San Diego Chargers 09/26/2007 9:56 AMThe San Diego Union-Tribune reports they never expected to be at this point, answering these questions, trying to squelch the doubts raining all around them and even bouncing around their own heads. No one is denying the time is nigh for urgency. âI'm concerned, but I'm not as concerned as I would be if this were a team like back when we went 4-12,â RB LaDainian Tomlinson said. âI'm concerned, because it's easy to continue on in a downward spiral if we let it. But I think I know this team, and everyone is disappointed in the way we've started.âRead more
New Orleans Saints 09/26/2007 9:53 AMThe Times-Picayune reports early in his NFL career, Saints RB Reggie Bush has been both electrifying and inconsistent. But up until now, he's never been this important. With backfield-mate RB Deuce McAllister out for the season, the Saints will lean on their second-year star more than ever before.His role won't change drastically. He's not built to be a straight-ahead, pound-the-ball runner. But whether he's running out of the backfield, catching the ball in the flat or reversing field on an end-around, he will become the Saints' driving force on offense.Read more
Pittsburgh Steelers 09/26/2007 9:41 AMThe Post-Gazette report WR Hines Ward is "doubtful" for Sunday's game against Arizona because of a sprained right knee, HC Mike Tomlin said yesterday. Starting C Sean Mahan also has a sprained knee, but Tomlin said Mahan is more likely to play because he is a lineman, not a receiver. Mahan was fitted with a brace during the San Francisco game and did not miss a snap. Rookie TE Matt Spaeth, the only Steelers player with two touchdowns, is probable after missing last week's game with a deep thigh bruise.Read more
Chicago Bears 09/26/2007 9:27 AMESPN.com reports QB Rex Grossman's latest meltdown reportedly will have him standing on the sidelines this week. The Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times and NFL.com, citing anonymous sources, reported on their Web sites that backup QB Brian Griese will replace Grossman as the starting quarterback when the Bears face the Lions. Chicago returns to practice on Wednesday to prepare for Sunday's game at Detroit.Read more
