Revis claims hamstring fully recovered

The New York Jets have contended cornerback Darrelle Revis was ready to return from his hamstring injury before.Certainly, he wasn't. He hobbled around in coverage against the Minnesota Vikings and Denver Broncos and was taken advantage of a few times.If Revis and head coach Rex Ryan are to be believed, then his leg really is healthy now."I'm ready to go,new england shirt," Revis said. "I'll be there Sunday."The Jets reported to practice Monday after their bye week, and Revis claimed he's "100 percent" recovered from the hamstring he yanked in Week 2 against the New England Patriots.Revis stuck around the Jets' training complex in Florham Park, N.J.,euro2012shirt.org.uk, last week to get his hamstring prepared for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers at the Meadowlands."All day I was over here,chelsea shirt 2012, just trying to knock it out," Revis said. "This was a good week of rest for me to do that, the best time, where I can come out and where I can get 100 percent and get ready for the second half of the season."

Be wary of free agents expressing interest

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Posted by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky INDIANAPOLIS -- Chris Simms is interested in the Bears. Dewayne Robertson would love to join the Titans if they lose Albert Haynesworth. Well, duh. Beware of such stories between now and free agency. Of course Simms is interested in Chicago. He's a quarterback looking for a job. He's interested in any team that's looking for help at the position. If he had been asked about Detroit,Italy Euro Shirts, Kansas City,euro shirt, the Jets or Minnesota, he would have given the same upbeat answer and it wouldn't mean much about the potential for him to land in any of those destinations. Robertson is out of work, cut by the Broncos. It would be big news if he said he isn't interested in some potential opportunity. It's completely predictable that he's attracted to the Titans or any other team that could use defensive tackle help. I'm wary of stories like those, and we're going to see a lot more of them in the next week. Let's keep them in context.

The Lions' latest loss- Pettigrew

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The injuries keep piling up for Detroit,Portugal Euro 2012 shirts, which announced Friday it has lost rookie tight end Brandon Pettigrew for the year because of a knee injury.PettigrewPettigrew will become the 14th Lions player to go on injured reserve this season,euro shirt, the highest mark in the NFL. This loss might be the most crushing considering the progress Pettigrew had made in the past four weeks as the second of the Lions’ two first-round picks.Pettigrew caught 15 of his 30 passes in the three games preceding Thursday’s matchup with Green Bay and had proved to be a play-making threat at the tight end position. His blocking is more difficult to judge from the outside, but by most accounts he was holding his own in that area.I’m guessing the Lions will take a close look at why they’ve had so many injuries this season, but I don’t know if Pettigrew’s will help them draw any conclusions. It looked like his knee buckled without contact during the Lions’ first drive Thursday.

Brady, Manning renew rivalry in 2012

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The Tom Brady-Peyton Manning quarterback rivalry is one of the best ever. After a one-year hiatus,euro 2012 shirt, it is set to return in 2012. 2012 Denver Broncos Opponents Home Away Kansas City Kansas City Oakland Oakland San Diego San Diego Cleveland Baltimore Pittsburgh Cincinnati Houston New England New Orleans Atlanta Tampa Bay Carolina Brady and the reigning AFC champion New England Patriots will host Manning and the new-look Broncos next season. Manning picked the Broncos on Monday from his list of finalists and will resume his Hall of Fame career in Denver.Expect the Patriots-Broncos game at Gillette Stadium to be a prime-time showdown. The television networks should be gawking over this one, as Manning and Brady haven't played since the 2010 season. If the game is scheduled late in the year, it likely will involve playoff implications.Including the playoffs,Germany Euro Shirts, Brady holds an 8-5 career record against Manning.

Brady first, Sanchez last in overall QBR

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To no surprise, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady tops the final Total Quarterback Ratings for the 2011 season in the AFC East. Brady posted a stellar score of 74.2, which was third-highest in the NFL.BradyThe rest of the division quarterbacks didn't do so well this past season.Miami Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore, this season's winner of the "Sanchez-Fitz-Moore Watch," was the second-best quarterback in the AFC East. He posted a QBR of 54.0, which was 17th in the NFL.Buffalo Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick was third with a QBR of 51.2, which was 18th in the NFL. New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez was last in the division with a QBR of 33.6. Sanchez was 30th out of a possible 34 quarterbacks graded.The only quarterbacks who scored lower than Sanchez this season were Sam Bradford (27.3),euro shirts, Tim Tebow (27.2),Germany Euro Shirts, Curtis Painter (23.4) and Blaine Gabbert (20.5).

Bill Carmody is ... 'The Gamer'

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The idea of Bill Carmody playing video games is funny. This had never occurred to me until the first time I saw this clip, from Northwestern athletics,Italy Euro Shirts, that features Carmody sneaking in some Mortal Kombat after his players abandon the ol' XBox:I actually want to see Carmody play video games. I don't know for sure,chelsea shirt 2012, but I think he might really enjoy them. He's renowned for his intelligence. His zone-pressing Princeton-style system is the work of of a clinician. The only problem is that Carmody is so frequently at a recruiting disadvantage he often can't enlist the sheer talent he needs to win games. Guess where you don't need to recruit talent? NBA2K12. You control not only your team's strategy but its execution -- that would have to appeal to any coach, wouldn't it? Am I spending too much time thinking about this? I'm probably spending too much time thinking about this. Anyway, Bill Carmody playing Mortal Kombat: funny stuff.

Colts retain top spot in power rankings

Controversial as it was,Greece Euro 2012 Shirts, the Colts willingness to lose to the Jets on Sunday didn’t alter their power rankings’ status. Indianapolis remains the unanimous No. 1, aided, undoubtedly,Portugal Euro 2012 shirts, by losses for New Orleans and Minnesota.Starters will play even less in Buffalo, and if the Bills spring that upset, it will be interesting to see if any of us alter our votes.NFC West maven Mike Sando details our voting in his always informative breakdown of the voting.Here’s how the AFC South ranks:AFC South Power Rankings, Week 17RankTeamLast weekMy vote1Colts1115Texans201417Titans141622Jaguars1821The division retained the No. 1 overall spot based on average -- 13.6. The AFC North (14.4) overtook the NFC East (14.7) for second place.With 16 games played,new england shirt, there is less of a debate about where teams stand and I don’t differ from the other three voters on any team by as many as three slots in either direction.

Panthers firm up offensive line

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The Carolina Panthers now have two legitimate options for the starting job at right guard.The team has signed Geoff Hangartner, who spent the past three seasons in Buffalo. Prior to that,chelsea shirt 2012, Hangartner was with Carolina from 2005 through 2008. He primarily was a backup at center and guard, but got some starts due to injury.He departed for a big free-agent contract with Buffalo in 2009, but the Bills recently released him. The Panthers likely will choose between Hangartner and Max Jean-Gilles, who also has been signed.Those are two decent veteran options after the position was decimated by injury. Expected starter Geoff Schwartz suffered a season-ending injury early in the preseason. Garry Williams was supposed to replace him, but he also suffered a season-ending injury.Although Carolina’s coaching staff has changed since Hangartner last played for the Panthers,champions league shirts, he could have the advantage. He was a popular locker-room figure and has familiarity with most of the other members of the offensive line.

Bart Scott hobbling at Jets practice

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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Greetings from the New York Jets compound,Spain Euro Shirts, where I will be filing reports in advance of their AFC Championship Game against the Indianapolis Colts.ScottI arrived a short time ago and barely got settled in the press room before the first news of the day arrived courtesy of ESPN reporter Sal Paolantonio, who attended the open portion of Jets practice.Jets linebacker Bart Scott was limping noticeably and favoring his heavily-taped left ankle. Scott ranked second on the Jets in tackles (107) and tackles for losses (12) in the regular season. He registered 15 quarterback hits.Also of note was defensive end Shaun Ellis. He was limited with his broken left hand wrapped in a cocoon of black tape. Ellis led the Jets with 6.5 sacks and 18 quarterback hits.Inside linebacker and leading tackler David Harris,euro2012shirt.org.uk, who sprained his ankle in the regular-season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals, appeared to be full-go.Running back Thomas Jones was on the field, a sleeve covering his left knee.

Spartans beat out B1G brethren for safety

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Michigan State is ending the 2012 recruiting push with a flurry,Greece Euro 2012 Shirts, and the Spartans on Monday beat out several Big Ten schools for safety Demetrious Cox.Cox, a four-star prospect rated as the nation's No. 28 safety by ESPN Recruiting, picked Michigan State ahead of Ohio State, Wisconsin and Penn State. He recently ruled out Notre Dame and Pitt. Cox made his first official visit to Michigan State on Dec. 16 and stuck with the Spartans despite receiving strong interest from Ohio State and Penn State.Cox hails from Jeannette,Italy Euro Shirts, Pa., and attended the same high school as former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor.Michigan State has developed several young defensive backs in recent years, and Cox joins a secondary that could be the Big Ten's best in 2012.The Spartans landed two commitments during the weekend: four-star receiver Monty Madaris and two-star running back Marcus Horne. Michigan State now has 20 verbals for the 2012 class and remains in the mix for Big Ten targets like offensive lineman Kyle Dodson.

