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Arizona Cardinals
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QB
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Josh McCown
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Shaun King
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John Navarre
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RB
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Emmitt Smith
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Marcel Ship
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Damien Anderson
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FB
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James Hodgins
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Obefemi Ayanbadejo
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Josh Rue
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WR
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Bryant Johnson
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Larry Fitzgerald
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Bryan Gilmore
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WR
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Anquan Bolden
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Nate Poole
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Kevin Kasper
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TE
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Freddie Jones
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Steve Bush
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Mike Banks
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PK
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Neil Rackers
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It is a new day for the team in the desert. With new coach Dennis Green, the Cards have a chance to be a surprise in this league. Their receiving corps is very deep with the drafting of Fitzgerald, but the play of McCown is crucial and needs to be watched. Shipp needs to overtake Smith for the starting running back job in what promises to be one of the most heated battles. Johnson is already banged up at WR and his injury needs to be watched or else Fitzgerald could overtake him. Jones must have a good camp and season or else he won't be around long.
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Atlanta Falcons
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QB
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Michael Vick
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Doug Johnson
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Kurt Kittner
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RB
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Warrick Dunn
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TJ Duckett
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James Fenderson
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FB
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Justin Griffith
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George Layne
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WR
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Brian Finneran
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Terrance Edwards
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Michael Jenkins
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WR
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Peerless Price
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Dez White
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LaTerance Dunbar
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TE
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Alge Crumpler
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Justin Swift
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PK
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Jay Feely
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The Falcons come into camp fairly healthy, but there are a few questions that need to be answered. Can Vick adjust to the WCO this season with a new coach and coaching staff. The battle between Dunn and Duckett may become a mute point since Mora may go RBBC. Watch the play of the offensive line under new coach Alex Gibbs (Denver). Whoever gets the bulk of the carries should benefit from an improved offensive line. The two WR starting spots are stet, but watch out for the rookie Jenkins, who has wowed a few people during mini-camp. Obviously, the biggest adjustment is going to be the whole team with a new coach. This team has the potential to light up many a scoreboard this season.
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Carolina Panthers
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QB
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Jake Delhomme
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Rodney Peete
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Chris Weinke
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RB
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Stephen Davis
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DeShaun Foster
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Rod Smart
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FB
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Brad Hoover
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Nick Goings
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WR
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Muhsin Muhammad
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Ricky Proehl
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Walter Young
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WR
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Steve Smith
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Karl Hankton
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Keary Colbert
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TE
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Kris Mangum
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Mike Seidman
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Michael Gaines
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PK
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John Kasay
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The defending NFC champions really didn't change a lot and don't have a ton of questions coming into camp. Their offensive line got a few new people, so watch them this preseason to see how they are blocking for Davis and Foster. Speaking of which, don't be surprise if you see Foster start making a big push for playing time. All of us know what that will mean. The wonderful RBBC. The WR spot is solid, but look for Colbert to make a push for the third wideout spot. If he performs real well, Muhammad may be on the outside looking in.
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Chicago Bears
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QB
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Rex Grossman
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Jonathan Quinn
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Craig Krenzel
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RB
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Thomas Jones
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Anthony Thomas
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Rabih Abdullah
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FB
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Bryan Johnson
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Jason McKie
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WR
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Justin Gage
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Ahmad Merritt
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Bernard Berrian
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WR
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Marty Booker
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David Terrell
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Bobby Wade
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TE
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Desmond Clark
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Dustin Lyman
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John Gilmore
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PK
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Paul Edinger
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A new coach, a new running back and a new philosophy. Lovie Smith gets his long-awaited chance to be a head coach. He gets Thomas Jones to take over the running back duties. That job is his to lose, so don't expect Thomas to beat him out. Grossman has Booker and the up-and-coming Gage to throw to. Terrell is on his last leg. If he doesn't have a good camp, then he is gone. Quinn and Krenzel are purely back-ups on this team. Clark, who was decent last year, may be counted on even more this year in new-offense. The Bears went out and got John Tait from the Chiefs, giving them a big upgrade on the o-line. The biggest factor they have to overcome is getting use to a new coach along with a new offense and defense. The first couple of exhibition games will tell if they have gotten it or not.
