Danks and I are thrilled to be back in the podcast groove, and the Patriots are but one of the subjects we cover…

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On the Corner, podcast #27: Are the Patriots still the Patriots? (Yahoo! Sports)

As Week 3 of the NFL season approaches, Scout.com’s Chris Steuber updates his 2009 NFL Rookie Rankings; a Big Board system where the top-20 rookies are ranked. The ranking system is based on playing time, potential impact, surrounding cast and team environment. See where James Laurinaitis (pictured left) ranks in the top-20, and if your favorite team’s draft pick made the cut inside.

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2009 NFL Rookie Rankings – Week 3

Football Outsiders uses its unique metrics to preview key aspects of every NFL game in Week 3. Among the unlikely discoveries: The Raiders and Redskins should spread the field and throw, while the Pats are built to stop the Falcons’ best running plays.

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FBO: Numbers Crunching, Week 3

Two games into the season, Redskins coach Jim Zorn is already under fire in Washington — from the team’s radio analyst and Hall-of-Fame quarterback S…

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Zorn battles criticism from Skins legend

With his long arms and low center of gravity, Elvis Dumervil was just the type of hybrid player the Denver Broncos were coveting for their conversion to a 3-4 scheme. Convincing him, though, took some work. Dumervil initially balked at being moved to outside linebacker in defensive coordinator Mike Nolan’s new formation.

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Broncos’ Dumervil uses compact size as advantage (AP)

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer

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Broncos’ Dumervil uses compact size as advantage (PA SportsTicker)

After spending 18 months in federal prison and sitting out the first two games as the final league penalty for his role in a dogfighting ring, Michael Vick is eligible to play his first regular-season game in 33 months when the Eagles host the Chiefs on Sunday.

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Eagles qb Vick excited for "dream come true" Sunday

The Broncos practiced outside for more than two hours through a steady cold rain Wednesday afternoon instead of moving practice to the nearby indoor facility.

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Broncos choose to stay outside to practice in rain

The bad rap on Kyle Orton was that the Broncos quarterback lacked arm strength. Some compared him to Brian Griese.

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Numbers: Orton No. 2 with a bullet

NFL success used to be built on 3 yards and a cloud of dust. Now the foundation is the 4-yard pass and hope it will bust. The short passing game has become all the rage in the NFL.

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Strong-arm tactics obsolete for the Broncos