Orton impressive with two-TD opener
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Kyle Orton finished 8-of-13 for 84 yards and two touchdown passes in the Broncos' preseason opener at Cincinnati Sunday.
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Orton was on fire in his 2010 debut, repeatedly showing improved zip on his passes. Reports out of Denver's camp have painted the veteran as much improved this offseason and he backed it up with scoring strikes to Eddie Royal and Brandon Lloyd. His command of the offense was apparent from the start, and both of his TDs came against the Bengals' first-team defense.
Tebow still out
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Tim Tebow (ribs) participated in Denver's walk-through on Wednesday, but was again unable to practice, according to Lindsay Jones of the Denver Post.
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He's now been down for the count since August 14. Is this the beginning of a short and injury-plagued NFL career? Hopefully not.
Bear Pascoe only Giants TE for preseason opener
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Coach Tom Coughlin expects Bear Pascoe to be the only tight end in uniform for the Giants preseason opener against the Jets, according to Michael Eisen of Giants.com.
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Kevin Boss, Travis Beckum, Scott Chandler and Jake Ballard are all sidelined with various injuries. However, they won't be for long, and Pascoe should enjoy the extra playing time while he has the chance.
Brady feeling good
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Mike Reiss of ESPNBoston.com reports that Tom Brady is healthy after 26 practices. "I feel great, as good as you could feel. Arm feels good. Legs feel good. Finger feels good. I have no concerns," says the superstar quarterback.
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A healthy Brady is obviously a good thing. Injury doesn't look to be a legit reason to avoid drafting him.
Betts moves up depth chart
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The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports that Ladell Betts practiced with the Saints on Wednesday and is already third on the team's depth chart behind Pierre Thomas and Reggie Bush.
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Spoiler alert: Longwell says Favre to play in '10
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With Brett Favre in Minneosta and set for a Wednesday afternoon press conference, teammate and long-time friend Ryan Longwell has told ESPN that Favre will return for a 20th NFL season in 2010.
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Favre will officially end the madness tomorrow afternoon, but if you've been watching ESPN breathlessly waiting for his decision for the past few months, you can stop now.
Alex Smith dreadful against Indy
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Alex Smith was abysmal in San Francisco's first preseason game on Sunday afternoon, completing just 3-of-9 passes for 37 yards while throwing an interception against the Colts.
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Meanwhile, David Carr come on in relief and looked spectacular. Smith could be nearing the end of the line as San Francisco's starter, though he will undoubtedly be the man in Week 1.
Ravens looking to deal McGahee?
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The Baltimore Sun speculates that the Ravens may be looking to trade Willis McGahee.
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Torry Holt held out with undisclosed injury
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Torry Holt has been held out of practices "the last few days" with an undisclosed injury, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN.
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Holt is batting rookie Taylor Price among others for a roster spot, and this injury won't help. He'll sit tonight as well.
Eli Manning undergoing testing
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According to the New York Daily News, "Eli Manning was undergoing a battery of tests today at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan, following the ugly, bloody, 12-stitch gash he suffered in the Giants' preseason opener Monday night."
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