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			<title>Colts Held Out Hope QB Peyton Manning Would Return In 2011</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:18:44 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Former Indianapolis Colts offensive line coach Pete Metzelaars was hired by the Buffalo Bills as the team's tight ends coach Tuesday. Metzelaars, let go by the Colts last month, was asked about quarterback Peyton Manning during his introductory news conference per the Indianapolis Star. Metzelaars said, "The whole offensive structure was built upon what he could do and how he did it. The way his injury took place, there was always kind of the thought that 'Well, he could come back, he might come back, maybe the recovery time is going to be x.' "So we found ourselves kind of holding out hope, 'Well, let's not change everything because there's a chance he's going to come back and when he comes back, then we're going to run it this way.' Unfortunately, he never did come back. "So we got stuck with kind of trying to change in midstream and put some things together, and the people we had trying to do some of the things that Peyton did, even then we cut it down, but obviously they're not Peyton Manning."

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Indianapolis Colts offensive line coach Pete Metzelaars was hired by the Buffalo Bills as the team's tight ends coach Tuesday. Metzelaars, let go by the Colts last month, was asked about quarterback Peyton Manning during his introductory news conference per the Indianapolis Star. Metzelaars said, &quot;The whole offensive structure was built upon what he could do and how he did it. The way his injury took place, there was always kind of the thought that 'Well, he could come back, he might come back, maybe the recovery time is going to be x.' &quot;So we found ourselves kind of holding out hope, 'Well, let's not change everything because there's a chance he's going to come back and when he comes back, then we're going to run it this way.' Unfortunately, he never did come back. &quot;So we got stuck with kind of trying to change in midstream and put some things together, and the people we had trying to do some of the things that Peyton did, even then we cut it down, but obviously they're not Peyton Manning.&quot;<br />
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			<title>Redskins Have Real Interest In QB Kyle Orton</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:15:40 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>According to John Keim of the Washington Examiner, the Redskins were interested in Orton when he was on waivers, but did not claim him. CSNWashington reported it was because of potential locker-room friction with Grossman. One league source said it was as much salary related (Orton would have been owed $3 million for one month’s work). By signing Orton, clearly a cheaper alternative than Peyton Manning, it would enable the Redskins to focus elsewhere in the draft – and still have a good chunk of change to spend in free agency. They likely would still draft a quarterback, if they view Orton as a one or two year guy, then maybe it could work – especially if they upgraded the receiving corps to pair with a less error-prone QB.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[According to John Keim of the Washington Examiner, the Redskins were interested in Orton when he was on waivers, but did not claim him. CSNWashington reported it was because of potential locker-room friction with Grossman. One league source said it was as much salary related (Orton would have been owed $3 million for one month’s work). By signing Orton, clearly a cheaper alternative than Peyton Manning, it would enable the Redskins to focus elsewhere in the draft – and still have a good chunk of change to spend in free agency. They likely would still draft a quarterback, if they view Orton as a one or two year guy, then maybe it could work – especially if they upgraded the receiving corps to pair with a less error-prone QB.<br />
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			<title>Some Dolphins Defensive Players Are Unhappy About Switch To 4-3 Defense</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:56:41 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, some of the Dolphins' defensive players are upset are upset at the prospect of switching to a 4-3 defense as they feel their skills are more suited to a 3-4.  The Dolphins would likely play Karlos Dansby as middle linebacker in the 4-3, although the team will prbably alternate the 4-3 and 3-4 as they did at times last year. If the Dolphins are serious about Peyton Manning, they will have to be judicious in their defensive free-agent signings or get creative in obtaining more cap space, it is unlikely they will franchise defensive lineman Paul Soliai, as that would take up all their cap space.  Though they suggest they will make an effort to re-sign Kendall Langford, keeping him is iffy at best.  They could re-allocate that money on a pass-rusher to play opposite Cameron Wake in a 4-3. Among 4-3 ends, the most skilled available would be Detroit’s Cliff Avril (11 sacks), Atlanta’s John Abraham (9.5 sacks), New England’s Andre Carter (10 sacks in 14 games) and the Colts’ Robert Mathis (9.5 sacks). Arizona and former UM standout Calais Campbell (eight sacks) is more of a 3-4 defensive end.

Source: The Redzone (http://theredzone.org/BlogDescription.aspx?EntryID=23725)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, some of the Dolphins' defensive players are upset are upset at the prospect of switching to a 4-3 defense as they feel their skills are more suited to a 3-4.  The Dolphins would likely play Karlos Dansby as middle linebacker in the 4-3, although the team will prbably alternate the 4-3 and 3-4 as they did at times last year. If the Dolphins are serious about Peyton Manning, they will have to be judicious in their defensive free-agent signings or get creative in obtaining more cap space, it is unlikely they will franchise defensive lineman Paul Soliai, as that would take up all their cap space.  Though they suggest they will make an effort to re-sign Kendall Langford, keeping him is iffy at best.  They could re-allocate that money on a pass-rusher to play opposite Cameron Wake in a 4-3. Among 4-3 ends, the most skilled available would be Detroit’s Cliff Avril (11 sacks), Atlanta’s John Abraham (9.5 sacks), New England’s Andre Carter (10 sacks in 14 games) and the Colts’ Robert Mathis (9.5 sacks). Arizona and former UM standout Calais Campbell (eight sacks) is more of a 3-4 defensive end.<br />
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			<title>Patriots QB Tom Brady Aggravated His Shoulder Sprain In Super Bowl</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:37:17 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The Patriots got a scare in Super Bowl XLVI when Tom Brady was driven into the turf by Giants defensive end Justin Tuck midway through the third quarter. Brady’s left shoulder hit against Lucas Oil Field's artificial surface, raising concerns that the shoulder had been reinjured. He missed practice time before the AFC title game against the Ravens because of soreness. The hit, in fact, aggravated a sprain that Brady had suffered earlier in the season, SN correspondent Ian Rapoport of the Boston Herald reports. The aggravation did not lead to a major injury, though, and it is not believed that Brady will need to deal with it much in the offseason, according to the Herald. 

