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Cary Williams overcame abuse and anguish on way to NFL

Friday, January 13th, 2012

Adopted by his cousin, offered a scholarship by a school he’d never heard of and plucked by the Ravens, Williams found his way

The Baltimore Sun
By Kevin Van Valkenburg
January 12, 2012

The Ravens locker room, even on the quietest of days, is a churning, bubbling storm of music and voices. Most of the time, it feels as chaotic as a busy train station, as crowded and lively as a food market. A high-stakes game of bean bag toss in the middle of the room fuels perpetual shouting and arguing. Terrell Suggs’ frequently leaves movies blaring on the Blu-ray player set up in his locker, but he ignores the dialogue to rib his teammates, or the media, with his booming voice. Terrence Cody has music thumping from his iPod speakers so frequently, his teammates dubbed the area surrounding his locker as “Patterson Park,” and Cody responded by writing those words on a piece of athletic tape, then slapping it on the wall above his locker.

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For Webb, stardom is just a way to help others

Sunday, December 4th, 2011

Ravens cornerback wants to give back to the community along the way
The Baltimore Sun
By Kevin Van Valkenburg,
December 2, 2011

Each week, when Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb shows up to do his radio show at the Al Packer Ford dealership in White Marsh, fans eagerly await, the majority of them hungry to get his autograph. During commercial breaks, they stand in line until it’s their turn to shuffle forward and enthusiastically thrust a football, a picture, a jersey or a hat into his hands.

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Healthy Webb emerges in Ravens’ secondary

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Carroll County Times
By Aaron Wilson
November 30, 2011

OWINGS MILLS – His body no longer betrays him, cooperating with every cut, sprint and jump that Lardarius Webb command

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Dolphins’ versatile Charles Clay works through injuries

Friday, November 18th, 2011

South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
By Anthony Chiang
November 17, 2011

As a nagging hamstring strain bothered rookie Charles Clay during the final three weeks of the preseason, he had one thought on his mind.

“I was always nervous about whether I would be here after the injury,” he said.

The injury also went on to force the sixth-round pick out of Tulsa to miss the first two games of the season.

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Strength against strength

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

Chargers.com
By Christopher Smith
Nov. 15, 2011

Mike Scifres and one of the NFL’s best punt teams face Chicago returner Devin Hester in one of the marquee special teams matchups of San Diego’s season.

SAN DIEGO – The Chargers’ punt coverage team has been one of its hidden strengths this season.

It may sound unlikely for those who haven’t seen many San Diego games since last season, but the Bolts are among the league’s best this year at flipping field position with Mike Scifres and company, improving 28 spots in net average.

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Miami Dolphins rookie tight end Charles Clay starting to catch on in hybrid role

Saturday, November 12th, 2011

The Palm Beach Post
By Brian Biggane
Nov. 11, 2011

Posted: 5:06 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2011

Dolphin linebacker Kevin Burnett equates rookie tight end Charles Clay to a young offensive lineman so raw he hasn’t learned how to hold and get away with it.

“You just have to do it for one second, which is all you need,” Burnett said. “Once (Clay) learns the game, once he figures out how to use all his tools, he’ll go from being a good player to a great player.”

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Quincy Black has hardened life

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/tampa-bay-buccaneers-linebacker-quincy-black-has-been-hardened-by-life/1200176

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Laurent Robinson’s production

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

http://www.cowboysportsblog.com/apps/blog/entries/show/9955302-dez-bryant-production-vs-laurent-robinson-production

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Charles Clay shows promise

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

http://blogs.thescore.com/nfl/2011/11/08/the-tape-never-lies-dolphins-rookie-clay-shows-promise/

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Joe Hawley breaks into the starting line

Sunday, November 6th, 2011

Joe Hawley breaks into the starting line
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
By D. Orlando Ledbetter
8:09 p.m. Sunday, November 6, 2011

INDIANAPOLIS — Falcons second-year lineman Joe Hawley got called to the coaches’ office on Monday.

Usually, that’s not really a bad thing, unless they tell you to bring along your playbook. That’s when you know you’re in trouble.

For Hawley, who made three starts for center Todd McClure earlier this season, it was good news.

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