Monthly Archives: July 2012

My story from Tahoe: How NFL players spend their last week before training camp

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While a variety of NFL players spend the week out here in gorgeous Lake Tahoe, they know that when they leave here, it all begins. Training camp is around the corner and it gets amped up incredibly soon. That’s why they cherish being here. They play golf, they bring their families, they chill out… and if they are smart, they clear their heads. “You got to get away because you know you’re going to go through the grind,” ex-Major League pitcher David Wells said. “You just want to try to put everything aside and then come out and golf. If they’re smart, they’re not even thinking any football, just relaxing. It’s a grind. You need something to mellow you out, […]
My story from Tahoe: How NFL players spend their last week before training camp

Chiefs | Dexter McCluster should still see time at RB

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Kansas City Chiefs RB Dexter McCluster should still factor in the team’s running game in 2012. McCluster is just too versatile, and new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll values game-specific matchups far too much.

Our View: McCluster worked as a slot WR during OTAs and minicamp, but the team is still trying to feel out where the best spot is for him to play. He’s an incredibly versatile weapon and the Chiefs would be wise to use him in many different ways.
Chiefs | Dexter McCluster should still see time at RB

Steelers | Troy Polamalu has lied about concussions

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Pittsburgh Steelers SS Troy Polamalu said that he has lied about symptoms of concussions so that he’d be cleared to stay on the field. ‘Yes, I have, for sure,’ Polamalu said. However, Polamalu sees a distinction between just saying he doesn’t feel dazed after a hit to the head when maybe he actually does, and blatantly lying about a significant injury. ‘I wouldn’t say I’ve had any major lies,’ Polamalu said. ‘Somebody may say, ‘Is your knee messed up?’ It may be kind of messed up but you just kind of push yourself to be out there with your brothers. I wouldn’t say there are any major lies where I totally lied my way out of concussions. In fact, during concussions, if it’s serious enough you can’t even be conscious enough to lie.’
Steelers | Troy Polamalu has lied about concussions

Live from Tahoe: Bears K Robbie Gould says of RB Matt Forte’s deal, “Guys like that should be rewarded”

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Earlier today, before he teed off, Bears kicker Robbie Gould talked about his team’s offseason. That included picking up new weapons like Brandon Marshall and the fact that RB Matt Forte signed an extension. Speaking while wearing crazy blue pants (left), Gould was pumped. “That’s great,” Gould said of Forte’s deal. “It’s about time.“ Yup. I think many would agree. But Gould (a really good golfer) said he wasn’t worried that a contract for Forte would get done. “I don’t think anyone was nervous,” Gould said. “A guy like Matt who has played very well, who has always been in shape, done the right things, guys like that should be rewarded. Not saying other guys who play well shouldn’t be rewarded […]
Live from Tahoe: Bears K Robbie Gould says of RB Matt Forte’s deal, “Guys like that should be rewarded”