Last-minute OSU notes for the Fiesta Bowl

GLENDALE, Ariz.--We're still about an hour or so from kickoff, but here are a few last-minute notes to chew on before we get started, via ESPN Stats and Info.Oklahoma State's last major bowl game? The 1946 Sugar Bowl, where it beat St. Mary's. Big win there.The last four No. 1 NFL Draft picks to play in a BCS bowl game won it. (Cam Newton, Jamarcus Russell, Alex Smith, Carson Palmer)Justin Blackmon has a touchdown catch in 22 of his past 24 games, and has consecutive seasons with at least 110 catches,Germany Euro Shirts, 1,500 yards and 15 touchdown catches.Joseph Randle can surpass Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein in rushing touchdowns; both are chasing the record this season. Klein has 26. Randle has 25. Texas' Ricky Williams' Big 12 record: 27Oklahoma State's passed on 59 percent of its plays this season, the fourth-highest rate in the FBS.The Cowboys' 22 touchdown drives of less than a minute lead the FBS. Oklahoma State had one in every Big 12 game,champions league shirts, including five versus Baylor. Hard to believe after that Alamo Bowl,Spain Euro Shirts, I know.

Julio Jones will be there, not just for Rams

Count Alabama receiver Julio Jones among the NFL draft prospects planning to attend the event despite the lockout."It’s a one-in-a-lifetime chance,Czech Euro 2012 Shirts," Jones told Sirius' Adam Schein.Left unsettled is whether Jones,champions league shirts, widely regarded as the second-best receiver in the draft,euro shirts, will be there for the St. Louis Rams when they select with the 14th overall choice. The Rams have needs at other positions, too, but passing on Jones would spur considerable debate.Mel Kiper Jr. projected Jones going to the Washington Redskins at No. 10 in his latest mock draft, available to Insider subscribers. Todd McShay agreed. Kiper previously had Jones going to the Rams. Jim Thomas, who covers the Rams for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, has Jones heading to the Redskins, with the Rams selecting defensive end Robert Quinn.Earlier: Sizing up Jones and Georgia receiver A.J. Green.

Ravens' T. Smith ready to bet on Joe Flacco

If you don't think Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco will win a Super Bowl, wide receiver Torrey Smith wants you to put your money where your tweeting mouth is."I will argue with anyone about our QB,Portugal Euro 2012 shirts," Smith posted on Twitter. "I'd bet more than my normal $5 that he gets a ring soon enough."Based on his signing bonus, Smith could make 190,000 of those $5 bets. And, knowing the number of Flacco critics out there, he might easily reach that number.How did all of this get started? Well, Smith, the Ravens' No. 2 receiver,euro2012shirt.org.uk, created a stir on Twitter today when he asked what Peyton Manning's arrival in Denver means for Tim Tebow. He then received responses that he wasn't expecting."One more person tweets me 'Tebow should replace Joe' I'll [shaking my head]," Smith posted on Twitter.If anyone says Tebow will get a ring before Flacco,Greece Euro 2012 Shirts, you're either a fan of Tebowmania or perhaps LaMarr Woodley.

On the road

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PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The NFL owners meetings are over,euro shirts, but the saga of the New Orleans Saints is not.We still don’t know if coach Sean Payton will appeal his suspension, which is scheduled to start next week. We still don’t know who the Saints will put in Payton’s place if the suspension takes hold and we probably won’t know until next week at the earliest if the NFL will be disciplining players who were involved in the bounty program.The owners and coaches seem to have cleared out of here. I’m going to get on the road and head back toward NFC South Blog headquarters. Keep an eye on the headlines section of our main NFL page for any news developments. If anything major happens, I’ll pull over and weigh in.And,Spain Euro Shirts, of course, I’ll be watching out for any signs of Payton or Bill Parcells as I make my way out of South Florida.

Jets, Patriots competing for LaRon Landry

We saw this one coming.Three teams in the AFC East need safety help,euro shirt, and it looks like a pair of division teams will be competing for the top safety remaining in free agency.According to Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports,Portugal Euro 2012 shirts, the New York Jets and New England Patriots are both showing interest in former Washington Redskins safety LaRon Landry. New York and New England both struggled against the pass in the middle of the field last season. New England, in particular, had the NFL's 31st-ranked pass defense.The Jets could be looking for two starting safeties this offseason. Jim Leonhard is an unrestricted free agent who had a season-ending knee injury, and Eric Smith struggled last season. Landry would be one solid piece in free agency. New York also could use the No. 16 overall pick to land Alabama safety Mark Barron, who is the best college prospect at that position.Teams like the Eagles,euro 2012 shirts, Lions and Bears also are reportedly showing interest in Landry.

Matthew Stafford 'on pretty good track'

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We're now two-thirds of the way through the NFL practice week,Portugal Euro 2012 shirts, and nothing that has happened in Detroit suggests that anyone other than Matthew Stafford will start Sunday for the Lions against the Denver Broncos.Stafford worked with the first team offense Thursday, according to local reports. There were no indications that his sprained right ankle was inhibiting him, and coach Jim Schwartz said: "He is improved today over yesterday and I think that he's on a pretty good track right now."Of course, recovering from the ankle injury is only one of the challenges Stafford is facing this week. He'll also need to rebound from a mini-slump over the past two weeks, one that has seen him complete 52.4 percent of his passes and contributed to a pair of sub-20 point outings from the Lions' offense. For more on that topic,euro shirts, don't you dare miss my segment of this week's NFC 411 video below.

Fujita calls out NFL for 'smear campaign'

After leaving an appeal hearing before NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, Browns linebacker Scott Fujita vehemently denied any involvement in a bounty program run by the New Orleans Saints.Fujita,Spain Euro Shirts, who is fighting a three-game suspension,Germany Euro Shirts, said his reputation has been seriously damaged by what he called a "smear campaign.""You know, throughout this process, it's become increasingly clear to me that just because someone disagrees with the NFL's interpretation of an incredibly flawed investigation, it's assumed that he's lying,new england shirt, and to me, that's a shame," Fujita said. "That's a shame."Fujita said no information was provided at the appeal hearing to substantiate the suspensions issued to the four suspended players."The NFL has been careless and irresponsible, and they've made mistakes, and at some point, I think they've got to answer some questions about that," said Fujita, who was the only one of the suspended players to speak Monday.

Cardinals validating status as division favorites

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Posted by ESPN.com's Mike SandoSEATTLE -- The Cardinals are making a statement louder than the Qwest Field crowd.They are dominating both lines of scrimmage against Seattle. Left tackle Mike Gandy obliterated Seahawks rookie Aaron Curry during a 12-yard run. Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell blew up the left side of thSeahawks' offensive line before pouding Matt Hasselbeck with a fumble-forcing sack.The Cardinals are even winning the tactical battles (a pooch kickoff caught Seattle unprepared).Kurt Warner is standing in the pocket patting the ball like it's his pet terrier. Give him a glass of lemonade back there. Patrick Kerney did get to him once,new england shirt, after the Cardinals showed their hand with an empty backfield.This isn't looking good for Seattle. Hasselbeck did stay in the game after that big hit,Germany Euro Shirts, but he won't last the game if he takes many more of those. Adrian Wilson also hit him once.

Clausen- Nope -- 49ers put it on the line

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Some asked before the draft whether the 49ers would invest both first-round picks in their offensive line.I downplayed the odds. Generally the value doesn't line up with need to that degree.The 49ers proved otherwise by selecting Idaho guard Mike Iupati at No. 17 after trading up for Rutgers tackle Anthony Davis.San Francisco also added Mike Solari to coach its line this offseason.The 49ers are acknowledging what fans knew -- that their offensive line let them down last season. Davis and Iupati give the 49ers building blocks to bolster a foundation already featuring tackle Joe Staley and center Eric Heitmann.This move made sense after top defensive backs Eric Berry,Portugal Euro 2012 shirts, Joe Haden and Earl Thomas were no longer available. This move also exposed the Jimmy Clausen rumors as smoke. If the 49ers really wanted Clausen,Italy Euro Shirts, they wouldn't have taken a guard instead of him.Case closed.

Aggies introduce Sumlin as new head coach

New Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin isn't being shy about the challenges ahead in his first major-conference coaching job.He'll be doing it in college football's toughest division (RIP,euro 2012 shirt, Big 12 South,champions league shirts, and the "arguably" that its death removed from that title), the SEC West."I didn't come here to do anything but win," he said.Sumlin will be paid $2 million per year for the duration of his five-year contract, athletic director Bill Byrne said. It has yet to be approved by the university regents.Vanderbilt's James Franklin's salary information was not made public by USA Today recently,Portugal Euro 2012 shirts, but Sumlin will be paid more than only Kentucky's Joker Phillips in the new 14-team SEC.Sumlin replaces Mike Sherman, who went 6-6 in 2011, his fourth season.More on Sumlin's introduction here.I'll have a few more thoughts on the introductory news conference later.

Trent Dilfer- Tom Brady is not the best QB

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New England Patriots star Tom Brady posted the first perfect passer rating of the season in last week's victory over the Detroit Lions.Brady is considered by many to be the league's MVP through 12 weeks and has guided to the Patriots to a 9-2 record.But ESPN analyst and former NFL quarterback Trent Dilfer does not believe Brady is the best at his position."I really believe Philip Rivers is the best quarterback in football today," Dilfer said,euro shirt, "and I know that's almost sacrilegious with Peyton Manning and Tom Brady still playing quarterback. But nobody does more things in a cluttered environment than Philip Rivers does. Nobody pushes the ball down the field more than Philip Rivers does."His level of difficulty for which he plays the position, down in and down out, far exceeds that of any other quarterback in this league. All that being said,euro 2012 shirts, he still puts up sick numbers. He still wins games late. He gets everybody involved."Watch the film. Philip Rivers is the best quarterback in the NFL."

