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			<title>Ex-NFL QB Jeff Garcia Wants To Play For Eagles Again</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 19:01:58 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[At age 42, Jeff Garcia says he's not done playing quarterback. After spending 2006 and 2009 with the Philadelphia Eagles, he's lobbying the organization for another chance to make the roster. "Philly's the team my wife will let me go back and play for," Garcia told WIP-FM, via Philly.com. "She's the only one that will approve the move, so to speak. Our experience there in Philadelphia in 2006 was just, for me as a player, one of the best experiences that I've had." Garcia is dreaming in public here. The Eagles don't need another quarterback behind Michael Vick. Reserves Mike Kafka, Trent Edwards and rookie Nick Foles are in the mix, and word is Kafka is a sure bet to win the backup job.

Source: NFL.com (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8295cd28/article/exnfl-qb-jeff-garcia-wants-to-play-for-eagles-again)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[At age 42, Jeff Garcia says he's not done playing quarterback. After spending 2006 and 2009 with the Philadelphia Eagles, he's lobbying the organization for another chance to make the roster. &quot;Philly's the team my wife will let me go back and play for,&quot; Garcia told WIP-FM, via Philly.com. &quot;She's the only one that will approve the move, so to speak. Our experience there in Philadelphia in 2006 was just, for me as a player, one of the best experiences that I've had.&quot; Garcia is dreaming in public here. The Eagles don't need another quarterback behind Michael Vick. Reserves Mike Kafka, Trent Edwards and rookie Nick Foles are in the mix, and word is Kafka is a sure bet to win the backup job.<br />
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<b>Source: </b><a href="http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8295cd28/article/exnfl-qb-jeff-garcia-wants-to-play-for-eagles-again" target="_blank">NFL.com</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Bears Have Doubts That RB Matt Forte’s Knees Will Hold Up</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 22:02:58 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[A source for the Chicago Tribune is saying that with more than 1,200 touches under his belt in the NFL, the Chicago Bears wonder how long running back Matt Forte’s knees will hold up. Forte has history with both knees. He tore the posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in November 2006 at Tulane and that injury, combined with 833 carries in college primarily on artificial surfaces, caused a handful of teams to note worries over the length of his NFL career. He suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament in the same knee in 2009, his second year, and had postseason arthroscopic surgery. In the midst of his best season last year, Forte missed the Bears' final four games after suffering an MCL sprain in his right knee. 

Source: David Haugh, The Chicago Tribune (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-0527-haugh-matt-forte-chicago--20120527,0,4014548.column)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[A source for the Chicago Tribune is saying that with more than 1,200 touches under his belt in the NFL, the Chicago Bears wonder how long running back Matt Forte’s knees will hold up. Forte has history with both knees. He tore the posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in November 2006 at Tulane and that injury, combined with 833 carries in college primarily on artificial surfaces, caused a handful of teams to note worries over the length of his NFL career. He suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament in the same knee in 2009, his second year, and had postseason arthroscopic surgery. In the midst of his best season last year, Forte missed the Bears' final four games after suffering an MCL sprain in his right knee. <br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-0527-haugh-matt-forte-chicago--20120527,0,4014548.column" target="_blank">David Haugh, The Chicago Tribune</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Lions DT Nick Fairley Arrested On DUI, Eluding Charges</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2012 16:51:56 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley was arrested early Sunday morning for driving under the influence and attempting to elude police. He was charged with DUI and attempting to elude police, but troopers also said Fairley was ticketed for reckless driving, no proof of insurance and having an open container. He posted $1750 bond and was released shortly after 9:00 Sunday morning. This is Fairley's second arrest in less than two months. He was arrested on April 3 for marijuana possession.

