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When an NFL team from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania makes a late play on a free agent, that team typically comes from the Philadelphia area. With tackle Jake Long, the 11th-hour effort originated in Pittsburgh. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Steelers “made a play” to get Long, just before he agreed to terms…
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Fifth year offensive tackle, Jake Long, was the first overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. The Dolphins drafted Long after they finished their 2007 season winning just one regular season game. Much like the Steelers, the Dolphins do not have one player they drafted in 2008 remaining on the roster. The four-time pro bowler signed with…
The Titans have a quick turnaround for their Thursday nighter against the Steelers and it is going to be too quick for them to get quarterback Jake Locker back in the lineup. Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean passes along word from Titans coach Mike Munchak that Matt Hasselbeck will get a second straight start when…
It was pretty obvious the Texans would have to sign a veteran to at least back up rookie T.J. Yates at quarterback. It’s interesting to find out they chose Jake Delhomme, a journeyman who last played in Cleveland in 2010. Delhomme started four games for the Browns last season, compiling a 2-2 record that seemed…