Archive for September, 2008
Lions coach building team in his image
To understand what Lions coach Rod Marinelli wants in a player, look no further than new starting nose tackle Chuck Darby.
Darby is 32 years old. He’s only 297 pounds. And he’s so vertically challenged at 6-feet that even Marinelli, his biggest fan, calls him “Shorty.”
But, as Marinelli said, “I saw something in him. I could [...]
Holliday Named Dolphins Team Captain
Quarterback Chad Pennington and defensive linemen Jason Ferguson and Vonnie Holliday were selected as team captains in a vote by Miami Dolphins players this week.
“I wasn’t quite sure where they would go one way or the other,” Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said. “I thought offensively, it was pretty obvious to me where they might go. [...]
Stills Hopes to Bring Something Special to Special Teams
Linebacker Gary Stills’ attitude about special teams changed after getting an ultimatum from Kansas City Chiefs special teams coach Frank Gansz in 2001.
“We don’t want you to play linebacker, we don’t want you to play defense,” Stills said of his conversation with Gansz, who also coached special teams for the Rams from 1999-2001. “If you [...]
Tomlin Looks Forward to Opener
Sunday marks the official beginning of Mike Tomlin’s second year as head coach for the Steelers and it will bring with it proof of how truly difficult the team’s schedule will be this year.
Gordon’s Two Ints Help Charges Topple 49ers
It is not easy being a backup quarterback, as Alex Smith learned Friday night..
The San Francisco quarterback tossed a pair of interceptions, as the 49ers fell to the San Diego Chargers 20-17.
Smith recovered a bit in the second half, leading his team on a 90-yard touchdown drive which he capped with a pass to tight [...]
Panthers land return man in Jones
The Carolina Panthers have found their new return man.
The Panthers signed five-year pro Mark Jones to handle their kickoff and punt return duties — at least until Ryne Robinson can return from a sprained knee.
Jones, 27, is expected to join his teammates on the field Tuesday when the Panthers resume practice.
Cut by San Diego last [...]
