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Pac-10 Player Watch: Nick Foles, Arizona

College Football Insiders “Pac-10 players to watch for 2010” series continues on the offensive side of the ball with Arizona signal caller Nick Foles.

Any coach will tell you that getting a large number of reps in practice is important. They will also tell you that repetitions in practice and the experience gained from snaps in real games are not the same things. Even though he didn’t get the full-time quarterback job until the fourth game of last season, Nick Foles still managed to put up 409 passes. A high percentage of those were quick throws and screens in Arizona’s short passing game, but any time a quarterback is dropping back and throwing the ball more than 50 times in multiple games during a season, you

Pac-10 Player Watch: Nick Foles

College Football Insiders “Pac-10 players to watch for 2010” series continues on the offensive side of the ball with Arizona signal caller Nick Foles.

Around The Web: Rookie Report – AFC West

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Denver Broncos: The Denver Broncos held QB Tim Tebow (ribs) out against the Detroit Lions Saturday, Aug. 21, due to his bruised ribs, reports The Associated Press. He did some light stretching on the field before the game and threw some passes. WR Eric Decker (foot) made his debut Saturday, Aug. 21, and finished the game with five receptions for 66 yards.

Kansas City Chiefs: First-round draft pick Eric Berry is a walk-in starter at strong safety for the Chiefs. Second-round pick Dexter McCluster gives Haley a Reggie Bush-type offensive dimension with his three-pronged ability to run, catch and return kicks. Third-round pick Javier Arenas will be the team’s

Around The Web: Rookie Report – NFC West

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Arizona Cardinals: The Cardinals fifth-round draft pick, John Skelton led his squad to touchdown drives of 73 and 67 yards, going 5-for-6 for 84 yards and the go-ahead touchdown pass to Jason Wright on a screen during their first preseason game. With the addition of undrafted rookie Max Hall (6-1, 205) from Brigham Young University, Skelton has found himself in a battle to ensure a roster spot.

St. Louis Rams: QB Sam Bradford completed 6-of-14 passes for just 24 yards against the Browns in Saturday’s preseason game. Bradford thinks it is silly for people to label him the “face of the franchise,” according to Bill Coats, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Around The Web: Rookie Report – AFC South

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Houston Texans: KR Trindon Holliday has given way to Jacoby Jones on punt returns after fumbling in Saturday’s preseason game. He’s not going to make the team. Holliday appears “psyched out” right now, according to beat writer John McClain. Ever since they used their No. 1 pick on CB Kareem Jackson, the Texans have had high expectations for him. He was handed the starter’s job vacated by Dunta Robinson, who signed with Atlanta as a free agent.

Indianapolis Colts: LB Pat Angerer recorded two sacks in a span of three plays in the second quarter and led the Indianapolis Colts in tackles in a 37-17 preseason loss to the San Francisco

Around The Web: Rookie Report – NFC South

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Atlanta Falcons: The Atlanta Falcons have placed rookie WR Kerry Meier (knee) on season-ending Injured Reserve, reports The NFL Network. DT Corey Peters is not believed to have torn any ligaments when he injured his knee Thursday night. LB Sean Weatherspoon started at strong-side linebacker ahead of Stephen Nicholas in the second exhibition game on Thursday night.

Carolina Panthers: WR Dwayne Jarrett and rookie Brandon LaFell started at receiver in Saturday’s preseason game against the Jets. WR/KR Armanti Edwards is in danger of losing punt return duties after fumbling Saturday night.

New Orleans Saints: New Orleans Saints rookie cornerback Patrick Robinson responded well to harsh criticism

Around The Web: Rookie Report – AFC East

Buffalo Bills: Though his coach was later in “downplay” mode, RB C.J. Spiller made quite an impression in Toronto, including a TD run. The darting, artful-dodging 31-yard touchdown was everything you need to know about why the Buffalo Bills drafted Spiller with the ninth overall pick in April’s draft. WR Marcus Easley recently underwent surgery to repair a left knee injury sustained two weeks ago.

Miami Dolphins: CBk Nolan Carroll believes he can be a game-changer on special teams this season as a kick returner for the Dolphins. Carroll, who has impressed as a cornerback as well, is a lock to make the roster. “Having the ability to be able to bring the ball back that kind of electricity I think is pretty important,” Coach Tony Sparano said.

New England Patriots: TE Aaron Hernandez has been the team’s most

Around The Web: Rookie Report – NFC East

Dallas Cowboys: Although WR Dez Bryant (high ankle sprain) is still not ready to practice again, he got a thorough quiz from offensive coordinator Jason Garrett on his knowledge of the Cowboys’ playbook, the Dallas Morning News reports. Undrafted SS Barry Church is battling fifth-year veteran Pat Watkins for a roster spot behind Gerald Sensabaugh

New York Giants: FOX Sports’ Adam Caplan suggests that rookie WR Victor Cruz is already pushing for the Giants’ “fourth or fifth receiver job.” New York Giants defensive coordinator Perry Fewell said he was happy with DE Jason Pierre-Paul played in the team’s first preseason game but Pierre-Paul has to improve on his conditioning, reports Michael Eisen, of Giants.com.

Philadelphia Eagles: WR Riley Cooper has surpassed WR Hank Baskett for the No. 4 wide receiver position. TE Clay Harbor is currently the second-best tight

Dawgs Ranked 23, Expect Better

ATHENS, Ga. The Georgia football team kicked off a busy day on Saturday with a 90-minute morning practice.

The session started with intermittent rain during stretching and ended with rain as the Bulldogs went through their final snaps, but Georgia coach Mark Richt was happy with the progress in between.

“We got everything done that we wanted to,” Richt said. “I’m thankful we got practice in.”

Following practice, the Bulldogs went into Picture Day mode. The players and coaches were to pose for individual, segment and team photos in the Coliseum due to the rain, then hold a private session with family members. From 3-5 pm. today, the Bulldogs will sign autographs and pose for photos at Sanford Stadium.

“It’s a busy day,” Richt said. “It’s great that the guys get to see moms and dads, aunts and uncles, and friends and then

Dawgs Ranked 23, Expect Better

ATHENS, Ga. The Georgia football team kicked off a busy day on Saturday with a 90-minute morning practice.

“We got everything done that we wanted to,” Richt said. “I’m thankful we got practice in.”

“It’s a busy day,” Richt said. “It’s great that the guys get to see moms and dads, aunts and uncles, and friends and then