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UpdatedAug 13, 2011 10:21 PM ETNAPA, Calif. (AP)Oakland Raiders receiver Chaz Schilens got hurt in the preseason again, injuring his knee in the exhibition opener.<
UpdatedAug 13, 2011 6:58 PM ETCLEVELAND (AP)Packers cornerback Charles Woodson is not playing in Green Bay'spreseason opener against the Browns.Woodson has recovered from a broken collarbone sustained in theSuper Bowl, but Packers coach Mike McCarthy has elected to rest the14-year-veteran. Pat Lee started in Woodson's spot at leftcorner.Packers tight end Jermichael Finley is also out with a leginjury.The Browns were without starting safety Usama Young andlinebacker Chris Gocong. Both sustained injuries in practice thisweek.Also, wide receiver Carlton Mitchell is out after surgery Fridayon an undisclosed finger. Mitchell, listed behind Brian Robiskie onthe depth chart, was expected to get significant playing timebecause wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi is still sidelined with abone injury in his left leg.
UpdatedAug 13, 2011 6:46 PM ETJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP)Aaron Kampman has played nearly every snap of every game duringhis nine years in the NFL. Third downs, goal-line situations, closegames, even blowouts, Kampman has been on the field Jason Witten Jersey Women way more oftenthan he's been on the sideline.It's one of the reasons the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Kampmanto a four-year, $26 million contract last year.Now, after ending the last two seasons on injured reserve, hisrole is changing.Kampman will be a part-time player for the Jaguars in 2011.Coach Jack Del Rio Miles Austin Throwback Jersey said Saturday the Cowboys Jason Witten Authentic Jersey former Pro Bowl defensive endwill play about 45 Official Eagles Jersey snaps a game, way less than the 70 or so he hasaveraged throughout his career.''The idea of having him roll through there for 70, 75 snapsgame-in and game-out, I'm not sure how much he'd have left at theend of the year if we approached it that way,'' Del Rio said.Kampman seems OK with the decision, at least publicly.''I've tried all offseason to get my mind around that,'' Kampmansaid, adding that he's not sure how Philadelphia Eagles Jersey firm the 45-play limit will be.''I do think it's obviously wise that we do what's best for theteam. I've always played high 90s as far as percentage of the game,but if it makes more sense and I'm more effective and the rest ofthe D-line is more effective, then we're going to do that.''Kampman missed the final seven games in 2009 with Green Bayafter tearing a ligament in his left knee. He signed withJacksonville the following year and pushed to be ready for trainingcamp and the season opener. He did, but he missed the final eightgames of the season after Reebok Tony Romo Jersey tearing a ligament in his right Authentic Miles Austin Jersey Blue knee.The Jaguars beefed up the defensive line by signing Matt Roth onFriday. Roth has 20 sacks in seven seasons, the first five in Miamiand the last two in Cleveland. They also expect more fromsecond-year players Tyson Alualu, Austen Lane and D'Anthony Smithas well as third-year starter Terrance Knighton.''The arrow is pointing upward,'' Del Rio said. ''Anytime youcan increase your talent base and guys are working their way backinto a healthy position it helps strengthen you and so I feel likewe've fortified ourselves recently.''Keeping Kampman healthy might do even more for a defensive linethat recorded 26 sacks last season. Taking him off the field forsome plays some could be the Official Miles Austin Jersey best way to make it happen.''It's more probably a pride issue for myself because I'vealways loved to be on the field,'' Kampman said. ''I've alwaysloved to just be a guy that never comes Miles Austin Jersey 19 off, but I think thereality is if it helps our team, if I'm fresher and able to mount abetter rush in crucial situations then absolutely I think it's awise Authentic Tony Romo Jersey move.''Kampman has been more cautious with Custom Eagles Jersey his recovery this timearound. He was held out of 11-on-11 situations and full-contactdrills during the first two weeks of training camp and didn't evenmake the trip to New England for Thursday's preseason opener. DelRio said he will start getting Kampman involved in team drillsSaturday night, but said he won't play in next week's exhibitionagainst Atlanta.Kampman welcomed the extra rest, but said ''it's always good toget your feet wet'' before the regular season.One thing that would bother him is being on the sideline incrunch time, something he's never done at any level offootball.''That would be a tough one to swallow,'' he said. ''Again,whatever is going to be best for our team. The Authentic Miles Austin Jersey reality is thatyou've got to earn a spot on this team to be able to be one ofthose four guys that's going to rush on third down NFL Miles Austin Jersey or in definitepassing situations, so there are no free tickets for that one,myself included. Our best guys have to be out there when we need toget after the quarterback in passing situations.''