Source: Fox10TV.com (http://www.fox10tv.com/dpp/news/local_news/mobile_county/football-star-fairley-arrested-again)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley was arrested early Sunday morning for driving under the influence and attempting to elude police. He was charged with DUI and attempting to elude police, but troopers also said Fairley was ticketed for reckless driving, no proof of insurance and having an open container. He posted $1750 bond and was released shortly after 9:00 Sunday morning. This is Fairley's second arrest in less than two months. He was arrested on April 3 for marijuana possession.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.fox10tv.com/dpp/news/local_news/mobile_county/football-star-fairley-arrested-again" target="_blank">Fox10TV.com</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Bears LB J.T. Thomas Expected To Have Drug Charge Dropped</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2012 19:06:04 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Chicago Bears linebacker J.T. Thomas likely will be cleared of a misdemeanor drug possession charge before the regular season begins, provided he completes the terms of a deferred sentence. Thomas was arrested Feb. 13 and charged with possession of less than 15 grams of marijuana after being pulled over for driving the wrong way on a one-way street in Morgantown, West Virginia. He paid a $165.80 fine and has to complete Morgantown Area Youth Services Project classes — typically an eight-hour obligation. A motion to dismiss the charge can be filed Aug. 29 on Thomas' behalf if he has completed the classes. He was a sixth-round draft pick in 2011 and spent his entire rookie season on injured reserve with a back injury.

Source: Vaughn McClure, Chicago Tribune (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-0525-bears-brite-chicago--20120525,0,5826724.story)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Chicago Bears linebacker J.T. Thomas likely will be cleared of a misdemeanor drug possession charge before the regular season begins, provided he completes the terms of a deferred sentence. Thomas was arrested Feb. 13 and charged with possession of less than 15 grams of marijuana after being pulled over for driving the wrong way on a one-way street in Morgantown, West Virginia. He paid a $165.80 fine and has to complete Morgantown Area Youth Services Project classes — typically an eight-hour obligation. A motion to dismiss the charge can be filed Aug. 29 on Thomas' behalf if he has completed the classes. He was a sixth-round draft pick in 2011 and spent his entire rookie season on injured reserve with a back injury.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-0525-bears-brite-chicago--20120525,0,5826724.story" target="_blank">Vaughn McClure, Chicago Tribune</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Pete Carroll Says 'Hard Knocks' Not For Seahawks]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 19:13:35 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA["Hard Knocks" is like an orphan knocking at the doors of NFL teams looking for a home. With a deadline set, they've had no luck finding shelter yet. The Seattle Seahawks were one of those teams that declined an offer. Head coach Pete Carroll explained why they did during an interview with NFL Network on Friday. "That's just not going to suit what we're trying to get done here," Carroll said. "I think it's a great show, I love watching it, I loved Rex (and) the Bengals. I just don't want to put that in the middle of our proces. We're trying to win football games and hopefully we can entertain that way than rather on the show. It's just not our style here."

Source: NFL.com (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8295d317/article/pete-carroll-says-hard-knocks-not-for-seahawks)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[&quot;Hard Knocks&quot; is like an orphan knocking at the doors of NFL teams looking for a home. With a deadline set, they've had no luck finding shelter yet. The Seattle Seahawks were one of those teams that declined an offer. Head coach Pete Carroll explained why they did during an interview with NFL Network on Friday. &quot;That's just not going to suit what we're trying to get done here,&quot; Carroll said. &quot;I think it's a great show, I love watching it, I loved Rex (and) the Bengals. I just don't want to put that in the middle of our proces. We're trying to win football games and hopefully we can entertain that way than rather on the show. It's just not our style here.&quot;<br />
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<b>Source: </b><a href="http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8295d317/article/pete-carroll-says-hard-knocks-not-for-seahawks" target="_blank">NFL.com</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Vikings RB Adrian Peterson Blows Teammates Away In Footraces During OTA's]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2012 15:26:52 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[It seems as though things are going fairly well in Adrian Peterson's recovery from left knee surgery. At Minnesota's Winter Park facility for the start of this year's offseason team activities in late April, Peterson noticed that his teammates weren't running that hard. So Peterson challenged those same teammates to a footrace and won easily. "He was off to the side working with our trainer, Eric Sugarman, and he looked out and saw the guys doing their wind sprints," head coach Leslie Frazier said. "He says, 'You know, I don't think they're running hard enough.' Eric allowed him to go out and run with them, and he passed them four different times. He finished in first four different times."

