After the doubleheader that ESPN had last night we can close out the first regular season week for the National Football League. Plenty of former North Carolina football players were in action during the first week of pro football and in this post we are going to check out what the former Tar Heels did in the early games on Sunday, September 9, 2012. So, without any more interruptions, here are the games…
For the Chicago Bears…
DE Julius Peppers #90 (6’5″/283 lbs) ~ 32 Years old ~ 11 Years Exp
Roster Position: 1st on the Depth Chart @ RDE
To be noted: Peppers recovered a fumble in the game versus Indianapolis.
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What the media said about the game…
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For the Atlanta Falcons…
OL Garrett Reynolds #75 (6’7″/310 lbs) ~ 25 Years old ~ 4 Years Exp
Roster Position: 1st on Depth Chart @ RG
For the Kansas City Chiefs…
RB Shaun Draughn #32 (5’11″/225 lbs) ~ 24 Years old ~ 1 Year Exp
Roster Position: 3rd on the Depth Chart @ RB
What the media said about the game…
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For the Cleveland Browns…
WR Greg Little #15 (6’2″/220 lbs) ~ 23 Years old ~ 2 Years Exp
Roster Position: 1st on Depth Chart @ LWR
To be noted: Little was targeted four times, but never connected with Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden. Also the wide out made two tackles following Browns turnovers in the game.
What the media said about the game…
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For the St. Louis Rams…
DE Robert Quinn #94 (6’4″/265 lbs) ~ 22 Years old ~ 2 Years Exp
Roster Position: 1st on the Depth Chart @ RDE
What the media said about the game…
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For the Tennessee Titans…
LB Zach Brown #55 (6’1″/242 lbs) ~ 22 Years old ~ Rookie
Roster Position: 2nd on Depth Chart @ WLB
What the media said about the game…
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For the Buffalo Bills…
SS Da’Norris Searcy #25 (5’11″/223 lbs) ~ 23 Years old ~ 2 Years Exp
Roster Position: 2nd on Depth Chart @ SS
For the New York Jets…
DE Quinton Coples #98 (6’6″/285 lbs) ~ 22 Years old ~ Rookie
Roster Position: 2nd on the Depth Chart @ LDE
What the media said about the game…
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For the Houston Texans…
QB T.J. Yates #13 (6’3″/219 lbs) ~ 25 Years old ~ 2 Years Exp
Roster Position: 2nd on the Depth Chart @ QB
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And that is it, the seven early games from Sunday that had former North Carolina players in them. For more information about either Carolina football or basketball, present and former players, make sure to come back to isportsweb often. Also, for more information about the NFL check out the isportsweb’s section about the National Football League here.