Vikings fly in real 'Pants on the Ground' guy

NEW ORLEANS -- Apparently Brett Favre’s rendition of “Pants on the Ground” last Sunday wasn’t good enough. Minnesota officials flew in the original American Idol singer, a man by the name of General Larry Platt, to perform the song in a team meeting Sunday.Don’t believe me? Vikings left tackle Bryant McKinnie, currently the best beat reporter covering the team, revealed it in his Twitter page. Follow this link,Portugal Euro 2012 shirts, which takes you to another link of McKinnie’s grainy cell phone video of the performance. Tight end Visanthe Shiancoe, meanwhile, tweeted this picture. Finally,Italy Euro Shirts, here is another twitpic from receiver Bernard Berrian.I hate to read too much into this, but I think it’s at least marginally interesting that the Vikings brought in Platt for their meeting while New Orleans had Hall of Fame safety Ronnie Lott speak at theirs, according to ESPN's Rachel Nichols. A slightly disparate approach,euro 2012 shirts, to say the least.

Loss of Ty Warren would hurt Denver

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I had just landed in Kansas City in preparation of my visit to the Chiefs’ training camp when I received word that the Denver Broncos may have suffered a serious injury.WarrenNew defensive lineman Ty Warren may have suffered a serious triceps injury. He is being examined and the extent of the injury is not known. But he could be out a while.Warren’s absence would hurt Denver. He was the Broncos’ big free-agent signing as he signed a two-year,new england shirt, $8 million deal after being cut by New England. He was expected to bring stability to Denver’s weakest spot on the roster. To make matters worse, fellow Denver defensive tackle Marcus Thomas suffered a pectoral injury in practice Monday. The injuries occurred minutes apart. Thomas’ status is not known,euro shirt, either.Warren’s injury would likely mean newly acquired Brodrick Bunkley will get more playing time. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Broncos look for veteran help at the position in the next month if Warren’s injury is serious.

LSU has completely taken over

ATLANTA -- Georgia might have been leading at the half,euro 2012 shirt, but it didn't look like the Bulldogs showed up in the second half.That was because LSU absolutely dominated all aspects of the third quarter.Two turnovers and a scintillating punt return by Tyrann Mathieu set up the Tigers' three touchdowns in the third quarter -- the most scored in a single quarter by a team in the SEC title game.LSU went from down 10 to scoring 28 consecutive points on the Bulldogs in the past two quarters.If the game wasn't totally in LSU's hands when Tharold Simon made a tremendous play on the ball to intercept Aaron Murray's pass,Greece Euro 2012 Shirts, it certainly was when running back Kenny Hilliard caught a pass from Jordan Jefferson and trucked Georgia's Brandon Boykin before walking into the end zone for the 8-yard score to put the Tigers up 18.That play drew little celebration from LSU's side,euro shirt, almost like the players and coaches knew they had sucked all of the life out of Georgia.Barring a total collapse, it looks like LSU will head to the national title game undefeated.

Jackson, Vikings miss big opportunity

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Things are starting to get interesting here at Lambeau Field. Minnesota quarterback Tarvaris Jackson missed an opportunity at the beginning of the fourth quarter to pull the Vikings within three points. As it stands, Green Bay leads 17-12 with 14:12 remaining. The teams scored two quick touchdowns,Greece Euro 2012 Shirts, the first coming when the Packers Tramon Williams returned a punt 76 yards for a touchdown. Jackson brought the Vikings back down the field and threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Sidney Rice on a gutsy fourth-and-one call from coach Brad Childress. Childress rightly called for a 2-point conversion,euro shirt, but Jackson's pass was behind a wide-open Rice in the end zone. That left the Packers with a four-point lead. We're bowing out to start working on what we like to call "Rapid Reaction",chelsea shirt 2012, an entry we will post immediately after the game. Look for an extended post after I get back upstairs from the locker rooms.

A perfect final Saturday in Lubbock

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LUBBOCK,euro shirt, Texas -- It's perfect football weather here in West Texas. It's a little windy -- as expected -- with a chill in the air, but you couldn't ask for a better atmosphere for Senior Day in Jones AT&T Stadium.There are a few clouds, but even with the morning kickoff, the Tech fans are fired up with No. 2 Oklahoma State in town.Pregame Raider Walk had a good crowd, and with a basketball game last night, there are a few weary-eyed fans roaming the campus,Czech Euro 2012 Shirts, but they'll be ready to go by kickoff.Texas Tech has one of the most raucous atmospheres in the league, and Oklahoma State will be right in the middle of it. For OSU, this is the second quirk in its schedule from the Big 12 shift from 12 to 10 teams.Oklahoma comes to Stillwater in consecutive years, but Oklahoma State made back-to-back trips to Texas and Texas Tech.The Cowboys won last season.Both teams have arrived, and we'll be here all day with plenty more coverage.

Call It- Carolina's QB-

Thanks to the great folks at SportsNation and the wonders of modern technology, we’re going to unveil a new toy on the NFC South Blog right now.The feature will be named “Call It’’ and it will give you a chance to vote on whatever happens to be the hot topic in the NFC South on a given day. We’re going to debut the poll by asking you which quarterback Carolina should draft with the No. 1 overall pick.Notice,Czech Euro 2012 Shirts, we’re going on the hypothetical assumption that the Panthers will draft a quarterback. So if you’re thinking the Panthers may go with a defensive lineman, LSU cornerback Patrick Peterson or Georgia receiver A.J. Green just go ahead and hit “other’’.If you think the Panthers should go out and trade for a veteran quarterback or sign one in free agency, hit “other." If you’re a member of Jimmy Clausen's family or Tony Pike's family,new england shirt, hit “other."Otherwise,euro2012shirt.org.uk, go ahead and cast your vote for one of the three rookie quarterbacks.

Waiting on Shanahan

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INDIANAPOLIS -- In 10 minutes, Redskins coach Mike Shanahan will take the podium and hopefully shed some light on what direction his club will go in free agency and the draft. Honestly,Greece Euro 2012 Shirts, I don't think we'll learn much. He'll likely tell us that he hasn't decided what to do at quarterback.I plan to ask him whether he envisions Jason Campbell being the starter in 2010. But there will also be some talk about the offensive line. Earlier today, AFC West blogger and former Denver Post beat man Bill Williamson said that he's only seen Shanahan at the combine one other time over the past decade. Shanahan's been known to sneak into town, take a look at the quarterbacks or wide receivers and then leave before anyone realizes he's there.So the fact that he's agreed to meet with reporters today is a big step for him. OK,euro 2012 shirt, I'm headed over to stake out a front-row seat. I'll have a column on Shanahan and the Skins later today. Stay tuned.Programming note: Tom Coughlin is scheduled to take the podium at 12:15 p.m. ET.

Are Jets turning over a new leaf-

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The New York Jets are not interested in participating in HBO's Hard Knocks series this summer, ESPNNewYork's Rich Cimini reports. The network has been heavily interested in the Jets ever since the team acquired popular backup quarterback Tim Tebow.But the Jets would rather have their soap opera play out behind closed doors. New York last appeared on "Hard Knocks" two years ago and produced an entertaining program. One of the highlights included the much-publicized holdout of Pro Bowl cornerback Darrelle Revis.Although I would enjoy seeing the Jets on "Hard Knocks" again,Czech Euro 2012 Shirts, they are making the right choice. The usually boastful Jets were humbled last season, and seem to be taking a quieter approach this season. Agreeing to do "Hard Knocks" would seem contradictory.In the past two days the Jets turned down the bright spotlight of "Hard Knocks," made peace among bickering teammates,Italy Euro Shirts, and even complained about a division rival's trash-talking.Are the Jets turning over a new leaf in 2012?

Jaguars now in market for a punter

There was a presumption by some in Jacksonville that Adam Podlesh would be back. Re-signing the punter,Italy Euro Shirts, some fans said based on team comments, was a mere formality.Free agent signings are never mere formalities.And Chicago has agreed to terms with Podlesh on a five-year deal that Sean Jensen reports is worth over $10 million.I don’t know if the Jags were in the running. But they put a serious premium on special teams,euro2012shirt.org.uk, so this is a bit of a blow because they liked Podlesh.Who’s available?Well one of their 24 undrafted rookie free agents is Brian Saunders from Virginia Tech.He put up some nice numbers as a senior,new england shirt, but saw no action in his first three seasons. (Side bonus: He has a degree in horticulture.)There are free agents to sort through as well. Scouts Inc. ranks Ben Graham, Daniel Sepulveda and Steve Weatherford as just a bit better than Podlesh.Weatherford played five games for the Jaguars in 2008.

Action picking up as kickoff approaches

Matt Cashore/US Presswire Cardinals and Steelers fans arrived early to Raymond James Stadium. Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando TAMPA,Czech Euro 2012 Shirts, Fla. -- The Super Bowl atmosphere picked up dramatically Saturday as fans and partygoers lined some streets and packed hotel lobbies. The limousine driver I chatted with outside the downtown Hyatt Hotel confirmed the dramatic increase in late-week action. He said business was horrible early in the week. He charges $200 an hour during Super Bowl week, up from $125 an hour normally. His company owns three stretch Escalades, each about $150,euro shirt,000 in value and nearly 15,000 pounds in weight. I arrived at Raymond James Stadium within the last hour or so. If someone told me Steelers fans outnumbered Cardinals fans 10 to 1, I wouldn't argue. Three Cardinals fans did stand out. Each wore a white hard hat with an imitation cardinal leaving its mark on a Terrible Towel,Greece Euro 2012 Shirts, which was draped over a faux steel girder. Not bad.