Source: Yahoo! Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/adrian-peterson-blows-teammates-away-footrace-appears-mend-172328381.html;_ylt=AutEdGa48I7AHMf8k5c99_tDubYF)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[It seems as though things are going fairly well in Adrian Peterson's recovery from left knee surgery. At Minnesota's Winter Park facility for the start of this year's offseason team activities in late April, Peterson noticed that his teammates weren't running that hard. So Peterson challenged those same teammates to a footrace and won easily. &quot;He was off to the side working with our trainer, Eric Sugarman, and he looked out and saw the guys doing their wind sprints,&quot; head coach Leslie Frazier said. &quot;He says, 'You know, I don't think they're running hard enough.' Eric allowed him to go out and run with them, and he passed them four different times. He finished in first four different times.&quot;<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/adrian-peterson-blows-teammates-away-footrace-appears-mend-172328381.html;_ylt=AutEdGa48I7AHMf8k5c99_tDubYF" target="_blank">Yahoo! Sports</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Agent Says Its "Absurd" To Question Bears RB Matt Forte's Durability]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2012 14:59:47 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Agent Adisa Bakari took an exception to a report that the Bears are concerned about how Matt Forte's knees will hold up, as they try to sign the Pro Bowl running back to a long-term deal. "Matt Forte is among the most, if not the most, durable, all-purpose running back in the NFL,"Bakari said. "The 2011 season was the first season of his career that he missed any games. Had the Bears been play-off contenders, he could have returned for the balance of the season. To question his durability at this stage in his career is absurd."

Source: Chicago Sun-Times (http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2012/05/agent_says_its_absurd_to_quest.html)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Agent Adisa Bakari took an exception to a report that the Bears are concerned about how Matt Forte's knees will hold up, as they try to sign the Pro Bowl running back to a long-term deal. &quot;Matt Forte is among the most, if not the most, durable, all-purpose running back in the NFL,&quot;Bakari said. &quot;The 2011 season was the first season of his career that he missed any games. Had the Bears been play-off contenders, he could have returned for the balance of the season. To question his durability at this stage in his career is absurd.&quot;<br />
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<b>Source: </b><a href="http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2012/05/agent_says_its_absurd_to_quest.html" target="_blank">Chicago Sun-Times</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Saints SS Roman Harper Wants Defense To Retain Their Intensity In New Scheme</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2012 14:57:38 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[New Saints defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo appears to be the ideal leader to build off all the successful aspects that former coordinator Gregg Williams brought to the Saints defense, while breathing a new life into the unit at the same time according to Mike Tripplet of the New Orleans Times-Picayune. But then even before the bounty scandal erupted this offseason, Williams' blitz-heavy scheme had grown stagnant as offenses learned to adjust. That Saints defense, which ranked second in the NFL in takeaways in 2009, ranked second-to-last in 2011. The time was right for another scheme change and culture change. And now the Saints can have the best of both worlds -- the veteran players who gained that confidence under Williams, plus a new fire being lit underneath them from Spagnuolo. "I think we've still got that same fire burning up under us. You know, Gregg lit a fire that a lot of us aren't going to let burn out. A sense of intensity," said Harper, who developed into a two-time Pro Bowl player under Williams' tutelage. "And now we understand what it takes to win. Before I don't think we understood it, and we didn't have that complete feeling. But now we've been to the top of the mountain. We know what it takes to get there. And that's what we're trying to do now. It's either Super Bowl or bust. And we won't take anything less this year, no matter what our circumstances are."

