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REPORT CARD / T.J. SIMERS : Letter Perfect

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B+: QUARTERBACKS

Now that everyone is convinced the Redskins gave away the wrong quarterback, does that mean Alex Spanos has to pay Stan Humphries a Mark Rypien-like $3 million contract? The time to ask would have been right Sunday night.

A-: RUNNING BACKS

The Bills not only lost to the Colts Sunday, but they got an ESPN In Your Face look at the guy they didn’t want--Ronnie Harmon. Padres should inquire about using Harmon as pinch-runner a la Deion Sanders.

B+:RECEIVERS

One of the Chargers drives a car with license plates that read: “WR N NFL.†If it’s Shawn Jefferson, he no longer needs tinted windows.

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A: OFFENSIVE LINE

Howie who? The Mighty Ducks shut down Raiders and Quackmaster Carl Mauck has taken a vow of silence; the good news just keeps on coming.

B-: DEFENSIVE LINE

Raider guard Steve Wisniewski tells George Thornton he can’t have any more Thanksgiving leftovers, brawl ensues, and now you know the rest of the story.

C+: LINEBACKERS

Eric Dickerson treats No. 1 rushing defense like just a bunch of Aztecs. Chargers’ success makes it good bet that nation will get better look at Junior Seau next season on Monday Night TV.

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A: DEFENSIVE BACKS

Stanley Richard always had the badge, but now the Sheriff has a proud chest to pin it on. Only 63 days left until Chargers hoist Donald Frank to their shoulders to celebrate Super Bowl victory.

A: SPECIAL TEAMS

Movie fans await opening of a “Few Good Men.†In meantime, they have to settle at chance to watch Charger special teams. Kevin Murphy blocks a Raiders’ field-goal attempt. Of course, Ort The Raider coaches the special teams.

A: COACHING

The details are still being worked out, but Coach Bobby Ross has agreed to coach both the Chargers and Aztecs next season. Will it look funny if Chargers induct Bobby Ross into Hall of Fame before Don Coryell?

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