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Quinn Gray is a Colt

post from Big Cat Country: Front Page Posts on 23 July 2008 11:59:50 PM. © Big Cat Country: Front Page Posts

Quinn Gray is now one of 5 QB's on Indy's roster vying for a spot. The other's are Peyton, Josh Betts, Jim Sorgi, and rookie Adam Tafralis.

Peyton's injury virtually guarentees that Indy will carry 3 QB's. Quinn may just end up being a camp arm, but he could just as easily be on the final roster. The competition behind Peyton is pedestrian to say the least, so Gray's biggest obstacle will be learning the system. Best of luck Quinn!

-Collin

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Niners Nation Fantasy Football League: It's Game
Time

post from Niners Nation: Front Page Posts on 23 July 2008 11:37:33 PM. © Niners Nation: Front Page Posts

Alright folks, it's time to join in the fun that will be Niners Nation Fantasy Football League. First off, this is open to EVERYBODY, whether you're just an occasional reader who has never registered here, or you're a long time commentor. While registration is required at the league site, you don't have to register at ninersnation.com to join. Although we'd certainly love to have y'all.

Every blog in the network will have a league that will be comprised of the blogger and the readers. Based on the previous thread I had opened, there is enough interest where we can likely form two separate leagues, and possibly even more than that.

Here's how things will work. For now we have one league set up for people to join. As we are a quasi-democracy (minus the whole voting for me thing), we're going to go with a random drawing of people for the first league. There was some discussion of having long-time readers/commentors in their own league but I think it will be more fun mixing in some new blood with some of the old blood. Oh, and if you let your team go dead during the season, the mocking will be merciless and public.

Even though we are filling this league first, all the leagues are equal and the winner of each league will get a prize. I'm working on the prize situation, but it will definitely be more than just a front page post (although that will be available, in addition to whatever else I come up with). Right now I'm thinking some 49ers merchandise (t-shirt, hat, something like that). More word to come on that.

So how do you get in on this action?
Head on over to the league site (http://thefanhouseleagues.com/register/). At that page you'll enter your name and email. Then, in the dropdown menu make sure you find and click on Niners Nation.

From there, I believe you will receive an email soon when the drawing takes place. If you are not selected in that first drawing, never fear, another fantasy league will be up and running as soon as this one is full. I know it's not conducive to a Super Bowl between the winning leagues, but I'm thinking we could work something out where I track the points of the finalists in each league and the winner's are squared off and those same week points are used for a grand champion of Niners Nation. However, we've got plenty of time to figure that out.

Draft date and format are still to be determined. Again, if you have not indicated your interest in one of the threads or via email to me, you are still allowed to register for the drawing.

If anybody has any questions, comments or concerns, please either post a comment in this thread, or email me at the address at the bottom of the screen. I think this will be a lot of fun and can't wait for the season to get going. I'm very competitive and to quote Clubber Lang, "I'm gonna bust you up."

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Training Camp Report: Day 1 - Stallworth Sits

post from Dawgs By Nature: Front Page Posts on 23 July 2008 11:12:39 PM. © Dawgs By Nature: Front Page Posts

I feel like the ESPN announcers who cover the World Series of Poker: "it's Day FIVE of poker immortality at the World Series of Poker...".

Braylon Edwards signs autographs for fans after practice.
Photo credit: Mark Duncan, AP

Instead, it's Day 1 of the Cleveland Browns training camp. Our first preseason game is right around the bend, and in a little over a month, we'll be on cloud nine as we prepare to get hyped for the home opener against the Dallas Cowboys. If you're curious how Day 1 went in 2007 for the Browns, here is a link to it. This year, the atmosphere was rather calm and subdued -- something that is to be expected on the first day. The biggest buzz came from before the gates even opened though...