Source: The Redzone (http://theredzone.org/BlogDescription.aspx?EntryID=26552)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[New Saints defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo appears to be the ideal leader to build off all the successful aspects that former coordinator Gregg Williams brought to the Saints defense, while breathing a new life into the unit at the same time according to Mike Tripplet of the New Orleans Times-Picayune. But then even before the bounty scandal erupted this offseason, Williams' blitz-heavy scheme had grown stagnant as offenses learned to adjust. That Saints defense, which ranked second in the NFL in takeaways in 2009, ranked second-to-last in 2011. The time was right for another scheme change and culture change. And now the Saints can have the best of both worlds -- the veteran players who gained that confidence under Williams, plus a new fire being lit underneath them from Spagnuolo. &quot;I think we've still got that same fire burning up under us. You know, Gregg lit a fire that a lot of us aren't going to let burn out. A sense of intensity,&quot; said Harper, who developed into a two-time Pro Bowl player under Williams' tutelage. &quot;And now we understand what it takes to win. Before I don't think we understood it, and we didn't have that complete feeling. But now we've been to the top of the mountain. We know what it takes to get there. And that's what we're trying to do now. It's either Super Bowl or bust. And we won't take anything less this year, no matter what our circumstances are.&quot;<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://theredzone.org/BlogDescription.aspx?EntryID=26552" target="_blank">The Redzone</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Lions CB Chris Houston Says Secondary Is Underrated, Has Something To Prove</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2012 14:53:44 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Cornerback Chris Houston made a bold assertion when he said he thinks the Lions' secondary is underrated. The unit -- which finished 22nd in pass defense, tied for the 10th-most passing touchdowns allowed and was shredded in its final two games by giving up a whopping 946 yards and nine passing touchdowns combined against Green Bay and New Orleans -- is underrated? "Definitely," Houston said. "I think so. The last two games of the season it was kind of a drop-off. We had a lot of injuries and guys trying to play through injuries. But a lot of people didn't see that (when) they're coming to the game. There are no excuses, but for those 14, 13 games, we were up there at the top. So if we can stay healthy we're going to surprise a lot of people."

Source: Detroit Free Press (http://www.freep.com/article/20120527/SPORTS01/205270551/1049/sports01)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Cornerback Chris Houston made a bold assertion when he said he thinks the Lions' secondary is underrated. The unit -- which finished 22nd in pass defense, tied for the 10th-most passing touchdowns allowed and was shredded in its final two games by giving up a whopping 946 yards and nine passing touchdowns combined against Green Bay and New Orleans -- is underrated? &quot;Definitely,&quot; Houston said. &quot;I think so. The last two games of the season it was kind of a drop-off. We had a lot of injuries and guys trying to play through injuries. But a lot of people didn't see that (when) they're coming to the game. There are no excuses, but for those 14, 13 games, we were up there at the top. So if we can stay healthy we're going to surprise a lot of people.&quot;<br />
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<b>Source: </b><a href="http://www.freep.com/article/20120527/SPORTS01/205270551/1049/sports01" target="_blank">Detroit Free Press</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Lions Interested In Trading For Cowboys CB Mike Jenkins?</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2012 14:39:27 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[wboys cbAlthough the Detroit Lions seem relatively happy with their cornerback situation, that doesn't mean that they won't explore upgrading the talent at the position. After drafting three cornerbacks, you might expect them to stand pat, but ESPN Dallas' Calvin Watkins reports that the Lions are one of the teams interested in potentially trading for Dallas Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins. The problem for the Lions is that the Cowboys don't seem to be interested in trading Jenkins right now. After signing Brandon Carr and selecting Morris Claiborne in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft, speculation immediately began that Jenkins would be dealt, but so far, the Cowboys have decided to keep him. ESPN's John Clayton reported on SportsCenter on Saturday that he expects the Lions to be a team with interest in making a deal "down the line," assuming the Cowboys change their mind and decide to trade him.