Jags in line to face Vick first, on Aug. 27

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Posted by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky The Indianapolis Colts host Philadelphia next week, but it's the Jacksonville Jaguars who will be at Lincoln Financial Field on the night Michael Vick is eligible to see the first action of the second act of his NFL career. Jacksonville plays at Philadelphia on Aug. 27 in the third preseason game for both teams. Under the terms of Roger Goodell's conditional reinstatement,euro2012shirt.org.uk, Vick can play in his team's final two preseason games. The telecast of the matchup is slated to be re-aired in HD on the NFL Network the same night at 11 p.m. ET. While the Jaguars never showed interest in Vick,chelsea shirt 2012, some fans clamored for him. As the starter, David Garrard has had a good year and a bad year. He needs to prove himself a long-term solution this season or the team could be in the market for a quarterback next year. And the current backup is Todd Bouman.

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Titans need to be prepared to pay Haynesworth after season

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Posted by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky Haynesworth Titans fans can exhale -- Albert Haynesworth isn't going to miss camp. He and the Titans found common ground and he's signing his franchise tender. We don't know the incentives tied to Haynesworth earning his way out of a possible franchise tag yet. We do know the key to the Titans securing him for what should be the prime of his career. If he has a second consecutive dominant season, they're going to have to open the vault for him. Because if he meets the incentives and can't be tagged,euro shirt, if he gets close to free agency,Italy Euro Shirts, someone will give him a monstrous contract that's going to be well beyond what the fiscally conservative Titans would usually want to offer. It will be time for them to change their approach and lock him up by bowling him over in the weeks between the end of the regular season and the start of free agency.

Re-signed Haggans provides depth, leadership

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Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Arizona Cardinals Linebacker Age Status Chike Okeafor 32 Signed Clark Haggans 32 Signed Monty Beisel 30 UFA Victor Hobson 29 Signed Gerald Hayes 28 Signed Karlos Dansby 27 Signed Ali Highsmith 24 Signed Pago Togafau 23 Signed The Cardinals have re-signed four of their own unrestricted free agents after Clark Haggans accepted a three-year deal. The other NFC West teams have each re-signed two UFAs. Haggans,euro 2012 shirts, 32,champions league shirts, provides depth and leadership at linebacker. He is also coming off a foot injury that ended his 2008 season early. The chart lists the Cardinals' linebackers from oldest to youngest. Chike Okeafor's ability to stay healthy proved important for Arizona last season. He started 16 games after missing the 2007 season. He previously had not missed a game since 2001.

There's been a Dolphins offense sighting

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim GrahamMIAMI -- Just like that, the Miami Dolphins have located their offense.They struggled badly in their opening-day loss to the Atlanta Falcons in the Georgia Dome,euro 2012 shirt, committing four turnovers and scoring their only points with a touchdown in garbage time.Yet they were unfazed by Dallas Clark's touchdown 12 seconds into the game and responded on their first possession with a remarkably efficient Wildcat-accented touchdown drive to tie the score.The Dolphins drove 67 yards on nine plays,euro2012shirt.org.uk, taking 6:06 to get Ronnie Brown into the end zone. Brown took a direct snap and weaved his way in from 14 yards out.Miami needed to convert just one short third down.Brown carried five times for 42 yards on the drive,champions league shirts, which included three Wildcat plays -- Brown runs of 9 and 14 yards and a handoff to Ricky Williams for 5 yards.Chad Pennington completed all three of his pass attempts for 33 yards.

Daunte Culpepper in agent mode

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Former Detroit and Minnesota quarterback Daunte Culpepper was wearing his agent's hat Monday,Germany Euro Shirts, working the lobby of the NFL owners meeting in hopes of getting a job for a client: Himself.As we noted last month, Culpepper hired attorney David Cornwell as an advisor but remains his own agent when it comes to soliciting and negotiating contracts. He is an unrestricted free agent who now knows he won't be returning to the Lions,Portugal Euro 2012 shirts, who replaced him earlier this month by acquiring Shaun Hill from San Francisco.Culpepper said he has touched base with a handful of teams so far this offseason but hasn't had any serious contract discussions."That's why I'm here,Greece Euro 2012 Shirts," Culpepper said.Agents often drop in on the owners meeting to jump-start negotiations. In the past day, I've seen Drew Rosenhaus, David Dunn and Frank Bauer, among others, making the rounds.

Ford and Heyward-Bey start for Oakland

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DENVER -- Oakland’s starting receivers are Jacoby Ford and Darrius Heyward-Bey.There were questions about it heading into the game and coach Hue Jackson wouldn’t discuss who his starters would be. Starter Louis Murphy is hurt and Derek Hagan is inactive.It wasn't a good start for Ford as he fumbled on Oakland's first play after making a catch. He was tackled by Von Miller. What a start for the No. 2 overall pick of the draft. Denver converted it into a field goal to take a 3-0 lead.Oakland defensive tackle John Henderson started the game as the Raiders used a five-man defensive front.As expected,euro 2012 shirts, Sebastian Janikowski's and Matt Prater's first kickoffs sailed out of end zone.Oakland is playing safety Jerome BoydOakland’s punt returner is Nick Miller.The Broncos started four rookies for the first time in team history: Miller, safety Rahim Moore,euro shirts, tackle Orlando Franklin and tight end Julius Thomas.

Terrelle Pryor made right call to not appeal

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I think Terrelle Pryor made the right decision by choosing to not appeal his five-game NFL suspension.The embattled former Ohio State quarterback has been through too much red tape already. It’s time for him to move on and concentrate on his NFL career.This means Pryor will not be eligible to join Oakland’s active 53-man roster until Oct. 10, the day after the fifth game of the season. He can’t practice during his suspension,Germany Euro Shirts, but he can work with coaches on his own during the suspension.When Pryor comes off the suspension list,champions league shirts, the Raiders will have to make a decision on how many quarterbacks they will carry. Trent Edwards and Kyle Boller are expected to be the backups to Jason Campbell when the season starts. Perhaps Oakland will keep all four quarterbacks when Pryor is eligible to play.The next step is for Pryor to quickly sign his contract so he can practice with his team before he goes on the suspension list Sept. 4. Meanwhile, Pryor reiterated his desire to stay at quarterback in a radio interview.

Inactives- Ganther, Mathews will not play

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SEATTLE -- The Seattle Seahawks have used multiple combinations at running back and fullback this season.They'll have one fewer option at fullback after naming starter Quinton Ganther inactive Sunday. Ganther has a knee injury. Michael Robinson played fullback some against the Denver Broncos in Week 2.Also inactive for Seattle against San Diego: Nate Ness, Leroy Hill,Spain Euro Shirts, Evan Dietrich-Smith, Chester Pitts, Russell Okung, Anthony McCoy and E.J. Wilson. Pitts could become available on the offensive line in Week 4. He has not played since undergoing microfracture knee surgery last season.Inactive for San Diego: Ryan Mathews, Larry English, Stephen Cooper, Cam Thomas,euro shirts, Adam Terry, Vaughn Martin and Jyles Tucker. J.T. O'Sullivan is the third quarterback. Matthews had not been expected to play after suffering an ankle injury against Jacksonville in Week 2.

Mack Brown statement on Joe Paterno

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Texas coach Mack Brown on the passing of Joe Paterno:"I've known Coach Paterno since I started coaching. Sally and I built a great relationship with him and Sue over the last 10 to 15 years, and we shared many great times. I know our lives are better because we had the opportunity to spend time with them. He was a gift to us,Greece Euro 2012 Shirts, and when we heard the sad news today, we both openly wept, not only because college football lost a great man, but we lost a great friend. I appreciate all of the advice, the attention and the time he's given us over the years. We will miss him dearly and will always cherish the wonderful memories. College football will be left with a major void because he has done so much for our game and for Penn State. It's a very sad day, and with his passing, we have lost one of the greatest coaches our game,Spain Euro Shirts, and all sports, will ever have. He leaves us with great stories, memories and records that may never be broken. There will never be another Joe Paterno. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sue and the family."

Falcons must go on without DT Jerry

Posted by ESPN.com’s Pat YasinskasSome very bad news out of Atlanta. Coach Mike Smith just announced that rookie defensive tackle Peria Jerry will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. Jerry It’s not a huge surprise because it was pretty obvious Sunday that Jerry’s injury was serious and Falcons’ scouts were scanning lists of available defensive tackles Sunday night. The worst-case scenario was confirmed Monday.Jerry had been off to a solid start,champions league shirts, playing next to Jonathan Babineaux. Thomas Johnson, who was rotating in behind those two,euro 2012 shirts, likely will move into the starting role.The Falcons also have Trey Lewis,new england shirt, who has been inactive for the first two games and he likely will become the third defensive tackle. The Falcons also plan to activate Vance Walker from the practice squad and may consider bringing in another defensive tackle.

Second overall pick stands tall for Rams

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INDIANAPOLIS -- The St. Louis Rams had to welcome news that Robert Griffin III measured 6-foot-2 and three-eighths of a precious inch at the NFL scouting combine.Griffin also weighed 223 pounds.As Jim Thomas noted Friday,euro 2012 shirts, any negative news about Griffin could affect how much the St. Louis Rams might get in return should they trade the second overall pick in the 2012 draft.The Rams already have Sam Bradford at quarterback,euro 2012 shirt, making them a prime candidate to deal the second choice for a team seeking one -- but only if Indianapolis drafts Andrew Luck and teams value Griffin enough to trade up for him.NFL teams prefer quarterbacks tall enough to see the field clearly. There was some speculation Griffin might measure shorter than anticipated. His measured height wasn't quite ideal by traditional standards, but it met expectations and did should not in any way damage the way teams view him. It should help him.

