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8/26/2010
Lawson Makes All-Around Gains
SANTA CLARA -- Manny Lawson, who is entering the final year of his contract with the 49ers, remained away from the team's offseason program. When he reappeared for the mandatory minicamp, it was immediately obvious he hadn't been just sitting around snacking on cannoli.
Lawson made good use of his time away from the 49ers' training complex to get ready ...
Arizona Cardinals rookie QB John Skelton makes strong debut
By the end of their game against the Cardinals on Saturday night, the Houston Texans had one fewer fan than they did at the beginning.
Cardinals quarterback John Skelton figures his uncle, Javier Loya, a minority owner of the Texans, changed allegiance when Skelton entered the game in the fourth quarter.
"It's the definition of irony, I guess," said ...
FOXBORO - Marques Murrell began studying film of the Saints offense two weeks ago, the rare player who works overtime to scout a preseason opponent. It paid off yesterday.
Murrell opened the game by sacking quarterback Drew Brees for an 11-yard loss, bolstering his resume in a crowded outside linebacker spot and helping the Patriots [team stats] to a ...
The first time Jacques Cesaire lined up against Tyronne Green, his eyes lit up.
“I’m like, ‘I’m about to kill this guy right now,’ ” recalled Cesaire, a Chargers defensive end. “I come off my stance, little did I know he had a 950-foot wingspan.”
And there is the primary reason the Chargers have made the kid they drafted in the fourth round in ...
Mewelde Moore chuckled when asked to describe his role with the Steelers.
"Today, I'm a third-down back, tomorrow a starter. Three days later, I'm a kick returner. Whatever I'm asked to do, that's what I am,'' Moore said.
Early in the week, Moore was the starting running back at practice when Rashard Mendenall couldn't practice after having his toe ...
