Bears open under Dooley fire with Sayers bid to menace Packers
The Chicago Bears debut under new head coach Jim Dooley with high hopes as they host the Washington Redskins Sept 15 at Wrigley Field. Dooley, handpicked by George Halas, rewires the offense to ease pressure on Gale Sayers and feature Cecil Turner. The season features key players like Butkus and Evey on defense, while questions remain on the running backs and offensive line.
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Eagles Expose New QBs for 1968 Season Opener
Philadelphia prepares for the 1968 NFL season with QBs John Huarte John Hajkinson King Hill and Norm Snead vying for the starting role as the Eagles host the Detroit Lions in an exhibition game moved from Mexico City. Coach Kuhorich emphasizes new signaling blocking and formations to boost the running game around Gale Sayers and the offense.
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Eagles Lions Exhibition Game Shifts to Franklin Field
The Philadelphia Eagles versus Detroit Lions exhibition game, set for Channel 12, has been moved from Mexico City to Franklin Field in Philadelphia. The Mexican government cancelled the contest on Thursday with no official reason given, though observers cite possible student unrest in Mexico City this week.
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