Newcomer Welker catching on in big way
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Wes Welker has faced more than his share of naysayers. Despite being named player of the year in football-rich Oklahoma after his senior season at Heritage Hall High School in Oklahoma City, he wasn't swimming in college scholarships.
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Forget the fact that receiver Randy Moss exudes confidence and has a presence that commands attention. When he first stepped into the Patriots' locker room, he looked to his left, then to his right, and his stomach churned as if he were a rookie all over again.
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The confluence of two of the season&#39;s most interesting developments has formed in San Diego, where the Chargers have been the league&#39;s most surprising team and Antonio Gates has been the poster
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A rookie running back helped New England's offense play like old times.
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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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A penchant for making big plays and the recent release of Ifeanyi Ohalete has ripped open the door for rookie Sean Taylor to claim a starting spot.
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As the Dolphins were on their way to a 17-0 season, many players proved adept at mixing football and business pursuits.
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For any NFL franchise, a Dan Marino-type quarterback might come around once in a lifetime. That might be the case with rookie phenom Ben Roethlisberger.
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Safety Sean Taylor prefers not to speak with the media, but the enigmatic rookie has begun to consistently deliver the big plays that highlighted his college career.
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To gauge the impact Wes Welker has had on the Patriots' run to the Super Bowl, look no farther than the Red Sox, who offer second baseman Dustin Pedroia as an example of the impact an undersized player with an overachieving attitude can have on a championship-driven team.
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One play demonstrated the star Eli Manning can become. Another play, a few minutes later, showed that he's still a rookie.
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On his first day back under center with the first-team offense, Chad Pennington went for it all. He lofted a deep pass for Justin McCareins, hitting the receiver in stride.
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For everyone watching, from the fans and players to the national press, this is the drive they came to see. Rookie Eli Manning, the NFL&#39;s number one pick making his first start for the Giants, barked out signals
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are accomplishing feats never seen in the NFL, largely because of rookie quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. The Steelers combined their new quarterback with a touch of the old -- a Jerome
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The Patriots' aggressive free agent shopping continued last night and into today, with Dolphins receiver Wes Welker arriving in town to meet with team officials.
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - It was another successful "homecoming" for Wes Welker. The Patriots receiver caught 11 passes for 124 yards and two touchdowns in a win over the Dallas Cowboys last weekend. Those established career bests in all three categories for Welker, who played his college ball at Texas Tech.
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To a veteran defensive lineman, there is a dead giveaway when a rookie quarterback is rattled. You can see it in the kid&#39;s eyes.