Cutler misses practice, questionable for MondayLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler missed practice on Thursday and his playing status remains in question because of a concussion. |
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Urlacher again: I'd lie about concussionNov 15, 2012
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher still says he would lie to cover up a concussion. |
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No contract talks between Rams, AmendolaNov 15, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Rams receiver Danny Amendola said on Wednesday’s episode of Pro Football Talk that he’d have no problem with having the franchise tag used against him. That could be how it turns out. A source with knowledge of the situation tells PFT that there cur… |
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49ers' Jacobs causes a stir with boss 'hate' tweetNov 15, 2012
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) 49ers running back Brandon Jacobs has posted advice on Twitter with a reference to never working "in a place where you hate your boss so much." The hash tag: "YouLiveAndYouLearn." |
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NFC West penalty watch: Live, don't learnNov 15, 2012
St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford appeared to complete a routine pass to Austin Pettis during a Week 4 game against the Seattle Seahawks. There was one problem. The Rams had more than seven players on the line of scrimmage. As a result, only the o… |
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Alex Smith practices on a limited basis for 49ersNov 15, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com On Wednesday, 49ers quarterback Alex Smith was cleared to practice after suffering a concussion against the Rams on Sunday. On Thursday, Smith returned to practice, on a limited basis. Then again, practice for a quarterback is always limited, given tha… |
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Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com The San Francisco 49ers began on-field preparations for Monday night's game against the Chicago Bears without head coach Jim Harbaugh, who underwent surgery at Stanford Hospital for an irregular heartbeat on Thursday, the club announced. "Coach Har… |
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Bradford, Sanchez and SchottenheimerNov 15, 2012
2011 QBs: Sanchez vs. Bradford It's looking like first-year St. Louis Rams offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer escaped the New York Jets just in time. His tenure with the Jets had run its course after six seasons amid mounting evidence that quart… |
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49ers' Harbaugh has minor procedure for heartNov 15, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh has been sent to the hospital for a "minor procedure" after doctors discovered he had an irregular heartbeat. |
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Triple coverage: Wilson and the rookie QBsNov 15, 2012
Several Seattle Seahawks fans sent me a link to Kerry Byrne's piece promoting Russell Wilson as the NFL's best rookie quarterback this season. "The biggest story in football is that a charismatic but undersized 5-foot-11, 205-pound, third-round dra… |
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The Saints have life again, as does their surprise featured back, Dennis Dillon writes. Chris Ivory has provided a spark that has fans asking the team's coaches, What took so long? |
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Can the 49ers make the Super Bowl?Nov 15, 2012
We're singling out one team from each division for Super Bowl consideration with seven weeks remaining in the 2012 regular season. The San Francisco 49ers have for some time been the only NFC West team worth our consideration on that subject. Recent eve… |
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So, who’s the REAL Optimus Prime?Nov 15, 2012
Doug Farrar, yahoo.com We never thought there would be a battle between two of the NFL's elite cornerbacks for the title of "Optimus Prime," but that's exactly what we seem to have now. Before the Seattle Seahawks went against the Detroit Lions in a Week 8 matchup, … |
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Bears' corners want 49ers to step outsideNov 15, 2012
The San Francisco 49ers' passing offense faces a special challenge against Charles Tillman, Tim Jennings and the Chicago Bears on Monday night. Tillman and Jennings have led a Bears secondary that has feasted on opponents, especially on perimeter throws… |
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Peter King: Week 11 picksNov 15, 2012
The Chargers are playing for more than their last playoff hopes this week, they're playing for jobs. Can San Diego beat Denver to stay alive in the AFC West? Peter King makes his picks. |
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Former Jets enjoy the peace of Rams locker roomNov 15, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com From a thousand miles away, former Jets tackle Wayne Hunter knew exactly what was happening in his old locker room. He didn’t like it then, and he doesn’t like it now. Now with the Rams, Hunter said the culture that creates anonymous rip jobs like yes… |
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Collision course with potential implicationsNov 15, 2012
A St. Louis victory and an Arizona defeat in Week 11 would move the Rams ahead of the Cardinals in the NFC West standings heading into their Week 12 matchup at University of Phoenix Stadium. That thought recalled what happened when the teams met in Week… |
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PFT’s Week 11 picksNov 15, 2012
Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com That five-game lead over MDS has grown to seven, with seven weeks left. If anyone is capable of blowing this lead, I am. This week, we disagree on three games. Last week, we were 10-3-1 and 8-5-1, respectively. (I would have predicted the Rams-49ers w… |
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Defensive questions as Rams' offense risesNov 15, 2012
St. Louis Rams fans will enjoy what has to be the most resoundingly positive assessment of the team's offense in a long, long time. Rick Venturi's offensive film grades for 101ESPN St. Louis include high praise for tight end Lance Kendricks as a receive… |
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Around the NFC West: Moss' humble rootsNov 15, 2012
Around the NFC West: Nov. 15, 2012 A couple items stand out this morning as ones to address off the top: Matt Maiocco of CSNBayArea.com traveled to Randy Moss' hometown of Rand, W. Va., to profile the San Francisco 49ers' receiver. The first part of his… |
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Sando chat scheduled for 1 p.m. ETNov 15, 2012
Good morning. Those interested in joining the NFC West conversation can follow this link to the Thursday chat at 1 p.m. ET. In the meantime, I'll pass along a link to audio for Pete Carroll's recent appearance on Mike & Mike. He's pleased with the t… |
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Curtis Crabtree, profootballtalk.com St. Louis Rams cornerback Janoris Jenkins and wide receiver Chris Givens were surprise scratches from last Sunday’s game with the San Francisco 49ers. The pair was suspended for the game by Rams head coach Jeff Fisher for an unspecified violation of tea… |
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