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UpdatedAug 14, 2011 12:08 AM ETST. LOUIS (AP)Josh McDaniels' debut as St. Louis Rams offensive coordinatorwas a big success. The Indianapolis Colts got a reminder just howmuch Peyton Manning means to the franchise.Sam Bradford produced 17 points in four possessions with bighelp from a defense that jumped on Manning's backups for a pair ofearly interceptions as the Rams opened the preseason with a Replica Jason Witten Jersey Blue 33-10victory on Saturday night.''I'm not sure how much more Josh has in store for us,''Bradford said. ''But I felt like everything he's thrown at us,we've handled.''We went out tonight and executed everything in the game planvery well.''Josh Brown's 60-yard field goal ended an almost perfect firsthalf not just for the offense but for all phases. Brown's bootbettered his career best of 58 yards in 2003 with the SeattleSeahawks, giving the Rams a 23-3 cushion, and he added a 53-yarderin the third quarter.''I don't think I could have pulled him off that field,'' coachSteve Spagnuolo said of the 60-yarder. ''He was running out thereeven before I said, 'Let's kick a field goal.'''Manning almost blended into the crowd on the Colts sideline inblue jeans and wearing a ball cap, but his presence on the fieldwas sorely missed. Curtis Painter and Dan Orlovsky threw costlyinterceptions early, giving the Rams possession deep inIndianapolis territory to set up 10 easy points.''There's encouraging moments, there's some that arechallenging,'' Painter said. ''Having another week of Felix Jones Replica Jersey practice willhelp.''Defensive end Dwight Freeney also didn't play and Reggie Waynemade at most a cameo appearance for the Colts, who beat the Rams42-6 in the last regular-season meeting in 2009. Indianapolis hasmade nine straight playoff appearances and will be a lot moreformidable with Manning, but has lost seven straight preseasonopeners.''We certainly weren't as sharp as we would like to be,'' coachJim Caldwell said. ''The interceptions certainly made a bigdifference. We're not quite where we'd like to be right now.''Manning underwent neck surgery on May 23 and hasn't practiced.The Colts have said they expect Manning to be ready for the openerSept. 11 at Houston.''He's working with the doctors, and the doctors that he usuallydoes the rehab with were here,'' Caldwell said. ''He'll stay withthe plan and get his treatment.''Perhaps the highlight for Manning on Saturday was a visit withformer Tennessee backup quarterback Todd Helton before the Rockiesplayed the Cardinals across downtown. Manning and Bradford chattedon the field after the game, just outside the prayer huddle.Bradford was in for 24 snaps, topping coach Steve Spagnuolo'sestimate of 12-15 plays earlier in the week. He was 7 for 12 for 45yards and a touchdown while backup A.J. Feeley was 10 for 14 for100 yards.''It's night and day compared to our first preseason game lastyear,'' Bradford said. ''I just feel much more comfortable and muchmore confident.''Steven Jackson was in uniform but didn't play for St. Louis,which excelled on defense without middle linebacker JamesLaurinaitis (pectoral). Backup running back Cadillac Williams had40 yards on 11 carries with a 1-yard touchdown in the secondquarter, and Keith Toston had 64 yards on 11 carries and a 5-yardscore.The Rams totaled 169 yards rushing and had 21 first downs toonly 12 for the Colts.''It's a preseason game, but you still take pride and want tostop guys,'' Indianapolis defensive end Antonio Johnson said. ''Wewere just a little rusty and we've got to straighten some thingsout and try to come out next week and do better.''The first half was penalty-free, unusual for a preseason openerand especially because the lockout wiped out minicamps and OTAs.The first whistle was for pass interference on the Rams' ChrisChamberlain Authentic Jason Witten Jersey with 8:17 to go in the third quarter.Quintin Mikell picked off Painter on the third play of the game,and his 25-yard return to the Felix Jones Jersey Blue Colts 16 set up a 6-yard scoringcatch and run by rookie tight end Lance Kendricks, who bulled thelast few yards into Felix Jones Jersey Replica the end