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...where the team has them ranked on their draft board. When the Giants drafted Steve Smith, they had Plaxico Burress, Amani Toomer, and Jeremy Shockey as weapons for Eli Manning in the passing game. Smith did not fill an immediate hole, but the Giants drafted...
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...Saturday. 91//2009 Darling was placed on injured reserve Tuesday after hurting his knee Saturday against Seattle. 09/01/2009 Amani Toomer played 13 successful seasons with the Giants, and was brought in by Kansas City to provide leadership to a young group...
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On one hand, it's only a one-number improvement. Nine is one more than eight, which is one more than seven.
Symbolically, though, a nine-win season represents a big step for Florida State.
Beat Wisconsin in Saturday's Champs Sports Bowl and the
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Miami Herald
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1236530.html
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With Terrell Owens and other bad ingredients gone from the mix, the 2009 Cowboys are already being nominated for the Nobel Prize in chemistry. But will the team's new formula be potent enough? WR Roy Williams certainly will have a chance to prove
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Philly.com
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NOT ALL NFL players retire with the fanfare of a Brett Favre (or as many times as him, for that matter).
A trio of Bay Area high school products recently bid adieu to their careers, and did so rather quietly. Commend them on their successful tenures.
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Contra Costa Times
http://www.contracostatimes.com/columns/ci_13256861?source=rss
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Chiefs released wide receiver Amani Toomer on Tuesday, ending the former Wolverine's short stay on the team.
Toomer, who turns 35 on Tuesday, signed Aug. 4 after spending 13 seasons with the New York Giants.
Toomer, who had 48
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Detroit Free Press
http://www.freep.com/article/20090902/SPORTS11/909020339/1054/rss19
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Amani Toomer played 13 successful seasons with the Giants, and was brought in by Kansas City to provide leadership to a young group of receivers. Alfonso Boone is a nine-year veteran, and opened training camp as a starter at defensive end. Both were
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NorthJersey.com
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(Sports Network) - The New York Giants finally came across an obstacle they couldn't overcome last season. Unfortunately, the roadblock that closed off the path of the team's intended march to a second straight Super Bowl title was an unintentional
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To a man, coach or player, the Giants know a playoff run hinges on the development of a marquee receiver or two.
Gone for good are gun-toting Plaxico Burress (hero of the Super Bowl run two years ago) and long-time veteran Amani Toomer (discarded for
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FOX Sports
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Chiefs depth chart More News Charting the Chiefs The Chiefs issued their first depth chart Tuesday, and Dwayne Bowe was listed as third-team at one wide receiver position behind Terrance Copper and Amani Toomer. Otherwise, there were no depth-chart
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KansasCity.com
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/chiefs/story/1378077.html
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Looney is updating the scrimmage pretty often.
2:44 PM – The second group featured the first-team defense taking on the second-team offense. LB Derrick Johnson appeared to have forced the second turnover of the day when he laid a huge hit on WR Amani
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Arrowhead Pride
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1 day ago: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Amani Toomer walks between practice fields during NFL football training camp in River Falls, Wis., Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009. It was Toomer's first day in camp after signing with the Chiefs. (AP Photo/Orlin
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Arrowhead Pride
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A roundup of Giants-related material from around the Web:
Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com, who is a lawyer, asks the question: “Why did prosecutors seek an indictment of Pierce for taking possession of the gun with which receiver Plaxico Burress
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The New York Times
http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/06/antonio-pierce-used-as-a-pawn/
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The Kansas City Chiefs signed former Giants receiver Amani Toomer to a one-year deal.
Toomer, wearing No. 13, joined the Chiefs for Tuesday afternoon's practice, a day after working out for the coaches. Toomer, 34, spent his first 13 season with the
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about 14 hours ago: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Amani Toomer catches a pass during NFL football training camp in River Falls, Wis., Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009. It was Toomer's first day in camp after signing with the Chiefs. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
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Arrowhead Pride
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RIVER FALLS, Wis. — Amani Toomer knew he still wanted to play, knew he still could play. Retirement was never an option.
So even as training camps opened around the league, the 13-year veteran kept working out, waiting to get a call.
