Atlanta Falcons 11/02/2006 8:04 AMThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports FS Chris Crocker and CB Jason Webster are each blaming themselves for defensive breakdowns that led to long touchdowns in each of the past two games. Crocker said he was at fault by not being deeper than the deepest receiver, especially last week at Cincinnati when WR Chris Henry snared a 55-yard touchdown pass late in the game that gave the Bengals life. Webster, criticized for not breaking up a fourth-quarter pass to Pittsburgh's Nate Washington on Oct. 22 and on Henry's resuscitating catch, said he was responsible for the failures because he didn't play proper depth and communicate well enough with Crocker.Read more
Miami Dolphins 11/02/2006 8:01 AMThe Palm Beach Post reports DE Jason Taylor never has been shy about sharing his opinion. Actually, make that opinions - with an "s." In a wide-ranging news conference Wednesday, the Dolphins' defensive end said, among other things: He's not scared of "the almighty Bears;"Read more
Baltimore Ravens 11/02/2006 7:58 AMThe Baltimore Sun reports CB Corey Ivy returned to practice for the first time since suffering a kidney tear against the Broncos on Oct. 9. Ivy, who had missed the team's past two contests, said he's still a little stiff in his back, but is on pace - according to the doctors' timetable of four to six weeks - to play again.Read more
Cleveland Browns 11/02/2006 1:20 AMAP reports TE Kellen Winslow II could be even more fired up than usual this Sunday. Winslow, never lacking emotion on game day, will return home to San Diego and play in front of about 50 friends and family members when the Cleveland Browns face the Chargers.His Hall of Fame father will be among them, watching his son play on the field where he redefined the tight end position. As if that's not enough for the younger Winslow to get excited about, he made it a point Wednesday to hype his matchup with another pretty good Chargers tight end, Antonio Gates.Read more