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Dallas Cowboys
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QB
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Quincy Carter
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Vinny Testeverde
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Drew Henson
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RB
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Eddie George
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Julius Jones
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Aveion Cason
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FB
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Richie Anderson
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Jamar Martin
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WR
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Keyshawn Johnson
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Zuriel Smith
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Cedric James
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WR
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Terry Glenn
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Antonio Bryant
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Randal Williams
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TE
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Dan Campbell
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Jason Witten
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James Whalen
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PK
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Billy Cundiff
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Everyone had to know that the Tuna was not going to stand pat after losing early in the playoffs last year. He went out and got his trusted qb Vinny Testeverde. He drafted Julius Jones in somewhat of a surprise, but then added Eddie George just before campd. It is a perfect fit for the Cowboys. Carter will be looking over his shoulder the entire camp. There is a real good chance he will not be the starter at the beginning of the season. George willthe season as the starting running back as he mentors Jones. Johnson and Glenn, both former players under Parcells, will start the season at WR, so there is no real battle there. The only question is whether Bryant will last training camp or not after blowing up at Parcells during mini-camp.
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Detroit Lions
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QB
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Joey Harrington
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Mike McMahon
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Rick Mirer
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RB
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Shawn Bryson
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Olandis Gary
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Kevin Jones
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FB
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Cory Schlesinger
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Stephen Trejo
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WR
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Charles Rogers
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Roy Williams
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Scotty Anderson
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WR
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Tai Streets
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Az Hakim
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Reggie Swinton
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TE
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Casey Fitzsimmons
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Stephen Alexander
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John Owens
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PK
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Jason Hanson
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The Lions come into camp with some high expectations, even though this is a young team. Harrington is locked at qb for now, but if he falters during the regular season, he may be benched. Kevin Jones has a real good chance to take over the RB spot, but knowing Marcucci, he likes the RBBC. So there may be no clear-cut RB even though someone will start. To go along with Rogers, the rookie Williams and Hakim, Tai Streets came over from San Francisco where he played for Mooch. Casey Fitzsimmons is a fine tight end and will have to hold off the oft-injured Alexander, which shouldn't be a problem.
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Green Bay Packers
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QB
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Brett Favre
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Tim Couch
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Doug Pederson
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RB
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Ahman Green
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Tony Fisher
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Najeh Davenport
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FB
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William Henderson
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Nick Luchey
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WR
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Robert Ferguson
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Antonio Chatman
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Carl Ford
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WR
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Donald Driver
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Javon Walker
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Devin Lewis
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TE
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Bubba Franks
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David Martin
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PK
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Ryan Longwell
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The Packers seem pretty set heading into camp. After all when No. 4 is your QB, the rest just seems to take care of itself. Green is back while Fisher and Davenport will compete for the back-up role. Very important to protect your stud RB. Walker seems to be making a push for a starting job, so it will be interesting to see who will be taken out. Either way, Driver, Ferguson and Walker will all see ample time. Franks is the TE, but again with Martin in the fold, both will see plenty of time. The only thing that realy bears watching is whether Couch can grasp the offense. He appears to be next in line if and when Favre calls it quits.
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Minnesota Vikings
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QB
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Daunte Culpepper
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Gus Frerotte
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Shaun Hill
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RB
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Michael Bennett
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Moe Williams
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Onterrio Smith
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FB
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Charles Stackhouse
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WR
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Randy Moss
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Nate Burleson
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Kenny Clark
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WR
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Marcus Robinson
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Kelly Campbell
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Keenan Howry
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TE
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Jim Kleinsasser
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Jermaine Wiggins
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PK
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Aaron Elling
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The Vikings seem ready to go this season. They added Robinson to give another deep threat and take the heat off of Moss. Culpepper is a lock, but the most interesting battle will be at RB. Williams is the short-yardage back, so he is set, but Bennett and Smith will battle it out for the starting job. Don't be surprised if one of these two are traded sometime during camp. Bennett is healthy and ready to go, while Smith surprised a lot of people with consecutive 100+ performances last year.
