UpdatedAug 29, 2011 6:48 PM ETNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)Tommie Campbell refuses to waste the chance of playing in theNFL he never thought he'd get while cleaning toilets and picking uptrash at the Pittsburgh International Airport.The Titans drafted Campbell in the seventh round in April,taking a gamble on a cornerback with size at 6-foot-3 and 205pounds, and speed (4.31 seconds in the 40).Campbell had every reason to dream of an NFL career afterwinning a state title in high school with teammate Darrelle Revis.But grades bounced him out after two seasons at Pittsburgh to aDivision II school and then out of football for two years before alast chance in 2010 at Division II California (Pa.).''I knew if I ever got the opportunity, I would give it all Ican so I would Official Steelers Jersey never have to say would've again,'' Campbell saidMonday. ''I'm here. I'm glad to be here, and I'm happy aboutit.''The Titans liked Campbell before deciding to use the 251st pickoverall on him, and nothing changed once the NFL lockout ended andthey saw him in person. He's so big one receiver lining up acrossfrom Campbell called him a giraffe, and Campbell showed off hisspeed Saturday night returning an interception 90 yards for atouchdown in a 14-13 win over Chicago.Coach Mike Munchak said Campbell's speed is similar to runningback Chris Johnson, who was timed at 4.24 seconds in the 40-yarddash at the 2008 NFL combine. Munchak said he thinks things willwork out well with Campbell making a case for himself both onspecial teams and defense.''Here is a guy who a week ago gave up a touchdown playingcorner, and this week he gets one back for us,'' Munchak said.''That's what you have to be able to do at that position at corner,have a short memory Official Eagles Jersey Shop Online and come back and play well the next week ifyou struggle the week before, so I'm excited for him.''Forgetting a bad play is nothing compared to what Campbellalready has been through.Campbell was the starting safety for Aliquippa High - the sameschool that produced Ty Law Baltimore Ravens Jersey Outlet and Mike Ditka - with Revis thestarting cornerback when they won the state title in 2004. He alsoplayed basketball and was state track champ in the 100 meters witha time of 10.65 seconds. He played in every game as a freshman atPittsburgh before being moved to linebacker.But grades led to Campbell playing at Division II Edinboro (Pa.)in 2007, and he was out of school until his ex-girlfriend's uncleconnected him with California (Pa.) for one last try. In New Orleans Saints Jersey Authentic between,Campbell spent six months working as a full-time janitor at thePittsburgh airport cleaning at the US Airways hangar and in theterminal.''I have respect for anybody who does that type of job,''Campbell said.At California, a hamstring injury limited Campbell to fourstarts, though he played in all 12 games. He earned an invitationto the Cactus Bowl All-Star game for Division II players where hewas clocked at 4.31 and 4.33 in the 40. Campbell figured Authentic Pittsburgh Steelers Jerseys that wouldat least get him into an NFL camp, but new coordinator Jerry Graywanted him to bulk up the Titans' defense.The Titans have Cortland Finnegan, another seventh-round draftpick out of Samford, starting at cornerback opposite either JasonMcCourty or Alterraun Verner.Receiver Nate Washington said he thinks Campbell will have achance NFL Football Saints Jerseys to make an impact with his size and speed.''He definitely doesn't move like he's a 6-3 guy. He moves likehe's a shorter, shiftier guy, so that's definitely a good thing,''Washington said.Campbell has been busy studying his teammates and also 6-2Nnamdi Asomugha of the Eagles for tips on how to play press andman-to-man coverage because they're similar in size. He's alsodetermined to contribute on special teams, but he won't becomfortable until the final cuts are made.''I'm a seventh-round draft pick at the end of the day,''Campbell said.Defensive tackle Shaun Smith, who listened as Campbell talked toreporters, broke in with his own suggestion to the rookie.''Tell the truth. Quit lying,'' Smith said.Campbell refuses to be overconfident, not after what he's beenthrough to get to the NFL.''I have to make sure I bring my `A' game,'' Campbell said.---Follow Teresa M. Walker on teresamwalker
UpdatedAug 29, 2011 7:12 PM ETRENTON, Wash. (AP)The Seahawks traded former first-round pick Kelly Jennings toCincinnati for defensive tackle Clinton McDonald on Monday, givingthe cornerback a chance to Cheap Ravens Jersey get past his disappointing times inSeattle.Jennings was the 31st overall pick in the 2006 draft out ofMiami, but struggled throughout his career in Seattle dealing withlarger receivers. He played in 78 games and started 43 with theSeahawks, but had just two interceptions in his five seasons.Jennings was deemed expendable with the development of WalterThurmond and Seattle's offseason acquisition of BrandonBrowner.''We looked at him in the offseason a little bit,'' Bengalsdefensive coordinator Mike Zimmer said. ''He can run. Now we haveto try and NFL Reebok Saints Jerseys get him playing good.''The Bengals have been trying to upgrade their secondary sincethe NFL lockout ended. Starting cornerback Johnathan Joseph leftfor Houston as a free agent, deciding he had a better chance to winthere. No. 3 cornerback Adam ''Pacman'' Jones is recovering fromneck surgery and isn't allowed to participate in contactdrills.The Bengals signed free agent cornerback Nate Clements to takeJoseph's spot. Coach Marvin Lewis said the Bengals consideredJennings before signing Clements.''It seemed like a move that was good for both clubs,'' Lewissaid. ''It's sad we had to watch Clinton walk out the door in orderfor it to happen, but if he comes in like we expect, he can play500-600 snaps this season, even more. He gives us some moredepth.''McDonald was a seventh-round choice of the Bengals in 2009. Heplayed in eight games last season after being signed from thepractice squad.---Freelance writer Joe Reedy in Cincinnati contributed to thisreport.