Quick Hits- Those Crazy Kickers, Young Guns Stepping Up, and an Angry Coach

Rob Bironas

 Rob Bironas, PK, TEN- “…Tennessee drove 59 yards in nine plays, culminating in Rob Bironas’ 53-yard field goal with 47 seconds left, to edge the Houston Texans 20-17 Monday night and gain its fourth consecutive victory after six season-opening losses.” (USAToday)

DeSean Jackson, WR, PHI, and LeSean McCoy, RB, PHI- “…the Philadelphia Eagles are counting on two rising young players to assume more significant roles in the offense… Both lost key fumbles, then rebounded to score the team’s final two touchdowns in the 24-20 victory against the Chicago Bears.” (USAToday)

Antonio Cromartie, DB, SD- “Police are investigating a claim that San Diego Chargers cornerback Antonio Cromartie (FSY) hit someone in the head with a champagne bottle at a bar shortly after the team returned from a victory in Denver.” (USAToday)

Mathew Stafford, QB, DET, and Calvin Johnson, WR, DET- “… it doesn’t appear that one of Stafford’s shoulders will be strong enough for him to play on Thanksgiving Day against the Green Bay Packers. Meanwhile, Johnson has hand and knee injuries that have his status for the game up in the air.” (FFToolbox)

Eric Mangini, Head Coach, CLE- “On Monday, Cleveland’s embattled coach questioned whether Detroit’s defensive players faked injuries to slow down the Browns’ no-huddle offense, which racked up a season-high 439 yards during a 38-37 loss. Mangini didn’t flatly accuse the Lions of cheating, but noted the high number of players who were helped from the field — only to return.” (ESPN)



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