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August 4
Eagles pin hopes on 25-year-old QB Hoying
The Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback roulette wheel has stopped this season on youth. After watching Ty Detmer and Rodney Peete battle for the starting job for two long years, 25-year-old Bobby Hoying will now get his chance at the No. 1 spot.
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August 2
Vikings' Johnson coming back stronger in '98
For much of the last eight months, Brad Johnson held a football in his right hand about as securely as he would an ice cube.
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July 30
Greene, Lloyd reunited with Capers in Carolina
Linebackers Kevin Greene and Greg Lloyd were the cornerstones of those smash-mouth Pittsburgh Steeler defenses of the early '90s. Dom Capers was their defensive coordinator, and during his three years on the job, no NFL defense gave up fewer points.
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July 19
49ers' Norton pursuing degree, not QBs this summer
On the practice field, listening intently in a pint-sized huddle, kids look up to Ken Norton Jr. as an expert. But on campus and in a classroom this summer, Norton has been more anonymous.
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July 8
Detroit's Brown starting a new life after football
Just 23 years old, Reggie Brown seems too young to already be embarking on life after football. But he is grateful to have been granted that life at all.
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June 24
NFL rookies brace for new challenge
The excitement of being drafted has worn off, and in its place sits the uneasy anticipation of what awaits.
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June 12
Bucs upgrade, prepare for more success in '98
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers exceeded virtually all expectations last season, notching 10 wins and making their first trip to the NFL's postseason since 1982.
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June 12
Johnston eyes return after neck injury
Daryl Johnston has seen it before -- ambulance on the football field, crowd silent, players praying and trainers huddled over a motionless player. It puts the game in perspective for everyone thinking it could be them on the stretcher.
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May 7
Out of jail, Morris vows to return to NFL
"When they slammed that door, you know there's no way you can get out. And when I think about it, I always hear that door slam." Bam Morris just can't get that sound out of his mind.
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April 20
Manning eager to carry on father's legacy
The images are as startling as they are familiar -- the father and his son ... passing along the genes of genius and so much more.
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April 19
Cowboys very happy with Ellis, Adams
Just before the draft, the Cowboys offered the Arizona Cardinals two No. 1 picks and a second-rounder to get in position for the top-rated pass-rusher -- Florida State's Andre Wadsworth. Failing at that, Dallas took the No. 3 defensive end on their draft board: North Carolina's Greg Ellis.
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April 15
Aztecs' Turley tackles surfing, sketching, NFL
You surf. You sketch, and in your less esoteric moods, you scar defensive lineman. If you're Kyle Turley, and you've played your way from skinny freshman to NFL first-round draft pick, you're sitting pretty this week.
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April 15
Leaf says Indy, San Diego both suitable homes
Ryan Leaf's days of throwing footballs for the Washington State Cougars are over. So are the private workouts for NFL scouts.
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