Source: SBNation.com (http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2012/5/26/3045633/mike-jenkins-trade-lions-cowboys)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[wboys cbAlthough the Detroit Lions seem relatively happy with their cornerback situation, that doesn't mean that they won't explore upgrading the talent at the position. After drafting three cornerbacks, you might expect them to stand pat, but ESPN Dallas' Calvin Watkins reports that the Lions are one of the teams interested in potentially trading for Dallas Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins. The problem for the Lions is that the Cowboys don't seem to be interested in trading Jenkins right now. After signing Brandon Carr and selecting Morris Claiborne in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft, speculation immediately began that Jenkins would be dealt, but so far, the Cowboys have decided to keep him. ESPN's John Clayton reported on SportsCenter on Saturday that he expects the Lions to be a team with interest in making a deal &quot;down the line,&quot; assuming the Cowboys change their mind and decide to trade him.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2012/5/26/3045633/mike-jenkins-trade-lions-cowboys" target="_blank">SBNation.com</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Patrick Willis Defends 49ers QB Alex Smith's Comments About Cam Newton]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2012 14:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[49ers quarterback Alex Smith made some comments about Cam Newton that Panthers linebacker Jon Beason didn't appreciate. "This is the honest truth: I could absolutely care less on yards per game," Smith said Wednesday, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. "I think that's a totally overblown stat. Because if you're losing games in the second half, guess what? You're like the Carolina Panthers and you're going no-huddle the entire second half and, yeah, Cam Newton threw for a lot of 300-yard games, that's great. You're not winning, though." Beason then took to twitter to defend his quarterback writing, "Alex smith, don't hate on Cam Bc your stats would've gotten u cut if Peyton decided to come 2 San Fran.Truth b told..That's after a 13-3 yr." 49ers middle linebacker Patrick Willis tweeted Friday night, "Wins are Wins I stand with My Qb Alex Smith and all my teammates. I can't wait for the season."

Source: The Redzone (http://theredzone.org/BlogDescription.aspx?EntryID=26546)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[49ers quarterback Alex Smith made some comments about Cam Newton that Panthers linebacker Jon Beason didn't appreciate. &quot;This is the honest truth: I could absolutely care less on yards per game,&quot; Smith said Wednesday, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. &quot;I think that's a totally overblown stat. Because if you're losing games in the second half, guess what? You're like the Carolina Panthers and you're going no-huddle the entire second half and, yeah, Cam Newton threw for a lot of 300-yard games, that's great. You're not winning, though.&quot; Beason then took to twitter to defend his quarterback writing, &quot;Alex smith, don't hate on Cam Bc your stats would've gotten u cut if Peyton decided to come 2 San Fran.Truth b told..That's after a 13-3 yr.&quot; 49ers middle linebacker Patrick Willis tweeted Friday night, &quot;Wins are Wins I stand with My Qb Alex Smith and all my teammates. I can't wait for the season.&quot;<br />
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			<title>Bears LB Brian Urlacher May Test Free Agency In 2013</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 00:45:53 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher said Friday he is considering testing the free-agent market after this season. "I think (team President) Ted Phillips said when they had the owners meeting they're going to wait until the season is over. See what happens, how I play (before addressing the contract situation)," Urlacher said Friday. "It's kind of exciting. I've never been a free agent. So if I can get to free agency we'll see what happens. "I no doubt want to finish my career here. There's no doubt about that. But you bring in free agency and all that you just never know what's going to happen." Urlacher, who turned 34 on Friday, will become a free agent after this season. He is in the last year of a five-year extension he signed in 2008 that will pay him $7.5 million in base salary this year.


Source: The Chicago Tribune (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-urlacher-says-he-may-test-free-agency-after-season-20120525,0,2971029.story)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher said Friday he is considering testing the free-agent market after this season. &quot;I think (team President) Ted Phillips said when they had the owners meeting they're going to wait until the season is over. See what happens, how I play (before addressing the contract situation),&quot; Urlacher said Friday. &quot;It's kind of exciting. I've never been a free agent. So if I can get to free agency we'll see what happens. &quot;I no doubt want to finish my career here. There's no doubt about that. But you bring in free agency and all that you just never know what's going to happen.&quot; Urlacher, who turned 34 on Friday, will become a free agent after this season. He is in the last year of a five-year extension he signed in 2008 that will pay him $7.5 million in base salary this year.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-urlacher-says-he-may-test-free-agency-after-season-20120525,0,2971029.story" target="_blank">The Chicago Tribune</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Vikings' Naming Rights Deal Could Be Worth $15 Million Annually]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 19:08:25 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>The Minnesota Vikings, with aid from the NFL, are expected to pay about $477 million for their new stadium. Over the course of the 30-year lease, owner Zygi Wilf could get nearly that much back in a naming rights deal. According to Charley Walters of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Wilf could get as much as $15 million a year in a naming right fee. Add that up and it would be more than $400 million over 30 years. The hope is the Vikings will be able to open their new building in 2016. 

