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Detroit backup Shaun Hill converted a fourth down with a 1-yard run and Green broke in front of a poorly thrown pass from Thigpen to give the Lions a 28-7 lead late in the first quarter.

Eli Manning and the majority of Brendon Ayanbadejo Jerseys the Giants' starters played just over a quarter, with receiver Hakeem Nicks making his preseason debut. New England rested their starters with only fullback Eric Kettani and defensive tackle Brandon Deaderick being the only starters on the depth-chart to play.

"I was surprised by the whole experience, " Wilson said of his start. "I didn't know what to expect. To go in there and be productive, that is what I wanted to do. "

Running back competition: Rookie David Wilson started in place of Ahmad Bradshaw (hand) and gained just 13 yards on eight carries. But the first-round pick made his case to be Bradshaw's backup with a strong game against Chicago last weekend.

Coach Ron Rivera held out just about all of his starters and it showed. Charlie Batch and Pittsburgh’s offense went right through Carolina’s defense for a touchdown on the first drive of the night. But let’s keep in mind this wasn’t Carolina’s rebuilt -- and healthy -- first-team defense.

"I left it all out there, " said Underwood, who spent part of last season with the new England Patriots and has been cut six times since being drafted in 2009. "I'm just leaving it in God's hands and in the coach's hands. I went out there and played my heart out. "

Also, fifth-round selection Terrell Manning might rise up through the ranks and contribute in the run game at outside linebacker.

Coach Ken Whisenhunt waited until the end of the preseason to choose a starting quarterback as neither Kevin Kolb nor John Skelton distinguished themselves in practice or in games.

Honestly, this offense would look a lot better if an elite quarterback was running the show. That isn't the case, though, and the Cardinals have done a poor job of bringing in talent to help their quarterbacks—especially on the offensive line.

This is a team that could have been on the cusp of something special this season. Instead, because of poor quarterback play and some gaping holes in the roster, Ken Whisenhunt and Rod Graves could be looking for new jobs next offseason.

Up front, the Titans have always had a stellar, at times even spectacular, line. Good coaching from Mike Munchak has been a big reason for that, though with him at head coach, the line is now under the guidance of Bruce Matthews. This season Matthews will be working with Michael Turner Youth Jersey perhaps a future fellow Hall of Famer in newly acquired left guard Steve Hutchinson. However, the Hutchinson Tennessee has is not the Hutchinson that Seattle or Minnesota had. At 34, the seven-time Pro Bowler no longer has dynamic power behind his initial get-off. And that initial get-off is getting slower and slower. This isn’t to say Hutchinson is washed up; he’s still a serviceable guard. But he’s not much better than the starter on the right side, Leroy Deion Branch Jersey Harris.

Jones has well and truly earned his spot on the roster Danny Woodhead Youth Jersey and has the potential to make a meaningful contribution to the offense in 2012.

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Phillips uses just one linebacker in his sub-packages because he has a rich rotation of versatile safeties who are good enough tacklers to be counted on for making open-field stops at the second level. Starter Glover Quin, with his ability to play slot corner or drop back deep near the numbers, is the best of the bunch. The retail version of Quin is Troy Nolan, who can operate at deep safety or dime linebacker. Nolan and the more finesse Quintin Demps generally come off the bench behind rangy but historically hit-or-miss free Brendon Ayanbadejo Womens Jersey safety Danieal Manning.

Luck has had time to get acclimated with the speed and complexity of the NFL, and with some patience and guidance from his peers, has an extremely bright future. And so may the Colts once again.