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Kreidler: Future still promising for 49ers' Smith
A revolving door of coordinators (among other things) has made life difficult for Alex Smith in San Francisco. But don't write off the former No. 1 pick. At 24, Smith still has a lot of football in front of him, writes Mark Kreidler.

Source: Cardinals to name Warner as starting QB
The Arizona Cardinals are expected to name Kurt Warner as the team's starting quarterback, a team source said.

Matt Leinart's poor perfomance Saturday night against the Raiders probably sealed the decision.

Merriman will forgo surgery, play with knee injury
Chargers Pro Bowl linebacker Shawne Merriman will forgo knee surgery and play this season for the San Diego Chargers despite the fact he has two torn ligaments in his left knee.

Report: Colts' Saturday likely out at least 6 weeks
The agent for Jeff Saturday said the Colts center will likely miss the first six weeks of the season and possibly more if he has surgery on ligament damage in his right knee, according to a published report.

Harvey ends holdout, signs 5-year deal with Jags
Jaguars first-round pick Derrick Harvey ended his 33-day holdout Wednesday after reaching agreement on a five-year contract that could be worth $30 million.

Source: QB Boller holding off on shoulder surgery
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Kyle Boller has a partially torn labrum in his throwing shoulder, a source told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

Warner to start Cardinals' final preseason game
Kurt Warner will be the Arizona Cardinals' starting quarterback Friday night in their preseason finale against Denver, but coach Ken Whisenhunt says no decision has been made yet about who will start the opener at San Francisco.

RB Johnson expects imminent trade from Bengals
Rudi Johnson expects the Bengals to trade him any day now.

New Jersey lawmaker criticizing Giants' PSL tactics
A New Jersey lawmaker is urging the Giants to rethink their plan to sell personal seat licenses for every seat in the new football stadium at the Meadowlands.

In need of lineman, Ravens acquire Bucs' Douglas
In need of defensive line help, the Baltimore Ravens went back to an old friend, trading for Buccaneers defensive end Marques Douglas.

No soreness for Colts QB Manning in first workout
Now Peyton Manning can start fine-tuning the mechanics, timing and rhythm.

Ailing Seahawks linebacker Tatupu OK for opener
Lofa Tatupu has a bone bruise in his right knee, but coach Mike Holmgren said the Pro Bowl linebacker will be fine for the season opener Sept. 7 at Buffalo.

NFL given a B-plus grade in annual diversity study
The NFL has maintained a steady number of black head coaches, while slightly increasing the ranks of minority players, earning a B+ in an annual diversity study.

Hayes, Humphrey named as finalists for Canton
Claude Humphrey and Bob Hayes were nominated by the seniors committee Wednesday as finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Packers' Jolly in court Sept. 16 for drug charge
Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Johnny Jolly Jr. faces a Sept. 16 court date on a felony drug possession charge, according to court records.

Strahan turns down Giants, to remain retired
Michael Strahan has decided to remain retired.

NFLPA interim head pledges to remain on board
NFLPA interim executive director Richard Berthelsen said he is committed to leading or assisting the union through the duration of the pending negotiations for a new deal with the NFL.

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