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			<title>Former NFL K Mike Vanderjagt Investigated For Grabbing Kid Who Taunted Him</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 20:34:11 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Former NFL place-kicker and part-time coach for Marco Island’s Charter Middle School Mike Vanderjagt has been suspended and being investigated after he was accused of grabbing and screaming at a student. The incident took place on March 12 when Marco Island Police responded to a call the dean of students at the school, who reported an adult male grabbed a student by the throat. According to the police report, a student was taunting Vanderjagt by yelling “wide left, wide left,” and Vanderjagt walked up to him, grabbed him by the throat and started cursing at him. Both the student involved and another student who witnessed the incident told police the same story.

Source: Cheryl Ferrara, The Naples News (http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/may/24/prep-football-marco-charter-school-mike-vanderjagt/)</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Former NFL place-kicker and part-time coach for Marco Island’s Charter Middle School Mike Vanderjagt has been suspended and being investigated after he was accused of grabbing and screaming at a student. The incident took place on March 12 when Marco Island Police responded to a call the dean of students at the school, who reported an adult male grabbed a student by the throat. According to the police report, a student was taunting Vanderjagt by yelling “wide left, wide left,” and Vanderjagt walked up to him, grabbed him by the throat and started cursing at him. Both the student involved and another student who witnessed the incident told police the same story.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/may/24/prep-football-marco-charter-school-mike-vanderjagt/" target="_blank">Cheryl Ferrara, The Naples News</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>QB Vince Young Agrees To One-Year Deal With Buffalo Bills</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 17:26:33 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Vince Young has landed a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills, according to a source with knowledge of the situation, Buffalo later confirmed the deal. Young worked out for the Bills last week throwing to four receivers, including David Nelson who said the six-year veteran "looked good." "We think adding Vince to our roster will create more competition for the backup quarterback position," Bills general manager Buddy Nix said an announcement of the deal. "He brings with him some unique physical abilities that most are aware of and that will make the competition interesting. It's all about improving our team." Young was with the Eagles last season but was not re-signed after completing his one-year contract. He started three games for Philadelphia last season completing 66 passes for four touchdowns on 866 yards. Young has thrown for 46 touchdowns on 8,964 yards and rushed for 12 touchdowns and 1,459 total in his career.

Source: NFL.com (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82906166/article/vince-young-agrees-to-oneyear-deal-with-buffalo-bills-)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Vince Young has landed a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills, according to a source with knowledge of the situation, Buffalo later confirmed the deal. Young worked out for the Bills last week throwing to four receivers, including David Nelson who said the six-year veteran &quot;looked good.&quot; &quot;We think adding Vince to our roster will create more competition for the backup quarterback position,&quot; Bills general manager Buddy Nix said an announcement of the deal. &quot;He brings with him some unique physical abilities that most are aware of and that will make the competition interesting. It's all about improving our team.&quot; Young was with the Eagles last season but was not re-signed after completing his one-year contract. He started three games for Philadelphia last season completing 66 passes for four touchdowns on 866 yards. Young has thrown for 46 touchdowns on 8,964 yards and rushed for 12 touchdowns and 1,459 total in his career.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82906166/article/vince-young-agrees-to-oneyear-deal-with-buffalo-bills-" target="_blank">NFL.com</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Jets LB Bart Scott Doesn't Want  His Son To Play Football]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 21:39:39 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott is the latest player to come forward to say that even though football has been good to him, he doesn’t think it’s worth the risk of injury for his son. “I don’t want my son to play football,” Scott told the Daily News. “I play football so he won’t have to. With what is going on, I don’t know if it’s really worth it.” “I don’t want to have to deal with him getting a concussion and what it would be like later in life,” he said. Scott also says he is concerned about the impact football has had on his life and plans to get evaluated when his career is over.