zone.''Obviously, it was the right read,'' Painter said. ''I justthrew a bad ball.''Orlovsky entered on the Colts' third series, and his first passwas picked off by Craig Dahl, whose 18-yard return to theIndianapolis 16 set up a chip-shot field goal for a 10-3 lead latein the first Cowboys Jersey quarter.Orlovsky and Painter were a combined 7 for 16 for 166 yards andthree Felix Jones Jersey 28 interceptions. Orlovsky, who was picked off twice, threw a44-yard touchdown pass to Taj Smith in the third quarter.Notes: Rams WR Mike Sims-Walker (groin) and Mikell (left elbow)were sidelined early because of injuries that are thought to beminor. ... Backup Darren Evans led the Colts with 52 yards on eightcarries. ... Undrafted free agent Mike McNeill, who is fromsuburban Kirkwood, Mo., led the Colts with three catches for 33yards.
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UpdatedAug 14, 2011 3:50 AM ETCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP)Cam Newton showed glimpses Saturday night of why the Carolina Panthers made him the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, from the strong arm that zipped the ball downfield to the mobility that bought extra moments in a collapsing pocket.
UpdatedAug 14, 2011 4:54 PM ETARLINGTON, Texas (AP)Victor Butler was easy to spot in the Dallas Cowboys' preseasonopener. Wherever Tim Tebow went, Butler followed.Butler wasn't a ''spy'' assigned to stalk Tebow. It just seemedthat way, a strong indication the third-year outside linebacker isready to break free from his role as understudy to DeMarcus Wareand Anthony Spencer.It's also further proof why many feel Butler could be theCowboys player who benefits most from the arrival of new defensivecoordinator Rob Ryan and his aggressive scheme.''Oh, yeah,'' Dez Bryant Authentic Jersey Butler said, smiling wide. ''When you've got a guywho's taken the leash off you, letting the dogs hunt, it feelsgood. There's no restrictions. There's no cage. There's no box - gohunt, go eat, whoever's got the ball, kill 'em. I love it.''The Cowboys have loved Butler's Authentic Felix Jones Jersey potential since drafting him inthe fourth round in 2009. Coach Wade Phillips strled to get himonto the field because that usually meant taking out Ware orSpencer.When Butler did play, he usually made an impact.As a rookie, he helped seal Dallas' first win at Cowboys Stadiumby sacking Carolina's Jake Delhomme twice and forcing a fumble latein a Monday night game. Last season, against Jacksonville, Butlermade the most of his only snap, sacking David Garrard. He has fivesacks over his first two seasons, with 32 solo tackles in 31games.Whatever hang-ups kept Butler off the field for Phillips and hisstaff have been wiped away by Cowboys Dez Bryant Authentic Jersey Ryan and incoming linebackers coachMatt Eberflus.And, of course, there's that system they are implementing.''It's designed to put players in position to make big plays,''Butler said. ''Now, as a player, when you're in the position,you've just got to make the big play.''Butler has been doing that since the Personalized Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey start of training camp. Hisblue No. 57 jersey has constantly been seen in the middle of theaction during practices at the Alamodome.Part of it also could be his maturation as a pro. After two fullseasons, he understands how to handle the offseason, how topractice and the other nuances that can only be developed throughtime. Most coaches believe the third season is a make-or-break yearfor guys to show whether they'll be able to put it all together,and it appears Butler has figured it out.''I Dez Bryant Throwback Jersey don't want to say he's one of the more veteran players onthe team, but there Felix Jones Authentic Jersey are a lot more younger guys around, so all of asudden he feels a little bit more established,'' coach JasonGarrett said. ''Maybe (he) takes a little responsibility with thatand hopefully continues to grow.''Butler describes it as his focus and accountability going wayup.''I mean, you know what you've got to do; you know how to do itnow,'' he said. ''So now it's just a matter of coming out and doingit the right