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New Orleans Saints
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QB
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Aaron Brooks
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Todd Bouman
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TJ O'Sullivan
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RB
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Deuce McAllister
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Aaron Stecker
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Lamar Smtih
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FB
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Sam Gash
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Mike Karney
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WR
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Joe Horn
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Michael Lewis
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Talman Gardner
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WR
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Donte Stallworth
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Jerome Pathon
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Derrick Lewis
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TE
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Boo Williams
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Ernie Conwell
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Zach Hilton
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PK
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John Carney
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The only question the Saints have this year is when will they tank the season? In the beginning or the end? Sam Gash replaces Terrelle Smith at fullback and bears watching to see how McAllister does behind him early in the preseason. Stallworth and Pathon will go at it to start opposite Horn. The Saints really want Stallworth to get the job, but he has been healthy as of late. Pathon is very average and may even get passed by Lewis. Williams can be a sleeper at tight end if he can hold off Conwell.
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New York Giants
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QB
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Kurt Warner
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Eli Manning
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Jesse Palmer
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RB
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Tiki Barber
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Delvin Joyce
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Ron Dayne
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FB
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Jim Finn
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WR
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Amani Toomer
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Tim Carter
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Jamaar Taylor
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WR
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Ike Hilliard
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Willie Ponder
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David Tyree
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TE
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Jeremy Shocky
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Marcellus Rivers
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Vishanthe Shiancoe
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PK
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Matt Bryant
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One of the more interesting camps to watch. New coach Tom Coughlin has already ticked off more than a few players. He will be weeding out throughout this camp. Kurt Warner and Eli Manning will jockey for the starting gig. If Warner gets it, don't look for him to hold it very long during the season. Barber is the RB as of now, but he is just a few fumbles away from being buried. Toomer and Hilliard are locks, but Carter hasn't been on the field long enough to secure the third spot. Look for Taylor to make a push for the third spot.
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Philadelphia Eagles
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QB
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Donovan McNabb
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Koy Detmer
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Jeff Blake
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RB
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Brian Westbrook
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Correll Buckhalter
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FB
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Jon Ritchie
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WR
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Terrell Owens
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Greg Lewis
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Billy McMullen
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WR
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Todd Pinkston
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Freddie Mitchell
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Sean Morey
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TE
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Chad Lewis
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LJ Smith
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PK
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David Akers
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McNabb finally seems to have a legit pro receiver with the addition of Owens. Pinkston and Mitchell continue to underachieve, so don't be surprised if someone replaces them during camp. Westbrook and Buckhalter seem to be vying for the starting job, but Westbrook has a nice edge. The Eagles already have taken him off punt return and Buckhalter was the subject of some trade rumors. LJ Smith will push Lewis very hard for the spot at TE, but even if he doesn't win it. He will seem plenty of time.
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St. Louis Rams
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QB
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Marc Bulger
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Chris Chandler
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Jeff Smoker
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RB
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Marshall Faulk
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Steven Jackson
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Lamar Gordon
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FB
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Joey Goodspeed
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Arlen Harris
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WR
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Torry Holt
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Dane Looker
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Shaun McDonald
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WR
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Isaac Bruce
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Mike Furrey
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Kevin Curtis
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TE
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B. Manumaleuna
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Erik Jenen
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PK
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Jeff Wilkins
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Somehow the Rams survived the off-season. They dumped Warner after Martz had enough of Brenda. Faulk has been a question mark, so they drafted Steven Jackson. Harris went back to fullback, while Gordon may be shipped out. Keep an eye on Faulk to see if he is close to 100 percent. Rumors have been rampant about him retiring. Holt and Bruce are locks, but watch for Looker and Furrey to go after the third spot. Remember Smoker in the late rounds because Bulger is an interception away from the bench and Chandler is one concussion away from retiring.