RG3 sole Big 12 finalist for Camp Award

Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III is the Big 12's only representative among five finalists for the Walter Camp Award,euro2012shirt.org.uk, given annually to college football's top player.He's joined by Houston quarterback Case Keenum, Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck, Alabama running back Trent Richardson and LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu.The Camp Award,Spain Euro Shirts, along with the Heisman,euro shirts, honors the best in the game, and Griffin's deserving. He'll have a shot to win. He's second nationally in total offense at 390 yards per game, trailing only Keenum. He's thrown for 3,678 yards and 34 touchdowns.Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones, Oklahoma State quarterback Brandon Weeden and OSU wide receiver Justin Blackmon were all on the list of 15 Camp Award semifinalists, but didn't make the latest cut.Auburn's Cam Newton won the award last year.Colt McCoy won the award for Texas in 2008 and 2009.

Power Rankings- Saints hold No. 1

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Our latest edition of the power rankings is out and the undefeated Saints remain in their lofty spot at No. 1,euro 2012 shirts, even though their last two victories haven’t been exactly pretty.What really jumped out me was the stat my colleague Mike Sando pointed out. The Saints have outscored the Buccaneers and Panthers combined by 51 points.The voters kept the Falcons at No. 18,euro 2012 shirt, which I think is fitting. Atlanta played a heck of a game against the Saints and they did it without a bunch of key starters.The Panthers dropped two spots to No. 22 and they could be approaching the mid-20s if they can’t get a victory against Minnesota on Sunday night in the matchup between Matt Moore and Brett Favre.The Bucs dropped another spot to 31. There’s a bright side here. They’re battling the Rams (No. 32) for the first overall pick in next year’s draft and Tampa Bay is looking quite capable of earning that spot.

Wisconsin announces class of 12

Wisconsin has announced the signings of 12 players to go along with seven preferred walk-ons. The Badgers always had planned to sign a smaller class but missed out on several top targets, including offensive lineman Kyle Dodson,Italy Euro Shirts, a one-time verbal commit who signed with Ohio State.Here are Wisconsin's signees:Vince Biegel, LBHugs Etienne, CBArthur Goldberg, DTBart Houston, QBVonte Jackson, RBJake Meador, OLReggie Mitchell, CBLeo Musso,Spain Euro Shirts, AthleteD.J. Singleton, SDan Voltz, OLWalker Williams, OLEtienne, Jackson and Voltz enrolled early.Houston is the big name of the bunch, a decorated recruit at a position where Wisconsin needs help in 2012 following the departure of Russell Wilson. Voltz is a nice pickup along the offensive line, and both Biegel and Singleton received four stars from ESPN Recruiting. The class features players from eight different states: three from Wisconsin, two from both Florida and Pennsylvania and one each from California, Indiana, New Jersey,Czech Euro 2012 Shirts, Illinois and Washington.

Alabama has four on Walter Camp team

Alabama led the nation by placing four players on the 2011 Walter Camp Football Foundation All-America team.Running back Trent Richardson, left tackle Barrett Jones, linebacker Dont'a Hightower and safety Mark Barron were all first-team selections.LSU cornerbacks Tyrann Mathieu and Morris Claiborne were also first-team selections.The SEC had eight players make Walter Camp first team. Here they are:OFFENSERB Trent Richardson, AlabamaOL Barrett Jones, AlabamaDEFENSEDL Melvin Ingram, South CarolinaLB Dont’a Hightower, AlabamaLB Jarvis Jones,euro 2012 shirts, GeorgiaDB Morris Claiborne, LSUDB Mark Barron,euro 2012 shirt, AlabamaDB Tyrann Mathieu,chelsea shirt 2012, LSUThe SEC also had seven players on the second team:OFFENSETE Orson Charles, GeorgiaC William Vlachos, AlabamaDEFENSELB Courtney Upshaw, AlabamaDB Bacarri Rambo, GeorgiaDB Casey Hayward, Vanderbilt Sr. Elko, GA 6-0 188SPECIAL TEAMSPK Caleb Sturgis, FloridaKR Joe Adams, Arkansas

Giants, Panthers both short-handed today

PHILADELPHIA -- I'm about to head over to the Linc, but wanted to mention that Giants left guard Rich Seubert (knee), right tackle Kareem McKenzie (knee),euro shirts, cornerback Corey Webster (knee) and safety cornerback Aaron Ross (hamstring) are all inactive for today's game against the Panthers at Giants Stadium.The Panthers will not have Pro Bowl running back DeAngelo Williams (ankle) and he'll be replaced by Jonathan Stewart. Once I make it over to the Linc,euro2012shirt.org.uk, I'll hop on NFL Nation Live to provide some commentary.In other news,chelsea shirt 2012, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported this morning that Mike Shanahan is not interested in replacing either Gary Kubiak in Houston or Lovie Smith in Chicago. ESPNChicago.com had previously reported that Shanahan had an interest in the Bears job -- if in fact Smith lost his job. Schefter's news will have Redskins fans breathing a little easier this afternoon. Schefter and Chris Mortensen are also reporting that Bill Cowher is ready to coach again and they've mentioned Tampa Bay and Carolina as possible destinations.

Lions, Seahawks swap tight ends (unofficially)

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Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando The Seahawks' decision to sign Lions free-agent tight end John Owens indicated Seattle probably would not re-sign free-agent tight end Will Heller. With Heller no longer in Seattle's plans,Greece Euro 2012 Shirts, the Lions signed him Monday. The Seahawks like Owens as a blocking tight end to pair with John Carlson,Portugal Euro 2012 shirts, who led Seattle in receptions last season. Heller has been a dependable backup. He started six games in 2007. Expect Owens and Heller to both serve as backups in 2009. Heller is the fifth of Seattle's unrestricted free agents to sign with another team. He joins a growing contingent of former Seattle players in Detroit. Maurice Morris and Julian Peterson are also there. Lions offensive coordinator Scott Linehan must have been paying attention to the Seahawks' roster during his years as the Rams' head coach.

Congrats Boston TE Party's Sean Fitzgerald

My biggest regret in doing our nickname search for New England Patriots tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez was that I didn’t save the screen names while sifting through thousands of suggestions.I came up with the top 10 from the AFC East blog and AFC East Twitter,euro 2012 shirts, and "Boston TE Party" was the eventual winner. Even Gronkowski approved.Well,euro shirts, we got in touch with the "Boston TE Party" creator Sean Fitzgerald (screen name "Dolphins Lakers") and wanted to offer our congrats. He is a law student from Washington,euro 2012 shirt, D.C., and had this to say:"I'd like to thank you sincerely for choosing my name; it means the absolute world to me seeing my suggestion all over ESPN and NFL articles," Fitzgerald said in an email. "Thank you so much again sir. If I hear the name on commentary during the game Sunday I will go crazy.""Boston TE Party" already is picking up steam. Check it out here in this FoxSports.com article.

Eagles defensive coordinator in press box

Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley •As you probably know by now,new england shirt, Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson is in the press box again today. He's been using a cane the past two weeks because of back pain. Someone told me before the game that Eagles secondary coach Sean McDermott is the one calling in the plays after talking to Johnson. On that first touchdown drive, the Cardinals were having a lot of success running against the Eagles' nickel defense. • Defensive end Travis LaBoy has an injured left biceps and his return is questionable. • Hero for the Eagles so far: Rookie wideout DeSean Jackson racing back to strip the ball from Cardinals free safety Aaron Francisco after his interception. The Cardinals would've had the ball inside the Eagles' 30-yard line. Instead, right tackle Jon Runyan pounced on the ball, giving Philly a fresh set of downs. If you're looking for a huge play so far in this game,Czech Euro 2012 Shirts, there you go. Oops, 62-yard touchdown for Larry Fitzgerald. My Super Bowl trip not looking good,Portugal Euro 2012 shirts!

Kiper's San Diego choice out of combine

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The player Mel Kiper believes will end up being the San Diego Chargers’ first-round pick has reportedly withdrawn from the combine.NFL.com reports that USC tackle Tyron Smith has dropped out of the combine suddenly Saturday with a lingering knee issue. He is going to save himself for his pro day workout in late March. He reportedly was injured eight weeks ago.In Kiper’s latest mock draft,new england shirt, he penciled Smith in for San Diego at No. 18.If Smith is the Chargers’ top target, this could change things some. The fact that Smith is going to work out before the draft still allows him to salvage his draft status. But this is a deep tackle group, and the Chargers could look at other tackle prospects Anthony Castonzo of Boston College,Czech Euro 2012 Shirts, Nate Solder of Colorado and Gabe Carimi of Wisconsin.San Diego will also look at several other positions in the first round, including linebacker, defensive end and receiver.

Solid first-half review for Yates in Houston

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HOUSTON -- It’s a half. And a lot of quarterbacks have played a good half.But T.J. Yates' first half has been very encouraging.One Houston TV type already tweeted how we’ll see people talking of Yates’ moxie. Perhaps it’s predictable,Italy Euro Shirts, but it’s the right word to me.He saw Andre Johnson drop a very good pass that would have been a significant gain,Germany Euro Shirts, but later put a perfect ball up for him and watched the receiver muscle it away from a defender for a 50-yard gain that set up Yates' first career touchdown pass.His “worst” play was an incomplete pass that was somehow ruled a fumble even after a review. He’s got a 102.5 passer rating.The Texans have maintained a good run-pass balance and have a 10-3 lead on Atlanta at the half.The Falcons defense is sure to throw some different stuff at Yates in the second half. How he handles it will tell us a bit more. But the early review is quite good for sure.

