When running back Michael Turner became a free agent last off-season, there was no decision for the San Diego Chargers to make.

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Jan 5, 2009 7:52 pm US/Central DENVER Defensive backs coach Raheem Morris of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers directs play against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on Dec.

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Mike Smith says Matt Ryan’s rookie honors grow more prestigious all the time. Pro Bowl alternate? Smith was impressed.

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“Charmed” seems an odd descriptor for the 2008-09 Arizona Cardinals, who lost — no, were crushed in — four of their last six regular-season games.

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We are less than 24 hours away from a Cardinals’ home playoff gamethe first since FDR was in office.

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Arizona wide receiver Anquan Boldin is listed as questionable for Saturday’s home playoff game against the Atlanta Falcons, but is still expected to play.

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Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson had a great year. He is not offensive rookie of the year.

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Auburn coach Gene Chizik has named Jay Boulware special teams coordinator. Boulware’s hiring was announced Sunday after he spent the past two seasons coaching special teams and running backs for Chizik at Iowa …

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Mike Smith and Tony Sparano performed so brilliantly as rookie head coaches it was almost impossible to separate them.

Atlanta’s Smith edged Miami’s Sparano by one vote Sunday for The Associated Press 2008 NFL Coach of the Year award.

Both coaches oversaw sensational turnarounds, leading their teams from last-place finishes in 2007 to playoff berths this year. Their achievements were reflected by the closeness of the balloting, with Smith getting 23 1/2 votes and Sparano 22 1/2 from a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the NFL.

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Sun Media handicapper, Randall the Handle and Sun Media’s Rob Longley and Ken Fidlin each were awarded a fictitious bankroll of $1,000 to start the season.

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