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Gratz also had 2 consecutive pass interference calls - the 2nd one was a travesty, though.
 
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Jaguars CB Dwayne Gratz can develop into difference-maker

>>Aside from the expected buzz about Jaguars rookie quarterback Blake Bortles, a young player on defense appears to be making significant progress at becoming a difference-maker: Dwayne Gratz.

The second-year cornerback looks like he has the instincts/physicality to be a run-stopper and generate turnovers, something that’s a huge point of emphasis for coach Gus Bradley. When the Jaguars drafted Gratz in the third round last year, some wondered about not taking the other starting cornerback at Connecticut, Blidi Wreh-Wilson, who went eight picks later to the Tennessee Titans. Bradley felt Gratz was a better fit for his press-coverage scheme because of his mental toughness and being more “stout” at 5-11, 201 pounds.

“To play our style in press [coverage], it takes a certain type of mentality to play that,” Bradley said. “He has the toughness, the mind-set, to do it play after play.”

In Thursday’s preseason game against the Chicago Bears, that toughness was evident as Gratz made six tackles in three series, including two impressive open-field stops on Matt Forte. Gratz is still adjusting to the new illegal contact rules being called at a high frequency. But if he can stay healthy this season (he missed six games with ankle injuries in 2013), don’t be surprised if Gratz has a breakout-type year that most people expect from safety Johnathan Cyprien.<<

Read more at Jacksonville.com: http://jacksonville.com/sports/colu...an-develop#.U-9f2lsMcrE.twitter#ixzz3AZIGRTOS
 
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“@NHRJimFuller: Former #UConn WR Nick Williams with go ahead TD for @Redskins”

30 yds from Colt McCoy
 
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from Buccaneers.com:

Danny Lansanah could see his long-delayed dream come true
Last year, Danny Lansanah played in one regular season NFL game, his first since the 2008 season. That's an interesting note, but Lansanah would prefer to be more than a piece of trivia. It looks like he has a real chance to stick with the Buccaneers in 2014 and see the most extensive playing time of his long-delayed professional career. - Scott Smith

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(longtime Bucs fan here - really hoping he makes the cut & does well. )
 
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@NHRJimFuller: Former #UConn DB Darius Butler getting some love from CBS announcers after making back to back plays for @Colts

@mattvensel: Shamar Stephen gets the start at NT. He'll split snaps with Fred Evans.
 
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@NHRJimFuller: Former #UConn DB Darius Butler getting some love from CBS announcers after making back to back plays for @Colts

@mattvensel: Shamar Stephen gets the start at NT. He'll split snaps with Fred Evans.

Oops... Jinxed him.:eek:

@KBowenColts: Darius Butler has an ankle injury. Return is questionable.
 
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I picked up The Donald in the 14th round of my draft tonight. I think it was a steal!
 
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@NHRJimFuller: Former #UConn teammates Ryan Griffin, Nick Williams have TD catches in NFL preseason action last night http://post original url/jyhhcLES8t
 

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@NHRJimFuller: Another TD catch for former #UConn WR Nick Williams who is making a late bid to stick around with @Redskins
Williams will probably start the season on the 'Skin's practice squad again. They are loaded at WR and like a rookie (Grant) ahead of him.
 
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@NHRJimFuller: Former #UConn LB Yawin Smallwood makes cut as @Atlanta_Falcons trim roster from 90 to 75 http://post original url/0F5QMda1IA

Still a ways to go to 53 but...
 

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