Tagged: linebacker

Richard Sherman makes great play, then loses his mind in postgame interview

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Seattle cornerback Richard Sherman is an engaging figure and a great player, but there are reasons fans don’t like him.

Sherman, the biggest talker in the NFL, made the play of the NFC championship, a fantastic pass breakup on a throw to Michael Crabtree in the end zone that linebacker Malcolm Smith intercepted as he was trailing the play. The play basically ended the game, as the Seahawks took a few knees to end a 23-17 win. Sherman didn’t need to do anything else. He would be lauded as a hero.

But he just couldn’t help himself.

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Cushing’s pick six caps a remarkable year

In the last year, Texans linebacker Brian Cushing has gone from the lows of a torn ACL to the highs of a new contract. Night’s like Monday made both worthwhile to him. Cushing’s interception which he returned for a touchdown capped a comeback from a 21-point deficit, tying the game the Texans would …
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Te’o still not practicing, putting opener in doubt

Chargers rookie linebacker Manti Te’o still isn’t practicing, but he’s gearing up his workouts in hopes of having a chance to play in Monday’s opener against the Texans. According to Tom Krasovic of U-T San Diego, Te’o was running with resistance on the sidelines yesterday, the most vigorous work….
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Calvin Pace using Jets termination letter as motivation

New York Jets linebacker Calvin Pace is taking a page from the notebook of Tennessee Titans safety Bernard Pollard and keeping his termination letter close by to use as motivation. Where Pollard keeps his termination letter in his locker to fuel his fire against his former team – the Baltimore Ravens……..
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