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Friday, August 26, 2011

Peyton Manning

11:26 PM global world No comments

Peyton Manning

The Indianapolis Colts have signed veteran quarterback Kerry Collins today, according to several reports.

Move suggests that all is well with Peyton Manning, who is recovering from a neck injury but is expected to start against the Texans on opening day.

Collins signature challenges the status of Peyton Manning.

And 'glass half-full interpretation - the Colts were back in terrible pre-season, so there can be only as a precautionary measure.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Green Bay Packers

3:33 AM global world No comments

Green Bay Packers

Kicker Mason Crosby injured the ankle on the ease of walking was not at full, but it was well enough for him to begin the Green Bay Packers in their 27-17 loss in an exhibition game Saturday night against the Browns Cleveland.

Crosby had rolled back his very left ankle while planting a foot at the start of practice a week and started the night family night scrimmage. It is not practical to perform as limited in Thursday night and two days later, to treat all "to kick against the Packers Browns.

Crosby was the field goal the company Lone, 31 yards, hit him with experience in several places, and four kick-offs.

"We'll see how it is tomorrow, when I get up," said Crosby after the game. "But I hit the ball well, was able to plant pretty well."

Crosby averaged 71.7 yards per punt for the second point of the new punt 35 means that the blow from an average of nearly seven feet deep at the finish. The Browns returned each time, but the best starting point was that 21.

"It was good to hit the shot, because I did not feel that I really tried to run after her," said Crosby. "So this thing has been recovered in the next week and then I l hope to get them out of the area not to be treated at all. "

It is unclear whether Crosby will take off at any time in training this week, his ankle has improved. Play the next race is Friday night Green Bay Packers at home against Arizona.

"We'll see how it feels in the morning and a plan for this week," said Crosby. "Certainly, we want more, so for the rest of the season, we have no problem. I take it as it comes from and how it reacts in the factory and move. He was able to get through a game and kick the ball with a defined minimum. so it was a good thing. "