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Thursday, August 13
Arizona-Pittsburgh
Redskins-Ravens
Second year WRs Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly have been slowed by nagging injuries, but both “have to play. They’ve got some distance to come,” head coach Jim Zorn said of the last year’s second round picks. They are competing for the No. 2 job behind Santana Moss, also slowed by minor injuries. If both youngsters are healthy for Thursday, each will likely get long looks.
Patriots-Eagles
Eagles backup QB Kevin Kolb and former Pro Bowl DE Trent Cole will both miss Thursday’s game. The Eagles already lost starting MLB Stewart Bradley and rookie TE Cornelius Ingram for the year. Kolb likely was counted on for a lot of snaps Thursday.
Though Pats head coach Bill Belichick has been his usual secretive self, starting QB Tom Brady believes he will get more than “a guest appearance.” Recovering from a season ending injury, Brady has not missed any practice time.
Friday, August 14
Broncos-49ers
Top draft WR Michael Crabtree is a holdout for the Niners.
Bob Warner of NFL betting blog Lines-Maker.com said that reports are that Smith has matured and relaxed. “Look for his coming out party Thursday night,” the betting guru promises.
Minnesota-Indianapolis
The Vikings have a major QB battle as Sage Rosenfels and Tarvaris Jackson, two mistake prone signal callers will contend.
Colts head coach Jim Caldwell will be making his debut. Indianapolis LT Tony Ugoh should have a chip on his shoulder. He started 23 games the last two years, but lost his starting job.
Rams-Jets
Two coaches are making their debut: Rex Ryan for the Jets and Steve Spagnuolo for the Rams.
The Jets will be without four starters: CB Darrelle Revis, NT Kris Jenkins, C Nick Mangold and RT Damien Woody. FB Tony Richardson is questionable. The Rams No. 1 WR Donnie Avery is out. He caught 53 passes as a rookie last year. They have very little proven talent at WR. They have nine receivers battling for spots behind Avery. Combined, they caught 43 passes for 524 years last year.
The Rams are also installing the West Coast offense under new offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur, so the injury to Avery is a major one. Check out the Covers Experts picks.
Saturday, August 15
Bears-Bills
Browns-Packers
Many NFL gamblers like betting on teams with major quarterback battles in the preseason. Not is more intense than in
Magini is making his Browns debut but of course has head coaching experience.
Falcons-Lions
Pro Bowler Roddy White finally ended his holdout and starting practicing Monday. White says he wants to play in this game, and
Head coach Mike Smith said he will monitor White’s progress before deciding on his status for the preseason opener.
Lions DE Jared DeVries, who started 29 games the last three years, is out for the year. Star wide receiver Calvin Johnson is questionable with a jammed thumb.
Seahawks-Chargers
Jim Mora Jr. will be in his first game as head coach for the Seahawks, but he was assistant head coach for Mike Holmgrem and was previously the head man in
Chargers superstar LaDainian Tomlinson said he will play more this preseason then in the past, but he will only get minimal action if any against
Buccaneers-Titans
Sunday, August 16
Panthers-Giants
Four time Pro Bowl WR Steve Smith is out for
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