Source: Gary Myers, New York Daily News (http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/ny-jets-linebacker-bart-scott-son-play-football-nfl-continues-battle-concussion-issue-article-1.1085074?print)</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott is the latest player to come forward to say that even though football has been good to him, he doesn’t think it’s worth the risk of injury for his son. “I don’t want my son to play football,” Scott told the Daily News. “I play football so he won’t have to. With what is going on, I don’t know if it’s really worth it.” “I don’t want to have to deal with him getting a concussion and what it would be like later in life,” he said. Scott also says he is concerned about the impact football has had on his life and plans to get evaluated when his career is over.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/ny-jets-linebacker-bart-scott-son-play-football-nfl-continues-battle-concussion-issue-article-1.1085074?print" target="_blank">Gary Myers, New York Daily News</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dolphins RB Reggie Bush Unsure Of Miami's New Uptempo Offense]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 18:54:34 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The Dolphins have installed an uptempo offense under new coach Joe Philbin with a goal of running perhaps 90 plays per game. "That's a lot of plays," running back Reggie Bush said. "I was just asking our running back coach (Jeff Nixon), 'Is this going to be the temp in the game?' We're pretty fast right now, but usually we practice faster than we should play. I don't know, we'll see. Hopefully the tempo will go down a little bit and save some guys because that's a lot of plays in one game." Aside from the faster speed, Bush says the Dolphins are adapting to their new offense well. "I don't think it's too bad. For the most part, I think everybody's doing a good job at picking it up. The rookies are doing a good job getting in there and learning behind the veterans. I think the veterans are doing a good job of picking up the new system and really just trying to play fast. I think everyone is doing a good job with that."

Source: RealGM.com (http://football.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/27391/20120526/bush_unsure_of_miamis_new_uptempo_offense/)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Dolphins have installed an uptempo offense under new coach Joe Philbin with a goal of running perhaps 90 plays per game. &quot;That's a lot of plays,&quot; running back Reggie Bush said. &quot;I was just asking our running back coach (Jeff Nixon), 'Is this going to be the temp in the game?' We're pretty fast right now, but usually we practice faster than we should play. I don't know, we'll see. Hopefully the tempo will go down a little bit and save some guys because that's a lot of plays in one game.&quot; Aside from the faster speed, Bush says the Dolphins are adapting to their new offense well. &quot;I don't think it's too bad. For the most part, I think everybody's doing a good job at picking it up. The rookies are doing a good job getting in there and learning behind the veterans. I think the veterans are doing a good job of picking up the new system and really just trying to play fast. I think everyone is doing a good job with that.&quot;<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://football.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/27391/20120526/bush_unsure_of_miamis_new_uptempo_offense/" target="_blank">RealGM.com</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Titans Optimistic About RB Chris Johnson Bouncing Back From Poor 2011</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2012 15:28:43 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The Titans are optimistic about Chris Johnson rebounding from a disappointing 2011 season. Johnson's holdout last summer helped contribute to a very slow start to the season. His 1,047 yards and 4.0 yards per carry were the lowest totals of his four-year career and caused many people to question the wisdom of the big deal the Titans handed Johnson. "C.J. has worked very hard," Tennessee offensive coordinator Chris Palmer said. "He is here, running hard and working hard. I'm very optimistic about how he's going to perform this (fall)."

Source: RealGM.com (http://football.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/27398/20120527/titans_optimistic_about_chris_johnson/)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Titans are optimistic about Chris Johnson rebounding from a disappointing 2011 season. Johnson's holdout last summer helped contribute to a very slow start to the season. His 1,047 yards and 4.0 yards per carry were the lowest totals of his four-year career and caused many people to question the wisdom of the big deal the Titans handed Johnson. &quot;C.J. has worked very hard,&quot; Tennessee offensive coordinator Chris Palmer said. &quot;He is here, running hard and working hard. I'm very optimistic about how he's going to perform this (fall).&quot;<br />
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<b>Source: </b><a href="http://football.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/27398/20120527/titans_optimistic_about_chris_johnson/" target="_blank">RealGM.com</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick Looking To Improve Mechanics</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2012 19:13:03 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Buffalo Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick said he watched tape with quarterbacks coach David Lee and was shown the mechanical flaws he had last season. Lee has worked on improving Fitzpatrick's mechanics and can see an improvement so far during offseason workouts. “In terms of all the plays we were watching, we were seeing a lot of bad plays and not a lot of good plays, but in order to get better you have to do that stuff,” said Fitzpatrick. “As a quarterback you’ve got to have thick skin.”

