The truth is nothing looks the same in 2012.

Tight ends Coby Fleener and Dwayne Allen and receivers T.Y. Hilton and LaVon Brazill scrambled to learn the playbook and quickly get in sync with their new quarterback. Sunday's game will show everyone Arian Foster Youth Jersey how much progress they've made.

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Urlacher did not stop to talk to reporters, but coach Lovie Smith said the eight-time Pro Bowl player looked good considering he had arthroscopic surgery to his left knee Aug. 14.

Washington running back Tim Hightower: A four-man preseason competition at running back was reduced to three when Hightower was released.

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"This is truly the first offseason he's had to work," Whisenhunt said, "and I've seen progress from him. He's a guy that's believed in himself. At times, he's shown he could make plays. At times, he's looked like a young quarterback."

"It's kind of a weight off my shoulders, I think," Skelton said. "You know, the speculation and waiting is over. But at the same time I Vernon Davis Jerseys think there's another weight placed on. Now you have to move forward as a starter and think of it that way."

I understand players are competing for jobs. A few may have even won a spot on the 53-man roster in that final exhibition game. But the preseason, as a whole, does nothing for me.

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1. Alex Smith has an opportunity: San Francisco ranked 31st in third-down conversion rate and 30th in red zone touchdown percentage last season despite higher rankings in time of possession (fourth) and scoring (11th). The 49ers upgraded their offensive personnel at wide receiver and running back. Now they'll find out whether their starting quarterback can take the offense to another level. Improving the third-down conversion Robert Turbin Elite Jersey rate in particular seems like a realistic goal. The 49ers did score touchdowns on eight of their final 14 red zone possessions, counting playoffs.

While Luck was busy trying to figure out blitzes and deal with the speed of the pro game, Pagano, a first-time head coach, and Grigson were fine-tuning the roster by signing free agents, making waiver claims and trades. The biggest came last week when Grigson sent two draft picks to Miami for former first-round pick Vontae Davis, Indy's new starter at left cornerback.

But there were only a few days for them to be together on the field for practice.

'I wouldn't say satisfying, but you kind of feel like you've reached one Robert Griffin III Jersey of your goals in trying to come back, because you Manny Lawson Womens Jersey definitely have your up-and-down days,' McGee said. 'At certain times you don't even know if you're going to be here. So you kind of reach one of your goals and try to make it to that next one.'