Archive for October, 2007
Poteat’s Patient Approach Pays Off
In the 71st game of his career — after an overthrown Donovan McNabb pass sailed into his arms — Hank Poteat walked toward the Jets’ sideline without so much as a fist pump. He did not speak. He did not smile. He did not bump chests.
Only a select few knew that Poteat waited eight years [...]
Page Undergoes Surgery
Miami Dolphins defensive lineman Chase Page underwent surgery today to stabilize a labral tear in his right shoulder.
Dr. James Andrews performed the surgery at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Birmingham, Ala. Page was placed on the team’s injured reserve list on October 16 and is not eligible to return this season.
Full Story: Chase Page Undergoes [...]
Dolphins Re-sign Schulters
The Dolphins decided to jump back in time for some much-needed help in the secondary Tuesday. No, they didn’t sign 1972’s Jake Scott or Dick Anderson. Instead, they landed safety Lance Schulters.
Schulters, who was one of the team’s best defensive backs in 2005, will make the trip to London and play Sunday against the Giants [...]
David Back in Practice
The Saints are on the mend, both on the field and in the training room. They have just one name on their injury report this week – cornerback Jason David, who returned to practice in limited fashion Thursday for the first time since fracturing his left forearm in Week 3 against Tennessee.
David is not expected [...]
Lee Catches on as Go-to Guy at Tight End
Less than five months ago, when it became apparent Donald Lee had risen to the top of the Green Bay Packers’ depth chart, there was no way to predict he’d get the ball as often as any tight end in the Brett Favre era.
General Manager Ted Thompson did little to address the position in the [...]
Tomlin, Broncos’ Lynch offer mutual praise
John Lynch had just finished practice at the Pro Bowl in 2001 when he noticed he had an “urgent” message from Monte Kiffin. When he returned Kiffin’s call, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ defensive coordinator told Lynch he had some good news and some bad news.The good news: the Buccaneers had just hired a “great” secondary [...]
Jenkins Catches Break with Bye
While this week’s bye was welcomed by all 53 of the Green Bay Packers Tuesday — as evidenced by the Amazing Race along Highway 172 as the players hustled to Austin Straubel airport to leave town — no one needs the five days off more than defensive lineman Cullen Jenkins.
For while a number of veterans [...]
Darby Suffers Season Ending Knee Injury
Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Chuck Darby has been placed on injured reserve and will miss the remainder of the season after tearing the patella tendon in his right knee during Sunday night’s 28-17 loss to New Orleans.Darby was hurt after being blocked on a running play in the second half of the game. He was [...]
Tomlin Already Escaping Cowher’s Shadow
Nearly nine months into the job, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has yet to experience a number of firsts.That first home-field loss. The first touchdown allowed by his defence before halftime. The first missed field goal by Jeff Reed. The first debate about a questionable coaching decision that arguably costs his team a game.
This, too: [...]
Tomlin Has Steelers Attention
Mike Tomlin came to the Pittsburgh Steelers unproven as a head coach, untested as a leader and, at 34, younger than some players in the NFL.
After five weeks, the only thing that remains the same is that he’s younger than a handful of players. On the field, he has guided the Steelers to a 4-1 [...]