way.''Against Denver, Butler had five tackles and a tackle for a loss.Then there was the one that got away.He had a clean shot at sacking Tebow, but Butler tried hittinghim too high and wound up rolling over the quarterback. He stillslowed Tebow enough for lineman Clifton Geathers to bring him downfor the sack.''Everyone wants a Tebow sack - it's like getting an Xbox forChristmas,'' Butler said, showing the kind of way with words thatcould enhance his popularity with fans.Fans also might like the rest of his description about thatplay.''You've got to know with a guy like that, the BenRoethlisbergers and the Donovan McNabbs, you want to hit him in thebody,'' Butler said. ''That was a mistake I made. It was a rookiemistake and I'm not a rookie. That's something I'll Dez Bryant Jersey Replica fix for thenext game.''The new coaches may already be helping by putting Butler intomore situations where he Dez Bryant Jersey Blue can succeed. At the risk of reading toomuch into a single play of the preseason opener, and in the loneseries Authentic Dallas Cowboys Jersey featuring the first-team defense, Butler found himself onthe field with Ware and Spencer.Perhaps it's a wrinkle that will be fully explored. Or maybe itwas just a reward for his hard work thus far. Regardless, chalk itup as another example of why Butler is among the many who describeRyan's approach as ''player-friendly.''''When you've Official Dallas Cowboys Jersey got a guy who believes in you like your motherbelieves in you, you want to go out there and make plays,'' Butlersaid. ''Everybody makes mistakes at one point in time and you'vegot a defensive coordinator who's not going to go over there andchew you out. He's going to say, 'Hey, this is what you did. Thisis how you need to fix it. Get in there and don't let it happenagain.'''
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UpdatedAug 12, 2011 12:27 AM ETOsi Umenyiora Mitchell And Ness Randall Cunningham Jersey keeps pedaling on that now-infamous stationarybike, but never seems to get anywhere.Just like his demands for a hefty raise or his Mitchell And Ness Reggie White Jersey escape from the Giants.So he pedals into oblivion instead of practicing as his standoffwith the team remains unresolved nearly two weeks after itofficially began.The truth is this: Umenyiora is underpaid. But he's going aboutgetting a new contract in the wrong way, undercutting his ownvalue.Here are the facts: Umenyiora is slated to earn a combined $7million over the next two seasons, the final two years of aseven-year, Mitchell And Ness Tim Brown Jersey $41 million deal.That is well below market value for a two-time Pro Bowldefensive end coming off an 11 1/2-sack, 10 forced-fumbleseason.His market value is more like $10 million per season.And despite the distraction that he has become, Mitchell And Ness Willie Brown Jersey Umenyiora hasthe support of his Mitchell And Ness Lyle Alzado Jersey teammates. Justin Tuck said, "you can't blamehim," and Zak DeOssie called his demands, "completelyjustified."Umenyiora is not wrong for wanting more money. And the Giants are not innocent players.They can only blame themselves for their tight salary capsituation, which they are quietly using as a reason for Mitchell And Ness Ted Hendricks Jersey notrewriting their disgruntled pass rusher's deal.But Umenyiora has played it all wrong. He simply waited toolong. He will turn 30 in November. He is six years removed from hisbest season -- 2005, when he registered a career-best 14 1/2 sacksand 70 tackles. And the use of his "sore knee" to blow off practice-- not to mention the threat of knee surgery to repair a meniscusissue that a source said he could play on -- only makes him appearfragile and devalues him.Some fans who attended Friday's practice took pleasure inheckling him. Others were just angry."Get knee surgery!" one yelled. "Osi suit up!" shouted another.And there was more than one, "Osi, honor your contract!"Make no mistake, the Giants knew no other team wouldoffer a first-round pick when they allowed his agent, Tony Agnone,to shop him for 48 hours last week. And now, Umenyiora will have adifficult time commanding that $10 million per season hedeserves.
