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04/30/2007 -
ATLANTA (AP) -Rod Coleman underwent surgery Monday to repair a ruptured right quadriceps that could keep the Atlanta Falcons' standout defensive tackle sidelined into September.
Falcons spokesman Reggie Roberts confirmed that Coleman was injured in a boating accident recently.
Losing Coleman, a Pro Bowl selection in 2005, is a big blow to a defense that will open its first training camp under new coach Bobby Petrino with as many as six unproven starters.
Atlanta general manager Rich McKay said Sunday that weakside linebacker Demorrio Williams had surgery last week after tearing a pectoral muscle in the team's weight room.
Williams might not return until the first month of the regular season. Petrino and McKay indicated that rookie Stephen Nicholas, a fourth-round draft pick from South Florida, will open mini-camp May 11 as the weakside starter.
Coleman's injury means that Jonathan Babineaux likely will take over at ``under'' tackle next to right end John Abraham.
Not only does he lack the size and strength of Coleman, who leads all NFL interior linemen with 50 1/2 sacks since the start of 2001, but Babineaux still faces felony charges of animal cruelty stemming from the death of a pit bull two months ago in nearby Gwinnett County.
Nose tackle Grady Jackson, the only defensive lineman to start all 16 games last season, might not return to the Falcons after his attorney filed a lawsuit in March accusing the team of disclosing results of a physical.
Without Jackson, Atlanta would work Darrell Shropshire or Tommy Jackson with the first-team defense.
First-round draft choice Jamaal Anderson is expected to start at left end following the departure in free agency of Patrick Kerney.
Chris Houston, a second-round pick, will likely take over at right cornerback in place of Jason Webster. Jimmy Williams, drafted in the second round last year, is moving from cornerback to free safety, a job that Chris Crocker seems to have lost.
The Falcons signed Coleman, 30, to a six-year contract that included $10 million in guarantees three years ago. He missed three games in 2004 after he flipped his SUV in an early-morning single-car accident.
Roberts indicated Coleman was riding alone on a personal watercraft when he hurt his leg.
Atlanta finished 22nd in total defense and 29th against the pass in 2006, its final season under coach Jim Mora and defensive coordinator Ed Donatell. Petrino hired Mike Zimmer to replace Donatell.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press.
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Canada wins again at Hockey Worlds >>
Moscow, Russia (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Shane Doan and Justin Williams scored goals
in the third period to lift Canada to a 4-2 victory over Norway at the 2007
World Ice Hockey Championship.
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Dolphins' linemen undergo surgery >>
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their players underwent surgery earlier this month.
Defensive tackle Keith Traylor had an arthroscopic debridement of loose bodies
in his left ankle performed on
Mets' Valentin placed on DL >>
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baseman Jose Valentin on the 15-day disabled list Monday with a partial tear
of the ACL in his right knee.
Valentin, who has had knee problems in the past,
"Pacman" Jones appeals suspension >>
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tennessee Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman"
Jones has filed an appeal of his suspension for the entire 2007 season.
The NFL confirmed Monday that Jones, who has had numerous run-ins with the law
in just tw
MySportsbook.com favors Bears, Bengals, Chargers and Colts to remain perfect
LAS VEGAS , Sept. 28 - Two big match-ups of undefeated teams have fans salivating at the Week Four schedule in the NFL. The Chicago Bears stifling defense looks to provide a less than hospitable welcome to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night in a battle of two 3-0 teams in the NFC conference. In the AFC, the San Diego Chargers (2-0) head to Maryland to face the surprising Baltimore Ravens (3-0) as both try to keep pace atop the conference standings. Betting Lines makers at MySportsbook.com, online sportsbook and casino, have set the Bears as 3.5 point favorites while the Chargers are a 2.5 point bet.
