Archive for August 27th, 2009
Vick gets standing ovation in return (AP)
All eyes were on Michael Vick — for all of six plays. Playing his first NFL game since his release from prison, the Eagles quarterback got a standing ovation in a half-empty stadium, avoided any ugly protests and completed four passes for 19 yards. "It's been a long journey for me," Vick said.
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Vick gets standing ovation in debut (AP)
All eyes were on Michael Vick — for all of six plays. Playing his first NFL game since his release from prison, the Eagles quarterback got a standing ovation in a half-empty stadium, avoided any ugly protests and completed four passes for 19 yards. "It's been a long journey for me," Vick said.
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Boller leads Rams by Bengals 24-21 (AP)
The last thing that the St. Louis Rams wanted to see was Kyle Boller's helmet tumbling across the field. Boller played better Thursday night in his second game filling in for Marc Bulger, completing a flurry of short passes during a 24-21 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. He also had one moment of bravado that [...]
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Cowboys WR Williams injures shoulder (AP)
On a night meant for showing off their team and their stadium, the Dallas Cowboys provided a bit more excitement than intended Thursday night. Receiver Roy Williams injured his left shoulder on a goal-line collision with cornerback Orlando Scandrick. Williams was down for longer than normal, then was examined by athletic trainers and shouted in [...]
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Vick plays QB, WR in Eagles debut (AP)
Michael Vick zipped a few passes, ran around a bit and even lined up at wide receiver. In his first action in nearly 32 months, Vick has a new role: do-it-all quarterback. So far, the experiment has drawn mixed results. Vick completed a key pass to set up a field goal on his fourth play [...]
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Vick plays QB, also lines up as receiver (AP)
Michael Vick zipped a few passes, ran around a bit and even lined up at wide receiver. In his first action in nearly 32 months, Vick has a new role: do-it-all quarterback. Vick completed a key pass to set up a field goal on his fourth play in Philadelphia's game against Jacksonville on Thursday night.
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Broncos’ Marshall unlikely to face Bears (AP)
Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall appears unlikely to make his preseason debut in Sunday night's exhibition against the Chicago Bears after missing practice again. Marshall, who had offseason hip surgery, has missed most of the team's training camp with a hamstring problem. He also has requested a trade after clashing with the organization and new [...]
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Eagles fans give Vick standing ovation (AP)
Michael Vick entered to a standing ovation and completed a 4-yard shovel pass on the Eagles' second play from scrimmage with Donovan McNabb lined up at wide receiver. Vick got a nice reception from the half-empty crowd at Lincoln Financial Field when he jogged onto the field. McNabb threw an incomplete pass on first down [...]
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Jets trying to take pressure off Sanchez (AP)
Mark Sanchez won't have to do it all himself for the New York Jets to be successful. The rookie quarterback's support staff is ready to help shoulder the load. "I think he understands that he doesn't have to win it," right tackle Damien Woody said Thursday. "He shouldn't feel that way.
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Jets out to ease Sanchez in as starter (AP)
Mark Sanchez won't have to do it all himself for the New York Jets to be successful. The rookie quarterback's support staff is ready to help shoulder the load. "I think he understands that he doesn't have to win it," right tackle Damien Woody said Thursday. "He shouldn't feel that way.
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