Griese to get long look in Elway's absence
The Denver Broncos open exhibition against the St. Louis Rams in a rehearsal for the future. With John Elway absent due to his wife Janet's Crohn's disease surgery and potential retirement, Bobby Brister will start at quarterback while Brian Griese seeks his first pro action.
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Early NFL Preseason Week Highlights and Rookie QBs
Coach Shanahan notes uncertainty as teams begin exhibitions. Jets top Eagles 29 15. Peyton Manning starts for the Colts at Seattle and Ryan Leaf begins for the Chargers at San Francisco. Manning shows promise after a brief holdout as Leaf eyes a starter role.
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Ex-lineman loses drug disability claim
Walt Sweeney, ex-all pro guard, denied drug related disability benefits by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The court upheld the NFL retirement board ruling for greatly reduced benefits, finding he was not totally disabled during 1977 to 1984 despite his claims of football related drug disability.
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Lions topple Cardinals in OT as McCullough, Ritchey pace Oilers
In an NFL preseason clash, Tennessee Oilers rout Atlanta 31-16 as James Ritchey and Ron Powlus throw TD passes while George McCullough returns an interception for a score. Falcons Chandler and Oilers McNair split time, with Detroit rallying in overtime to edge Arizona 34-31 on Stoney Hanson’s winning kick.
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