Welker put his best foot forward in emergency
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FOXBOROUGH -- With Dolphins placekicker Olindo Mare out with a right calf injury, return specialist Wes Welker knew there was a possibility he would be called upon to kick in yesterday's game against the Patriots -- even though he had not done so regularly since high school.
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Before he even knew the full extent of Michael Strahan&#39;s injury, cornerback Will Allen was sure of one thing: The backups who would try to ease the burden of losing the Pro Bowl defensive end had big shoes to fill.
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Amani Toomer probably knew it was going to be a good day when his first catch covered 16 yards over the middle of the field. He was positively sure of it on the next play, when he sprinted
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Growing up in a small Oklahoma town, Jason White would try to throw a football through a tire. Usually, he'd miss. But there was this consolation: He sure could run.
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The Patriots kept up their frenetic offseason pace yesterday, acquiring receiver Wes Welker from the Dolphins for second- and seventh-round draft choices this year.
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SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Without a doubt, it was the biggest catch of his career.
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This is where the young place-kicker unraveled, his right leg betraying him like never before. There were three field goal attempts in one game. All misses.
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.  -- Kevin Everett is showing some movement in both hands and greater strength in his leg muscles, further positive signs for the Buffalo Bills tight end following a life-threatening spinal-cord injury.
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ -- One week after Ed Reed stole a pass to seal another win for the Baltimore Ravens, the Pro Bowl safety victimized yet another football team with his instincts and speed.
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One play shy of turning their incredible winning streak into a six-pack, just a fourth-down tackle removed from having converted a grotesque 1-7 start to this season into a potential
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Michael Vick and Alge Crumpler work on it in practice. When the quarterback is forced to scramble, the tight end finds a way to get open.
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Mystery surrounds the condition of Tom Brady's right foot like a protective boot.
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Kevin Everett is showing some movement in both hands and greater strength in his leg muscles, further positive signs for the Buffalo Bills tight end following a life-threatening spinal-cord injury.
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Adam Vinatieri slipped a brace onto his non-kicking foot Monday, then calmly pronounced himself ready to play.
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Buffalo Bills reserve tight end Kevin Everett had surgery Sunday after injuring his spine on a kickoff against the Denver Broncos, and there is concern about whether he will be able to walk again.
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They made five sacks and got strong play from a rookie cornerback forced into action when a starter was hurt. Several big pass plays were made, the kickoffs were good, and the punting was solid.
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- Patriots fans know the story. A talented kicker leaves New England and uses his golden leg to help guide his team to the Super Bowl. By now you're probably sick of hearing about Adam Vinatieri and his exploits with the Indianapolis Colts this season, but Automatic Adam wasn't the only former Patriots placekicker doing leg work ...