Willis wins top NFL defensive rookie
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One NFL scout called linebacker Patrick Willis "a beast." An NFL coach said Willis is "a rolling ball of butcher knives." And that was before Willis won The Associated Press 2007 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award.
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Dontrelle Willis agreed Thursday to a $29 million, three-year contract with the Detroit Tigers, two weeks after he was acquired from the Florida Marlins in the biggest trade of the offseason.
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Bill Parcells called Ben Roethlisberger the best rookie quarterback to play in the NFL since Dan Marino. Ben Roethlisberger and Dan Marino in front of the HBO cameras yesterday at the Steelers&#39; practice facility.
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The Bush Era began with a W. Rookie Reggie Bush didn't dazzle but certainly didn't disappoint in his NFL debut. He and Drew Brees led the rebuilt New Orleans Saints to a season-opening 19-14 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
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Owen Daniels' five touchdown receptions is a Texans rookie record and the mark is tied for second among all NFL tight ends this season. But in a year where several other Houston rookies are having outstanding seasons, his work hasn't grabbed much outside attention. That doesn't mean those in the organization haven't noticed.
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Dontrelle Willis pitched a three-hit   shutout to help the Florida Marlins step up their National   League wild card challenge with a 3-0 home win over the   Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.
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The top overall draft choice&#39;s real introduction to the league came not in training camp or preseason, or even when he handed the ball to Tiki Barber on Sunday and watched the tailback sprint
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Despite their 28-16 victory over the Houston Texans yesterday before 61,465 at Ford Field, that remains to be seen. But one thing looks evident early on - rookie wideout Roy Williams, the Lions&#39; top draft
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NEW YORK (Sports Network) - Outfielder Jason Bay became the  first Pittsburgh Pirate to win the National League Rookie of  the Year, as he was voted the honor on Monday.
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Safety Bob Sandersâs impact on the vastly improved Indianapolis defense earned him the Associated Press N.F.L. Defensive Player of the Year award Monday.
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Sean Taylor's selection to the Pro Bowl was supposed to be a crowning moment during a season in which he became a truly dominant NFL safety.
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Ed Reed wasn't just the best defensive player on the Baltimore Ravens &#151; no small feat with Ray Lewis as a teammate &#151; he was the best defender in the NFL this season.
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Vince Young and Matt Leinart showcased the skills that made them first-round draft picks after super college careers. Young even got a win &#151; in record-setting fashion.
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The rookie made a case for himself as the future of the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, only it wasn&#39;t the rookie most were expecting.
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James Farrior has already gotten one teammate's vote as the NFL's top defensive player this season. Make that a lot of votes.
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New York, NY (Sports Network) - Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts, Jason Taylor of the Miami Dolphins and Langston Walker of the Oakland Raiders were named AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week, respectively, for the 12th
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What a way to test a rookie quarterback: Give him his first NFL start against the defending NFC champions and their vaunted defense.