday night, my wife and I were fortunate to meet up with Mike Florio and Mrs. PFT before they scooted off to a Broadway play. (Sorry folks, the hair definitely looks real.)When the Florios fire up the VW bus...
Kosar discusses his role with the Browns
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Bernie Kosar wants to make it clear he's not an employee of the Browns. He's "been in the building a lot," but he's just a consultant. When asked on ESPN Cleveland this week what that means exactly, Kosar was vague."I...
Saints lose Clancy for season
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The New Orleans Saints announced Saturday that veteran defensive tackle Kendrick Clancy has been placed on injured reserve. 2008 fifth-round pick DeMario Pressley was signed from the practice squad.Clancy was a reserve this season, playing in only two games because...
Chiefs activate Kolby Smith, release Bobby Engram
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In a move that could spell the end of Bobby Engram's 14-year NFL career, the Chiefs released the veteran wideout to make room for running back Kolby Smith. Smith is a third-year player with starting experience who spent the first...
Ryan Moats to start for Texans
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The Houston Texans are making a change at running back.Adam Schefter of ESPN reports on Twitter that Texans coach Gary Kubiak told ESPN's Bob Holtzman today that Ryan Moats will start at running back Sunday against the Colts. Steve Slaton,...
King: Lerner wants a "football czar" in Cleveland
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It's not clear how much longer Eric Mangini will remain the head coach in Cleveland, but if he's able to hold onto his job, it looks like he'll be getting a new, hands-on boss.Peter King, who joined Jimmy Roberts and...
Law gets $200,000 to sign, plans to play Monday
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The ink isn't even dry on Ty Law's new contract with the Denver Broncos, and Law is already talking about getting on the field in two days.At the team's press conference to announce his signing, Law said he wants to...
Antonio Bryant questionable, says Bucs still fighting
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Bryant might not play on Sunday as he nurses a knee injury. But he says he's impressed with the way his teammates are continuing to fight hard every week despite an 0-7 record.The 28-year-old...
Steelers like no huddle in small doses
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Whenever a team has success running the no-huddle offense, you can bet it's only a matter of time before fans start wondering why they don't do it all the time.Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians has heard the questions, and he...
Muhammad unlikely to go for Panthers
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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad is expected to miss his second consecutive game on Sunday when the Panthers take on the Saints.Muhammad is listed as questionable, but he didn't practice Friday and is expected to sit out. Muhammad started...
Jerry Rice is a DeSean Jackson fan
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As he prepared for the 2008 NFL draft, then-Cal wide receiver DeSean Jackson had a mentor with a very impressive resume: Jerry Rice."He has all the talent in the world," Rice said of Jackson before last year's draft. "There's no...
Ferguson, Crowder doubtful for Dolphins' D
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The Miami Dolphins' defense will likely be missing two starters from the front seven on Sunday at New England. Nose tackle Jason Ferguson and inside linebacker Channing Crowder are both listed as doubtful on this week's injury report. Ferguson is...
Broncos announce signing of Ty Law
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On Friday Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that Ty Law was headed to Denver, and on Saturday the Broncos made it official: Law, the five-time Pro Bowl cornerback, has been signed. To make room on the roster for Law, the...
Colts' Donald Brown expected to play Sunday
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This has been a week full of bad injury news for the Indianapolis Colts, with safety Bob Sanders, cornerback Marlin Jackson and linebacker Tyjuan Hagler all being lost for the season.But there may be one piece of good news on...
Colts' Donald Brown expected to play Sunday
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This has been a week full of bad injury news for the Indianapolis Colts, with safety Bob Sanders, cornerback Marlin Jackson and linebacker Tyjuan Hagler all being lost for the season.But there may be one piece of good news on...
Colts' Donald Brown expected to play Sunday
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This has been a week full of bad injury news for the Indianapolis Colts, with safety Bob Sanders, cornerback Marlin Jackson and linebacker Tyjuan Hagler all being lost for the season.But there may be one piece of good news on...
Colts' Donald Brown expected to play Sunday
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This has been a week full of bad injury news for the Indianapolis Colts, with safety Bob Sanders, cornerback Marlin Jackson and linebacker Tyjuan Hagler all being lost for the season.But there may be one piece of good news on...
Colts' Donald Brown expected to play Sunday
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This has been a week full of bad injury news for the Indianapolis Colts, with safety Bob Sanders, cornerback Marlin Jackson and linebacker Tyjuan Hagler all being lost for the season.But there may be one piece of good news on...
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