ASHBURN, Va. --  For his 30th birthday, John Beck received praise from Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan, a dinner out from his family, and several questions from a swarm of reporters.What the Redskins quarterback didn't get was an answer from Shanahan whether he or Rex Grossman will start against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday.NFC East blogESPN's Dan Graziano writes about all things NFC East in his division blog.Blog network: NFL Nation"I haven't made that decision," Shanahan said Sunday. "We'll see what happens during the week with our football team and obviously share with the players first."Shanahan said he Nnamdi Asomugha Stitched Jersey was pleased with the Nnamdi Asomugha Jersey Premier decision-making of Beck, Official Nnamdi Asomugha Jersey whom the Colts sacked three times Friday in Washington's second preseason game."Good quarterback play is taking a sack when you have to take a sack, trying to make something happen when you're able to make something happen," said Shanahan, who attributed Beck's lack of downfield passing to the Colts' zone defense. "And I thought John made some good decisions."Beck started the game and completed 14 of 17 passes for 140 Eagles Nnamdi Asomugha Premier Jersey yards. Grossman threw for 88 yards on 8-of-12 passing in relief.In the Redskins' preseason opener, Grossman completed 19 of 26 passes for 207 yards with a touchdown on Aug. 12 against the Steelers -- a game Beck missed after he injured a groin injury in practice.With his stellar play against the Colts in his preseason debut, Beck held serve in the quarterback competition."He's a gamer," wide Replica Nnamdi Asomugha Jersey receiver Jabar Gaffney said. "From everything we do in practice, he was a totally different guy out there on the field in the game."His energy level picked up. It picked up a lot. That surprised me a little bit, but I'd say it's a good thing."After practice on Friday, Beck was surrounded by a media swarm, causing a few teammates to shout cautionary words. "Don't kill the guy, man." "Let the man breath." "Don't kill the man."The scrutiny will be strong until Shanahan picks a starting quarterback."They know what they're doing in this offense, both smart and savvy guys," tight end Fred Davis said. "And John went in and did what he had to do, too. I'm just glad I don't have to make that decision."Notes The Achilles' heel injury that kept S LaRon Landry on the physically-unable-to-perform list has healed, but he tweaked his hamstring working out in Eagles Nnamdi Asomugha Jersey Indianapolis. His status is day-to-day, and he remains on the PUP list. S Oshiomogho Nnamdi Asomugha Jersey Replica Atogwe participated in every portion of practice, but he's still working his way back to full speed. ... DE Adam Carriker, who missed the Colts game because of blisters on his foot, didn't participate in drills while media watched practice. Wearing socks and sandals, Carriker rode a stationary bike during Nnamdi Asomugha Replica Jersey team stretching and stood to the side watching Michael Vick Jersey Women defensive-line drills. WR Brandon Banks Nnamdi Asomugha Premier Jersey is receiving platelet-rich plasma therapy for Reebok Nnamdi Asomugha Jersey his injured knee. He'll miss Thursday's game, but Shanahan hopes he can play in Washington's final preseason game against the Buccaneers on Sept. 1. LB Edgar Jones, who sustained a concussion while covering punts against the Colts, said the headaches he was experiencing Saturday have subsided, but he's still sensitive to light. ... LB London Fletcher sat out against the Colts with a groin injury, but could he have played? "I don't know. Next question." He participated in every portion of practice, but he didn't play at full speed. Shanahan hopes WR Malcolm Kelly, who has been out with a foot injury, will practice within a week. WR Terrence Austin hasn't returned a regular-season punt in the NFL, but he's returned a team-high five this preseason and is averaging 12.8 yards per return. ... After cutting K Shayne Graham on Aug. 14, Washington signed Clint Stitser on Thursday to compete with Graham Gano. Stitser made 7 of 8 field goals and 8 of 10 extra points for the Cincinnati Bengals last year. He wore a nameless No. 3 jersey Sunday. The Redskins ended practice early due to lightning. Three defensive plays and a 10-minute special teams period remained when the team headed indoors.
