Samuel's return puts backfield in motion
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Now that the Asante Samuel saga is coming to a close -- the de facto holdout and disgruntled franchise cornerback reported to Gillette Stadium yesterday, one month after training camp began and 11 weeks earlier than he had threatened -- the focus shifts to how the Patriots will recast the roles in the secondary once his contract is ...
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The Carolina Panthers entered the season thrilled about their depth at running back.
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Cincinnati - Quentin Griffin was supposed to salvage his season as a kick returner after losing his starting tailback job. Griffin&#39;s season likely has ended on a kick return.
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Asante Samuel made sure the Patriots can't use their franchise tag on him again this offseason, but that doesn't mean the team can't stop the coveted cornerback from reaching free agency, which begins Feb. 29.
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Troy Vincent made the most of his first game in two months &#151; playing at a new position, to boot.
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After losing a couple of key players on defense, Georgia got some good news Friday on the other side of the line. Offensive tackle Max Jean-Gilles plans to return for his senior season with the Bulldogs.
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When C.W. Post coach Bryan Collins is ready to start raving about his football team, he'll let us know. For now, he'll let the size of his returning core do the talking for him.
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ABINGTON Coach: Jim Kelliher (32d year, 145-160-7). Last year's record: 10-3. Playing surface: Grass. Returning starters (6): Ryan Marston, OT/DT, 5-11, 245, Sr.; Joe Gabriele, RB/OL, 5-9, 170, Sr.; Matt McLean, C/DE, 6-1, 185, Sr.; John Creamer, QB/DB, 6-0, 180, Sr.; Tim Wells, WR/DB, 6-1, 175, Sr.; Ronnie Dunn, OT/DT, 6-5, 275, Sr. Strength: Game experience. Concerns: Skill positions. Outlook: ...
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LANDOVER, Md. - Dallas quarterback Vinny Testaverde dropped back to pass and let a deep ball fly down the left sideline. Washington cornerback Fred Smoot stayed with Cowboys wide receiver Antonio Bryant step for step.
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ATHENS, Ga. - Erik Ainge bounced back, and so did the Tennessee Volunteers...
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FOXBOROUGH -- The offenses of the Patriots and Cincinnati Bengals performed to a standstill, each scoring four touchdowns, at Gillette Stadium yesterday. But the Patriots' defense made the difference, Asante Samuel's 34-yard interception return helping to provide the impetus for a 35-28 victory.
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RB Clinton Portis, Redskins After taking a week off to rest his ailing shoulder, the speedy back made a strong return with 86 yards rushing and two touchdowns and two catches for 78 yards.
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Carson Palmer aced the test. With a brace protecting his rebuilt knee, the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback took the hits, avoided the rush and threw three touchdown passes Monday night in his first game back from the injury.
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Shaun Rogers is in the backfield as often as some running backs. Whether teams dare to block Detroit's star defensive tackle with one player or follow the trend of double-teaming him, he often rips through offensive lines with a rare combination of size, speed, strength and nimble footwork.
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He has always done whatever they've wanted. Troy Brown has run back kickoffs, returned punts, caught passes. He has been the primary receiver, a decoy, a spot rusher. He has been asked to be a team leader, then asked to take a step back and be a team player.
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Troy Brown has had to make a lot of adjustments while playing both sides of the football. &quot;You always want to score when you get the ball -- offense or defense
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BEVERLY Coach: Dan Bauer (fifth year, 22-20). Last year's record: 9-1. Playing surface: Grass. Football website: bhsonline.org/athletics.php. Returning starters (11): Greg Pierce, RB-DB, 5-10, 190, Sr.; Liam Blodgett, OL/DL, 5-10, 220, Sr.; Brian Kureta, OL-DL, 5-11, 240, Sr.; Dave Patnaude, FB-LB, 5-10, 190, Sr.; Pat Abate, TE-DE, 6-0, 225, Sr.; Levi Anderson, OL-DL, 5-10, 225, Sr.; Chris Bushey, WR-OLB, 5-9, ...