Source: Chris Brown, BuffaloBills.com (http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Fitz-already-improving-mechanics-under-Lee/b7a3494c-e52a-4e0e-88e8-9076dd90aefe)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Buffalo Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick said he watched tape with quarterbacks coach David Lee and was shown the mechanical flaws he had last season. Lee has worked on improving Fitzpatrick's mechanics and can see an improvement so far during offseason workouts. “In terms of all the plays we were watching, we were seeing a lot of bad plays and not a lot of good plays, but in order to get better you have to do that stuff,” said Fitzpatrick. “As a quarterback you’ve got to have thick skin.”<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Fitz-already-improving-mechanics-under-Lee/b7a3494c-e52a-4e0e-88e8-9076dd90aefe" target="_blank">Chris Brown, BuffaloBills.com</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Chargers Preparing To Give RB Ryan Mathews A Larger Role</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2012 14:45:19 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[In his first two seasons in the NFL, San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews split carries with Mike Tolbert and Darren Sproles as a rookie and, after Sproles departed in free agency, with just Tolbert in 2011. Now that Tolbert has followed Sproles' free-agent path to the NFC South, Mathews is preparing to carry a bigger workload in 2012, Michael Gehlken of U-T San Diego reports. Mathews had 222 carries for 1,091 yards and six touchdowns last season, adding 50 receptions for 455 yards out of the backfield even though he logged less than 50 percent of his team's offensive snaps on the season. Tolbert played in nearly 45 percent of the snaps and had 175 touches, and his departure creates a potential production gap that Mathews will have an opportunity to fill. Head coach Norv Turner thinks Mathews ready and, according to Gehlken, suggested that Mathews has the potential to lead the league in rushing. "I personally think he’s ready to take that next step," Turner said. "That means, to me, the production goes way up, and he’s more of the guy that is on the field most of the time. I think he’s grown a lot in terms of understanding his responsibility when the ball is in his hand."

Source: NFL.com (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82960071/article/ryan-mathews-preparing-for-bigger-role-with-chargers)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[In his first two seasons in the NFL, San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews split carries with Mike Tolbert and Darren Sproles as a rookie and, after Sproles departed in free agency, with just Tolbert in 2011. Now that Tolbert has followed Sproles' free-agent path to the NFC South, Mathews is preparing to carry a bigger workload in 2012, Michael Gehlken of U-T San Diego reports. Mathews had 222 carries for 1,091 yards and six touchdowns last season, adding 50 receptions for 455 yards out of the backfield even though he logged less than 50 percent of his team's offensive snaps on the season. Tolbert played in nearly 45 percent of the snaps and had 175 touches, and his departure creates a potential production gap that Mathews will have an opportunity to fill. Head coach Norv Turner thinks Mathews ready and, according to Gehlken, suggested that Mathews has the potential to lead the league in rushing. &quot;I personally think he’s ready to take that next step,&quot; Turner said. &quot;That means, to me, the production goes way up, and he’s more of the guy that is on the field most of the time. I think he’s grown a lot in terms of understanding his responsibility when the ball is in his hand.&quot;<br />
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<b>Source: </b><a href="http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82960071/article/ryan-mathews-preparing-for-bigger-role-with-chargers" target="_blank">NFL.com</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dolphins LB Karlos Dansby Says He Expects The Team "To Win The AFC"]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2012 14:27:23 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Dolphins linebacker Karlos Dansby is not afraid of a challenge. And, once those challenges are put before him, he is not one to shy away from them. According to a South Florida Sun-Sentinel report, Dansby is setting the challenge for the Dolphins 2012 season pretty high. "As I team, I'm expecting us to win the AFC, period. Point blank," Dansby told the Sun Sentinel. "We've got the talent. We have the coaching. We've just got to put it all together. It's going to come down to us as players going out and excelling and making sure we do everything we possibly can to win every game. It's going to be a challenge, no doubt. But that's what you live for. You live for opportunities to have those challenges and we've got the opportunity of a lifetime here in Miami and we've got to take full advantage of it."