 

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ALLEN PARK, Mich. --  The Detroit Lions activated left tackle Jeff Backus on Sunday and the 11-year veteran practiced with the team for the first time this season.Backus, who's started 160 straight games, suffered a partially-torn chest muscle during the offseason and Personalized New England Patriots Jersey spent the first three weeks of training camp on the active/non-football injury list.NFC North blogESPN's Kevin Seifert writes about all things NFC North in his division blog.NFL Tyron Smith Replica Jersey Nation blogIt's not clear whether he'll play Replica Tyron Smith Jersey in Saturday's exhibition game against visiting New England."Physically, I just have to get back the timing," he said. "The rest of these guys have Customized Patriots Jersey three weeks on me. I've just got to play a little catch-up."The 2001 first-round draft pick said the injury kept him from Custom Steelers Jersey the full use of Premier Tyron Smith Jersey his left arm for a few weeks. Coach Jim Schwartz wouldn't say if he'll use Backus on Saturday but the lineman said he'll approach this week as if he is going to play.Backus' return completes the Lions' regular starting offensive line from last season.Fellow tackle Goder Cherilus, guards Rob Sims and Stephen Custom New England Patriots Jersey Peterman and center Dominic Tyron Smith Premier Jersey Raiola started 12 games together in 2010.Jahvid Best left Friday's exhibition game after being hit on the Lions' third offensive play and was removed from the game after complaining of a headache. Schwartz said the second-year tailback felt better a day later."By the next day he was clearing up," the coach said. "We'll be very cautious with him but we should Customized Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey have him back on the practice field pretty soon."Losing Best for an extended NFl New England Jersey period would have further depleted a group of backs that already lost Custom Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey rookie Mikel Leshoure to a season-ending injury and still is waiting for Maurice Morris to return from a hand injury.Best led the Lions with 555 yards on the ground and had 487 more as a receiver last year. Morris, who added 336 yards and scored five Tyron Smith Jersey Premier touchdowns last season, took part in some drills Sunday and his status for Saturday's game is Tyron Smith Jersey Replica uncertain.Rookie receiver Titus Young (muscle tightness) participated in seven-on-seven drills during Sunday's practice and Schwartz said the team hopes to have him participating fully soon.The Lions also released tackle Isaac Sowells and moved safety Randy Phillips to injured reserve.

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Cam Newton On Panthers LossCam Newton on his performance against the DolphinsCam Newton On Panthers LossVIDEO PLAYLIST Cam Newton On Panthers LossCam Newton On Panthers LossCam Newton on his performance against the DolphinsBetter Long-Term QB Tebow Or Newton?Better Long-Term QB Tebow Or Newton?The 1st and 10 crew debates Tim Tebow and Cam Newton's futures Authentic Michael Vick Jersey Black as NFL quarterbacksTags: Tebow Replica Michael Vick Jersey White Or Newton?,  Skip Bayless,  2 Live Stews,  First TakeCHARLOTTE, N.C. --  Cam Newton will start Carolina's preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals.Panthers coach Ron Authentic Michael Vick Jersey Collection Rivera said Sunday that Newton Premier Michael Vick Jersey Green will play the first three quarters on Thursday night against the Bengals, but that doesn't mean the rookie quarterback will be the starter in the Sept. 11 season opener."It will give us an opportunity to see how he'll handle the whole game experience and we'll go from there," said Rivera, who hedged on anything past then.Yasinskas: Panthers Press PauseYou can't blame the Panthers for waiting to name their starting quarterback for the regular season, writes ESPN's Pat Yasinskas. Blog"It makes him the starter for Thursday. We are still in the evaluation process after having gone through a game where we did some good things, but not enough good things."Newton started and played the entire first half of Friday night's 20-10 loss to Miami. He finished 7 of 14 for 66 yards. Newton also ran four times for 18 yards.Jimmy Clausen started the second half against the Dolphins and went 9 for 15 for 69 yards.Rivera said after Replica Michael Vick Jersey Collection watching film it became apparent that Newton, the No. 1 pick in the April draft, has improved his mechanics since training camp opened."It didn't show, obviously, but the biggest thing is he was making good decisions and that's probably the biggest thing," Rivera said. "Anytime you see a guy make the decisions that you're supposed to make, the next part of it is delivering the ball on time and hitting the receivers in stride and stuff like that."Rivera had previously indicated he'd name his regular-season starter this week, but said Sunday he's not ready."I think the big thing we have to Premier Michael Vick Jersey Collection do is Replica Michael Vick Jersey Black continue to evaluate the situation and the circumstances," Rivera Premier Michael Vick Jersey White said. "I think we've only gone through about three-and-a-half or four Premier Michael Vick Jersey Black weeks of training camp, and to rush to a decision would be kind of absurd. We want to see how he handles this whole game-week situation."Also Sunday, Carolina defensive end Greg Hardy practiced for the first time this Authentic Michael Vick Jersey White preseason. He had been out with injuries sustained in a July motorcycle accident.Rivera said Hardy is an "every-down defensive end,""He will work himself back into shape, and when he's ready to go he'll be one of our starting defensive ends," Rivera said. Replica Michael Vick Jersey Green "I didn't recognize him, I'm so used to seeing him in street clothes. He worked hard and intermingled with Michael Vick Jersey Free Shipping his group and he had an opportunity to get out there with the first (team) and take some snaps."We were excited to have him back on the football field."Chris Gamble also practiced Sunday, leaving middle linebacker Jon Beason as the only defensive starter still out.

