yocolifsavr
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I mysteriously found one... 
But if anyone has any others Id appreciate it.
But if anyone has any others Id appreciate it.
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Springs Is 'Glue of This Defense'
A Difficult Year, but Redskins Cornerback Remains a Constant
Shawn Springs played in every game in 2007. (By John Mcdonnell -- The Washington Post)
Shawn Springs is no longer the 22-year-old cornerback who entered the NFL as the third overall selection by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1997 NFL draft.
No longer does he depend solely on his athleticism -- though at 33 he is probably in better shape than most of his younger teammates on the Washington Redskins -- but rather on the mental aspects of the game. And while still a jokester in the locker room, Springs has become more of a leader and role model, coaches say.
But despite the changes that have come as part of the natural maturation process over his career, one constant remains: Springs is still the shutdown cornerback he always has been.
And following a summer in which he nearly walked away from the game, Springs again will be asked to lead a secondary that has struggled with injury and tragedy in recent years but will be vital to the success of the team in 2008.
"He's the glue, right now he's the glue of this defense," cornerback Fred Smoot said. "If we have anyone go down, he might have to shuffle [or do] whatever's best for the team. He's that guy right now; he's that card we can't afford to lose."
Springs Is 'Glue of This Defense' - washingtonpost.com
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CentralMOBuck
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Looks like Springs his holding his weight against Team Obliterator so far!
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jimotis4heisman
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thats a tough one for buckeye fans. im glad he had his day in the shoe. he deserved it...
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Springs' Coverage Extended to T.O.'s Home
Jason Reid reports:
After harassing Dallas wide receiver Terrell Owens on Sunday afternoon, Washington cornerback Shawn Springs relaxed at his longtime friend's Dallas-area home Sunday night and watched the Chicago Bears defeat the Philadelphia Eagles, 24-20. TV commentators who expressed surprise that he had played well against Owens, his offseason workout partner, amused Springs. (He had permission to stay in Dallas, where his father Ron remains in a vegetative state.)
"He didn't really say much to me after the game," Springs said of Owens. "We just sat there and watched a little bit of the Chicago game at his condo.
"You know what's the funny thing about this? This is what I laugh at: You hear commentators like, 'Shawn Springs, for an older corner, can cover.' I was like, 'Hold it! He's two years older than me.' "
Springs, 33, is in his 12th season in the league. Owens, who turns 35 in December, is a 13-year veteran. "People forget stuff like that," Springs said. "That's funny. The reason why I was drafted was to play bigger receivers. It's not the first time we've matched up. It's probably been like eight times.
"He's so used to me playing against me, and how I'm going to play him, he's used to it. It's not like he's going to quit. He's a competitor. He's going to keep working. He knows I'm going to keep trying to jam him and keep trying to cover him."
With Springs in coverage, Owens caught a 10-yard touchdown pass on the Cowboys' opening possession of the third quarter. Springs did not return to the game after injuring his calf in the quarter, and Carlos Rogers also fared well against Owens, who finished with seven receptions for 71 yards after gaining only 11 yards on two catches before halftime.
"That hurt me," Springs said of having to sit out most of the second half. "I felt really good coming out in the second half. That was one of those games you just want to keep going. I was like, 'Oh, man.' I guess that would have made the game a little more dramatic for the fans."
The Redskins on Sunday play the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Springs sat out the season-opening loss to the New York Giants after strong-side linebacker Marcus Washington inadvertently kicked him in the shin during practice that week.
"I'm walking pretty fine," Springs said. "The shin that Marcus almost broke hurt worse than this."
Entire article: Springs' Coverage Extended to T.O.'s Home - Redskins Insider
Sad news on his father (Ron Springs). :(
Jason Reid reports:
After harassing Dallas wide receiver Terrell Owens on Sunday afternoon, Washington cornerback Shawn Springs relaxed at his longtime friend's Dallas-area home Sunday night and watched the Chicago Bears defeat the Philadelphia Eagles, 24-20. TV commentators who expressed surprise that he had played well against Owens, his offseason workout partner, amused Springs. (He had permission to stay in Dallas, where his father Ron remains in a vegetative state.)
"He didn't really say much to me after the game," Springs said of Owens. "We just sat there and watched a little bit of the Chicago game at his condo.
"You know what's the funny thing about this? This is what I laugh at: You hear commentators like, 'Shawn Springs, for an older corner, can cover.' I was like, 'Hold it! He's two years older than me.' "
Springs, 33, is in his 12th season in the league. Owens, who turns 35 in December, is a 13-year veteran. "People forget stuff like that," Springs said. "That's funny. The reason why I was drafted was to play bigger receivers. It's not the first time we've matched up. It's probably been like eight times.
"He's so used to me playing against me, and how I'm going to play him, he's used to it. It's not like he's going to quit. He's a competitor. He's going to keep working. He knows I'm going to keep trying to jam him and keep trying to cover him."
With Springs in coverage, Owens caught a 10-yard touchdown pass on the Cowboys' opening possession of the third quarter. Springs did not return to the game after injuring his calf in the quarter, and Carlos Rogers also fared well against Owens, who finished with seven receptions for 71 yards after gaining only 11 yards on two catches before halftime.
"That hurt me," Springs said of having to sit out most of the second half. "I felt really good coming out in the second half. That was one of those games you just want to keep going. I was like, 'Oh, man.' I guess that would have made the game a little more dramatic for the fans."
The Redskins on Sunday play the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Springs sat out the season-opening loss to the New York Giants after strong-side linebacker Marcus Washington inadvertently kicked him in the shin during practice that week.
"I'm walking pretty fine," Springs said. "The shin that Marcus almost broke hurt worse than this."
Entire article: Springs' Coverage Extended to T.O.'s Home - Redskins Insider
Sad news on his father (Ron Springs). :(
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ScriptOhio
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Springs doubtful for Redskins vs. Browns
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- Washington Redskins cornerback Shawn Springs was unable to practice Friday and was listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns.
Springs aggravated a calf injury near the end of Thursday's practice. The injury caused Springs to miss the victory over Philadelphia two weeks ago, but he returned to play last week against St. Louis.
"He had some tightness in his calf muscle, so that'll be a game-time deal," coach Jim Zorn said. "He says he wants to play -- don't know if he'll be fit to play. It's probably not good, but I'm the optimist."
Entire article: Clinton Portis is questionable for Redskins game against Browns - NFL - SI.com
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- Washington Redskins cornerback Shawn Springs was unable to practice Friday and was listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns.
Springs aggravated a calf injury near the end of Thursday's practice. The injury caused Springs to miss the victory over Philadelphia two weeks ago, but he returned to play last week against St. Louis.
"He had some tightness in his calf muscle, so that'll be a game-time deal," coach Jim Zorn said. "He says he wants to play -- don't know if he'll be fit to play. It's probably not good, but I'm the optimist."
Entire article: Clinton Portis is questionable for Redskins game against Browns - NFL - SI.com
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