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| Giants make it official with Coughlin |
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03/08/2008 |
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| b security improve when New York opened the 2007 season with two straight blowout losses to Dallas and Green Bay. The Giants, however, rebounded to finish 10-6, then won three straight playoff games on the road before besting the previously unbeaten New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. After stumbling in Dallas to open the season, the Giants didn't lose away from home for the rest of the season, finishing 10-1 on the road including the postseason. "He took a group of football players and molded them into the be |
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| Giants, Coughlin agree on four-year extension |
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03/07/2008 |
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| is job security improve when New York opened the 2007 season with two straight blowout losses to Dallas and Green Bay. But, the Giants rebounded to finish 10-6, then won three straight playoff games on the road before besting the previously unbeaten New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. After stumbling in Dallas to open the season, the Giants didn't lose away from home for the rest of the season, finishing 10-1 on the road including the postseason. In four years with the Giants, Coughlin has a regular-season rec |
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| Packing it in: Favre discusses retirement |
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03/06/2008 |
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| e last 16 of which were played in Green Bay after the Packers acquired him from the Atlanta Falcons. But for all the numbers, Favre said his career was more about the accomplishments of the Packers, whom he led to two Super Bowls; a victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXI and a loss to the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXXII. For Favre, there was "no better" place to play. "It's been a great relationship, and I hope this organization and fans appreciate me as much as I appreciate them," Favre said. |
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| New England sign CB Webster |
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03/04/2008 |
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| Foxborough, MA (MySportsbook) - The New England Patriots announced Tuesday that they have signed cornerback Jason Webster. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The 30-year old Webster, who signed with Buffalo before the start of last season, was placed on injured reserve after breaking his forearm in Week 1 against Denver. "Jason is an experienced veteran who will add good depth to our secondary," said Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick. In eight seasons with the 49ers, Falcons and Bills, Webster has playe |
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| Patriots and Moss close to new deal |
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03/03/2008 |
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| Boston, MA (MySportsbook) - The New England Patriots and star wide receiver Randy Moss are reportedly on the verge of a new contract. The Boston Globe reported on its website that the sides have agreed to a three-year, $27 million pact. The paper said the two sides have been close to a deal since free agency started on Friday, that only the amount of guaranteed money was an issue. Moss, in his first year with New England, set an NFL record with 23 touchdown receptions. He finished the season with 98 catches, sec |
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| Patriots release Colvin, Lua |
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02/26/2008 |
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| Foxboro, MA (MySportsbook) - The New England Patriots released linebackers Rosevelt Colvin and Oscar Lua on Tuesday. Colvin played in 11 games with 10 starts for the Patriots in 2007 and totaled 28 tackles, four sacks and one interception before landing on injured reserve with a foot injury. Colvin has played in 117 career games with 75 starts over nine NFL campaigns with Chicago and New England, and has amassed 414 tackles (293 solo), 52.5 sacks, 18 passes defensed, 13 forced fumbles and nine fumble recoveries. |
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| Seth Smith goes from Eli Manning's understudy to Brad Hawpe's backup |
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02/24/2008 |
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| ited a six-run rally in the Rockies' NL pennant clincher last fall, Manning razzed the rookie, pondering ``if that was technically a Texas Leaguer.'' Smith has yet to call Manning to congratulate the New York Giants' Super Bowl MVP for denying the New England Patriots a perfect season. ``I'm going to let things settle down a little bit and let things get back to normal,'' Smith said.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be publis |
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| Cowboys sign free agent LB Zach Thomas |
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02/24/2008 |
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| r-old Thomas, who played only five games last season with the Miami Dolphins due to a concussion, met with Cowboys officials at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis prior to finalizing the deal. The 12-year veteran reportedly had offers from the New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints since Miami cut him on February 14. A seven-time Pro Bowl selection, Thomas spent his entire career to this point with the Dolphins, amassing 982 tackles, 19.5 sacks, 17 interceptions and four touchdown. His 168 contests with |
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| Zach Thomas head to Texas, deal with Cowboys |
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02/23/2008 |
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| an contend for a Super Bowl title - and give Thomas a chance at winning his first championship. ``I am healthy and look forward to playing in 2008, but will always consider myself a Miami Dolphin,'' Thomas said then. Thomas also visited with the New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints. All three teams offered similar deals, but Thomas wanted to play in Texas. ``It was a huge factor, a gigantic factor,'' Rosenhaus said. ``At the end, it was the difference. It's a great opportunity for him.'' Thomas is a |
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| Falcons could use draft or free agency to seek Vick replacement |
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02/23/2008 |
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| senhaus called talks with the Cleveland Browns to re-negotiate tight end Kellen Winslow's contract ``positive and ongoing,'' but declined to go into details. Rosenhaus also said veteran linebacker Larry Izzo has a verbal agreement to return to the New England Patriots. --- OFF-THE-FIELD CHECKUPS: Tennessee Titans general manager Mike Reinfeldt said off-the-field conduct is more important than ever for teams considering prospects at the combine. ``I think character has become a bigger and bigger thing,'' he |
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