Archive for August, 2009

Childress not ready to name starting QB

Brad Childress said he is in no rush to name a regular season starter after the Vikings’ first preseason game, a 13-3 road win over the Indianapolis Colts.

Cowboys CB Jenkins returns to practice

Dallas Cowboys Cornerback Mike Jenkins returned to practice Sunday after missing a week with a sprained right ankle.

Marshall, Dawkins return to Broncos practice

Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall and safety Brian Dawkins returned to practice Sunday.

Marshall had missed over a week of practice with a leg injury, while Dawkins had not practiced since Aug. 3 with a broken right hand.

Eagles’ Vick putting in overtime at practice

Eagles QB Michael Vick spent some extra time on the field after practice Sunday as he plays catch up in trying to learn the offense.

Jets’ Faneca has surgery on broken finger

Mark Sanchez will get the start in the Jets’ second preseason game, but the rookie QB will be without a key veteran blocker.

Around the league

NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora checks in on Sunday with the latest from training camps, including the Ravens signing QB Cleo Lemon and why the Saints signed K John Carney.

Jets to start Sanchez against Ravens

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan announced that rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez will get the start in the team’s second preseason game — an Aug. 24 matchup with Ryan’s former team, the Baltimore Ravens.

With Beck hurt, Ravens sign veteran QB Lemon

The Baltimore Ravens have signed quarterback Cleo Lemon to a one-year deal, according to a league source.

Saints bracing for kicker suspension

Saints coach Sean Payton said he does not expect to have the services of kicker Garrett Hartley for the first four games of the season due to a failed drug test. Payton told the media assembled at Saints camp Sunday that Hartley used a banned substance, Adderall, in explaining why the club signed veteran free agent kicker John Carney this weekend.

What we learned in Week 1 of the preseason

Here are some observations from the first weekend of preseason play.

No broken collarbone for Ravens QB Beck

Rumors swirled today that Ravens third-string QB John Beck had a broken collarbone and was headed for season-ending injured reserve, but team and league sources say that is incorrect.

Beason wants Panthers to explore DT options

The Panthers won’t have run-stuffing DT Maake Kemoeatu this season, so Pro Bowl LB Jon Beason wants some more help on defense.

QB Lemon working out for Ravens

Free agent QB Cleo Lemon is taking a physical for the Ravens following his workout with them today. He could sign a contract this afternoon pending those results.

Observations from Saints-Bengals preseason game

In calling my first preseason game of the summer I noticed that it takes a little time reacclimating to the booth, the crew and all the elements required to help the broadcast go smoothly. It reminded me of how the coaches and players were using the preseason to iron out wrinkles in their game.

Random thoughts on Vick

Michael Vick has landed with the Eagles, giving me more respect for owner Jeffrey Lurie, QB Donovan McNabb, coach Andy Reid and the organization.

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