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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>Ex-NFL RB Jamal Lewis Reportedly Over $10.5M In Debt, Files Bankruptcy</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2012 14:51:10 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Former Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns running back Jamal Lewis has filed for bankruptcy in Atlanta with debts of more than $10.5 million, TMZ.com reported on Sunday. The website cited court papers in reporting that Lewis, 32, claimed assets of $14,455,854 and debts of $10,566,764. Lewis rushed for 1,364 yards as a rookie with the Ravens in 2000, when the team won the Super Bowl. In 2003 he became the fifth man to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season when he totaled 2,066. Lewis also set the NFL single-game rushing mark that year with 295 yards against the Browns (it was broken by the Minnesota Vikings' Adrian Peterson, who rushed for 296 yards in a 2007 game).

Source: NFL.com (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8295fd42/article/jamal-lewis-reportedly-over-105m-in-debt-files-bankruptcy)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns running back Jamal Lewis has filed for bankruptcy in Atlanta with debts of more than $10.5 million, TMZ.com reported on Sunday. The website cited court papers in reporting that Lewis, 32, claimed assets of $14,455,854 and debts of $10,566,764. Lewis rushed for 1,364 yards as a rookie with the Ravens in 2000, when the team won the Super Bowl. In 2003 he became the fifth man to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season when he totaled 2,066. Lewis also set the NFL single-game rushing mark that year with 295 yards against the Browns (it was broken by the Minnesota Vikings' Adrian Peterson, who rushed for 296 yards in a 2007 game).<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8295fd42/article/jamal-lewis-reportedly-over-105m-in-debt-files-bankruptcy" target="_blank">NFL.com</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><![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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			<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>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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			<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[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><![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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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://theredzone.org/BlogDescription.aspx?EntryID=26546" target="_blank">The Redzone</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[HBO Has June 1st Deadline For 'Hard Knocks' Decision]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2012 14:22:15 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[HBO has been hard pressed to find a participant for its NFL summer reality series, Hard Knocks but a team will be selected by June 1, per the New York Post. Hard Knocks, which documents one NFL club through the daily grind of training camp and preseason (injuries, roster cuts, team talent shows and profanity-laced coaching tirades often providing compelling viewing) last aired in 2010 while featuring the New York Jets in one of the most memorable installments of a series that first aired in 2001. The Jets, San Francisco 49ers, Houston Texans, Denver Broncos, Washington Redskins, Seattle Seahawks and Atlanta Falcons are among the teams who have declined to invite cameras into their inner circles even though clubs featured in the past have generally agreed that the production crews quickly melt into the background to the point they seemingly become unnoticeable. A source close to the situation who declined to be identified told the Post that with NFL Films President Steve Sabol battling brain cancer, it's been harder to sway clubs to permit round-the-clock access. "Without him going out to the teams twisting arms," says the source, "it's been hard. Nobody would say 'no' to Sabol."

Source: USA Today (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2012/05/report-hard-knocks-decision-coming-by-june-1/1#.T8I3uMXYNNs)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[HBO has been hard pressed to find a participant for its NFL summer reality series, Hard Knocks but a team will be selected by June 1, per the New York Post. Hard Knocks, which documents one NFL club through the daily grind of training camp and preseason (injuries, roster cuts, team talent shows and profanity-laced coaching tirades often providing compelling viewing) last aired in 2010 while featuring the New York Jets in one of the most memorable installments of a series that first aired in 2001. The Jets, San Francisco 49ers, Houston Texans, Denver Broncos, Washington Redskins, Seattle Seahawks and Atlanta Falcons are among the teams who have declined to invite cameras into their inner circles even though clubs featured in the past have generally agreed that the production crews quickly melt into the background to the point they seemingly become unnoticeable. A source close to the situation who declined to be identified told the Post that with NFL Films President Steve Sabol battling brain cancer, it's been harder to sway clubs to permit round-the-clock access. &quot;Without him going out to the teams twisting arms,&quot; says the source, &quot;it's been hard. Nobody would say 'no' to Sabol.&quot;<br />
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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. 

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			<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>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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