Kirwan: Above all, Upshaw cared
Was Gene Upshaw perfect? No. Was he nearing the end of a great run as the head of the players' union? Yes. History will show that he was good for the game, the players and the fans.
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Analysis & Opinions
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George: Upshaw did it all
Gene Upshaw was a Hall of Fame leader. A Hall of Fame friend. A man who leaves us with a vast volume of work that was not in vain.
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Carucci: Unsettled QB situations
Long-time observers of the NFL can't recall another time when so many starting quarterback jobs have been unsettled, when there has been such a proliferation of quarterback controversies.
Spotlight
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Fantasy notes: Jackson back in action
Steven Jackson ended his holdout and returned to practice with the St. Louis Rams. Michael Fabiano discusses whether or not his lengthy absence will affect his value in fantasy drafts.
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Catch all the great plays
Football is back, and that's a good thing. Finally, the spectacular plays made on the field can take center stage. Get complete game and player highlights from the preseason action right here.
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Fantasy mailbag: Target Owens in Round 2
The fantasy value of wide receivers is on the rise after last season, so it's important to secure at least one elite option at the position. Michael Fabiano offers his early-round draft strategies.
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Gene Upshaw dies
Hall of Fame guard and NFLPA Exec. Dir. Gene Upshaw has passed away at the age of 63.
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Gene Upshaw feature
Gene Upshaw was one of the toughest pulling guards in NFL history.
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Commissioner on Upshaw
Commissioner Goodell sits down with Adam Schefter and talks about the late Gene Upshaw.
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NFLTA: Madden on Upshaw
John Madden reminisces about his old old friend Gene Upshaw on NFL Total Access.
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Mawae on Upshaw
NFLPA president Kevin Mawae discusses the passing of Gene Upshaw.
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Tomlinson interview
LaDanian Tomlinson talks about Chargers playoff run in '07 and his expectations for '08.
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Jackson injury update
Vikings head coach updates the status of QB Tarvaris Jackson's knee injury.
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Leinart on Boldin situation
Cardinals QB Matt Leinart comments on disgruntled WR Anquan Boldin's trade demands.
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Jackson signs new deal
Running back Steven Jackson ended his holdout and signed a new deal with the St. Louis Rams.
- Hall of Famer, union head Gene Upshaw dead at 63 |
- 49ers QB O'Sullivan faces Bears in third preseason start
- Injured thumb to keep Dolphins' Brown sidelined vs. Chiefs
- McGahee limited, expects to be ready for Ravens' opener
- Pro Bowl OT Peters continues holdout as Bills break camp
- Steelers sign veteran LB Farrior to five-year, $18.2M deal
- Redskins remember daughter of longtime line coach Bugel
- Chargers LB Merriman leaves SD, gets knee examined
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