Bears GM Angelo eyeing QB Hutchinson in California workout
Chicago general manager Jerry Angelo heads to California for an invitation only workout with ex Stanford QB Chad Hutchinson at UC San Diego. Angelo rates Hutchinson highly and could add him to the practice squad to evaluate potential future quarterback options. Hutchinson spent four years in the St Louis Cardinals system and may switch back to football.
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Vikings End Tackling Woes With Win Over Giants
The Minnesota Vikings beat the New York Giants 24 17 at the Metrodome to move to 4 5. Improve tackling keyed the victory as Griffin and Carter strengthened the secondary and Tyrone Carter filled in at free safety. The win offered fans a surge of relief but no playoff payoff.
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Pitfalls of pain in NFL life faced by Pittman and Cardinals
Cardinals running back Michael Pittman describes brutal weekly toll of NFL football. Players endure lingering injuries and aging bodies while balancing pain, practice limits, and long term risks. Colleague quotes highlight wear on players, including use of tape and painkillers.
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Rams Front Office Faces Injury Toll After Week Loss
The Chicago Bears stay relatively healthy with Marcus Robinson sidelined and three Marty Booker TD grabs. Rams rookie Damion Lewis fractures his foot. Ravens Michael McCrary out two games. Steelers Mark Bruener season ending. Packers LeRoy Butler done for the year with a broken shoulder blade.
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Iowans in NFL shine as weekend stat leaders noted
Iowa natives and collegians posted solid numbers across pro games. Jason Baker averaged 49.1 yards on seven punts for the 49ers, Kurt Warner threw for 401 yards and three touchdowns for the Rams, while Jared DeVries and others contributed tackles and receptions for their teams. Cedric Ward and MarTay Jenkins delivered key plays, with Ward benefiting as a punt returner and Jenkins totaling 90 receiving yards and a touchdown for the Cardinals.
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