Jacksonville Jaguars 10/27/2006 10:23 AMThe Florida Times-Union reports QB Byron Leftwich's throw at the start of practice Thursday signaled that the Jaguars quarterback might not throw this weekend in Philadelphia. After the stretching period at the start of practice, Leftwich flung his shoulder pads to the ground, a sign that he wouldn't practice and that backup QB David Garrard would take the snaps with the first team.Read more
Indianapolis Colts 10/27/2006 10:21 AMThe Indianapolis Star reports S Bob Sanders is eager to return to the lineup, but it's not up to the Indianapolis Colts' Pro Bowl safety. It's up to his right knee. Sanders has missed the past four games after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on the knee. He participated in a full-squad, full-speed practice for the first time Wednesday since the procedure last month, but was held out of Thursday's practice.Read more
Cleveland Browns 10/27/2006 10:15 AMThe Dayton Daily News reports it's going to be hard to rally support for Cleveland Browns HC Romeo Crennel if the team continues its downward spiral. How can't he be fired if the Browns win only one or two games the rest of the way? You're entering Chris Palmer territory there. And who makes that call? Owner Randy Lerner? GM Phil Savage? Hall of Famer Jim Brown?Read more
Cincinnati Bengals 10/27/2006 8:12 AMThe Dayton Daily News reports as one of the NFL's most exciting players, Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick's rushing prowess is well-documented. So, why don't more teams seek out versatile, running QBs instead of sticking with pocket passers? "Investment and injury," Cincinnati Bengals HC Marvin Lewis said. "You risk injury to these guys the more they're outside of that pocket. You try to protect that asset. That guy's eating up 10 percent or more of your (salary) cap, so you're trying to protect him as much as you can."Read more