Source: National Football Post (http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Report-Vikings-naming-rights-deal-could-be-worth-15-million-annually.html)</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Minnesota Vikings, with aid from the NFL, are expected to pay about $477 million for their new stadium. Over the course of the 30-year lease, owner Zygi Wilf could get nearly that much back in a naming rights deal. According to Charley Walters of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Wilf could get as much as $15 million a year in a naming right fee. Add that up and it would be more than $400 million over 30 years. The hope is the Vikings will be able to open their new building in 2016. <br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Report-Vikings-naming-rights-deal-could-be-worth-15-million-annually.html" target="_blank">National Football Post</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Rams Will Start Signing Draft Picks Soon</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 19:10:32 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>The St. Louis Rams are one of four NFL teams that have yet to sign any of their rookies. Expect that to change soon. General manager Les Snead told CBS Sports that the team expects to start talks after the holiday weekend and have the deals all done when minicamp wraps up in the middle of June. Michael Brockers, the Rams 1st-round pick, should get a four-year worth close to $10 million. 

Source: SBNation.com (http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2012/5/26/3044910/st-louis-rams-signing-draft-picks)</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The St. Louis Rams are one of four NFL teams that have yet to sign any of their rookies. Expect that to change soon. General manager Les Snead told CBS Sports that the team expects to start talks after the holiday weekend and have the deals all done when minicamp wraps up in the middle of June. Michael Brockers, the Rams 1st-round pick, should get a four-year worth close to $10 million. <br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2012/5/26/3044910/st-louis-rams-signing-draft-picks" target="_blank">SBNation.com</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Saints DC Steve Spagnuolo Installing More Zone Defense</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 16:45:05 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The all-out blitzing the Saints unleashed during recent seasons appears to be a thing of the past under new defensive co-ordinator Steve Spagnuolo. Spagnuolo, the former head coach of the St. Louis Rams, likes a good blitz, but he is more cautious and likes to play more zone defense. "You have to be multiple, in my opinion," he said. "I think that offenses have gotten so far advanced, and quarterbacks have gotten so intelligent about getting their side of the ball in and out of things and to the best play, that on defense you have to be a step ahead of that. There will be an emphasis on winning up front first both in run and pass. I am a firm believer that you win up front." "We talked about that this morning," Saints interim head coach/linebackers coach Joe Vitt said Thursday. "Defensively, we gave up more big plays — runs of 10 yards or more or pass plays of 20 yards or more — last year than we ever have at 99. We have to get that number down to about 75."

Source: Glenn Guilbeau, USA Today Sports (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/saints/story/2012-05-24/steve-spagnuolo-zone-defense/55194780/1)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The all-out blitzing the Saints unleashed during recent seasons appears to be a thing of the past under new defensive co-ordinator Steve Spagnuolo. Spagnuolo, the former head coach of the St. Louis Rams, likes a good blitz, but he is more cautious and likes to play more zone defense. &quot;You have to be multiple, in my opinion,&quot; he said. &quot;I think that offenses have gotten so far advanced, and quarterbacks have gotten so intelligent about getting their side of the ball in and out of things and to the best play, that on defense you have to be a step ahead of that. There will be an emphasis on winning up front first both in run and pass. I am a firm believer that you win up front.&quot; &quot;We talked about that this morning,&quot; Saints interim head coach/linebackers coach Joe Vitt said Thursday. &quot;Defensively, we gave up more big plays — runs of 10 yards or more or pass plays of 20 yards or more — last year than we ever have at 99. We have to get that number down to about 75.&quot;<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/saints/story/2012-05-24/steve-spagnuolo-zone-defense/55194780/1" target="_blank">Glenn Guilbeau, USA Today Sports</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>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>Giants WR Hakeem Nicks Undergoes Successful Foot Surgery</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 18:36:50 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Hakeem Nicks yesterday underwent successful surgery on his right foot, as a screw was inserted to hasten the healing process in the fifth metatarsal bone he fractured while running a route on Thursday during an OTA drill. The surgery was performed in Charlotte, N.C, by foot and ankle specialist Dr. Robert Anderson. The Giants have set a 12-week timetable for Nicks’ return. Adam Schefter of ESPN tweeted “One person familiar with the Nicks fractured foot said it was more like a ‘4 to 6 week’ injury.’’ Nicks’ agent, Peter Schaffer, told The Post, “we will know more next week,’’ regarding the earliest Nicks can be expected to return.