Source: SBNation.com (http://www.thephinsider.com/2012/5/26/3045362/miami-dolphins-karlos-dansby-im-expecting-us-to-win-the-afc)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Dolphins linebacker Karlos Dansby is not afraid of a challenge. And, once those challenges are put before him, he is not one to shy away from them. According to a South Florida Sun-Sentinel report, Dansby is setting the challenge for the Dolphins 2012 season pretty high. &quot;As I team, I'm expecting us to win the AFC, period. Point blank,&quot; Dansby told the Sun Sentinel. &quot;We've got the talent. We have the coaching. We've just got to put it all together. It's going to come down to us as players going out and excelling and making sure we do everything we possibly can to win every game. It's going to be a challenge, no doubt. But that's what you live for. You live for opportunities to have those challenges and we've got the opportunity of a lifetime here in Miami and we've got to take full advantage of it.&quot;<br />
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<b>Source: </b><a href="http://www.thephinsider.com/2012/5/26/3045362/miami-dolphins-karlos-dansby-im-expecting-us-to-win-the-afc" target="_blank">SBNation.com</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Former NFL WR Bobby Sippio Faces Charges Of Kidnapping, Attempted Murder, And More</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 21:55:25 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Former NFL and current Orlando Predators wide receiver Bobby Sippio was arrested Friday after his girlfriend's brother, Sergio Moore, told deputies Sippio and another man kidnapped him, beat him and threatened to kill him. Moore claims that Sippio and an accomplice picked him up at his apartment to help move furniture. Instead, Moore says they allegedly threatened him with a gun, held him against his will, and broke his nose. Sippio spent time with the Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, and Detroit Lions before landing in the AFL.

Source: Susan Jacobson, The Orlando Sentinel (http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012-05-25/news/os-predators-bobby-sippio-arrest-20120525_1_bobby-sippio-orlando-predators-murder-charge)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Former NFL and current Orlando Predators wide receiver Bobby Sippio was arrested Friday after his girlfriend's brother, Sergio Moore, told deputies Sippio and another man kidnapped him, beat him and threatened to kill him. Moore claims that Sippio and an accomplice picked him up at his apartment to help move furniture. Instead, Moore says they allegedly threatened him with a gun, held him against his will, and broke his nose. Sippio spent time with the Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, and Detroit Lions before landing in the AFL.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012-05-25/news/os-predators-bobby-sippio-arrest-20120525_1_bobby-sippio-orlando-predators-murder-charge" target="_blank">Susan Jacobson, The Orlando Sentinel</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Ex-Chiefs WR Bobby Sippio Charged With Attempted Murder</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 19:06:22 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Former NFL wide receiver Bobby Sippio was arrested Friday on charges that he allegedly attempted to murder the brother of his girlfriend, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Sippio, 27, and Santana Coats, 30, are accused of attempted murder, armed robbery, aggravated battery and kidnapping against Sergio Moore, the newspaper reports. According to an Osceola sheriff's report, Sippio and Coats picked up Moore, 27, late Thursday and drove him to a rural pasture, where Moore was punched and kicked by the two men while Coats pointed a gun at him. Authorities say Sippio and Coats continued to terrorize Moore, who is a roommate of Sippio's, on the drive back home. Moore suffered a broken nose and lacerations to his hand and cheek.

