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Recapping ‘Hard Knocks,’ Episode 4: Where’s Revis?
The latest episode of HBO’s “Hard Knocks” opens with more talk of Darrelle Revis, but the Jets are baffled by a report that an agreement is near. From The Fifth Down. Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.
Roethlisberger and Goodell to Discuss Suspension
A final decision on the length of Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s suspension is likely to be announced on Friday, the day before teams trim rosters to 53 players. From The Fifth Down. Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.
The Football Laws, From Football Outsiders
Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders has posted a summation of seven years of research at his Web site. From The Fifth Down. Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.
Cardinals Shopping Leinart
The Arizona Cardinals have begun calling teams with quarterback needs to gauge interest in Matt Leinart. From The Fifth Down. Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.
Unintended Consequences of N.F.L. Umpire Repositioning
The competition committee had the best of intentions in repositioning umpires for their safety, but they don’t seem to have considered all the ramifications. From The Fifth Down. Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.
Are Giants and Jets Fans Happy With Their Backups?
Both New York/New Jersey football teams appear to be shaky at backup quarterback. From The Fifth Down. Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.
Special Teams a Bright Spot for Jets
The Jets’ special teams have been the team’s lone consistent bright spot this summer, forcing at least one turnover in all three preseason games. From The Fifth Down. Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.
Packers Rookie Is Back on the Sideline
The improbable rookie season of Quinn Porter, a running back with an unusual backstory and stranger nickname — Pompoms — came to an end when the Packers put him on injured reserve. From The Fifth Down. Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.
Return of the Soul in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Soul is back, with Ron Jaworski among the co-owners, but without the celebrity owner Jon Bon Jovi. From The Fifth Down. Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.
Fantasy Football: Preseason Analysis
News and notes from recent preseason action and how it may affect your next fantasy football draft. From The Fifth Down. Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.

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