UpdatedAug 12, 2011 12:26 AM ETSANTA CLARA It wasn't so long ago that the 49ers envisioned a starting safetytandem of Donte Whitner and Reggie Smith. Since that time, Smithsuffered a neck injury and the 49ers signed veteran Madieu Williamsand re-signed Dashon Goldson.Now, it's anyone's guess as to who will line up at free andstrong safety for the regular-season opener against the SeattleSeahawks on Sept. 11.Whitner said Wednesday that Goldson is getting back up to speedafter re-signing Monday and that he expects to be alongside Goldsonwhen everything shakes out.During free agency, Goldson received a contract offer from NewEngland Patriots, he said. The Raiders and other teams inquiredabout him, as well.Goldson signed a one-year contract and since has softened hishard-line stance now that he is back with the team that drafted himin the fourth round in 2007."I got a lot of advice but I knew all along that I wanted to behere," Goldson said. "This is home Mitchell And Ness Mike Quick Jersey for me. This is right where Iwant to be. É As long as I got another opportunity to behere, I was going to take that."That's quite a turnaround from the way he felt when the 49ers signed Williams."To answer (some) of the ?s, I'm not sure what that move by the 49ers was for," Goldson said viaTwitter. "I guess to scare me. Well, it didn't work. Try again. I'mdefinitely keeping an open mind. Meaning, I won't mind taking mytalents elsewhere, to a place where I'm wanted."He later Tweeted that he wouldn't be back and ended by saying,"See ya."Goldson returned at the repeated urgings of coach Jim Harbaughand general manager Trent Baalke, among others.Harbaugh said Mitchell And Ness Marcus Allen Jersey Goldson's return gives the 49ers another "game-tested,battle-tested" option at safety. Goldson and Whitner started all 16games last season, Whitner for the Buffalo Bills.· If wide receiver Braylon Edwards performs with twohands anywhere close to the way he did with one in practiceWednesday, the 49ers just might have landed afree-agent steal.On several occasions, Edwards snared hard-thrown passes with onehand, while working on keeping his feet in bounds.Part of the knock on him during his first six NFL seasons wasthat he had a penchant for dropping too many catchable passes. Heled all New York Jets wide receivers with 53 receptions for 904yards and seven touchdowns last season.· Speaking of Edwards, he knows a thing or two abouttop-tier talent at tight end after playing alongside Kellen Winslowwith the Cleveland Browns. He painted a picture of 49ers tight end Vernon Davis beingan even more complete player than Winslow."Vernon, he's faster than Kellen and he's a little bit strongerin the blocking game than Kellen É ," Edwards said. "Thebig thing is, Vernon's a blocker. I've seen him on flim, and hetakes that to heart Mitchell And Ness Kenny Stabler Jersey and destroys guys play after play afterplay."· David Akers spent his first 12 NFL seasons with thePhiladelphia Eagles and developed a reputation as one of the game'sbest clutch kickersThat should serve him well in replacing long-time 49ers kicker Joe Nedney, whoretired last month because of a Chicago Bears Jersey Outlet chronic knee.Akers had little difficulty negotiating field-goal attempts fromas far away as 48 yards in practice Wednesday, even Mitchell And Ness Ronnie Lott Jersey though therewas a stiff wind in his face.· Defensive tackle Isaac Sopoaga and cornerbackShawntae Spencer missed practice for the 11th straight time sincecamp opened.· Harbaugh said he would like to get all four of hisquarterbacks playing time against the New Orleans Saints on Fridaynight, including rookie Colin Kaepernick, who has been "leading theway of all the rookies," Harbaugh said.49ers at Saints·Friday: in New Orleans,5 p.m.·TV/Radio: KION (Ch. 5)/KNBR (1050)
