Coach's Office Football Blog: 08/19/08

Manning attends first practice since undergoing surgery
INDIANAPOLIS -- Peyton Manning has attended his first practice with the Indianapolis Colts since he had knee surgery just over five weeks ago. Manning accompanied the Colts to their first practice session at the new Lucas Oil Stadium on Tuesday. He wore a team jersey and...

Bears name Orton the starting quarterback over Grossman
Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images In his three seasons with the Bears, Kyle Orton has started a total of 18 games at quarterback. LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Kyle Orton believes it's his time to be a starting NFL quarterback, and on Monday Chicago Bears coach Lovie...

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Monday, August 18, 2008 Orton wins top spot in Chicago In what might be the least-watched quarterback competition in fantasy football, Kyle Orton has beaten out Rex Grossman for the top spot in Chicago. Orton found success on the field as a rookie in 2005, but his final numbers...

Health of offensive line could impact emphasis on running game
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images The Bears envisioned top pick Chris Williams helping immediately, but back surgery puts his rookie season in doubt. » QB still a major question for Bears Video: Camp report BOURBONNAIS , Ill. - Five observations from the...

Quick Take: Turner shows burst for Falcons
John Bazemore/Associated Press Michael Turner showed off his big-play ability vs. the Colts. What we learned ... Michael Turner is explosive: Atlanta signed LaDainian Tomlinson's former backup in the offseason, and Turner is making his mark as a Falcon already.

Kern, Paulescu in battle for punting job with Broncos
DENVER -- Nowhere on the Denver Broncos does the competition appear closer than at punter. Brett Kern and Sam Paulescu are vying to replace Todd Sauerbrun, who was sent packing last December after he got into a confrontation with a taxi driver and police told coach Mike Shanahan...

Brady's 'sore foot' cause for concern? Patriots not talking
TAMPA, Fla. -? Sideline reporters almost always accumulate more information than they dispense. Now, change that. With this outlet, there?s no reason to hold back on any information uncovered during a weekend in Tampa for Sunday night?s Buccaneers-Patriots preseason game. Brady...

NFL, Sprint launch 'NFL Mobile Live'
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Sprint and the National Football League are bringing NFL fans closer to the game with NFL Mobile Live, the only wireless source for complete, live access to NFL action. NFL Mobile Live is free of charge to Sprint data subscribers and is only available at Sprint.

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