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| Raiders Turn Offensive Page Against Texans |
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12/02/2006 |
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| ay, when the Houston Texans visit McAfee Coliseum, it will be determined whether that change was for the better. It was Tuesday when Shell demoted offensive coordinator and longtime associate Tom Walsh, replacing him with tight ends coach and former Chicago Bears coordinator John Shoop. Walsh had presided over an attack that currently ranks last in the league in total offense (239.8 yards per game), scoring offense (12 points per game), passing offense (139.5 yards per game), touchdowns (13), passing touchdo |
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| Enigmatic Bears Face Rival Vikings |
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12/02/2006 |
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| I am." In reality, those lyrics were sung by controversial hip-hop artist Eminem on an album release earlier this decade. But, in theory, such combative sentiment could just as easily be coming from the home team's locker room at Soldier Field. The Chicago Bears, darlings of the NFL cognoscenti as they maintained a perfect record near the season's midway point, have since been on the short end of the criticism stick while dropping two games to foes from the AFC East. Rather than hearing continued praise for |
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| Jets' Postseason Hopes Rest on Packer Game |
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12/02/2006 |
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| game off the pace of wildcard leaders Denver and Kansas City in the now late-stage race to the postseason. Now, the recovery begs the question, can the Jets, written off for dead just a week earlier after a flaccid offensive performance against the Chicago Bears, offer up a continuing Lazarus-like performance with a late-season playoff push against inferior foes? Following this week's date with 4-7 Green Bay at Lambeau Field, New York hosts 5-6 Buffalo and visits 5-6 Minnesota and 5-6 Miami before hosting 2 |
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| Bears may try running to second straight division title |
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11/30/2006 |
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CHICAGO (AP) -With a forecast of high winds, snow on the ground and temperatures in the 20s, what better setting for the Chicago Bears to play their old-fashioned brand of black-and-blue football? Especially when a win will clinch a second straight NFC North title. Maybe they can take the pressure off Rex Grossman and let Thomas Jones and Cedric Benson take turns challenging the Minnesota Vikings' defense that is ranked No. 1 against the run. But how much will the Bears do it Sunday at Soldier Field |
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| Criticism bewilders Urlacher, Bears |
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11/30/2006 |
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LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) -Brian Urlacher is trying to figure it out: How can a team that wins so much still draw so many complaints? ``I don't understand it, to tell you the truth,'' the Chicago Bears middle linebacker said Thursday. At 9-2, the Bears have the best record in the NFC and can clinch their second straight North title with a win against Minnesota this weekend. Even so, their quarterback is being criticized and so is the defensive line. ``We don't need any extra ammunition to get us going |
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| The last three weeks have changed the NFC East |
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11/30/2006 |
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -In just 21 days, the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants have undergone a startling transition. Three weeks ago, the Giants had a two-game lead over Dallas in the NFC East as they prepared for a showdown with the Chicago Bears for supremacy in the NFC. The Cowboys (4-4) were in flux. Bill Parcells was looking old. T.O was being T.O. Tony Romo was 1-1 since replacing Drew Bledsoe at quarterback, and there were many who questioned whether Jerry Jones' club would even make the |
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| A look at some of the NFL's best comeback stories |
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11/30/2006 |
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| 3,463 yards passing, almost 500 more than that guy in Indianapolis. Braylon Edwards, Cleveland Browns wide receiver - Returned two months early from reconstructive knee surgery and has 43 catches for 641 yards and three touchdowns. Rex Grossman, Chicago Bears quarterback - Has the Bears on the verge of clinching NFC North after missing most of last three seasons with injuries. Joey Harrington, Miami Dolphins quarterback - No. 3 pick in 2002 draft has Miami on four-game winning streak after being run ou |
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| Proof is in the standings for Jets, Packers |
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11/30/2006 |
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| d the Packers (4-7) both have had up-and-down seasons going into their game at Lambeau Field on Sunday. The difference: Mangini already has what some might call his ``signature victory'' at New England three weeks ago. Despite a narrow loss to the Chicago Bears the following week, the Jets rolled over Houston last Sunday and are building momentum for a potential playoff run. Mangini said beating a good team was more important than beating his former boss, Bill Belichick. ``The important thing to me was |
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| Star LB's arm injury puts future in limbo |
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11/30/2006 |
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| nts to spend another season away from his family on the West Coast. Tully Banta-Cain, who will start with Seau sidelined, doesn't think he'll make a decision soon. Seau was hurt with just under nine minutes left in last Sunday's 17-13 win over the Chicago Bears. He dove and tackled Cedric Benson for no gain, but his right forearm smacked against the top of the running back's right heel and bent at an awkward angle. The Patriots have withheld details of the injury - and Belichick said Thursday that Seau i |
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| Vikings' Taylor, Hutchinson questionable for Sunday |
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11/30/2006 |
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| Eden Prairie, MN (MySportsbook) - Minnesota Vikings running back Chester Taylor and guard Steve Hutchinson and are both listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. Taylor, who is battling an injured wrist, has rushed for 999 yards and five touchdowns this season while Hutchinson is suffering from a knee injury. Both players missed Wednesday's practice. |
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