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class="post"> <h2 id="post-38995"> <div id="nfl-cat"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/category/news/" title="View all posts in News" rel="category tag">News</a></div> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/31/crowder-doesnt-travel-out-for-dolphins/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Crowder doesn’t travel, out for Dolphins">Crowder doesn’t travel, out for Dolphins</a></h2> <p class="post-info">Posted: Saturday, October 31st, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/channing-crowder/" rel="tag">Channing Crowder</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/matt-roth/" rel="tag">Matt Roth</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/miami-dolphins/" rel="tag">Miami Dolphins</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/reggie-torbor/" rel="tag">Reggie Torbor</a></p> <div class="entry"> <p>The Miami Dolphins official Web site reports LB <strong>Channing Crowder</strong> did not travel with the team for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets and is listed as out.</p> </div>  </div> <div class="post"> <h2 id="post-38993"> <div id="nfl-cat"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/category/steve-wyche/" title="View all posts in Steve Wyche" rel="category tag">Steve Wyche</a></div> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/31/chiefs-arent-likely-to-release-johnson/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Chiefs aren’t likely to release Johnson">Chiefs aren’t likely to release Johnson</a></h2> <p class="post-info">Posted: Saturday, October 31st, 2009 | Steve Wyche Tags: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/kansas-city-chiefs/" rel="tag">Kansas City Chiefs</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/larry-johnson/" rel="tag">Larry Johnson</a></p> <div class="entry"> <p>While the relationship between <strong>Larry Johnson</strong> and the Kansas City Chiefs appears unstable, it is not believed that the team plans to release Johnson upon his reinstatement.</p> </div>  </div> <div class="post"> <h2 id="post-38984"> <div id="nfl-cat"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/category/news/" title="View all posts in News" rel="category tag">News</a></div> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/31/chiefs-johnson-reach-settlement-over-suspension/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Chiefs, Johnson reach settlement over suspension">Chiefs, Johnson reach settlement over suspension</a></h2> <p class="post-info">Posted: Saturday, October 31st, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/kansas-city-chiefs/" rel="tag">Kansas City Chiefs</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/larry-johnson/" rel="tag">Larry Johnson</a></p> <div class="entry"> <p>NFL Network’s <strong>Jason La Canfora</strong> reports the Kansas City Chiefs and RB <strong>Larry Johnson</strong> reached a settlement on Saturday over his two-game suspension. The two sides agreed that Johnson will still stay away from the team until Nov. 9, but will be docked just one game check instead of two.</p> </div>  </div> <div class="post"> <h2 id="post-38969"> <div id="nfl-cat"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/category/steve-wyche/" title="View all posts in Steve Wyche" rel="category tag">Steve Wyche</a></div> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/31/evoking-memories-of-a-vikings-great/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Evoking memories of a Vikings great">Evoking memories of a Vikings great</a></h2> <p class="post-info">Posted: Saturday, October 31st, 2009 | Steve Wyche Tags: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/chuck-foreman/" rel="tag">Chuck Foreman</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/green-bay-packers/" rel="tag">Green Bay Packers</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/minnesota-vikings/" rel="tag">Minnesota Vikings</a></p> <div class="entry"> <p>It didn’t come as much of a surprise, but there were more people sporting No. 4 Vikings jerseys around Lambeau Field on Saturday than there were sporting No. 4 Packers jerseys. But it was a gentleman sporting two “4s” on his Vikings jersey that got my attention.</p> </div>  </div> <div class="post"> <h2 id="post-38967"> <div id="nfl-cat"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/category/steve-wyche/" title="View all posts in Steve Wyche" rel="category tag">Steve Wyche</a></div> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/31/characters-coming-out-of-woodwork-in-green-bay/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Characters coming out of woodwork in Green Bay">Characters coming out of woodwork in Green Bay</a></h2> <p class="post-info">Posted: Saturday, October 31st, 2009 | Steve Wyche Tags: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/brett-favre/" rel="tag">Brett Favre</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/favre%e2%80%99s-return-to-lambeau/" rel="tag">Favre’s return to Lambeau</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/green-bay-packers/" rel="tag">Green Bay Packers</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/lambeau-field/" rel="tag">Lambeau Field</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/minnesota-vikings/" rel="tag">Minnesota Vikings</a></p> <div class="entry"> <p>It took Halloween — which happens to be <strong>Brett Favre</strong>‘s Return Eve — to bring the characters out in Green Bay.