Source: NFL.com (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8295ccd5/article/former-nfl-wr-sippio-charged-with-attempted-murder)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Former NFL wide receiver Bobby Sippio was arrested Friday on charges that he allegedly attempted to murder the brother of his girlfriend, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Sippio, 27, and Santana Coats, 30, are accused of attempted murder, armed robbery, aggravated battery and kidnapping against Sergio Moore, the newspaper reports. According to an Osceola sheriff's report, Sippio and Coats picked up Moore, 27, late Thursday and drove him to a rural pasture, where Moore was punched and kicked by the two men while Coats pointed a gun at him. Authorities say Sippio and Coats continued to terrorize Moore, who is a roommate of Sippio's, on the drive back home. Moore suffered a broken nose and lacerations to his hand and cheek.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8295ccd5/article/former-nfl-wr-sippio-charged-with-attempted-murder" target="_blank">NFL.com</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Cowboys CB Mike Jenkins Targeted By Colts In Trade</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 20:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The Indianapolis Colts are making a major play for disgruntled Dallas Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins, a source with knowledge of the talks confirmed. In the final year of his contract, Jenkins has stayed home from OTAs with hopes of being traded. The Cowboys have publicly said they viewed Jenkins as a part of their future, and coach Jason Garrett said Thursday "We're not gonna trade him." Yet privately, they have been entertaining offers. Anthony Spencer, one of Jenkins' Cowboy teammates, said he understands that a move to trade the cornerback is a business decision. "If anyone understands, I understand, but at the same time, you want a guy like that to be around the team and what not," Spencer said on Wednesday of the possible move. "But it's always a decision. I support him. He's my teammate. Whatever decision he makes."

Source: NFL.com (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82959199/article/mike-jenkins-targeted-by-indianapolis-colts-in-trade)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Indianapolis Colts are making a major play for disgruntled Dallas Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins, a source with knowledge of the talks confirmed. In the final year of his contract, Jenkins has stayed home from OTAs with hopes of being traded. The Cowboys have publicly said they viewed Jenkins as a part of their future, and coach Jason Garrett said Thursday &quot;We're not gonna trade him.&quot; Yet privately, they have been entertaining offers. Anthony Spencer, one of Jenkins' Cowboy teammates, said he understands that a move to trade the cornerback is a business decision. &quot;If anyone understands, I understand, but at the same time, you want a guy like that to be around the team and what not,&quot; Spencer said on Wednesday of the possible move. &quot;But it's always a decision. I support him. He's my teammate. Whatever decision he makes.&quot;<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82959199/article/mike-jenkins-targeted-by-indianapolis-colts-in-trade" target="_blank">NFL.com</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno Fighting For A Roster Spot</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 18:51:35 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno is reportedly "fighting for a roster spot," according to Lindsay Jones of The Denver Post. Appearing Friday on ESPN, Jones reported that Moreno was a participant at the team's organized team activities and struggling to stand out in a crowded backfield. Willis McGahee remains the starter and Lance Ball was productive last season so Moreno’s role could be reduced to passing situations, but John Elway was thrilled about the addition of rookie Ronnie Hillman. Meanwhile, backs rebounding from an ACL tear tend to decline and it doesn't help that Moreno was nabbed for a DUI in February. Following a promising rookie campaign (947 rushing yards, nine total touchdowns), Moreno has missed 12 games in two seasons. 

