PART FOUR:
“PRESEASON PREVIEW”
(Feb. 06, 2011 — Super Bowl XLV — Cowboys Stadium — Arlington, TX)
The Vince Lombardi Trophy has returned home! The Green Bay Packers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers by a score of 31-25 to become Super Bowl champions! Aaron Rodgers’ arm led the attack and was named the Most Valuable Player.
(Aaron Rodgers — 24/39, 304 YDS, 3 TD)NEXT IN LINE: KEY QUARTERBACK POSITION BATTLES HEADING INTO PRESEASON
(Tebow 3:16 in Denver?)
Cincinnati Bengals: Andy Dalton(R;72ovr), Bruce Gradkowski(75ovr), *Carson Palmer(83ovr)
Denver Broncos: Kyle Orton(82ovr), Brady Quinn(72ovr), Tim Tebow(75ovr)
Jacksonville Jaguars: Blaine Gabbert(R;75ovr), David Garrard(83ovr), Luke McCown(72ovr)
Carolina Panthers: Jimmy Clausen(70ovr), Cam Newton(R;77ovr)
Washington Redskins: John Beck(73ovr), Rex Grossman(74ovr)
Seattle Seahawks: Tarvaris Jackson (74ovr), Charlie Whitehurst(73ovr)
Tennessee Titans: Matt Hassleback(84ovr), Jake Locker(R;74ovr)
Minnesota Vikings: Donovan McNabb(82ovr), Christian Ponder(R;73ovr)
MEDICAL REPORTS OUT OF TRAINING CAMP; INJURY BUG HITS ROOKIE HB’S
(ARI HB, Ryan Williams, a 2nd round pick out of Virginia Tech — will miss entire season)
ARI HB Ryan Williams(R;73ovr) — complete achilles tear — OUT FOR SEASON
NYG DT Marvin Austin(R;69ovr) — torn pectoral muscle — OUT FOR SEASON
NYG CB Terrell Thomas(85ovr) — complete ACL tear — OUT FOR SEASON
DET HB Mikel Leshoure(R;72ovr) — complete ACL tear — OUT FOR SEASON
CAR DT Ron Edwards(81ovr) — torn pectoral muscle — OUT FOR SEASON
BAL SS Marcus Paschal(53ovr) — complete ACL tear — OUT FOR SEASON
SOMETHING TO PROVE: NOTABLE PLAYERS LOOKING FOR A HOME THIS SEASON
(Will a team gamble on T.O., 39 — does he have anything left in the tank?)
QB: Jake Delhome(73ovr)
HB: Tiki Barber(82ovr), Clinton Portis(80ovr), Brian Westbrook(82ovr)
FB: Leonard Weaver(87ovr)
WR: Terrell Owens(84ovr)
LT: Bryant Mckinnie(85ovr)
(Former Chiefs LG, Brian Waters — named to Pro Bowl previous year — highest rated overall FA)
LG: Brian Waters(91ovr)
RT: Jon Stinchomb(88ovr), Mark Tauscher(86ovr)
RG: Leonard Davis(84ovr)
C: Shaun O’Hara(89ovr)
DT: Pat Williams(86ovr)
RE: Antwan Odom(84ovr)
LOLB: Julian Peterson(81ovr)
(MLB Lofa Tatupu — 3x Pro Bowler — highest rated DEF FA)
MLB: Lofa Tatupu(88ovr)
ROLB: Keith Bulluck(84ovr)
CB: Kelvin Hayden(85ovr)
FS: Darren Sharper(82ovr)
SS: Lawyer Milloy(84ovr)
K: John Kasay(89ovr)
*UP NEXT: Preseason recap with complete results and highlights. News from around the league, updated depth chart(s) along with week-by-week roster cuts — find out who made the Ravens final 53-man roster as we gear up for the regular season.
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Editor’s Note: You may now post. The majority of players placed on Injured Reserve actually got injured during the course of the preseason. Blame it on my 08/29 roster update. Sorry, guys — just play along haha. The preseason is a bit of a chore to get through so I’ll just be doing a minor detailed recap of the games, news updates, etc… in a few posts. I’m excited to get to the regular season — a chance at revenge week one against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bring it!