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Monday’s National Football League Capsules (PA SportsTicker)

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By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

Big concerns: NFC North (SportingNews.com)

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Chicago Bears The biggest problem remains a revamped offensive line that lacks NFL experience at their positions. Only C Olin Kreutz is playing where he played last opening day. LT Chris Williams has five starts at his spot, LG Roberto Garza hasn't played the left side since '05, RG Lance Louis never has played in a regular-season game and RT Frank Omiyale hasn't played that position in the NFL. The line has struggled in pass protection, although Louis and Omiyale have shown flashes of being effective run blockers.

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Lions claim LB Havner, KR Logan (The Canadian Press)

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:28:30 +0000

ALLEN PARK, Mich. – The Detroit Lions have claimed linebacker Spencer Havner and kick returner Stefan Logan on waivers.

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Lions claim LB Spencer Havner, KR Stefan Logan (AP)

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:24:48 +0000

The Detroit Lions have claimed linebacker Spencer Havner and kick returner Stefan Logan on waivers. Havner played tight end last season with Green Bay, but is expected to switch back to his college position of linebacker with the Lions. Detroit has struggled with injuries and inexperience at the position throughout training camp.

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Fitz’s final preseason draft board (ProFootballWeekly.com)

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Originally posted Sept. 1, 2010 @ 1:12 p.m. ET. Updated Sept. 6, 2010 @ 12:19 p.m. ET Pat Fitzmaurice, a winner of…

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Mr. Irrelevant Toone makes practice squad (The Canadian Press)

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DETROIT – The Detroit Lions have signed seven players to their practice squad, including rookie wide receiver Tim Toone, the seventh-round pick dubbed Mr. Irrelevant as the final choice of the draft.

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Mr. Irrelevant Toone makes Lions practice squad (AP)

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:56:54 +0000

The Detroit Lions have signed seven players to their practice squad, including rookie wide receiver Tim Toone, the seventh-round pick dubbed Mr. Irrelevant as the final choice of the draft. The Lions also announced Monday that defensive tackle Rob Callaway would be on the practice squad. Other practice squad signings are linebacker Caleb Campbell, center Dan Gerberry, cornerbacks Jonathan Hefney and…

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West Coast offenses, Cover 2 fading away (Yahoo! Sports)

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:32:00 +0000

With the game becoming more diverse from a schematic standpoint, teams are getting away from philosophies that were once staples.

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Lions cut WR Dennis Northcutt and LB Rocky Boiman (The Canadian Press)

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:54:27 +0000

ALLEN PARK, Mich. – The Detroit Lions made two more cuts a day after setting their 53-man roster.

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Jaguars claim Landon Cohen, cut Paul McQuistan (The National Football Post)

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:30:18 +0000

The Jacksonville Jaguars completed their trade for cornerback David Jones in exchange for safety Reggie Nelson…

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