Source: NFL.com (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8295c468/article/knowshon-moreno-fighting-for-spot-with-broncos)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno is reportedly &quot;fighting for a roster spot,&quot; according to Lindsay Jones of The Denver Post. Appearing Friday on ESPN, Jones reported that Moreno was a participant at the team's organized team activities and struggling to stand out in a crowded backfield. Willis McGahee remains the starter and Lance Ball was productive last season so Moreno’s role could be reduced to passing situations, but John Elway was thrilled about the addition of rookie Ronnie Hillman. Meanwhile, backs rebounding from an ACL tear tend to decline and it doesn't help that Moreno was nabbed for a DUI in February. Following a promising rookie campaign (947 rushing yards, nine total touchdowns), Moreno has missed 12 games in two seasons. <br />
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<b>Source: </b><a href="http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8295c468/article/knowshon-moreno-fighting-for-spot-with-broncos" target="_blank">NFL.com</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Chiefs Not Worried About RB Jamaal Charles' Readiness]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 18:42:18 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[September was not a kind month for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2011. In the season opener on Sept. 11, star safety Eric Berry tore his ACL and was lost for the season and then a week later All-Pro running back Jamaal Charles suffered the same devastating injury in Detroit. Now the goal is to have both players ready by this September. In the case of Charles, the Chiefs have “no concerns whatsoever” about the running back's availability for Week 1, according to ESPN's Chris Mortenson (via PFT). Charles' absence from Kansas City's OTA sessions is purely a precautionary measure and he is expected to be ready to go by training camp.

Source: NFL.com (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8295ce27/article/chiefs-not-worried-about-jamaal-charles-readiness)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[September was not a kind month for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2011. In the season opener on Sept. 11, star safety Eric Berry tore his ACL and was lost for the season and then a week later All-Pro running back Jamaal Charles suffered the same devastating injury in Detroit. Now the goal is to have both players ready by this September. In the case of Charles, the Chiefs have “no concerns whatsoever” about the running back's availability for Week 1, according to ESPN's Chris Mortenson (via PFT). Charles' absence from Kansas City's OTA sessions is purely a precautionary measure and he is expected to be ready to go by training camp.<br />
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<b>Source: </b><a href="http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8295ce27/article/chiefs-not-worried-about-jamaal-charles-readiness" target="_blank">NFL.com</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Bengals Rookie LB Brandon Joiner Sentenced To Three Years In Prison</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 20:25:14 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Cincinnati Bengals rookie Brandon Joiner was sentenced to three years in prison for a 2007 robbery that occurred when he was a freshman at Texas A&M,  according to Maggie Kiely of the Bryan College Station Eagle. Joiner was indicted for two counts of aggravated robbery and one charge of felony drug possession in January 2008, about a month after police said he and another former A&M player broke into a College Station apartment and robbed a drug dealer at gunpoint. Joiner was already serving probation for the first count of aggravated robbery — a first-degree felony punishable by five to 99 years in prison — when he was sentenced this week. The second count was reduced to robbery, a second-degree felony punishable by two to 20 years in prison, and Joiner also was given three years in prison for the drug conviction, the two terms will run concurrently. Jay Granberry, Joiner’s defense attorney, said he worked out a plea deal with prosecutors that would allow his client to graduate before going to jail. “Since this incident, Brandon has conducted himself in an exemplary fashion and I’m sure he will continue to do that,” he said. “There are a lot of people rooting for Brandon and I’m convinced he’s not going to let anyone down.”

Source: The Redzone (http://theredzone.org/BlogDescription.aspx?EntryID=26527)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Cincinnati Bengals rookie Brandon Joiner was sentenced to three years in prison for a 2007 robbery that occurred when he was a freshman at Texas A&amp;M,  according to Maggie Kiely of the Bryan College Station Eagle. Joiner was indicted for two counts of aggravated robbery and one charge of felony drug possession in January 2008, about a month after police said he and another former A&amp;M player broke into a College Station apartment and robbed a drug dealer at gunpoint. Joiner was already serving probation for the first count of aggravated robbery — a first-degree felony punishable by five to 99 years in prison — when he was sentenced this week. The second count was reduced to robbery, a second-degree felony punishable by two to 20 years in prison, and Joiner also was given three years in prison for the drug conviction, the two terms will run concurrently. Jay Granberry, Joiner’s defense attorney, said he worked out a plea deal with prosecutors that would allow his client to graduate before going to jail. “Since this incident, Brandon has conducted himself in an exemplary fashion and I’m sure he will continue to do that,” he said. “There are a lot of people rooting for Brandon and I’m convinced he’s not going to let anyone down.”<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://theredzone.org/BlogDescription.aspx?EntryID=26527" target="_blank">The Redzone</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Patriots Sign OG Jamey Richard, Reach 90 Man Roster Limit</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 01:05:36 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The New England Patriots have signed OG Jamey Richard. Richard was originally a 7th round pick of the Colts in 2008 out of the University of Buffalo. He played in 48 games over four seasons with Indianapolis, with 11 starts (seven in '08 and four in 2010). Richard is the 90th man on the Patriots' roster, meaning they have now reached the NFL off season limit.

