Levy returns as Bills general manager amid upheaval
Former Bills coach Mary Levy, 80, returns to the franchise as general manager and football operations director. Owner Ralph Wilson fires Tom Donahoe as Levy, to be listed as GM, reviews roster and cap plans, with Mike Mularkey remaining coach. Levy vows to balance tradition with today’s NFL, eyes free agents and April draft.
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Alexander wins NFL MVP with record 28 touchdowns
Shaun Alexander claimed the NFL MVP after a record season with 28 rushing touchdowns and 1,883 yards for the Seahawks. He led Seattle to a 13-3 mark, topping Peyton Manning’s previous hold on the award with 14 votes from a nationwide panel.
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Comeback Player of the Year Bruschi Returns to form
New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi, survivor of a 2008 stroke, earned the Associated Press Comeback Player of the Year after fighting back to play nine games and hope to start in the wild-card game against Jacksonville. He shared the honor with Steve Smith of Carolina from a 60-member writers panel.
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Smith halves injury, rises to NFL Comeback Player of the Year
Steve Smith overcame a broken leg to become a leading NFL receiver with the Carolina Panthers. He finished the season with 1,569 yards 103 receptions and 21 touchdowns tying Tedy Bruschi for the AP Comeback Player of the Year.
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Peppers Pro Bowl clash with Giants sparks quiet ire
NFL notes swirl around Julius Peppers dismissing Osi Umenyiora as he and Panthers prepare for a playoff tilt with New York. Umenyiora and Michael Strahan lead a 26 sack duo, while Carolina counters with Peppers and Rucker as the post season highlights rise.
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