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San Francisco 49'ers
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QB
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Tim Rattay
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Ken Dorsey
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Brandon Doman
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RB
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Kevan Barlow
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Jamal Robertson
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Maurice Hicks
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FB
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Fred Beasley
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Terry Jackson
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WR
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Cedrick Wilson
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Curtis Conway
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Arnaz Battle
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WR
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Brandon Lloyd
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Rashaun Woods
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Derrick Hamilton
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TE
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Eric Johnson
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Aaron Walker
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PK
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Todd Peterson
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This is what they mean by retooling. The Niners got rid of just about everyone. Bum groin and all, Rattay has said he will play in the preseason. Just when we all wanted Dorsey. Barlow has the starting job, but don't trust Erickson, who loves the RBBC. Gone are Owens and Streets (both starters) and in step Wilson and Lloyd. Conway was signed to provide something, I just don't know what it is exactly. Woods will make a push for a starting job early. At worst, he is will be their number three.
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Seattle Seahawks
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QB
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Matt Hasselbeck
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Trent Dilfer
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Brock Huard
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RB
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Shaun Alexander
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Maurice Morris
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Kerry Carter
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FB
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Mack Strong
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Heath Evans
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WR
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Koren Robinson
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Bobby Engram
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Taco Wallace
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WR
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Darrell Jackson
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Alex Bannister
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TE
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Itula Mili
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Jerramy Stevens
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PK
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Josh Brown
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One team that has all of its' pieces in place. Hasselbeck, Alexander, Robinson and Jackson can be around a long time, if management lets them. Alexander has been hearing the same thing for the past couple of years in getting Morris more time. Don't believe it until you see it. There are no real battles to speak of. Just watch them during the preseason and see if the pick up right where they left off. One thing of note. Walter Jones, a key left tackle for them is holding out. He needs to be in camp for any of the four above to succeed.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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QB
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Brad Johnson
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Brian Griese
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Chris Simms
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RB
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Charlie Garner
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Michael Pittman
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Brandon Bennett
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FB
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Mike Alstott
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Greg Comella
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WR
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Joey Galloway
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Charles Lee
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Michael Clayton
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WR
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Keenan McCardell
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Joe Jurevicius
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Sylvester Morris
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TE
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Dave Moore
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Rickey Dudley
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Ken Dilger
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PK
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Martin Gramatica
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Plenty of changes for Gruden's boys. Gone is Johnson and Jones. They get Alstott back, but he needs to be watch to see if his neck is 100 percent. Garner comes over from the Raiders and seems to have the inside track on taking the starting spot since he played for Gruden in Oakland. Galloway comes over from Dallas to give the Bucs a deep threat, but McCardell is an unhappy camper and is holding out. See how long he stays out. If it is too long, it could give the rookie Clayton a chance to win the starting spot. Brad Johnson will have to hold off Griese and Simms, but should win out despite Gruden wanting someone else at QB.
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Washington Redskins
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QB
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Mark Brunell
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Patrick Ramsey
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Tim Hasselbeck
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RB
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Clinton Portis
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Ladell Betts
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Chad Morton
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FB
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Rock Cartwright
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Mike Sellers
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WR
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Laveraneus Coles
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James Thrash
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Taylor Jacobs
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WR
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Rod Gardner
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Darnerien McCants
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Cliff Russell
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TE
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Walter Rasby
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Brian Kozlowski
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Robert Royal
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PK
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John Hall
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Another team that has gone through some radical changes. The Redskins give up Bailey, but nab one of the best running backs in the game in Clinton Portis. The only thing we need to watch is see who will be backing him up. Betts seems to have the best shot since Morton is usually a third-down back. Brunell comes over from Jacksonville, but I will be surprised if he throws 20+ touchdowns. The receiving corps starters stay the same this year One thing that needs to be watched is Coles, who is nursing a bad toe, that has limited his speed. Think the Redskins won't be running the ball? They have six tight ends in camp. It doesn't matter who wins the job, they will be use primarily for blocking.
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