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| Harper returns to practice; Hill also works at cornerback |
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12/28/2007 |
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| ack Nick Harper returned to practice for the Tennessee Titans, who play the Colts in Indianapolis on Sunday night and must win to make the playoffs. Harper, a former Colt, injured his groin during warmups before last Sunday's 10-6 victory over the New York Jets and did not play. Harper didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday but did some work Friday at cornerback along with Reynaldo Hill, who started in his place last week. ``He practiced today like we anticipated,'' said Titans coach Jeff Fisher, whose |
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| Edwards, Chiefs, Try to Shoot Down Jets |
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12/28/2007 |
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| (Best E Casino) - When he returns to the Meadowlands to face his former team this Sunday, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Herm Edwards isn't likely to do a double-take over the New York Jets' brand new look. In fact, Edwards will gaze across the field at the same stumbling, bumbling Jets that he seemed in a haste to leave when he took the Kansas City job following the 2005 season. After he led the organization to three playoff berths in his first four years, Edwards' final team with the Jets went 4-12 in an |
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| Redskins' Portis has comeback season: 'One of those backs you can never give up on' |
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12/28/2007 |
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| said Thursday. ``Today I realized I was second in the NFL in carries.'' Like the Redskins, Portis has been inconsistent, but that's due in part to factors beyond his control. A huge chunk of his rushing yards came in back-to-back games against the New York Jets (196) and Philadelphia (137), but a heavier emphasis on the passing game and injuries along the offensive line cut his production over the following weeks. He's averaging only 3.9 yards per carry for the season, well below his career average of 4.5. |
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| Herm Edwards returns to Meadowlands as Chiefs take on Jets in regular-season finale |
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12/27/2007 |
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| nsure whether to expect cheers or boos in his return to Giants Stadium. The Kansas City Chiefs coach also insists he hasn't thought much about how the fans will react to seeing him on the opposing sideline in his first game there since leaving the New York Jets two years ago. ``It's not about the reception I'm going to get, it's more about playing a football game,'' Edwards said. ``That's the most important thing.'' Predictably, Edwards has downplayed the chance to go up against the team he took to the |
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| Saints were in similar spot in 2004, and it didn't end well |
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12/27/2007 |
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| to Saints fullback Mike Karney. During his rookie season in 2004, the Saints were 7-8 while heading on the road for their regular season finale, still holding out faint playoff hopes. They had to win at Carolina, which they did, then needed the New York Jets to beat St. Louis. About 15 minutes after reaching the visitors' locker room in triumph, Saints players and coaches watched on television as the Rams kicked a game-winning field goal in overtime. ``We got the must-win and sat back and hoped for |
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| No Madden cover jinx doesn't mean no growing pains for Vince Young |
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12/27/2007 |
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| mbined TDs of 2006. The first rookie quarterback in NFL history to lead two comebacks of 14 points or more led the Titans to five fourth-quarter comebacks. This season? Not one. It was LenDale White who helped seal last weekend's 10-6 win over the New York Jets. Young's part? He got to kneel down a series after having to recover his own fumble. He had a chance Sept. 16 against Indianapolis only to see a catchable pass missed by receiver Brandon Jones. The Colts smothered Young on the next play to end t |
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| Haynesworth, Mawae among 8 Titans sitting out practice |
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12/26/2007 |
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| he only person who will be close is Gilbert Gardner.'' Haynesworth has played the past four games despite a right hamstring that kept him out of three straight games. But he has not practiced since Nov. 30. Mawae sat out Sunday's 10-6 win over the New York Jets because of a sore left calf, the first game he has missed since signing with the Titans. The Titans signed cornerback Chidi Iwuoma to replace Eric King, who had surgery on his left forearm Monday. Team officials worked him out a few weeks ago and |
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| Jets punter Ben Graham says surprising benching was `like a rocket' |
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12/26/2007 |
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HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) -This is what it's come down to heading into the last game of a disappointing season: The New York Jets have a punter controversy. With Ben Graham struggling in recent weeks, the Jets activated rookie Jeremy Kapinos from the practice squad last Saturday and played him against Tennessee. ``The consistency needs to improve and Ben knows that and is working at that,'' Mangini said Wednesday, adding he would see who has the better week of practice before deciding who plays against Kan |
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| QB Brodie Croyle's tendency to get hurt raising concerns in KC |
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12/26/2007 |
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -A bruised right hand may stop Brodie Croyle from playing against the New York Jets on Sunday, and concern is growing that Kansas City's strong-armed young quarterback might be too frail for the NFL. Croyle was listed as questionable after taking limited snaps in practice Wednesday. Veteran Damon Huard could start as the Chiefs (4-11) try to halt an eight-game losing streak in their season finale at Giants Stadium. ``He's a lot better than he was,'' coach Herm Edwards said. ``He |
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| Patriots go for perfection against a team that may rest everyone |
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12/26/2007 |
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| p>EAGLES, 23-13Carolina (minus 3) at Tampa Bay Jon Gruden will rest folks. PANTHERS, 20-10 Cincinnati (minus 3) at MiamiThe Dolphins try to convince Tuna to keep Cam Cameron as coach. DOLPHINS, 16-13 Kansas City (plus 6 1/2) at New York JetsThe Jets are the best 3-12 team in the league, whatever that means. JETS, 16-10 LAST WEEK: 8-8 (spread); 14-2 (straight up) SEASON: 118-114-8 (spread); 158-82 (straight up)Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. |
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