It came this
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Denver Post
http://www.denverpost.com/ci_12993600?source=rss
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The Chiefs on Tuesday made a move more like a team that is thinking wins instead of youth, as they inked veteran wide out Amani Toomer. John Clayton of ESPN broke the story:
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed veteran Amani Toomer to a one-year deal,
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Sports Blogs
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RIVER FALLS, Wis., Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Free-agent wide receiver Amani Toomer, who played his first 13 NFL seasons for the New York Giants, signed with the Kansas City Chiefs Tuesday.
Last year, Toomer, 34, had his worst production in a decade, making 48
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United Press International
http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2009/08/04/Chiefs-pick-up-WR-Toomer/UPI-56201249423376/
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The Kansas City Chiefs have signed 34-year-old wide receiver Amani Toomer to a one-year contract, adding experience to the team's young
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Bleacher Report
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Yesterday, the Kansas City Chiefs worked out three wide receivers in hopes of signing one to solidify the lack of depth at the position on the team's roster. The receivers consisted of ex-Giant and thirteen-year veteran, Amani Toomer alongside D...
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Bleacher Report
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...York Giants are stressed right now. Plaxico Burress is basically finished for the season. This could be an opportunity for Amani Toomer to prove that at 34, he still has what it takes. Ranks the top Quarterbacks for the 2006 fantasy season for you so that...
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Associated Content
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2023128/amani_toomer_joins_kansas_city_chiefs.html
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Chiefs sign wide receiver Amani Toomer By ADAM TEICHER The Kansas City Star STEVE NESIUS Amani Toomer (81), shown losing his helmet after taking a hit in a 2003 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is the Chiefs latest acquisition. Follow Kent Babb's
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...sign wide receiver Amani Toomer By ADAM TEICHER The Kansas City Star STEVE NESIUS Amani Toomer (81), shown losing his helmet after taking a hit in a 2003 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is the Chiefs latest acquisition. Follow Kent Babb's tweets from...
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KansasCity.com
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/chiefs/story/1363658.html
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The Chiefs had a closed to the media workout session today that included 3 WR’s , 3 OL and 1 QB. We have since learned that the wide recievers were Amani Toomer, David Terrell and D.J. Hackett.
It is also being reported that the Kansas City Chiefs
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PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 28: Jason Witten #82 of the Dallas Cowboys runs the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 28, 2008 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
"Nobody is afraid
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PASADENA, Calif., July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Amazing dreams really do come true when TV Land premieres its new original comedic hidden camera series "Make My Day" on Wednesday, August 5 at 10:30 P.M. ET/PT on TV Land PRIME. The 30-minute series executive
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Street Insider
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What’s the difference between a fantasy “sleeper” and a fantasy “super sleeper?” A sleeper is a player that we’ve all pretty much known about for a little while, and hasn’t really become a viable fantasy option yet but is showing strong signs that he
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The word on the street is that Roger Goodell is leaning against allowing Michael Vick full NFL employment, not wanting a huge distraction when the NFL opens its 90th season this September.
Instead, fans will have to celebrate the return of the game's
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Training camps officially begin Thursday when the Cleveland Browns have their already well-worked rookies show up for a one-week orientation under new head coach Eric Mangini.
Mangini has worked these eight rookie draft choices and six remaining
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ESPN
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As much as it pains me to say this, Amani Toomer is one of the most underappreciated wide receivers in the NFL.
It isn't because he plays for the New York Giants, the reason why it pains me is because he played college football at Michigan.
We will
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Bleacher Report
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With Plaxico Burress out and Amani Toomer shot, New York's Steve Smith is expected to enjoy a breakout season in 2010.
It's considered a rule of thumb in fantasy football: Keep an eye out for wide receivers entering their third year. It is widely held
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Sports Illustrated
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/fantasy/07/15/fantasy.forecast/index.html?eref=si_latest
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The NFC East features talented tight ends across the board, and it all starts with Jason Witten down in Big D.
Witten might be the best all-around tight end in the game today, and he and Romo have developed an awesome rapport over the past two and a
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Getty Images/AP PhotoYoung veterans Mario Manningham, Sinorice Moss and rookie Hakeem Nicks (l-r) are among the Giants receivers expected to step up this season.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The ' wide receivers know what they'll be facing this season.
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William Perlman/The Star-LedgerKevin Boss' role will become more vital for the Giants this season as the team adjusts to the losses of Plaxico Burress and Amani Toomer.
