Rams and Bruce patch differences lift Rams spirits
Rams coach Dick Vermeil and star receiver Isaac Bruce said their dispute is over after a Wednesday meeting. Vermeil, Bruce, and teammates moved past the flare up as St Louis prepares to host Kansas City with a 2 5 record amid questions about offensive production and Bruce’s limited play this season.
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Packers sign veteran Gerald Williams to bolster run defense
Green Bay signed 34 year old defensive lineman Gerald Williams off waivers from Carolina to add depth. Williams will back up nose tackle Gilbert Brown who missed two games with a strained back and is questionable for the Monday night game against New England. Shannnon Clavelle was waived to make room after recording one tackle in six games this season.
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Bengals' Walters cites leadership failings amid 1-6 start
Cincinnati tackle Joe Walters criticism of poor leadership and locker room divisions follows his Friday release in his 13th season with the Bengals. After a 26-10 defeat to Pittsburgh, players wore Walters' number and questioned the move. Walters, 34, had planned to retire after the season, while Coach Coslet noted the decision kept a younger player.
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Falcons name starter decision for Panthers game
Suwanee Georgia AP reports Falcons coach Dan Reeves will not start Chris Chandler Sunday night against the Carolina Panthers after his second concussion in six weeks. Two CAT scans and an MRI were active. Veteran Baly Joe Tolliver or rookie Tony Graziani will start versus Carolina.
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Biakabutuka to start for Panthers after knee surgery
Charlotte news reports Tshimanga Biakabutuka promoted to starting halfback as the Panthers seek a better ground attack against Atlanta. He replaces Anthony Johnson who has posted 119 rushing yards in the last five games.
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Jets name O'Donnell starting quarterback for next game
Neil O'Donnell will start the Jets' next game against Baltimore after he briefly ceded the role to Glenn Foley during the win over New England. Coach Bill Parcells, concise as always, confirmed the old order has returned and he will start O'Donnell on November 2.
Chargers sign linebacker Bobby Houston to one year
AP reports the San Diego Chargers signed free agent linebacker Bobby Houston to a one year contract. Houston, in his eighth NFL season, spent five games of 1997 with the Kansas City Chiefs, making five special teams tackles. He was signed to replace Kurt Gouveia, placed on injured reserve with a herniated disc in the neck.
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Rams Visit Chiefs In High Stakes Polarizing Showdown
Kansas City faces St. Louis in a game loaded with insider edge as Rams staffers with Chiefs ties loom large. Vermeil, Peterson share long history, while Lynn Stiles’ insider access raises Chiefs concern about signals and play-calling familiarity.
Davis calls NFL relocation fees extortion in deposition
Raiders owner Al Davis testified that the NFL’s relocation fee for the Rams amounted to extortion. The St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission sues the league for 130 million, alleging efforts to block Rams relocation. Davis criticized inconsistent league rules dictating franchise moves.
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