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"Kyle Orton will make his 32nd career start tonight against the Green Bay Packers, a short sample for most quarterbacks and a lifetime for a Bear. That will move him one start ahead of Rex Grossman, an accomplishment in itself because in the last 25 seasons, only Jim McMahon, Jim Harbaugh and Erik Kramer have made more starts for the team. That's what happens when a different guy is climbing out of the clown car every few weeks for the better part of a decade."

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ORIGINAL: So.Mn.Fan

Crennel unofficially gone in Cleveland, as is their GM.

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ORIGINAL: So.Mn.Fan

It is simply remarkable what Miami did.
They were 1-15 last year, pretty much Lion-esque.
In one short calendar year they go from the bottom to the top.
That's damn hard to do.
What a story.

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has fallen behind in his recovery efforts from knee surgery and could risk missing next season if another operation is needed, NBCSports.com has reported.


Brady, who underwent surgery on Oct. 6 after tearing the ACL and MCL ligaments in his left knee in the first quarter of the team's first game of the season, had subsequent operations on the knee after it became infected.


That infection resulted in a buildup of scar tissue, which may require surgery on the knee, the Web site reported, citing an anonymous NFL source.The scar tissue also has affected Brady's ability to begin fully rehabilitating his leg, the report said, and the repaired ligaments remain loose.
Another surgery also could be needed for that condition, the Web site reported.

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[image]http://assets.nydailynews.com/img/2008/12/29/top_mangini-leaves.jpg[/image] Mangini now on the firing line In a brief interview outside the Jets' locker room Sunday night after a season-ending, 24-17 loss to the Dolphins at the Meadowlands, owner Woody Johnson ripped his team of underachievers and put Eric Mangini on notice.

It could be Monday mourning for ManginiIn another sign that coach Eric Mangini is in extreme danger of being fired, the Jets announced at 2:40 a.m. Monday morning that owner Woody Johnson - and not Mangini - will address the media at 10 a.m. at the team's facility in Florham Park, N.J.

Myers: Time to bring in a superman

Woody Johnson should spend the next few days trying to entice former Steelers coach Bill Cowher back into coaching. If Johnson is going to make a change, he must bring in a coach who has had major success in the NFL.


Ziegel: Pennington wins out in the end

Chad Pennington was the quarterback, the hero, the last three times the Jets reached the playoffs, even-numbered years, every one of them. They didn't get very far, but far is hardly their best thing.


Gag Green: Worst Jets' Collapses

The Jets folded down the stretch during this 2008-09 season, starting out 8-3 and finishing 9-7 to miss the playoffs. But this was just the first in a long line of collapses in Jets history. Vote and tell us which was the worst.


Favre's magic disappears down the stretch

Unfortunately for Brett Favre and the Jets, what started out as a marriage made in heaven in August ended in heartbreak and bitter disappointment.

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ORIGINAL: So.Mn.Fan

How 'bout them Cowboys!

Tony Romo came up way short in another crucial game, dropping his record to 5-8 in December. T.O. was a non-factor, despite six catches for 103 yards.

"They just handed us an old-fashioned butt whipping," Owens said. "I don't have all the answers, but I'd love to be part of the solution."

Team sources told ESPN's Ed Werder that there was commotion and concern in the Cowboys locker room after the game when Romo collapsed in the shower. Players called for medical staff, who brought in a stretcher, but Romo walked out on his own. Romo then did his news conference but had to be helped from the podium. Sources said Romo suffered a rib injury in the second half.
 
Drama Kings of Big D.
The saga continues.

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I have said for two years

Terrell Owens is NOT the problem on that team.

The problem is overrated Romo.  He is Choking Dog II

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ORIGINAL: John Childress

Romo is a much bigger problem than Owens.  First off, he underperforms more.

More importantly, Romo still has very bad mechanics and chokes in the clutch - two huge problems for a franchise QB.

Romo's early success hurt him because he started thinking he could make those sandlot plays on a regular basis and when you play against good defenses and you do that you turn the ball over. 

Romo is by far the bigger problem for Dallas.