</p> </div>  </div> <div class="post"> <h2 id="post-38964"> <div id="nfl-cat"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/category/news/" title="View all posts in News" rel="category tag">News</a></div> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/31/saints-rule-out-dt-ellis-due-to-knee-injury/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Saints rule out DT Ellis due to knee injury">Saints rule out DT Ellis due to knee injury</a></h2> <p class="post-info">Posted: Saturday, October 31st, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/jason-snelling/" rel="tag">Jason Snelling</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/jerious-norwood/" rel="tag">Jerious Norwood</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/john-abraham/" rel="tag">John Abraham</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/jonathan-babineaux/" rel="tag">Jonathan Babineaux</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/new-orleans-saints/" rel="tag">New Orleans Saints</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/scott-fujita/" rel="tag">Scott Fujita</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/sedrick-ellis/" rel="tag">Sedrick Ellis</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/thomas-johnson/" rel="tag">Thomas Johnson</a></p> <div class="entry"> <p>The New Orleans Saints have officially ruled out DT <strong>Sedrick Ellis</strong> for Monday night’s game against the Atlanta Falcons due to a knee injury.</p> </div>  </div> <div class="post"> <h2 id="post-39235"> <div id="nfl-cat"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/category/put-up-your-dukes/" title="View all posts in Put Up Your Dukes" rel="category tag">Put Up Your Dukes</a></div> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/31/put-up-my-dukes-curse-of-the-terrible-towel/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Put Up My Dukes: Curse of the Terrible Towel">Put Up My Dukes: Curse of the Terrible Towel</a></h2> <p class="post-info">Posted: Saturday, October 31st, 2009 | Jamie Dukes Tags: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/pittsburgh-steelers/" rel="tag">Pittsburgh Steelers</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/tennessee-titans/" rel="tag">Tennessee Titans</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/terrible-towel/" rel="tag">Terrible Towel</a></p> <div class="entry"> <p>History shows us that when you disrespect the Terrible Towel, bad luck comes your way. Check out my Put Up Your Dukes segment from NFL Total Access, where I explore the illustrious history of the Terrible Towel. </p> </div>  </div> <div class="post"> <h2 id="post-39233"> <div id="nfl-cat"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/category/sprint-cant-miss-plays/" title="View all posts in Sprint Can't-Miss Plays" rel="category tag">Sprint Can't-Miss Plays</a></div> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/31/sprint-can%e2%80%99t-miss-plays-week-7-winner/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Sprint Can’t-Miss Plays Week 7 winner">Sprint Can’t-Miss Plays Week 7 winner</a></h2> <p class="post-info">Posted: Saturday, October 31st, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/dallas-cowboys/" rel="tag">Dallas Cowboys</a></p> <div class="entry"> <p>The fans have spoken, and <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-cant-miss-plays/09000d5d813af620/WK-7-Can-t-Miss-Play-Romo-the-escape-artist">Dallas’ dynamic escape artistry</a> against the Falcons was the Sprint Can’t-Miss Play of Week 7.</p> </div>  </div> <div class="post"> <h2 id="post-38956"> <div id="nfl-cat"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/category/news/" title="View all posts in News" rel="category tag">News</a></div> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/30/ratliff-added-to-cowboys-injury-report/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Ratliff added to Cowboys’ injury report">Ratliff added to Cowboys’ injury report</a></h2> <p class="post-info">Posted: Friday, October 30th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/dallas-cowboys/" rel="tag">Dallas Cowboys</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/jay-ratliff/" rel="tag">Jay Ratliff</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/week-8-injuries/" rel="tag">Week 8 injuries</a></p> <div class="entry"> <p>Cowboys DT <strong>Jay Ratliff</strong> was added to the team’s injury report Friday with a knee injury that kept him out of practice.