October 20
Santa Rosa Press Democrat
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While many of his teammates got their minds off football, Josh Morgan assisted new teammate Michael Crabtree with the 49ers' playbook. You see, who better to help Crabtree learn the "X" position than the guy who started the 49ers' first five games in that spot? In other words, Morgan is grooming the rookie to ... "take my spot," Morgan said, finishing the sentence his interviewer began. The 49ers apparently are intent on seeing a quick return on their investment in Crabtree, the No. 10 overall pick in the draft. When the 49ers play the Houston Texans on Sunday, Crabtree will be in the starting lineup, Morgan said he has been told. "I'm helping him learn my position and take my position," ..."
June 12
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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The Falcons' expected release of Michael Vick puts him one small step closer to a return to the NFL. It doesn't necessarily mean, though, that he'll be suiting up this fall. While Vick is now free to negotiate a contract with all 32 teams in the NFL, he still must be reinstated by league commissioner Roger Goodell in order to play. Further, Vick must find a team willing to accept the risk of signing him and his accompanying baggage. Goodell indefinitely suspended Vick at the time of his federal dogfighting conviction. Goodell has said that he won't meet with him to consider reinstatement until after his sentence ends July 20. Teams are free to sign suspended players, but any team that ..."