Of the three remaining undefeated teams, only one, New Orleans, enters this week's game as an underdog. Despite an emotional and resounding win over Atlanta on Monday night, the Saints are a 7.5 point underdog against the struggling Carolina Panthers. Indianapolis looks to stay perfect when they face the New York Jets as a 9 point road favorite while the Cincinnati Bengals are a 6 point favorite at home to the New England Patriots.
Six teams enter the week still looking for their first win, with a seventh, Tampa Bay, on a bye week. The prospect of dropping another game would not bode well for a potential playoff run. Since 1990, just three teams -- the 1992 Chargers, 1995 Detroit Lions and 1998 Buffalo Bills -- have overcome losing their first three games of the season to earn a postseason berth. And only the Chargers managed to accomplish the feat after starting 0-4.
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Oddsmakers have released the odds for the 2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award and Seattle Seahawks linebacker Aaron Curry has been made the opening favorite.
Seattle took Curry with the fourth overall pick in April's NFL draft and plan on inserting him into its starting lineup right away. The Hawks traded linebacker Julian Peterson in the offseason, so Curry is expected to have a significant role in Seattle's defense next year and that's one of the primary reasons he is the favorite to win the NFL ROY Award.
Oddsmakers from online sportsbook MySportsbook.com have made Curry a 5/1 favorite to win this year's NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. Given that he was the best defensive prospect in this year's draft and how he'll have plenty of opportunities to make plays in '09, Curry offers a ton of value at 5/1.
Another thing working for Curry is the position he plays. A linebacker has won the defensive ROY award six straight times and eight of the last nine years. Jerod Mayo, Patrick Willis, DeMeco Ryans, Shawne Merriman, Jonathan Vilma, Terrell Suggs, Kendrell Bell and Brian Urlacher were the most recent linebackers to take home the award.
Following Curry at 5/1 are Tyson Jackson (Chiefs) at 7/1, James Laurinaitas (Rams) at 8/1, Brian Orakpo (Redskins) at 10/1, Rey Maualuga (Bengals) at 10/1 and Jerry Peria (Falcons) at 10/1.
All the players mentioned above are expected to start for their respective teams, but Jackson and Peria are going to have a tough time being recognized on a national level given they're both defensive linemen. D-linemen rarely put up the numbers that it takes to win an individual award like the ROY.
A couple of players with some value are Clay Matthews (Packers) at 12/1 and Larry English (Chargers) at 15/1. Matthews is expected to start at outside linebacker in Green Bay's new 3-4 defense and could rack up a ton of tackles. English, who was an impressive player at Northern Illinois, is expected to be a situational pass rusher for the Chargers and could rack up a ton of sacks.
For complete odds on the 2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award, see below. And for complete odds for the 2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award, click the link provided.
2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award
Robert Ayers (DEN) 12/1
Ron Brace (NE) 25/1
Everette Brown (CAR) 16/1
Darius Butler (NE) 40/1
Patrick Chung (NE) 30/1
Aaron Curry (SEA) 5/1
Brian Cushing (HOU) 12/1
Vontae Davis (MIA) 30/1
Louis Delmas (DET) 30/1
Larry English (SD) 15/1
Evander Hood (PIT) 25/1
Tyson Jackson (KC) 7/1
Malcolm Jenkins (NO) 25/1
Paul Kruger (BAL) 50/1
James Laurinaitas (STL) 8/1
Sen'Derrick Marks (TEN) 20/1
Clay Matthews (GB) 12/1
Aaron Maybin (BUF) 15/1
Rey Maualuga (CIN) 10/1
Roy Miller (TB) 20/1
Michael Mitchell (OAK) 45/1
Fili Moala (IND) 30/1
Brian Orakpo (WAS) 10/1
Jerry Peria (ATL) 10/1
B J Raji (GB) 7/1
Clint Sintim (NYG) 35/1
Alphonso Smith (DEN) 40/1
David Verkune (CLE) 20/1
Jason Williams (DAL) 30/1
Field (Any Other Player) 6/1
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