Denver's defense improving up front

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Monday, Denver executive VP John Elway said the Broncos weren’t as worried about their situation at defensive tackle as folks on the outside.Well,euro 2012 shirt, there had to be some concerns because the Broncos made sure they got better at the position during the weekend.The Broncos targeted the position and are in better shape with two sharp picks. Early in the fifth round on Saturday (via a pick obtained for receiver Brandon Lloyd in a deal with the Rams last year) Denver took underrated Tennessee defensive lineman Malik Jackson.He is a versatile player who can play both inside and outside and he may end up being an end. He is a disruptive force who should help against the run. Expect Jackson and Derek Wolfe, taken with the No. 36 pick out of Cincinnati,champions league shirts, to help Denver immensely and expect both to be instant parts of the defensive line rotation in Denver.

Texas' tricks aren't fooling Oklahoma

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DALLAS -- Texas offensive coordinator Bryan Harsin made a name for himself calling a triple play of trick plays in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl against the Sooners.He faced them for the first time since on Saturday, but Oklahoma wasn't biting this time."If it doesn't work,Czech Euro 2012 Shirts, I'm always looking at myself sometimes and saying 'Hey, how can I get better in this area?'" Harsin said. "You've just got to do a better job of dialing those up and utilizing our "race" offense and getting some rhythm and getting going."A few fancy reverses were stymied for losses,Italy Euro Shirts, but we didn't see any double passes or receiver passes, though Jaxon Shipley looked like he wanted to throw one at one point in the game, as he did on a touchdown pass against BYU earlier in the season."I put that on me. In those situations, that play wasn't the best play at that time," Harsin said. "But again, I'll go back to the key in this game, and that was turnovers. That's what we've got to eliminate."

Results from the NFL combine's final day

The NFL combine wrapped on Tuesday, but here's a quick look at how the defensive backs did on the final day of workouts.Jamell Fleming,Italy Euro Shirts, CB, Oklahoma40-yard dash: 4.53 seconds (12th among CBs)225-pound bench press: 23 reps (second among CBs)Markelle Martin, S,Greece Euro 2012 Shirts, Oklahoma State 225-pound bench press: 19 reps (T-6 among safeties)Johnny Thomas, S, Oklahoma State 40-yard dash: 4.63 seconds (12th among safeties)225-pound bench press: 20 reps (T-4 among safeties)One quick thought from our scout, Steve Muench:At 5-10 and 206,champions league shirts, former Oklahoma State S Johnny Thomas appeared to be in excellent shape despite missing the 2011 season because of an eligibility issue, and he moved well in space. He also flashed above-average ball skills and even made a nice one-handed catch with his right hand, but he appeared to lose focus and dropped a pass late. In addition, he had to restart a drill.

Browns, Ravens won't miss Carson Palmer

A majority of Bengals fans couldn't be happier to see Carson Palmer leave after receiving two high draft picks from the Raiders.Count the Browns and Ravens among those glad to see Palmer gone from the AFC North. Palmer has a combined 18-7 record (.720) against those teams, averaging 241 yards per game against them.Of Palmer's 11 fourth-quarter comebacks,euro shirt, four have come against the Ravens -- his most against any team.Palmer was 4-8 against the Steelers,Portugal Euro 2012 shirts, averaging 200.2 yards per game. He did have three game-winning drives against Pittsburgh, including two in 2009. Palmer vs. AFC North Carson Palmer played seven seasons in the AFC North as the quarterback of the Cincinnati Bengals. Team Record Comp pct. Passing yards TD Int Rating Browns 9-3 62.9 2,835 25 14 90.6 Ravens 9-4 61.0 3,202 15 11 84.5 Steelers 4-8 57.1 2,chelsea shirt 2012,402 17 11 76.7

DeAndrew White hospitalized after fight

Alabama redshirt sophomore wide receiver DeAndrew White was one of two victims hospitalized overnight after sustaining injuries during an early Thursday altercation on The Strip in Tuscaloosa, Ala.,Portugal Euro 2012 shirts, a source close to the situation confirmed to the Tuscaloosa Bureau.The source told the Tuscaloosa Bureau that White wasn't seriously injured, but did sustain a concussion.There's no word yet on how White was involved in the fight,Greece Euro 2012 Shirts, but university police arrested two men for firing handguns in the air during the fight, "allegedly to disperse the crowd," Tuscaloosa Metro Homicide Unit commander Loyd Baker said.White, who caught 14 passes for 151 yards and two touchdowns,euro2012shirt.org.uk, had a pretty productive spring and is expected to contribute even more this fall in Alabama's offense. Alabama hopes he can develop into a more reliable deep threat with his speed and explosiveness.

Saints will release Grant on Friday

In a move that’s been speculated about for months, the Saints have announced they will release defensive end Charles Grant on Friday.Not sure exactly why they’re waiting until Friday to officially make the move,chelsea shirt 2012, but I’m sure there is some contractual reason the Saints are playing it this way.The Saints also said they already have released veteran offensive lineman Jamar Nesbit and linebacker Mark Simoneau.Grant, the team’s first-round pick in 2002,Greece Euro 2012 Shirts, played in 118 games for the Saints and made 106 starts. Although his 47 sacks rank eight in team history, Grant’s production never quite matched the potential many thought he had when he came into the league.Grant had 5.5 sacks last season, but was placed on the injured-reserve list before the postseason started. The Saints still have Anthony Hargrove, Bobby McCray and Jeff Charleston as candidates for the starting position opposite Will Smith,champions league shirts, but probably will look to add more depth in free agency.

49ers' Smith steps up with second TD pass

The 49ers have their biggest lead of the season since Alex Smith took over for Shaun Hill at quarterback.Smith has been a primary reason behind the 17-3 halftime lead over Jacksonville. His second touchdown pass featured a hard scramble to the right sideline, a sudden stop and an accurate pass over coverage to Frank Gore in the end zone. This is what the 49ers need to see from a quarterback who has previously been most effective while trailing by wide margins.The Jaguars' pass defense had allowed 17 touchdowns and a 93.8 rating to opponents through Week 11. Jacksonville was also horrible in its only previous game on the West Coast this season,Italy Euro Shirts, falling 41-0 at Seattle in Week 5.Jacksonville had won three in a row coming into this game, however,chelsea shirt 2012, and the team's defense had shown improvement, albeit against struggling offenses.Still,champions league shirts, the 49ers must like what they see from Smith. He's playing well enough to win.

Eagles announce Weaver's extension

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We've known about Leonard Weaver's new three-year contract for hours, but the Eagles went ahead and made it official in a press release Friday afternoon. Here's what coach Andy Reid said:"Leonard proved to be a versatile player for us last year from the fullback position,Spain Euro Shirts,” said Reid. “He made plays both running and catching the football and was a reliable blocker. Plus,Portugal Euro 2012 shirts, he is committed to donating time and energy in the community. Leonard is an All-Pro on and off the field. We are happy to have him back for the next three seasons."And now let's hear from new general manager Howie Roseman: "Signing Leonard Weaver back was a big priority for us heading into the offseason and we are glad to get that accomplished today. Leonard played very well for us last year as a runner, receiver and blocker. He was a Pro Bowl performer on and off the field."

Cowboys' Ware has fracture in wrist

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WareNEW YORK -- Cowboys All-Pro linebacker DeMarcus Ware has a small chip fracture in his left wrist but he's expected to play Sunday against the Giants, according to ESPNDallas.com's Calvin Watkins. Ware, who has been playing with a stress fracture in his foot, has been listed as probable by the Cowboys.Ware led the league with 20 sacks last season, but he only has eight through 11 games. He's seen more double-teams than ever, but it also appears that he's having a little trouble pushing off his injured foot. The worry with the chip fracture is that he can't be quite as violent in using his arms to control offensive linemen. It's going to take a lot more than a fractured wrist to keep Ware off the field,Portugal Euro 2012 shirts, but it's certainly something to watch.As expected,euro shirt, safety Ken Hamlin will miss the game with an ankle injury. He'll once again be replaced in the starting lineup by Alan Ball -- but you'll also see cornerback Orlando Scandrick move over to safety in some of the sub packages.

Hillis waits as Browns extend Gocong

The Cleveland Browns extended another starter, but it's not running back Peyton Hillis.Cleveland reached a three-year, $16.8 million contract with outside linebacker Chris Gocong, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Gocong becomes the fourth player to get a new deal from the Browns this year,Italy Euro Shirts, joining left tackle Joe Thomas, defensive tackle Ahtyba Rubin and tight end Evan Moore.So, when will it be Hillis' turn? Team president Mike Holmgren said earlier this month that the Browns are "trying like crazy" to sign their powerful starting running back, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract.Last week, general manager Tom Heckert declined to comment on the status of negotiations with Hillis. "Until we get a deal done with somebody,euro 2012 shirt, we're not gonna talk about it," Heckert said.Gocong, 27,Czech Euro 2012 Shirts, is a strong role player who is in his fifth season as a starter (second year for Cleveland). He does his best work when moving forward, whether it's pressuring the quarterback or a run blitz.