Kevin Boss knows all about the standard Mark Bavaro set for Giants tight ends two
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NJ.com
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2009/06/new_york_giants_tight_end_kevi.html
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There are few times when Giants GM Jerry Reese reveals his poker face. This past spring, after the Giants released Plaxico Burress and cut ties with Amani Toomer, that face was showing.
The Giants needed a receiver, or two, or three. The fans became
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Bleacher Report
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/192658-david-tyree-the-forgotten-hero-returns
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With all of the rumors going around the NFL regarding Anquan Boldin and Braylon Edwards and the once considered inevitable trade to the NY Giants, I wondered if people stopped to consider about the other starting WR that the Giants had. The one that
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As much hay as pundits and fretful fans want to make of the Giants' offseason moves—releasing Plaxico Burress and Amani Toomer, letting Derrick Ward leave, and failing (thus far) to trade ...
As much hay as pundits and fretful fans want to make of the
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Bleacher Report
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John O'Boyle/The Star-LedgerGiants wide receivers coach Mike Sullivan said he is looking forward to working with the team's young receiving corps.
"It is kind of energizing because they bring a lot of extra energy, motivation and enthusiasm," Sullivan
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NJ.com
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If there's any team that needs help at wideout, it's the Bears.
Amani Toomer is a lot of things: he's the New York Giants' all-time leader in receptions, he's consistent, and, for some reason, the Bears are interested in acquiring him.
And they're
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Bleacher Report
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/172978-five-reasons-the-bears-dont-need-amani-toomer
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...living nightmare of Rex Grossman and Kyle Orton splitting time last season. The difference between Rashied Davis and Amani Toomer in 2008? Thirteen receptions and 100+ yards—the equivalent of two weeks that Davis missed (week 15 and week 16). You don't bring...
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Bleacher Report
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/172978-five-reasons-the-bears-dont-need-amani-toomer
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Steve Wyche of the NFL Network reported that the Bears place a called to free-agent receiver Amani Toomer. While the Bears haven't ruled out pursuing a veteran receiver, Toomer might not be their target.
According to a source, the Bears did not place
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FanNation
http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/102235
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May 8, 2009 (Chicago Tribune delivered by Newstex ) --
By Vaughn McClure Steve Wyche of the NFL Network reported that the Bears place a called to free-agent receiver Amani Toomer. While the Bears haven't ruled out pursuing a veteran receiver, Toomer
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FOX Sports
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Believe me, I like the sound of any receiver I have actually heard of on a Bears roster. They need someone, but I am just hoping Toomer isn’t another Marty Booker band-aide
I mean, if he can come in and help the young guys without setting anyone back
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Windy City Gridiron
http://www.windycitygridiron.com/2009/5/8/869275/bears-have-interest-in-amani-toomer
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devin from Aztec, NM: What do you think the chances are that Denver goes for Mark Sanchez in the draft? It would give them a shot to start with a new QB and he seems to know his stuff.
John from Shingle Springs, CA: What do you
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ESPN
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Join jaguars.com senior editor Vic Ketchman as he tackles the fans' tough questions.
What do you think about a Titans-Steelers opening NFL season matchup?
Vic: I think it’ll be great. Maybe the Steelers will desecrate a Tammy Wynette album.
Why
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"I hope they dont get rid of either Lowery or Smith.and for sure Elam.As much as Lowery made me upset towards the end of the season he showed enough promise for a rookie season.Smith would be a great backup for Leonhard and Elam is just a must for any
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IRVING, Texas - Through the wildness that took place here at Valley Ranch, it's funny how some things get lost in the shuffle.
Now, if you weren't physically here at Valley Ranch all last week, you really have no business commenting about it . . . but
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Dallas Cowboys.com
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Terrell Owens and Buffalo are pro football's Odd Couple, but so far they seem to be hitting it off. Bills' season-ticket sales spiked after Owens joined the team. Sales of Bills' paraphernalia did, too. Local and national interest in the club reached
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CBS Sports
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Overview: To read the dailies, Josh Wilson was fighting for his job last preseason. The specter of Kevin Hobbs haunted his every failure. Kevin Hobbs was adored by coaches. Kevin Hobbs was the most improved player on defense. Kevin Hobbs is six feet
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Field Gulls
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