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Combine leftovers: One of the most impressive players at the NFL Scouting Combine was guard Mike Iupati, who played two years at Idaho. Iupati's family moved from America Samoa when he was 14. Oakland coach Tom Cable, who played and coached at Idaho, praised Iupati. "First of all, I'm biased," Cable said of his Idaho connection. "He's a terrific player. I think his future will be very bright. He's going to have to transition from that level to the NFL, but he showed he has the ability to do that at the Senior Bowl. I'm pulling for him to succeed, big time." . . .
Denver coach Josh McDaniels said it was he who decided to move Elvis Dumervil over Browns right tackle John St. Clair after halftime of the Browns' game in Denver in Week 2. Dumervil proceeded to tear up St. Clair for four sacks in the 27-6 Denver win. "I take pride in identifying favorable matchups," McDaniels said. "Joe Thomas did a great job on Elvis the first half." . . .
Kansas City General Manager Scott Pioli has created a coaching reunion with the addition of Romeo Crennel as defensive coordinator and Charlie Weis as offensive coordinator. The Chiefs also have Maurice Carthon returning as assistant head coach. Of Crennel, who is looking svelte after rehabilitation from hip replacement surgery last year, Pioli said: "Romeo was available. Romeo wanted to be with us, we wanted him. It sounds like a good marriage." The Browns have to be happy about Crennel's return. His paycheck from the Chiefs will be deducted from the millions the Browns owe him.
More combine: Buyer beware: Oklahoma State's Dez Bryant, the No. 1-ranked receiver in the draft, chose the agent of Michael Crabtree, the top receiver in the 2009 draft who held out through October before signing with San Francisco. . . .
Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen didn't throw or work out at the combine as he recovers from toe surgery. His main mission was to correct what he believes are misconceptions about his leadership ability. "Some of the people that say those things just don't know me as a person," he said. "That's why I was so excited to come here, to talk to all the coaches and the GMs and owners -- so they get a feel for me as a person. It's a tough situation being in a fishbowl at Notre Dame." . . .
Texas defensive back Earl Thomas on his strengths: "I'm physical, versatile . . . played corner and safety. Hard worker. I'm not looking to come in and just sit back and watch. I'm looking to make an impact right now as soon as I get there."
Denver coach Josh McDaniels said it was he who decided to move Elvis Dumervil over Browns right tackle John St. Clair after halftime of the Browns' game in Denver in Week 2. Dumervil proceeded to tear up St. Clair for four sacks in the 27-6 Denver win. "I take pride in identifying favorable matchups," McDaniels said. "Joe Thomas did a great job on Elvis the first half." . . .
Kansas City General Manager Scott Pioli has created a coaching reunion with the addition of Romeo Crennel as defensive coordinator and Charlie Weis as offensive coordinator. The Chiefs also have Maurice Carthon returning as assistant head coach. Of Crennel, who is looking svelte after rehabilitation from hip replacement surgery last year, Pioli said: "Romeo was available. Romeo wanted to be with us, we wanted him. It sounds like a good marriage." The Browns have to be happy about Crennel's return. His paycheck from the Chiefs will be deducted from the millions the Browns owe him.
More combine: Buyer beware: Oklahoma State's Dez Bryant, the No. 1-ranked receiver in the draft, chose the agent of Michael Crabtree, the top receiver in the 2009 draft who held out through October before signing with San Francisco. . . .
Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen didn't throw or work out at the combine as he recovers from toe surgery. His main mission was to correct what he believes are misconceptions about his leadership ability. "Some of the people that say those things just don't know me as a person," he said. "That's why I was so excited to come here, to talk to all the coaches and the GMs and owners -- so they get a feel for me as a person. It's a tough situation being in a fishbowl at Notre Dame." . . .
Texas defensive back Earl Thomas on his strengths: "I'm physical, versatile . . . played corner and safety. Hard worker. I'm not looking to come in and just sit back and watch. I'm looking to make an impact right now as soon as I get there."