Stoudermire gets extra year for Minnesota

Minnesota received some good news on Friday, as the NCAA approved the medical hardship waiver for cornerback Troy Stoudermire,Spain Euro Shirts, allowing him to return for a fifth season.Stoudermire played in only four games before suffering a season-ending arm injury in 2011. He had 24 tackles and two interceptions before getting hurt.He has played both offense and defense during his career and was a standout on special teams,Greece Euro 2012 Shirts, where he led the Big Ten in kick returns as a true freshman. He broke the all-time Big Ten return yards record during the second game of the season against New Mexico State.Stoudermire's return gives the Gophers some much-needed experience in the secondary, where safety Kim Royston departs. Like Stoudermire,champions league shirts, Royston got an extra season because of a medical waiver. He went on to have a huge final year at Minnesota. Perhaps Stoudermire can do the same

Umenyiora set to chase gazelles

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Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley It's pretty apparent that Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora is starting to regain his swagger. He showed up Monday for the Giants' first day of voluntary workouts and he was flexing his muscles to teammates. "Osi's been benching since the fall, so he's been bragging about how strong he is,Czech Euro 2012 Shirts," backup defensive end Dave Tollefson said. "But when Tuck and I were doing squats, he wouldn't come within a 5-yard radius of us." Umenyiora also delivered some good, old-fashioned Nigerian trash talk in describing his speed. "[Justin] Tuck and [Mathias Kiwanuka] need some rest," said Umenyiora,euro 2012 shirts, who was born in London but grew up in Nigeria. "I'm from Africa; I don't need rest. I like to chase my food where I'm from. You ever chase a gazelle before? Chase a gazelle and you'll know running around and chasing Donovan McNabb is nothing."

When should the Eagles retire No. 20-

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Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley Philadelphia Inquirer blogger Bob Ford is wondering when the Eagles will officially retire safety Brian Dawkins' number. They could do it when the Broncos come to the Linc this season,Germany Euro Shirts, but as Bob points out, things could get a little awkward. And honestly,chelsea shirt 2012, what's the big hurry? I don't think Eagles fans will suddenly move on with their lives because of a nice ceremony. Give some of the wounds time to heal and then hold the ceremony after Dawkins retires in a year or two. I'm also wondering why we've skipped a couple numbers. Tommy McDonald and Harold Carmichael are both worthy of consideration. And don't forget about "Super" Bill Bradley and Randall Cunningham. Should Dawkins go straight to the front of the line simply because he's top of mind right now? Let me hear from you guys.

Jets tab Muhammad Wilkerson at No. 30

WilkersonThe New York Jets drafted defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson with the 30th pick Thursday night.Why the Jets took him: The Jets have needed to get younger and better on the defensive line for a couple years. They had only 8.5 sacks from their defensive linemen last season, ranking 29th in the league. Veteran defensive end Shaun Ellis had 4.5 of them, but he is a free agent and will turn 34 in June.How it affects the roster: The Jets' depth chart is wide open at defensive end if they don't bring Ellis back in 2011. Ellis' backup,Germany Euro Shirts, Vernon Gholston,euro 2012 shirt, was previously released.Scouts Inc. says: Consistently fires off the ball and gets into the pads of OL. Strong at point of attack. Can stack and shed as well as any 5-technique in this class. Has great size with good lower-body strength and excellent upper-body power. Can anchor versus the run but is also very adept at finding the ball, disengaging,Spain Euro Shirts, pursuing and making the play.

Miami getting in Marshall mix-

The Brandon Marshall trade winds were blowing hard late Tuesday and early Wednesday morning.There is strong talk Denver is trying to unload the Pro Bowl receiver,Czech Euro 2012 Shirts, who made a trade easier Tuesday by signing his restricted free-agency tender. The Miami Herald is also hearing the talk. It believes Marshall could be on his way to the Dolphins.There could be complications to this trade. I wouldn’t be shocked if a third team has to get involved. Denver has wanted a first-round pick for Marshall, but it may have to settle for a second-round pick.Seattle remains interested. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll made it sound like that the Seahawks have their offer on the table for Marshall."We've done our homework and done our research on that,euro2012shirt.org.uk," he told reporters. "We've done our homework and done our research on that. Really,new england shirt, it's not in our hands. The Broncos have some things that they have to do. We're on alert here.”It seems like we all should be on alert, coach.

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CHICAGO -- Thanks to an ill-advised walk to Soldier Field late Monday afternoon, I can bring you the first-hand observation that it's bitterly cold here on the Lakefront. The temperature as of 6 p.m. ET was 5 degrees,Spain Euro Shirts, with wind chills of minus-13 that will only fall as the night goes on. (Due to a strict self-imposed policy against self-promotion on this blog,chelsea shirt 2012, I won't detail my reasons for walking. Nor will I detail the effects of 25 minutes in those wind chills or my thoughts on the people who will spend all night in this stuff.) The Soldier Field grounds crew is clearing the last bit of snow off the field. The playing surface looks frozen and colorless. In these situations, I always think that footing -- or lack thereof -- plays a bigger role in the outcome of games than do the lower temperatures. Green Bay certainly got the worst of it here last season.

Hines Ward- 'We're moving on'

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LATROBE, Pa. -- Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Hines Ward addressed the media for the first time since being arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence.WardSimilar to teammates James Harrison, Ward says he doesn't feel his situation will cause a distraction with the reigning AFC champs."My teammates haven't said anything about it,euro shirts," Ward said. "We're moving on. We're trying to win Super Bowls. I don't think my teammates are worried about my incident. They care for me as a brother, but I don't think this is going to be a distraction."Ward is currently on the physically unable to perform list due to a thumb injury. He's expected to miss a couple of weeks of training camp,chelsea shirt 2012, which actually may be a plus for the 35-year-old veteran.The receiver didn't want to give any specifics about the case but says he will have his say in court."I just got to leave it into my attorney's hands," Ward explained. "But I'm confident in the end everything will work out, everything will be fine."

Antonio Goodwin gets 15 years in jail

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A judge has sentenced former Auburn football player Antonio Goodwin to 15 years in prison for an armed home-invasion robbery that also resulted in charges against three teammates from the 2010 national championship team.Lee County Circuit Court Judge Christopher Hughes imposed the sentence Tuesday while Goodwin, 21, stood silently with arms behind his back."I want to apologize for my action and my poor judgment,Portugal Euro 2012 shirts," Goodwin said before the sentencing. "In the time I was at home, I had time to think about it and I've become a better person and a better decision-maker."Goodwin was convicted in April of first-degree robbery in the March 2011 home invasion. The occupants of a mobile home told police they were robbed at gunpoint. No one was injured.Goodwin's former teammates Mike McNeil,euro2012shirt.org.uk, Dakota Moseley and Shaun Kitchens await trial. McNeil was the starting safety on Auburn's national championship squad.For more on Goodwin's jail sentence, click here.

Following meltdown, Young is demoted

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Head here for Jim Wyatt's first account of Vince Young's postgame meltdown following the Titans' overtime loss to Washington at LP Field.YoungBased on his behavior, Titans coach Jeff Fisher said that whether Young's thumb injury keeps him out of the lineup moving forward or not that the fifth-year quarterback is no longer the starter.That means a healthy Kerry Collins is the man, but he may not be back from his calf injury this week,Germany Euro Shirts, which would mean Rusty Smith could be called on to hold down the fort.I just wrote in the past week how, amid questions about his toughness and an injury to Collins, it was time -- yet again -- for Young to seize the job.He's under contract for 2011, but the Titans need to know what they do,new england shirt, or do not, have at quarterback.It sure sounds like today was yet another lesson about what Young still lacks in terms of leadership and poise.

Özil hopeful of another vintage year

Having featured in the UEFA Cup final for Werder Bremen,Germany Euro Shirts, been named man of the match in Germany's 4-0 win against England in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship showpiece and made his senior international debut, 2009 was a year to remember for Mesut Özil. He is not resting on his laurels, however. In this Q&A with UEFA.com readers, the 21-year-old discusses his FIFA World Cup ambitions and desire for another European run with Bremen – though they must overturn a 1-0 first leg deficit against FC Twente in the UEFA Europa League round of 32 on Thursday.Are we going to see Werder Bremen in the Europa League final?Ahmed RijabMesut Özil: I hope we make it again like last year, but there are many good teams still involved. At the moment we can't think beyond the match against Twente.What do you think about FC Twente?Henk Timmer,champions league shirts, 17, Rotterdam, NetherlandsÖzil: They're top of the Dutch league for a reason – they have a very good team. I'm particularly impressed with their attacking capabilities.Who is the toughest opponent you have faced in the Bundesliga?Ahmed, 18, Abuja, NigeriaÖzil: I've come up against quite a few, but I find it very tough playing against Hamit Altıntop of Bayern. Not because he is a friend of mine − he's really strong when it comes to tackling and fighting for the ball.With Diego beginning a new adventure abroad, do you feel any additional pressure? If so, have you found a hobby or distraction to take your mind off things?Joseph Cunningham, 29, Dublin, IrelandÖzil: No, I haven't felt any more pressure since Diego's departure. I always try to put everything aside in order to give 100 per cent on the pitch and help the team as much as possible. When I'm not playing, I like my PlayStation, as well as listening to Turkish music and US hip-hop.Is Diego the best player you have played with?Ricardo Tito, 25, São Paulo, BrazilÖzil: He's certainly a really good player, but in the teams I've played for there have been a lot of other good players.What is the highlight of your career so far?John Franks, 26, Montreal, CanadaÖzil: Thankfully,euro shirts, I've made it to a few finals already. They were the highlights, obviously, and playing my first game for Germany, a friendly against Norway [in February 2009].What are Germany's chances at the World Cup?Mirza Aliyev, 23, Baku, AzerbaijanÖzil: We have very good team. If we play to our potential, I see us getting far. We have to have great discipline. The key to success is the ambition to keep improving.Why did you choose the German national team over Turkey?YakupÖzil: It was clear for a while that I would try to play for Germany. I have represented the national team at every youth level and now I'm happy and proud to be part of such a great senior team.What advice would give young people who want to make it as a professional?Ozgun Koc, LondonÖzil: My advice to anyone trying to be a professional is to work hard at all times and try to constantly improve your game.Who is your favorite team?Lungu Ivan, 21, Criuleni, MoldovaÖzil: When I was child I was a fan of Barcelona. I still like to watch their games.Who is your favourite player and why?Ruman, 24, BangladeshÖzil: I used to love watching Zinédine Zidane. He had fantastic style, and played football in his own unique style.