TRAINING CAMP REPORT - DAY 1 (7/23/08)

Stallworth sat out, but he was still on the sidelines supporting the team and catering to the fans. Photo Credit: Mark Duncan, AP

Stallworth Sits: As reported earlier today, newly acquired wide receiver Donte Stallworth sat out of practice with an injured hamstring. Thankfully, it doesn't seem to be anything serious, per head coach Romeo Crennel:
"He's a little sore," said Crennel of Stallworth. "When he's ready, he'll be back."
Stallworth was seen catching passes on the sideline and also participated in the autograph session to close out the afternoon, but he'll be limited for the next few days. If the injury was something to be concerned about, he would've been rehabbing inside somewhere, presumably.
Filling in at WR: Maybe the Plain Dealer's Tony Grossi is on to something. It was veteran Kevin Kasper who primarily filled in for Stallworth on Day 1. Kasper has more NFL experience, but Wilson has more tenure in Cleveland.
Explanation for Wilson: This one is just my own personal theory: if Wilson is to be groomed for the slot, it might have been better to keep him focused on that role as opposed to suddenly shifting up to the No. 2 hole. Kasper, meanwhile, can be plugged wherever the team sees fit.
PUP for Tucker: Right guard Ryan Tucker was placed on the PUP list to begin training camp. If he stays on the list after training camp his over, he'll have to miss the first six weeks of the season. Browns general manager Phil Savage doesn't believe it will come down to that though: he is expected to be activated prior to Week 1.
PUP+6 for Jurevicius: While not officially confirmed until it happens, it looks more and more like Jurevicius will remain on the PUP come Week 1. Savage was not very optimistic when discussing his situation today.

Crennel looks on as the players gear up for the 2008 season.

Individual Drills: Today featured a lot of individual drills, without seeing the first-team offense versus the first-team defense type of setup. Some of that could come tomorrow when the players put the pads on.
Hadnot's the Guy: For the record, Rex Hadnot is getting the crack at the starting right guard position. Seth McKinney will be competing for the job throughout camp.
Practice Cut Short: If you made a long trip up to Berea, I hope you weren't disappointed that practice ended at 4:35, meaning it ended 55 minutes early. Calling it a practice early on Day 1 is typical in the NFL.
Steptoe "Steps" Up: After dropping a lot of punts last season, Steptoe didn't drop a single boot from Dave Zastudil today. Too little too late though -- he needed to do it last year when Joshua Cribbs didn't already have the role locked down.
Rogers Consensus: The consensus is in: fans think Shaun Rogers is HUGE. Isn't that the same thing everyone kept reporting the first time they saw Ted Washington? How about hearing about how the guy performed as opposed to "he's mammoth!"
Edwards & Winslow: Consistent. What else would you expect?
Jerome's Reps: Savage stated that Jerome Harrison deserves more reps after the production he had last season. Sure, he'll get all the reps in the world in camp. However, we won't definitively know how much he can contribute this season until gameday.
Heiden's Back: After missing much of OTAs and minicamps, Steve Heiden is a full-go for training camp! Good to know that the veteran tight end won't be taken out of the mix due to an injury.
Token Note: QB Derek Anderson reportedly looked good on short passes.

Here are the sources that can be credited for a great chunk of the information above:

Browns Tucker might be ready soon (Cleveland Plain Dealer, Cabot)
Anderson, Quinn QB depth set in stone (Cleveland Plain Dealer, Grossi)
Injuries put early spotlight on WR's (Official Site, Jackson)
Camp notes: Quinn anxious to help (Official Site, King)

The Browns will hit the field twice tomorrow -- a morning session and an afternoon session. Be sure to check in to Dawgs By Nature for non-stop coverage of training camp 2008!

Poll

How would you rate your concern level regarding Donte' Stallworth's injury?

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Titans Roster Update

post from Total Titans on 23 July 2008 09:55:31 PM. © Total Titans

I’d planned a couple days ago to write a post analyzing which Titans might not be there when training camp opens on Friday. Since then, though, second round pick Jason Jones, third round pick Craig Stevens, and fourth round pick William Hayes have signed, leaving RB Chris Johnson as the sole unsigned draft pick. [...]