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Garrett noncommittal on camp
UpdatedAug 12, 2011 12:27 AM ETDallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett declinedto say Wednesday whether he would recommend to owner San Francisco 49ers jersey Jerry Jonesthat the team returns to San Antonio in 2012 for training camp."I don't want to address that right now," Garrett said beforethe club broke camp and returned to Dallas. "We'll make thosedecisions collectively, and we'll talk about the pros and cons ofeach of the options."The Mitchell And Ness George Blanda Jersey end of camp also marked the expiration of the team'sfive-year contract with the Alamodome. Team Mitchell And Ness Jim Plunkett Jersey leaders will meet inthe coming months to determine a plan for future camps. Theiroptions are San Antonio, Oxnard, Calif., Cowboys Stadium in Arlington or acombination of either two or all three.While Garrett was mum on how he would vote, he Mitchell And Ness Joe Namath Jersey did heap praiseon San Antonio."We love it," Garrett said. "It's a great place. The people ofSan Antonio have been great to us. This Alamodome is a really goodsetting for us to practice in, and everybody treats us really wellhere. It's been a great experience for us."The Mitchell And Ness Bo Jackson Jersey old deal called for the team to receive rent-free use of thefacility, while the city pocketed revenue from concessions andparking.The city official who oversees the dome is confidentnegotiations for a new contract with the Cowboys will start soon."San Antonio continues to be a preferred option to host Cowboys camp in the future, and wehave made Mitchell And Ness Jack Tatum Jersey it clear Mitchell And Ness Art Shell Jersey we'd like to continue as their host," MikeSawaya said. "We have a great working relationship, tremendous fanbase, and wonderful facilities - everything needed to ensure them asuccessful camp experience."We hope to have a definitive answer from them very soon."According to the Cowboys, 94,837 fans attended 13practices over a two-week period for an average of 7,295 persession.While attendance Mitchell And Ness Howie Long Jersey was down from previous camps, it remainsoutstanding for an NFL training camp. Also, Mitchell And Ness Dennis Byrd Jersey comparing attendancefrom this year's camp to previous ones is difficult due to therestrictions the new collective bargaining agreement placed on thenumber of full-contact practices teams can conduct.With the morning workout limited to players mainly "walkingthrough" plays, the club decided to close all but one of thosesessions rather than subject fans to watching the team go throughmundane activities."Attendance is consistent with what we have seen for afternoonpractices in the past," Sawaya said. "Only having one dailypractice session open to the public has affected overallattendance. Given more certainty in the future, we can worktogether to deploy a more aggressive attendance strategy."Garrett said he was pleased with the work the team accomplishedin San Antonio coming Mitchell And Ness Fred Biletnikoff Jersey off the 4 1/2-month lockout."We're excited about the progress we made, but we have a longway to go," he said. "We did a lot of good things down here. Wepracticed the right way with intensity, with good pace and tempo.Hopefully, that will pay off."FROM Mitchell And Ness Jim Otto Jersey GRAPHIC: Cowboys campATTENDANCE:Wednesday (1,151); final total(94,837)ONLINE:dallascowboys.com, mySA.com/sports
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Kolb, Cardinals beat Raiders
UpdatedAug 12, 2011 3:38 AM ETOAKLAND, Calif. (AP)Kevin Kolb learned quite quickly how easy life can be with Larry Fitzgerald as a teammate.
