TAM HOPKINS
Giants | O-Line Looks Better - from
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Sat, 16 Aug 2003 17:15:36 -0700
Tara Sullivan, of the Bergen Record, reports the New York Giants' offensive line, with Giants rookie OG David Diehl inserted in place of Giants OG Tam Hopkins at right guard, looked much better Friday, Aug. 15 against the Carolina Panthers than it did in the pre-season opener. The Giants line created bigger holes for Giants RB Tiki Barber and providing more protection for QB Kerry Collins.
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Giants | Offensive Line Concerning Fassel - from
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Wed, 13 Aug 2003 10:20:22 -0700
Steve Popper, of the New York Times, reports the play of the New York Giants offensive line continues to concern Giants head coach Jim Fassel. Fassel said Monday, August 11 that he had no intention of moving OG Tam Hopkins and OT Ian Allen out of their spots on the right side of the line. "They've got the talent right now, but they've got to play better than they did in the first game," Fassel said. "They're the best guys we have. Until someone beats them out, they're going to stay there. They just have to improve."
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Giants | Hopkins Facing Challenges - from
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Tue, 29 Jul 2003 12:54:37 -0700
Tara Sullivan, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Giants OG Tam Hopkins is facing more challenges from a deeper depth chart at right guard, but he's already shown he understands his assignments better than he did in a mistake-prone 2002.
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ROB MURPHY
49ers | Searching For a Backup Center - from
www.KFFL.com
Tue, 5 Aug 2003 07:57:32 -0700
The Sacramento Bee reports the San Francisco 49ers are searching for a backup center. The team has given starting left guard Eric Heitmann, Dwayne Ledford and Rob Murphy reps at the position.
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Colts | Murphy Waived - from
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Tue, 29 Jul 2003 06:12:07 -0700
According to Mike Chappell, of the Indianapolis Star, the Indianapolis Colts have waived OL Rob Murphy.
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DONNIE NICKEY
Titans | Nickey To Learn Both Safety Spots - from
www.KFFL.com
Sat, 19 Jul 2003 10:13:39 -0700
Jeff Legwold, of the Nashville Tennessean, reports for the Sporting News that Tennessee Titans rookie S Donnie Nickey will be learning both safety spots during training camp this summer.
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Titans | Nickey Agrees to Terms - from
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Thu, 17 Jul 2003 02:42:32 -0700
The Tennessean reports the Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with rookie S Donnie Nickey, a fifth-round selection. He received a three-year deal, with base salaries of $225,000 (2003), $305,000 (2004) and $380,000 (2005) and the signing bonus is in the $113,000 range.
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Titans | Nickey Contract Coming Soon - from
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Wed, 16 Jul 2003 08:06:50 -0700
The Nashville Tennessean reports the Tennessee Titans are on the verge of agreeing to terms with rookie S Donnie Nickey. Nickey's deal is expected to be for three years with minimum salaries of $225,000 (2003), $305,000 (2004) and $380,000 (2005). The deal is expected to be completed by the end of the week, possibly as early as today.
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ORLANDO PACE / SHAWN SPRINGS
Seahawks | Quelling Jones Trade Rumors - from
www.KFFL.com
Mon, 18 Aug 2003 07:04:17 -0700
Updating previous reports, the Seattle Times reports the Seattle Seahawks have denied rumors that they are ready to trade OT Walter Jones and CB Shawn Springs to the St. Louis Rams in exchange for OT Orlando Pace. Both Jones and Pace are in contract disputes with their respective teams, who placed the franchise tag on them in the off-season.
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KENNY PETERSON
Packers | Peterson Sits Out Practice - from
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Sun, 17 Aug 2003 20:36:30 -0700
Green Bay Packers DL Kenny Peterson (neck) did not practice on Sunday, Aug. 17 because of a neck injury, according to Jeff Harding of Packers.com.
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Packers | Peterson Moving Around - from
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Mon, 28 Jul 2003 14:25:52 -0700
Lori Nickel, of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, reports with injuries to the DL position, Green Bay Packers rookie DL Kenny Peterson has had to help out at nose tackle.