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Fanblogs Open Thread

post from Fanblogs.com on 23 July 2008 09:36:37 PM. © Fanblogs.com

This thread will be open through the weekend, so yall get it in while you can.

Props to Ben & WEA for the fresh threads this week. I'll drop 'em on ya like Superfly Snooka come Friday.

View the original post or comment on Fanblogs Open Thread...

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Hart, Pollak, Justice, and Howard sign; Wheeler,
Richard, and Santi remain

post from Stampede Blue: Front Page Posts on 23 July 2008 09:06:10 PM. © Stampede Blue: Front Page Posts

In a whirlwind of last minute deals, the Colts have signed all but three of the draft picks. Those two are LBer Philip Wheeler, OG Jamey Richard, and TE Tom Santi. Of the two, Wheeler is the priority, as no matter what Tom Santi will start training camp on the PUP list, along with seemingly everyone else on this team. Joining Santi on the too-hurt-for-training-camp list are Peyton Manning, Dwight Freeney, Bob Sanders, and Ryan Lilja.

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Hart, Pollak, Justice, and Howard sign; Wheeler,
Ricahrd, and Santi remain

post from Stampede Blue: Front Page Posts on 23 July 2008 09:06:10 PM. © Stampede Blue: Front Page Posts

In a whirlwind of last minute deals, the Colts have signed all but two of the draft picks. Those two are LBer Philip Wheeler, OG Jamey Richard, and TE Tom Santi. Of the two, Wheeler is the priority, as no matter what Tom Santi will start training camp on the PUP list, along with seemingly everyone else on this team. Joining Santi on the too-hurt-for-training-camp list are Peyton Manning, Dwight Freeney, Bob Sanders, and Ryan Lilja.

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Hart, Pollak, Justice, and Howard sign; Wheeler
and Santi remain

In a whirlwind of last minute deals, the Colts have signed all but two of the draft picks. Those two are LBer Philip Wheeler and TE Tom Santi. Of the two, Wheeler is the priority, as no matter what Tom Santi will start training camp on the PUP list, along with seemingly everyone else on this team. Joining Santi on the too-hurt-for-training-camp list are Peyton Manning, Dwight Freeney, Bob Sanders, and Ryan Lilja.

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Titans Position Analysis: NB

Nickelback is considered by many to be a starting position, primarily because the nickel usually plays more snaps than the middle linebacker in the Titans’ defense.Nickel will be one of the most closely contested positions in training camp. The person who earns this job will see plenty of playing time; others will probably see only [...]

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Open for Business

Defense? Break this line.

Oh, wrong camp, sorry.That's Pete Finney's vision. Not Ours.
Our New Orleans Saints are open for business. Camp started today in Jackson. The troubles and tensions of life can be peeled away just a little by knowing these guys, Our Guys, are running sprints and getting tuned up. Be mindful of this news for those who will tell you they do not keep up with the team: Our New Orleans Saints are leading the way in the newest technologies. They are getting between 85 and possibly 170 MPG on those scooters. Leading edge technology, as we slug it out schlepping it to work, to the grocery, to drop off / pick up the kids. Our New Orleans Saints bring us hope. Most of us.
On the team website, one can find a blog posted by a marked man, Mark Campbell. Marked not to pun his name, rather that he wears number 80, the NY digits of our newest addition, Mr. Stinky. That's pretty tricky to have this guy blogging on the team site. I guess he can't be as free with his opinion as, say Jeffrey or GW.Good luck to Mark and Mr. Stinky. I cannot stop thinking of this image I saw on the team site:
It's like thinking of Destin, FLA while you're in the middle of February. It feels good. Please follow this link and prepare your newscasts for the first regular season game when Mr. Stinky "lights up", "tasers", or "shocks" the Tampa secondary.

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