UpdatedAug 12, 2011 1:23 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP)Ryan Mallett played solidly in his first chance at quarterback for the New England Patriots. He may not get another once the regular season starts.
UpdatedAug 12, 2011 12:27 AM ETWith 10 of 11 returning starters, the Raiders' defense that takes thefield against the Arizona Cardinals won't look much differentfromthe enigmatic unit of 2010.Defensive coordinator John Marshall and his assistants were sentpacking when coach Hue Jackson rebuilt the staff. The unmistakablemessage: Last season's wild fluctuation in performance, fromdominant to dormant, had more to do with Official San Francisco 49ers Jersey shop coaching thanpersonnel.New coordinator Chuck Bresnahan won't get into specifics aboutstrategic or philosophical changes as the Raiders play their exhibition openerThursday night at O.co Coliseum. But he pledges the differenceswill be noticed, and welcomed."I plead the fifth; I won't say," Bresnahan said. "You'll beexcited when you see. You'll be excited."In a manner that defensive tackle Tommy Kelly termed, "Stop,stop É boom!," the Raiders were exciting last season ina good and bad way, capable of making plays behind the line ofscrimmage or giving up yardage in chunks.Good enough against Mitchell And Ness Harry Carson Jersey the Mitchell And Ness Rickey Jackson Jersey run to give up just 83.6 yards per gamewithin the AFC West, including a season-ending beat-down ofdivision champion and NFL team rushing leader Kansas City.Bad enough to give up 188 yards per game against everyoneelse.Good enough to Mitchell And Ness Bobby Hebert Jersey give up just 189.2 yards per game passing andallow just 53 percent of passes to be completed the second bestfigures in the NFL. And to pile up 47 sacks, tied for second withGreen Bay and San Diego.Bad enough to give up 29 touchdown passes. Only four teamssurrendered more.To make the necessary repairs, the Raiders eventually turned toBresnahan, who was defensive coordinator from 2000 through 2003, aspan that included three consecutive division titles and an AFCchampionship.Exactly when Bresnahan became defensive coordinator is notclear. He was hired as a "defensive assistant" Feb. 2 but not namedcoordinator until March 7.There were no reports of the Raiders interviewing othercandidates, although a request Mitchell And Ness John Hannah Jersey by Jackson to interview New YorkJets defensive backs coach Dennis Thurman was turned Mitchell And Ness Phil Simms Jersey down.Bresnahan declined to get into the particulars of his return. Hespent the last two seasons with the Florida Tuskers of the UFL andenjoyed working with young players who were hungry to play andweren't making a lot of money.Fired after the 2003 season with Bill Callahan's staff,Bresnahan was replaced by Rob Ryan when Norv Turner came aboard. Heeven won a grievance against the Raiders with regard to back pay butsomehow managed to keep from burning that bridge."I'm excited to be back," Bresnahan said. "I've wanted to dothis for about three years, to be honest with you. What better wayto come back to the place where you kind of let one slip Mitchell And Ness Morten Andersen Jersey away in2002 (in Super Bowl XXXVII)."You can come back and Mitchell And Ness Mark Bavaro Jersey shoot for another year of doing it rightand win another one for this organization and our owner."Included on Bresnahan's staff are cornerbacks coach Rod Woodsonand linebackers coach Greg Biekert, both of whom played underBresnahan during his first tenure in Oakland.Woodson said he expects the Raiders to mix schemes and coveragesrather than relying Mitchell And Ness Lawrence Taylor Jersey as heavily on man-to-man coverage with Mitchell And Ness Archie Manning Jersey theircornerbacks."I'm going to run it the same way I did before," Bresnahan said."It may have different twists and tweaks, but I know how to workwithin the organization. I know the staples of the Raider organization, and I believein them."Second-year middle linebacker Rolando McClain said, "CoachChuck, he's made things a lot more defined, so I'm able to play alot faster."Bresnahan watched plenty of film of last year's defense toevaluate personnel, but he's more interested in improvement thanairing critiques."I would say we have to to be more consistent, plain and simple,and eliminate explosive plays," Bresnahan said. "If we do those twothings, we'll be a better defense."Raiders vs. Cardinals·Today: in Oakland, 9 p.m.·TV: IND(Ch. 36)