Source: New York Post (http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/giants/giants_nicks_undergoes_successful_akgPuQ2fM794A351qQhQWL)</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hakeem Nicks yesterday underwent successful surgery on his right foot, as a screw was inserted to hasten the healing process in the fifth metatarsal bone he fractured while running a route on Thursday during an OTA drill. The surgery was performed in Charlotte, N.C, by foot and ankle specialist Dr. Robert Anderson. The Giants have set a 12-week timetable for Nicks’ return. Adam Schefter of ESPN tweeted “One person familiar with the Nicks fractured foot said it was more like a ‘4 to 6 week’ injury.’’ Nicks’ agent, Peter Schaffer, told The Post, “we will know more next week,’’ regarding the earliest Nicks can be expected to return.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/giants/giants_nicks_undergoes_successful_akgPuQ2fM794A351qQhQWL" target="_blank">New York Post</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>CBA Could Help Saints QB Drew Brees Gain Strong Leverage In Contract Talks</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 00:12:05 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>If the NFL Players Association is right, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees could gain some serious leverage against the team. Under the terms of the CBA, a player who is franchised three times gets at least a 44 percent increase in his salary. Brees was franchised by the San Diego Chargers in 2005 and was designated as such by the Saints this offseason. If the 2005 tag counts as being franchised a second time under the current collective bargaining agreement, his one-year tender would jump drastically to $23.574 million in 2013 if the two sides fail to agree on a long-term deal and New Orleans tags him again next year. The two sides are seemingly far apart on agreeing to a long-term deal and failing to reach one would open the door for Brees to be franchised by the Saints again next year.

Source: Yahoo! Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl--saints-qb-drew-brees--contract-efforts-could-be-aided-by-language-in-cba.html)</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[If the NFL Players Association is right, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees could gain some serious leverage against the team. Under the terms of the CBA, a player who is franchised three times gets at least a 44 percent increase in his salary. Brees was franchised by the San Diego Chargers in 2005 and was designated as such by the Saints this offseason. If the 2005 tag counts as being franchised a second time under the current collective bargaining agreement, his one-year tender would jump drastically to $23.574 million in 2013 if the two sides fail to agree on a long-term deal and New Orleans tags him again next year. The two sides are seemingly far apart on agreeing to a long-term deal and failing to reach one would open the door for Brees to be franchised by the Saints again next year.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl--saints-qb-drew-brees--contract-efforts-could-be-aided-by-language-in-cba.html" target="_blank">Yahoo! Sports</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Saints LB Jonathan Vilma's Lawsuit Assigned In Federal Court]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 00:18:16 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma's federal libel and slander lawsuit against NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has been assigned to Judge Ginger Berrigan. Berrigan, a Clinton appointee, has served on the bench in the Eastern District Court of Louisiana since her confirmation in 1994. As of court closing Friday, there does not appear to have been any motion filed yet by the NFL in response to the lawsuit.

Source: The Times-Picayune (http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2012/05/new_orleans_saints_lb_jon_vilm_2.html)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma's federal libel and slander lawsuit against NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has been assigned to Judge Ginger Berrigan. Berrigan, a Clinton appointee, has served on the bench in the Eastern District Court of Louisiana since her confirmation in 1994. As of court closing Friday, there does not appear to have been any motion filed yet by the NFL in response to the lawsuit.<br />
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<b>Source: </b><a href="http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2012/05/new_orleans_saints_lb_jon_vilm_2.html" target="_blank">The Times-Picayune</a>]]></content:encoded>
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