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Time for some more links as we await the news on the first roster cuts. Haven't heard anything about Greg Tolers injury yet.
I will also start trying to use more stories from the SBN main page because the mothership needs more traffic than it already gets.
Arizona Cardinals News:
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kevin Kolb prefers sustained drives
Tossing an 80-yard touchdown pass to receiver Larry Fitzgerald is fun, but for pure satisfaction, Cardinals quarterback Kevin Kolb prefers the scoring drive that covered about eight minutes Saturday night against the Chargers. On that possession, the Cardinals displayed a diversity of threats.
Chester Taylor to be released, possible fit for Cardinals? - ArizonaSports.com
The Arizona Cardinals said they'd wait. In need of a running back once Ryan Williams was lost for the season, coach Ken Whisenhunt said the team would be patient in their search for a replacement. Perhaps the time has come to make a move.
Ranking the NFC West quarterbacks - NFC West Blog - ESPN
Scouts Inc.'s ratings for NFL quarterbacks, available to Insider subscribers, raise a few questions:
Arizona Sports News:
Diamondbacks sweep Padres with sixth straight win
The question was straightforward. Kirk Gibson couldn't help but laugh at it anyway. Where would the Diamondbacks be this season without Ian Kennedy? Without flinching, Gibson smiled, chuckled and said, "I don't know. You tell me." Well, they probably wouldn't be in first place in the National League West, four games up on the San Francisco Giants. That's where they are today after another stellar outing by their ace right-hander, as Kennedy helped pitch the Diamondbacks to a 6-1 victory and series sweep of the Padres on Sunday at Chase Field.
Candice Dupree, Diana Taurasi lead Phoenix Mercury past Washington Mystics
The Phoenix Mercury' strong start helped them avoid matching a season-high losing skid. The Washington Mystics' late comeback attempt wasn't enough to end their struggles. Candice Dupree scored a season-high 27 points and Diana Taurasi finished with 21 points as the Mercury snapped a two-game losing streak with an 86-79 win over the Mystics on Sunday.
NFL News:
Peyton Manning Activated From PUP List, Can Start Practicing - SBNation.com
Peyton Manning still might not be ready to start in the Indianapolis Colts' regular season opener against the Houston Texans, but at least he's getting back to practice. The Colts activated him from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list on Monday and he will be allowed to start practicing on a limited basis immediately.
What we learned: Saints 40, Raiders 20 | ProFootballTalk
After a busy Saturday, we got a chance to focus on one game Sunday night. Some takeaways from the game are below.
Arian Foster Pounces On Colin Cowherd After Injury Joke - From Our Editors - SBNation.com
If this sidebar blog put together its own All-NFL team, Arian Foster would be its starting running back. After he single-handedly solved the NFL lockout while chilling at Chick-fil-A, he can pretty much do no wrong. Sunday, ESPN's Colin Cowherd charged into Foster's domain -- Twitter -- clearly unaware of what he was getting into.
Pryor will play in the preseason finale | ProFootballTalk
Rookie quarterback Terrelle Pryor, who is suited up in silver and black game gear for the first game, won't play on Sunday night against the Saints, on NBC.
NFL -- Peyton Manning's status not the only question mark - ESPN
No one is sure if Colts QB Peyton Manning will be ready for the season opener. That's not the only unsettled situation, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.
NFL Game Recaps:
New Orleans Saints vs Oakland Raiders Recap - August 28, 2011 - NFL - SB Nation
Chase Daniel tossed two touchdown passes in the New Orleans Saints' 40-20 preseason victory over the Oakland Raiders.