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JETS HOPE THEY'VE FOUND A RED-ZONE SAVIOR
UpdatedAug 12, 2011 12:27 AM ETAfter Week 3 in 2010, eight of Mark Sanchez's 12 touchdownpasses covered more than 20 yards.Glass half-full observation: The Jets had a lot of explosive plays inthe passing game.Glass half-empty observation: What the heck happened in the redzone? The Jets' 40 percent touchdown ratio wasthe third worst in the NFL.So the Jets made fixing that problem apriority as soon as last season was complete. That was the firstthing they spoke about during a spring meeting with formerIndianapolis offensive coordinator Tom Moore, who signed on as aconsultant Mitchell And Ness Len Dawson Jersey last month.Credit charismatic coach Rex Ryan with yet another terrificrecruiting job."I'm 72 and I love football," Moore said Patriots Jersey recently at trainingcamp in Florham Park, "and I wanted to stay involved somewhere,somehow, and Rex asked me if I wanted to do it for the Jets. I have great respect for Rex.We competed against each other numerous times."I talked to some other" teams, Moore said. "The situations atother places just weren't right. It's not that they weren't good.I'm very appreciative [for Mitchell And Ness John Randle Jersey their interest], but this was the rightsituation at the right time with the right person. ... This is Mitchell And Ness Irving Fryar Jersey agreat organization."Moore, who has coached for more than 40 years, was the Colts'offensive coordinator from 1998 -- Peyton Manning's rookie season-- to 2009. His role was reduced to senior offensive assistant in2010, as Clyde Christensen became the coordinator. The Coltsallowed Moore's contract to expire during the off-season.Moore will be with the Jets during camp, but will work fromhis home in Hilton Head, S.C., during the season, watching tape andmaking sestions.He Mitchell And Ness Chuck Foreman Jersey said he has looked at the Jets' red-zone possessions from lastseason, but didn't share any judgments on what he saw."Last year is last year," he said, "and everybody is Mitchell And Ness Andre Tippett Jersey a yearolder and a year wiser. This year is this year. You learn from thepast, but you don't get overwhelmed by it."Sixth-year offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer said hewasn't bothered by Mitchell And Ness Dan Marino Jersey the hiring of Moore."Rex and I sat down and talked about it and we brought him in,"Schottenheimer said. "We had some time during the lockout and wewere doing research and stuff. When I found out that this wassomething [Moore] would be interested in, it was a no-brainer. ...It's going to be a great relationship. He's a great sounding board[and] he'll be able to do some great things for us, advancing someopponents."If new acquisition Plaxico Burress can get over the ankle woesthat have nagged him for the past Mitchell And Ness Paul Krause Jersey week, his 6-foot-5 body and softhands should help the Jets inside the 20.Schottenheimer believes the Jets must do a better job onfirst-down plays inside an opponent's 20."If you get into Mitchell And Ness Alan Page Jersey third-and-long in the red zone, unfortunately,"he said, "you're usually going to get eight guys in coverage ...and they make you dump the ball off underneath. So we've got to doa better job [on first down]. We had some penalties where we werefirst-and-10 at the 12; next thing you know it's first-and-15, andthat makes it hard."Moore already likes Sanchez's work ethic and sees plenty ofpotential in the still-developing quarterback."He's special," Moore said. "The sky's the limit. He's a youngplayer in just his third year and he's already Mitchell And Ness Fran Tarkenton Jersey been to two AFCChampionship games, and that speaks volumes."
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