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Packers | Peterson Official - from
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Wed, 23 Jul 2003 07:29:07 -0700
Updating previous reports, the Green Bay Packers have announced they have officially signed third-round draft choice DL Kenny Peterson.
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Packers | Peterson Contract Details - from
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Tue, 22 Jul 2003 14:27:27 -0700
ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli reports the contract signed by Green Bay Packers rookie DT Kenny Peterson is a three-year deal worth $1.405 million with a $495,000 signing bonus. Peterson, who was the team's third-round selection this year, will receive base salaries of $225,000 (2003); $305,000 (2004); $380,000 (2005). Peterson will count $390,000 against the 2003 salary cap.
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Packers | Peterson Signed - from
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Fri, 18 Jul 2003 20:13:36 -0700
According to ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli, the Green Bay Packers have signed DL Kenny Peterson (Ohio State), their third-round draft pick, to a three-year deal. The deal is worth $1.405 million, and includes a $485,000 signing bonus and the standard rookie minimum base salaries.
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Packers | Peterson Negotiations Update - from
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Wed, 16 Jul 2003 09:31:44 -0700
Bob McGinn, of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, reports the Green Bay Packers expect rookie DT Kenny Peterson, a third-round selection, to be signed in a timely fashion.
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AHMED PLUMMER
49ers | Plummer Injures Ankle - from
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Fri, 15 Aug 2003 07:06:10 -0700
Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat reports San Francisco 49ers CB Ahmed Plummer (ankle) had to be carted off the field during the team's preseason game Thursday, Aug. 14. He underwent X-rays, which came back negative. The team is not sure how long Plummer will be out at this time.
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49ers | Plummer Returns - from
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Tue, 5 Aug 2003 07:59:14 -0700
Updating previous reports, the Sacramento Bee reports San Francisco 49ers CB Ahmed Plummer (ankle) returned to practice Monday.
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KEN-YON RAMBO
Cowboys | Rambo Fighting For Spot - from
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Mon, 4 Aug 2003 11:03:43 -0700
Kathleen O'Brien, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys WR Ken-Yon Rambo is one of six receivers fighting for a spot on the team.
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Cowboys | Rambo Could Return Punts - from
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Tue, 22 Jul 2003 06:37:34 -0700
Updating previous reports, Cliff Cook, of DallasCowboys.com, reports Dallas Cowboys WR Ken-Yon Rambo is being considered as a potential punt return candidate this season.
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DEREK ROSS
Cowboys | Ross Gets Start At CB - from
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Sat, 16 Aug 2003 16:40:33 -0700
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports Dallas Cowboys CB Derek Ross started at cornerback in front of incumbent starter CB Mario Edwards in the Friday, August 15 pre-season game against the Houston Texans.
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Cowboys | Ross Pushing Edwards For CB Spot - from
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Wed, 13 Aug 2003 09:38:14 -0700
Kathleen O'Brien, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys CB Mario Edwards is being pressed hard by second-year CB Derek Ross for the starting right cornerback job.
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Cowboys | Ross Working With First Team - from
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Mon, 4 Aug 2003 11:28:02 -0700
Matt Mosley, of the Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys CB Derek Ross worked with the first-team defense during practice Saturday, August 2.
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Cowboys | Ross Has Excellent Hands - from
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Wed, 30 Jul 2003 10:55:36 -0700
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports Dallas Cowboys CB Derek Ross has impressed Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells with his hands, which the coach called "excellent," and his instincts. But Parcells thinks Ross' technique needs some work and told him so before the Tuesday, July 29 morning practice.
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Cowboys | Ross To See Extensive Action - from
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Sat, 26 Jul 2003 12:14:28 -0700
Jean-Jacques Taylor, of Dallas Morning News, reports for the Sporting News that Dallas Cowboys CB Derek Ross could see a lot of action this season due to the likelihood that team's will shy away from throwing towards rookie CB Terence Newman.