</p> </div>  </div> <div class="post"> <h2 id="post-38946"> <div id="nfl-cat"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/category/jason-la-canfora/" title="View all posts in Jason La Canfora" rel="category tag">Jason La Canfora</a></div> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/30/cardinals-rolle-colts-lacey-fined-by-nfl/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Cardinals’ Rolle, Colts’ Lacey fined by NFL">Cardinals’ Rolle, Colts’ Lacey fined by NFL</a></h2> <p class="post-info">Posted: Friday, October 30th, 2009 | Jason La Canfora Tags: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/antrel-rolle/" rel="tag">Antrel Rolle</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/arizona-cardinals/" rel="tag">Arizona Cardinals</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/indianapolis-colts/" rel="tag">Indianapolis Colts</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/jacob-lacey/" rel="tag">Jacob Lacey</a></p> <div class="entry"> <p>Cardinals S <strong>Antrel Rolle</strong> was fined $7,500 by the NFL Friday for unnecessary roughness, while the league also fined Colts CB <strong>Jacob Lacey</strong> $10,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct.</p> </div>  </div> <div class="post"> <h2 id="post-38923"> <div id="nfl-cat"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/category/fantasy/" title="View all posts in Fantasy" rel="category tag">Fantasy</a></div> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/30/news-and-notes-for-week-8/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to News and notes for Week 8">News and notes for Week 8</a></h2> <p class="post-info">Posted: Friday, October 30th, 2009 | Michael Fabiano Tags: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/andre-davis/" rel="tag">Andre Davis</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/andre-johnson/" rel="tag">Andre Johnson</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/anquan-boldin/" rel="tag">Anquan Boldin</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/anthony-gonzalez/" rel="tag">Anthony Gonzalez</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/arizona-cardinals/" rel="tag">Arizona Cardinals</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/austin-collie/" rel="tag">Austin Collie</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/bob-sanders/" rel="tag">Bob Sanders</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/brian-westbrook/" rel="tag">Brian Westbrook</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/bryant-johnson/" rel="tag">Bryant Johnson</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/calvin-johnson/" rel="tag">Calvin Johnson</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/dennis-northcutt/" rel="tag">Dennis Northcutt</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/detroit-lions/" rel="tag">Detroit Lions</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/donnie-avery/" rel="tag">Donnie Avery</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/frank-gore/" rel="tag">frank gore</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/hakeem-nicks/" rel="tag">Hakeem Nicks</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/houston-texans/" rel="tag">Houston Texans</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/jericho-cotchery/" rel="tag">Jericho Cotchery</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/ken-whisenhunt/" rel="tag">Ken Whisenhunt</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/kevin-walter/" rel="tag">Kevin Walter</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/lesean-mccoy/" rel="tag">LeSean McCoy</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/mario-manningham/" rel="tag">Mario Manningham</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/new-york-giants/" rel="tag">New York Giants</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/new-york-jets/" rel="tag">New York Jets</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/philadelphia-eagles/" rel="tag">Philadelphia Eagles</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/reggie-wayne/" rel="tag">Reggie Wayne</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/san-francisco-49ers/" rel="tag">San Francisco 49ers</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/tennessee-titans/" rel="tag">Tennessee Titans</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/vince-young/" rel="tag">Vince Young</a></p> <div class="entry"> <p>Here’s a look at some of the bigger news and notes that fantasy owners need to know for the upcoming Week 8 of the NFL season.