Source: Shalise Manza Young, The Boston Globe (http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/extra_points/2012/05/ol_jamey_richar.html)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The New England Patriots have signed OG Jamey Richard. Richard was originally a 7th round pick of the Colts in 2008 out of the University of Buffalo. He played in 48 games over four seasons with Indianapolis, with 11 starts (seven in '08 and four in 2010). Richard is the 90th man on the Patriots' roster, meaning they have now reached the NFL off season limit.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/extra_points/2012/05/ol_jamey_richar.html" target="_blank">Shalise Manza Young, The Boston Globe</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Chiefs Second Round Pick G Jeff Allen Has Ankle Injury</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 00:57:16 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Kansas City Chiefs guard Jeff Allen did not participate in Thursday's organized team activities and was seen in a walking boot. Coach Romeo Crennel said Allen has an ankle injury. The presence of the boot usually means a high ankle sprain, and such an injury could mean Allen is finished for the off season practices. The Chiefs are counting on Allen to be their first guard off the bench, and he is probably an eventual successor to starter Ryan Lilja at left guard.

Source: Adam Teicher, The Kansas City Star (http://www.kansascity.com/2012/05/24/3626506/chiefs-buzz-allen-has-ankle-injury.html)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Kansas City Chiefs guard Jeff Allen did not participate in Thursday's organized team activities and was seen in a walking boot. Coach Romeo Crennel said Allen has an ankle injury. The presence of the boot usually means a high ankle sprain, and such an injury could mean Allen is finished for the off season practices. The Chiefs are counting on Allen to be their first guard off the bench, and he is probably an eventual successor to starter Ryan Lilja at left guard.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/2012/05/24/3626506/chiefs-buzz-allen-has-ankle-injury.html" target="_blank">Adam Teicher, The Kansas City Star</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Ex-Seahawks RB Justin Forsett Reportedly Will Tryout With Texans</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 00:02:56 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The Houston Texans continue to fine-tune their stable of running backs. Former Seattle Seahawks tailback Justin Forsett is scheduled for a tryout with the team on Wednesday, a league source told ProFootballTalk.com. Arian Foster and Ben Tate are firmly in place in Houston's backfield. If Forsett catches on with the team, he'll compete for time with Javarris Williams and rookies Jonathan Grimes and Davin Meggett. In four NFL seasons, Forsett has compiled 1,287 yards on 278 attempts for a promising 4.6 yards per carry. 

Source: NFL.com (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82959b14/article/justin-forsett-reportedly-will-tryout-with-texans)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Houston Texans continue to fine-tune their stable of running backs. Former Seattle Seahawks tailback Justin Forsett is scheduled for a tryout with the team on Wednesday, a league source told ProFootballTalk.com. Arian Foster and Ben Tate are firmly in place in Houston's backfield. If Forsett catches on with the team, he'll compete for time with Javarris Williams and rookies Jonathan Grimes and Davin Meggett. In four NFL seasons, Forsett has compiled 1,287 yards on 278 attempts for a promising 4.6 yards per carry. <br />
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<b>Source: </b><a href="http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82959b14/article/justin-forsett-reportedly-will-tryout-with-texans" target="_blank">NFL.com</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Jets QB Mark Sanchez Clearly Outplays Tim Tebow In Open Media Workout</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 20:12:34 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The Jets held their third OTA this morning and the first open to the media according to Jenny Vrentas of the Newark Star-Ledger Sanchez clearly outplayed Tebow. Tebow took reps as the No. 2 quarterback behind Mark Sanchez, as the team has made clear his role will be. Some of Tebow's passes came out a bit high and he was picked off on back-to-back passes in 7-on-7 drills, by Bart Scott and new Jets safety Yeremiah Bell.  Sanchez looked pretty sharp.  His first three passes in 11-on-11s were incomplete, but that included a drop or two from his receivers. The highlight was a 75-yard touchdown to Stephen Hill, who burned Kyle Wilson on coverage.

