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NFL.com is reporting that NFLPA director Gene Upshaw has passed away this morning following a battle with pancreatic cancer.  Upshaw was 63.

Upshaw played in the NFL for 15 seasons with the Oakland and Los Angeles Raiders and was elected to 7 Pro Bowls.  He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987.

(On whether the practice-tempo was high today)

  VS.

(On if he will be going a little slower with Nick Harper due to his concussion)

Yeah, I think when you're dealing with head injuries like that, and this is a mild concussion, it always makes sense when they are cleared to wait an extra day or two. So that's what we'll do. He feels fine. He came to practice today. He has no residual effects.

The official webisite has posted a fan's guide for training camp.  The only thing that isn't on there is the autograph schedule which will probably be posted later in the week.  Here is the schedule for the 23 practices that are open to the public:

This past weekend really flew by. On Saturday night, Casey and I went to the Montana Drive In with some friends. We saw the double feature of Indy 4 and Iron Man. Admission is $6.00 for both movies. I really thought it was a steal. I know by reading the reviews the past several days that there is no middle ground, where Indy 4 is concerned.

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