Giants trade up for WR Barden

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Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley NEW YORK -- In case you missed it,Portugal Euro 2012 shirts, the Giants swapped third-round picks with the Eagles to select Cal Poly wide receiver Ramses Barden (6-6, 229). The Eagles now have the No. 91 pick overall and No. 164 in the fifth round. Barden was incredibly productive at Cal Poly and averaged 25 yards per catch his junior season -- and that was with 57 catches! Obviously he was playing against inferior competition so it's hard to know what to expect. He didn't have a great showing at the Senior Bowl because he had trouble getting off the line of scrimmage in press coverage. He does a superb job on contested balls, but he is involved in too many contested situations because he can't get separation. This is one of thoseJerry Reese project players. He took tight end Kevin Boss in the fifth round of the 2007 draft,euro shirt, and that turned out pretty well. Barden won't make much of an impact in 2009, but he could eventually be a threat in the red zone.

No extension on table for Ravens' Cameron

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The pressure is on the Ravens' offense in today's AFC Championship Game,euro 2012 shirt, and offensive coordinator Cam Cameron is especially feeling the heat.Cameron's contract is set to expire and there's no extension on the table, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen. He is one of the highest-paid coordinators in the NFL, making $2 million per season, according to a league source.There's been speculation that his relationship with quarterback Joe Flacco has been rocky at times,euro shirt, and the Ravens never replaced quarterbacks coach Jim Zorn last season in an effort to get more interaction between Cameron and Flacco.It doesn't help Cameron that Hue Jackson is available. Jackson, who was fired this season as the Raiders' head coach, is close with Flacco after being the Ravens' quarterbacks coach in 2008 and 2009 (Flacco's first two seasons in the NFL).Cameron has taken criticism for failing to turn the Ravens into a top-10 offense. Baltimore's offense finished 15th in total yards and 12th in points scored this season.

Sources- Jets, Santonio Holmes talking

Thinking big on Day 1 of free agency,Greece Euro 2012 Shirts, the New York Jets started negotiations with their No. 1 priority -- wide receiver Santonio Holmes -- and they also showed interest in former Oakland Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, league sources said Tuesday night.It would be a daily double for the ages,euro 2012 shirt, landing Holmes and Asomugha, who is widely regarded as the top free agent on the market. The Jets have expressed interest in re-signing cornerback Antonio Cromartie, but they're intrigued by the possibility of an Asomugha-Darrelle Revis tandem, according to sources.It's unclear if the Jets are willing to get into a bidding war for Asomugha, whose asking price probably exceeds Revis' $11.5 million-a-year salary, but general manager Mike Tannenbaum is known for creative deals. If Asomugha is looking for the most money, it probably rules out the Jets,Italy Euro Shirts, with teams such as the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans reportedly among his suitors.For the full story, click here.

Big 12 teams in the ESPN 150, 300

Our crack ESPN Recruiting team updated its ESPN 150, and went above and beyond to debut the first-ever ESPN 300, the list of the nation's top 300 recruits.Here's a look at who had the most from the ESPN 300 in the Big 12:Texas Longhorns: 1017. Darius James, C; 22. Tyrone Swoopes, QB-DT; 81. Jake Raulerson,Portugal Euro 2012 shirts, OT; 84. Kent Perkins, OT; 111. Jacorey Warrick, WR; 135. A'Shawn Robinson, DT; 149. Antwuan Davis, CB; 151. Deoundrei Davis, OLB; 222. Kyle Hicks,Italy Euro Shirts, RB; 233. Jake Oliver, WR.Oklahoma Sooners: 6 30. Greg Bryant, RB; 33, Keith Ford, RB; 90. D.J. Ward, DE: 93. Cody Thomas, QB-PP; 219. Stanvon Taylor, ATH; 275. Matt Dimon, DE.Oklahoma State Cowboys: 3165. Fred Ross Jr., WR; 231. Marcell Ateman, WR; 260. Vincent Taylor, DT.Baylor Bears: 1 162. Chris Johnson,new england shirt, QB-DT.West Virginia Mountaineers: 1226, Darrien Howard, ILB.TCU Horned Frogs: 0Iowa State Cyclones: 0Kansas Jayhawks: 0Kansas State Wildcats: 0Texas Tech Red Raiders: 0

Scott Pioli's history points to Eric Berry

If Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli’s draft history is any indication,euro2012shirt.org.uk, Eric Berry may be on his way to Kansas City.BerrySince he joined the NFL --- Pioli has worked for the Jets, Browns, Ravens and Patriots before taking over as the general manager in Kansas City last year --- Pioli’s teams have drafted in the top 13 picks nine times.Of those nine times,Portugal Euro 2012 shirts, Pioli’s teams have taken seven defensive players. Five of those players (including Tyson Jackson at No. 3 last year) played collegiately in the SEC. Berry was a safety at Tennessee.Does this mean the Chiefs will definitely pick Berry? No, of course,Czech Euro 2012 Shirts, not, but it fits Pioli’s pattern? He likes taking defensive players from the ultra-competitive SEC. So, he is likely impressed by Berry.The Chiefs had a pre-draft visit with Berry last week and he is expected to be seriously considered by the team when the Chiefs pick at No. 5.

Rivera- Shockey has talked of retiring

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Carolina tight end Jeremy Shockey might retire, coach Ron Rivera said Thursday at the scouting combine.Rivera said he talked to Shockey at the end of last season and the veteran said retirement was a possibility. Shockey is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent. Rivera said Shockey is out of the country and the two haven’t talked recently.“With him,Italy Euro Shirts, who knows?’’ Rivera said.That sums it up pretty well. Shockey is definitely a free spirit,euro 2012 shirt, and I think the Panthers are ready to go either way on a player who will turn 32 in August. If Shockey decides he wants to play again, I think the Panthers would have interest in re-signing him.If he chooses to retire, I don’t think it’s a massive hit to the Panthers. Shockey did a nice job as a role player last season, but it is clear the Panthers view Greg Olsen as their main pass-catching tight end. If Shockey retires, the Panthers will surround Olsen with younger backups.

Bill cut Dominic Rhodes

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Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham Luc Leclerc-US PRESSWIREBuffalo Bills running back Dominic Rhodes was cut Saturday.One day after the Buffalo Bills fired offensive coordinator Turk Schonert,Italy Euro Shirts, they've followed up with another surprising move.An NFL source confirmed the Bills have released running back Dominic Rhodes,euro2012shirt.org.uk, one of their biggest offseason acquisitions.The move is surprising because the Bills were expected to rely on Rhodes' running and receiving skills while usual starter Marshawn Lynch served a three-game suspension to start the season. Fred Jackson is the only back on the roster with significant NFL experience.Rhodes started Thursday night's preseason finale. He finished the preseason with 19 carries for 64 yards and a touchdown. He fumbled twice and lost one.Sources inform me it has been an tense day so far at One Bills Drive and that other surprises might be in the offing.

49ers won't adjust spending minus cap

INDIANAPOLIS -- The 49ers won't be diving aggressively into free agency just because the salary cap is going away."We're going to go forward as if there is a cap,champions league shirts," general manager Scot McCloughan said at the NFL combine Thursday. "We have a good plan in place and the vision and philosophy we have had in the past, we are going to keep the same. If all of a sudden we get to a point where we think we have to,Germany Euro Shirts, then we will definitely consider it."There are good reasons to take a conservative approach to the market,Spain Euro Shirts, even without a cap. The lack of quality talent in the market stands out as the best one. I don't yet buy the idea that teams should be conservative in free agency because a cap could return, mostly because there's already so much unused cap space across the league. But I do understand McCloughan's thinking to the extent that the labor situation is fluid, the future is uncertain and most players hitting the market come with caveats.

Polian doesn't think Jags suffer at No. 7

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ESPN analyst Bill Polian, the former architect of the Indianapolis Colts, Carolina Panthers and Buffalo Bills, isn’t co-signing the theory that the Jaguars are in a tough spot at No. 7. Kalil Some view the top of the draft as having six elite players: Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III, Trent Richardson, Matt Kalil, Morris Claiborne and Justin Blackmon.If those are the first six off the board, what would that mean for the Jaguars?In a media conference call, Polian said he thinks the quarterbacks and Richardson are the top three players in the draft, and that there is then plenty of top-flight talent all the way down to about No. 20.“There are guys with really good skills sets,euro shirts, really good measurables, beyond those six,Portugal Euro 2012 shirts,” Polian said.The Jaguars can find a pass-rusher or a receiver who will help them at No. 7, Polian said.The one thing that could provide a surprise in the draft is the number of defensive linemen who will fly off the board in the first round, Polian said.

James watching Arizona picks closely

Posted by ESPN's Pedro Gomez TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Cardinals have been looking into taking a running back in the first round, hoping to get a replacement for 10-year veteran Edgerrin James,Germany Euro Shirts, who fell out of favor with the coaching staff during the second half of last season before returning to the starting lineup during the team's unforeseen playoff run that had them go all the way to the Super Bowl. James knows very well of the Cardinals' intent,new england shirt, but he doesn't seem too bothered,champions league shirts, believing he has plenty of football left in his 30-year-old body. I texted James in the last hour to see how he's doing and whether he's talked with Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt or general manager Rod Graves. His text response: "I closed my ears. It doesn't even matter. When they figure out what they're going to do, I'll start thinking football then. It's a waste of my time with that.'' Pedro Gomez is ESPN's bureau reporter based in Phoenix