Source: The Redzone (http://theredzone.org/BlogDescription.aspx?EntryID=26505)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Jets held their third OTA this morning and the first open to the media according to Jenny Vrentas of the Newark Star-Ledger Sanchez clearly outplayed Tebow. Tebow took reps as the No. 2 quarterback behind Mark Sanchez, as the team has made clear his role will be. Some of Tebow's passes came out a bit high and he was picked off on back-to-back passes in 7-on-7 drills, by Bart Scott and new Jets safety Yeremiah Bell.  Sanchez looked pretty sharp.  His first three passes in 11-on-11s were incomplete, but that included a drop or two from his receivers. The highlight was a 75-yard touchdown to Stephen Hill, who burned Kyle Wilson on coverage.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://theredzone.org/BlogDescription.aspx?EntryID=26505" target="_blank">The Redzone</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Jets Special Team Coach Mike Westhoff Out With Leg Injury</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 20:31:27 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>New York Jets special teams coach Mike Westhoff will be out of action until training camp after undergoing leg surgery, according to NFL.com. Westhoff, a bone cancer survivor, had a break in the titanium prosthesis in his leg on May 12 while visiting his son in Indiana. He had surgery six days later and is recuperating at his home in New Jersey. Westhoff had cancer in 1988 and has needed several operations on the leg since that time.

Source: National Football Post (http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Jets-special-teams-coach-out-with-leg-injury.html)</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[New York Jets special teams coach Mike Westhoff will be out of action until training camp after undergoing leg surgery, according to NFL.com. Westhoff, a bone cancer survivor, had a break in the titanium prosthesis in his leg on May 12 while visiting his son in Indiana. He had surgery six days later and is recuperating at his home in New Jersey. Westhoff had cancer in 1988 and has needed several operations on the leg since that time.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Jets-special-teams-coach-out-with-leg-injury.html" target="_blank">National Football Post</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Bengals Sign First-Round OG Kevin Zeitler</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 20:28:42 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>The Bengals have signed the second of their two first-round picks, agreeing to terms on Friday with OG Kevin Zeitler. As with all first-rounders, the deal is four years with an option for a fifth. Financial terms were not announced. Zeitler, selected 27th overall, has a chance to start immediately for the Bengals. A strong and smart player, the 6-4, 315-pound Wisconsin product could be the team’s right guard in Week One. “We continue to get our draft picks in the fold, and I credit everyone involved in getting Kevin’s deal done,” head coach Marvin Lewis said. “He’s a young man who we feel will be ready to play a lot of football for us as a rookie, and this only aids him working toward that goal.”

Source: ProFootball Weekly (http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/05/25/bengals-sign-first-round-og-zeitler)</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Bengals have signed the second of their two first-round picks, agreeing to terms on Friday with OG Kevin Zeitler. As with all first-rounders, the deal is four years with an option for a fifth. Financial terms were not announced. Zeitler, selected 27th overall, has a chance to start immediately for the Bengals. A strong and smart player, the 6-4, 315-pound Wisconsin product could be the team’s right guard in Week One. “We continue to get our draft picks in the fold, and I credit everyone involved in getting Kevin’s deal done,” head coach Marvin Lewis said. “He’s a young man who we feel will be ready to play a lot of football for us as a rookie, and this only aids him working toward that goal.”<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/05/25/bengals-sign-first-round-og-zeitler" target="_blank">ProFootball Weekly</a>]]></content:encoded>
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