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Asante Samuel is a cornerback for the New England Patriots. He was born on Jan. 6, 1981 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The 2007 season was his 5th season in the NFL, all five with the New England Patriots.
New England drafted the 5-foot-10, 185-pound Samuel out of Central Florida with the 120th overall pick in the 2003 draft. Samuel began the 2007 season as a no-show in training camp as the Patriots refused to offer him an extended contract. Instead, the team put a franchise-player tag on him for one year at $7.79 million.
Samuel became a vital cog in New England's secondary. During the Patriots amazing run in 2007, Samuel practically single-handedly kept New England's season per...
New England drafted the 5-foot-10, 185-pound Samuel out of Central Florida with the 120th overall pick in the 2003 draft. Samuel began the 2007 season as a no-show in training camp as the Patriots refused to offer him an extended contract. Instead, the team put a franchise-player tag on him for one year at $7.79 million.
Samuel became a vital cog in New England's secondary. During the Patriots amazing run in 2007, Samuel practically single-handedly kept New England's season per...
Asante Samuel is a cornerback for the New England Patriots. He was born on Jan. 6, 1981 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The 2007 season was his 5th season in the NFL, all five with the New England Patriots.
New England drafted the 5-foot-10, 185-pound Samuel out of Central Florida with the 120th overall pick in the 2003 draft. Samuel began the 2007 season as a no-show in training camp as the Patriots refused to offer him an extended contract. Instead, the team put a franchise-player tag on him for one year at $7.79 million.
Samuel became a vital cog in New England's secondary. During the Patriots amazing run in 2007, Samuel practically single-handedly kept New England's season perfect in Week 11 with two interceptions and three solo tackles. In a 31-28 win over the Eagles, he intercepted A.J. Feeley's pass on the Eagles' second offensive play of the game and ran 40 yards for his third career TD.
In 2005, he started 15 regular-season games and tied for the team lead with a career-high three interceptions and led the team with a career-high 18 passes defensed. He also notched a career-high 53 tackles (41 solo). He played in 13 games with eight starts in 2004 and led the team with 12 passes defensed. At Central Florida, Samuel, recorded 127 tackles (102 solo) with eight interceptions, 38 pass deflections, 63 punt returns for 673 yards (10.8 avg) and 10 kickoff returns for 168 yards (16.8 avg.). He attended Boyd Anderson (Lauderdale Lakes, Fla.) High where he played quarterback, defensive back, kicker and punter in football in addition to being a member of the basketball and baseball teams.
New England drafted the 5-foot-10, 185-pound Samuel out of Central Florida with the 120th overall pick in the 2003 draft. Samuel began the 2007 season as a no-show in training camp as the Patriots refused to offer him an extended contract. Instead, the team put a franchise-player tag on him for one year at $7.79 million.
Samuel became a vital cog in New England's secondary. During the Patriots amazing run in 2007, Samuel practically single-handedly kept New England's season perfect in Week 11 with two interceptions and three solo tackles. In a 31-28 win over the Eagles, he intercepted A.J. Feeley's pass on the Eagles' second offensive play of the game and ran 40 yards for his third career TD.
In 2005, he started 15 regular-season games and tied for the team lead with a career-high three interceptions and led the team with a career-high 18 passes defensed. He also notched a career-high 53 tackles (41 solo). He played in 13 games with eight starts in 2004 and led the team with 12 passes defensed. At Central Florida, Samuel, recorded 127 tackles (102 solo) with eight interceptions, 38 pass deflections, 63 punt returns for 673 yards (10.8 avg) and 10 kickoff returns for 168 yards (16.8 avg.). He attended Boyd Anderson (Lauderdale Lakes, Fla.) High where he played quarterback, defensive back, kicker and punter in football in addition to being a member of the basketball and baseball teams.
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NFL injury report
The Associated PressThe National Football League injury report, as provided by the league (OUT - Definitely will not play; DNP - Did not practice; LIMITED - Limited participation in practice; FULL - Full participation in practice): Thursday OAKLAND RAIDERS at SAN DIEGO...Tags: Jason Elam, Samari Rolle, Ed Reed, Dan Koppen, Marvel Smith
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Eagles Report Card
OFFENSE: A+ A running game? A balanced attack? Who masqueraded as the Eagles? DEFENSE: A+ Even without Asante Samuel, Eagles secondary came up with three interceptions. SPECIAL TEAMS: A+ Sav Rocca, David Akers and Quintin Demps made coordi- nator...Tags: David Akers, Philadelphia Eagles
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Guarding against a problem
Of The Morning CallAfter last season's disastrous starting debut of Winston Justice at left tackle against the New York Giants in the Meadowlands, the last thing the Eagles needed this season was a backup lineman getting a rare starting assignment in the same setting....Tags: New York Giants, Correll Buckhalter, Football, Injuries, NBC
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McNabb regains old form, helps Philadelphia roll
Associated PressDonovan McNabb got pulled for Kevin Kolb again. This time, he earned a seat on the bench with a superb performance instead of a stinker. McNabb threw four touchdown passes, Brian Westbrook tied a team record with four touchdowns and the Philadelphia...Tags: Donovan McNabb, Kurt Warner, New York Giants, Ed Reed, Football
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McNabb rebounds to lead Eagles over Cards
The Associated PressDonovan McNabb got pulled for Kevin Kolb again. This time, he earned a seat on the bench with a superb performance instead of a stinker. McNabb threw four touchdown passes, Brian Westbrook tied a team-record with four scores and the Philadelphia Eagles...Tags: Donovan McNabb, Kurt Warner, New York Giants, Ed Reed, Football
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McNabb, Westbrook help Eagles deck Cards
Of The Morning Call| After being benched for the second half of Sunday's loss at Baltimore, Donovan McNabb joked Tuesday that one of the Eagles' practice facility janitors told him he was going to be the starting quarterback for Thursday night's game against the Arizona...Tags: Donovan McNabb, Kurt Warner, Correll Buckhalter, Injuries, Football
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Donovan McNabb and Brian Westbrook lead Eagles over Cardinals 48-20
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Cowboys stars OK after win
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Reports: Burke to become GM of Maple Leafs
Brian Burke and the Toronto Maple Leafs have agreed to terms on a deal for the former Anaheim Ducks general manager to take over as president and GM, the Globe and Mail and the Canadian Press reported. The Globe and Mail, citing a source familiar with the...Tags: Correll Buckhalter, Buffalo Bills, Najeh Davenport, Football, Injuries
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A must win for the Jets
After buying $140 million worth of talent on the open market, trading for the iconic Brett Favre and winning five of their last six games to move into a first-place tie in the AFC East, it comes down to this for the Jets: There will never be a better...Tags: New York Giants, Sammy Morris, Tom Brady, Football, Injuries
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Hoping to cash in at M&T Bank Stadium
For the Ravens, home is where the wins are. Since 2000, the Ravens have compiled a 49-18 record in Baltimore. Their home winning percentage of .720 ranks third behind the New England Patriots' .743 (52-18) and the Indianapolis Colts' .725 (50-19). Coming...Tags: New York Giants, Indianapolis Colts, Ed Reed, Samari Rolle, Buffalo Bills
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Scouting the Bengals
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