</p> </div>  </div> <div class="post"> <h2 id="post-38930"> <div id="nfl-cat"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/category/steve-wyche/" title="View all posts in Steve Wyche" rel="category tag">Steve Wyche</a></div> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/30/johnson-files-grievance-against-chiefs-over-suspension/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Johnson files grievance against Chiefs over suspension">Johnson files grievance against Chiefs over suspension</a></h2> <p class="post-info">Posted: Friday, October 30th, 2009 | Steve Wyche Tags: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/kansas-city-chiefs/" rel="tag">Kansas City Chiefs</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/larry-johnson/" rel="tag">Larry Johnson</a></p> <div class="entry"> <p>Chiefs RB <strong>Larry Johnson</strong> has filed a non-injury grievance against the Chiefs, who <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d813c7eaa&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true">suspended him for two weeks on Wednesday</a> for comments on the social networking site Twitter and in the locker room. </p> </div>  </div> <div class="post"> <h2 id="post-38918"> <div id="nfl-cat"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/category/news/" title="View all posts in News" rel="category tag">News</a></div> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/30/broncos-dawkins-probable-following-bye-week-rest/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Broncos’ Dawkins probable following bye week rest">Broncos’ Dawkins probable following bye week rest</a></h2> <p class="post-info">Posted: Friday, October 30th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/baltimore-ravens/" rel="tag">Baltimore Ravens</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/brian-dawkins/" rel="tag">Brian Dawkins</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/denver-broncos/" rel="tag">Denver Broncos</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/week-8-injuries/" rel="tag">Week 8 injuries</a></p> <div class="entry"> <p>Broncos safety <strong>Brian Dawkins</strong> pulled his left hamstring in the first quarter of Denver’s <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2009101900/2009/REG6/broncos@chargers/recap">34-23 Week 6 win over the Chargers</a> on <i>Monday Night Football</i>.</p> </div>  </div> <div class="post"> <h2 id="post-38913"> <div id="nfl-cat"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/category/news/" title="View all posts in News" rel="category tag">News</a></div> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/30/westbrook-continues-to-sit-out-for-eagles/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Westbrook continues to sit out for Eagles">Westbrook continues to sit out for Eagles</a></h2> <p class="post-info">Posted: Friday, October 30th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/brian-westbrook/" rel="tag">Brian Westbrook</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/darren-howard/" rel="tag">Darren Howard</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/desean-jackson/" rel="tag">DeSean Jackson</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/jeremy-maclin/" rel="tag">Jeremy Maclin</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/macho-harris/" rel="tag">Macho Harris</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/philadelphia-eagles/" rel="tag">Philadelphia Eagles</a></p> <div class="entry"> <p>Philadelphia Eagles WR <strong>Brian Westbrook</strong>, who is expected to be a game-time decision against the Giants, sat out practice for a third consecutive day Friday as he continues to recover from a concussion.</p> </div>  </div> <div class="post"> <h2 id="post-38910"> <div id="nfl-cat"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/category/around-the-web/" title="View all posts in Around The Web" rel="category tag">Around The Web</a></div> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/30/roundup/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Roundup: Cards not afraid to be different">Roundup: Cards not afraid to be different</a></h2> <p class="post-info">Posted: Friday, October 30th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/antrel-rolle/" rel="tag">Antrel Rolle</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/arizona-cardinals/" rel="tag">Arizona Cardinals</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/baltimore-ravens/" rel="tag">Baltimore Ravens</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/eli-manning/" rel="tag">Eli Manning</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/houston-texans/" rel="tag">Houston Texans</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/ken-whisenhunt/" rel="tag">Ken Whisenhunt</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/kurt-warner/" rel="tag">Kurt Warner</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/larry-johnson/" rel="tag">Larry Johnson</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/marc-bulger/" rel="tag">Marc Bulger</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/matt-schaub/" rel="tag">Matt Schaub</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/pittsburgh-steelers/" rel="tag">Pittsburgh Steelers</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/ray-rice/" rel="tag">Ray Rice</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/st-louis-rams/" rel="tag">St. Louis Rams</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130313163135/http://blogs.nfl.com/tag/todd-haley/" rel="tag">Todd Haley</a></p> <div class="entry"> <p>The Cardinals have no problem bucking convention. Just ask <strong>Eli Manning</strong>. Does St. Louis have a franchise quarterback in its future? Who believed in <strong>Ray Rice</strong>? 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