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BEREA, Ohio --  Josh Cribbs likes watching new Cleveland Browns coach Michael Vick Jersey White Pat Shurmur's aggressive offense.Of course, the wide receiver wishes he was participating in it instead of rehabbing injuries.Cribbs sat out Monday with a hamstring injury sustained late in practice on Sunday. Earlier in camp, he missed a few days with a leg strain.AFC North blogESPN's James Walker writes about all things AFC North in his division blog.Blog network: NFL Nation"I'm feeling pretty good and I'll be out on the field Michael Vick Premier Jersey whenever they say I can do it," Cribbs said. "All injuries are frustrating, but the most important thing for me is to be ready for the season."The star kick returner has been used more at wide receiver in camp and wants to be part of a West Coast offense that Shurmur intends to use to upgrade scoring. Cleveland was last in the NFL with 271 points a year ago."Coach is going to give us chances," Cribbs said. "He's opening up the playbook. I like that."Cribbs said second-year quarterback Colt McCoy is Michael Vick Authentic Jersey running the offense well. McCoy Michael Vick Replica Jersey threw three touchdown passes to give Cleveland an early lead Friday night in a game the Michael Vick Jersey Collection Browns eventually lost to Detroit 30-28."Colt surprises me every day," Cribbs said. "He's smart and getting the playbook down pat."Injuries preventing others from learning the system make it more of a challenge for the second-year quarterback. Tight end Evan Moore, who had two TD catches against Detroit, sat Eagles Michael Vick Replica Jersey out with a concussion sustained later in the game against the Lions. Tackle Eric Steinbach and running back Brandon Jackson were not even on the field. Steinbach has been out with back tightness and Jackson is rehabbing a toe injury.The defensive backfield is nicked up, too. Brett Johnson, claimed on waivers from Seattle one week ago, went out early in practice with a bruised thigh. Michael Vick Jersey Authentic Usama Young, T.J. Ward and Buster Skrine were among a group of players on Eagles Michael Vick Premier Jersey exercise bicycles Monday rather than in helmet and pads.Shurmur said veteran Mike Adams and rookie James Dockery will be getting an opportunity Thursday at Philadelphia in the Michael Vick Jersey Premier Browns' third exhibition game."We're going to rely on Adams either Michael Vick Jersey Replica as a starter or backup this season," Shurmur said. "With the injuries at safety, he has benefited. Dockery will get a lot of reps."Philly is very explosive (on offense) and it will be a challenge for our defense."Shurmur said he is less interested in rushing players back to play against the Eagles than having a full, healthy squad for the season opener Sept. 11 against Cincinnati.Running back Montario Hardesty is expected to face the Eagles in his first game since tearing a Authentic Michael Vick Jersey Green knee ligament in the final exhibition game of 2010.Game notesWR Michael Vick Jersey Black Mohamed Massaquoi said he expects to start running this week. He spent the first three weeks of camp with his left foot in a walking boot. ... Nearly 200 youngsters from local nonprofit youth organizations were invited to watch practice from a reserved seating area. They got autographs and Cribbs made it a point to revisit them later.

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