Source: Sporting News (http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2012-02-08/report-tom-bradys-left-shoulder-not-seriously-injured)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Patriots got a scare in Super Bowl XLVI when Tom Brady was driven into the turf by Giants defensive end Justin Tuck midway through the third quarter. Brady’s left shoulder hit against Lucas Oil Field's artificial surface, raising concerns that the shoulder had been reinjured. He missed practice time before the AFC title game against the Ravens because of soreness. The hit, in fact, aggravated a sprain that Brady had suffered earlier in the season, SN correspondent Ian Rapoport of the Boston Herald reports. The aggravation did not lead to a major injury, though, and it is not believed that Brady will need to deal with it much in the offseason, according to the Herald. <br />
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<b>Source: </b><a href="http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2012-02-08/report-tom-bradys-left-shoulder-not-seriously-injured" target="_blank">Sporting News</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Chargers Coach Norv Turner Likely Out In 2012?</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:21:13 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Appearing on NFL Network's Around the League segment Monday, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune said it would require a "miracle turnaround" for Norv Turner to stay on as the Chargers head coach in 2012. The Chargers have dropped five straight games after a 4-1 start and are in last place in the AFC West. ESPN NFL analyst Jerry Rice also blamed Turner for the Chargers' collapse this season on SportsCenter Monday. "Norv Turner is one of those coaches that just can’t you over the hump," Rice said. “I played under this guy." The Chargers appear headed to missing the playoffs for a second-straight season.

Source: Evan Silva: Twitter.com (http://twitter.com/#!/evansilva/status/138743772480684032)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Appearing on NFL Network's Around the League segment Monday, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune said it would require a &quot;miracle turnaround&quot; for Norv Turner to stay on as the Chargers head coach in 2012. The Chargers have dropped five straight games after a 4-1 start and are in last place in the AFC West. ESPN NFL analyst Jerry Rice also blamed Turner for the Chargers' collapse this season on SportsCenter Monday. &quot;Norv Turner is one of those coaches that just can’t you over the hump,&quot; Rice said. “I played under this guy.&quot; The Chargers appear headed to missing the playoffs for a second-straight season.<br />
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			<title>Chargers OG Kris Dielman Leaning Toward Playing In 2012</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:47:17 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[According to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, those close to Chargers left guard Kris Dielman and team sources indicate that he is leaning toward playing in 2012 after a scary concussion and seizure prompted him to consider retirement. Dielman as you may recall, suffered a concussion when he collided with New York Jets linebacker Calvin Pace in October. Immediately following the play, Dielman wobbled and appeared disoriented but remained in the game.  On the team's cross-country flight home to San Diego, Dielman suffered a seizure near the end of the flight and was hospitalized.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[According to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, those close to Chargers left guard Kris Dielman and team sources indicate that he is leaning toward playing in 2012 after a scary concussion and seizure prompted him to consider retirement. Dielman as you may recall, suffered a concussion when he collided with New York Jets linebacker Calvin Pace in October. Immediately following the play, Dielman wobbled and appeared disoriented but remained in the game.  On the team's cross-country flight home to San Diego, Dielman suffered a seizure near the end of the flight and was hospitalized.<br />
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			<title>Giants RB Brandon Jacobs Sorry For Comments About Gisele Bundchen</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:07:56 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs has apologized for comments he made Tuesday regarding Gisele Bundchen, Tom Brady’s wife, and her criticism of the Patriots' receivers. "Given the fact that it's a colleague of mine's wife, I do apologize for saying that, because I shouldn't have said that," Jacobs said Wednesday on "The Doug Gottlieb Show" on ESPN Radio. "It's his wife and I should respect that just as much as anyone else." Jacobs told reporters at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday that, “She just needs to continue to stay cute and shut up.” Jacobs did stand by his comments about Bundchen's appearance and again called her "cute." "No question, he should take that as a compliment," Jacobs said of Brady. "If he finds something wrong with that, then that's his problem."

Source: Sporting News (http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2012-02-08/brandon-jacobs-to-gisele-stay-cute-and-shut-up)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs has apologized for comments he made Tuesday regarding Gisele Bundchen, Tom Brady’s wife, and her criticism of the Patriots' receivers. &quot;Given the fact that it's a colleague of mine's wife, I do apologize for saying that, because I shouldn't have said that,&quot; Jacobs said Wednesday on &quot;The Doug Gottlieb Show&quot; on ESPN Radio. &quot;It's his wife and I should respect that just as much as anyone else.&quot; Jacobs told reporters at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday that, “She just needs to continue to stay cute and shut up.” Jacobs did stand by his comments about Bundchen's appearance and again called her &quot;cute.&quot; &quot;No question, he should take that as a compliment,&quot; Jacobs said of Brady. &quot;If he finds something wrong with that, then that's his problem.&quot;<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2012-02-08/brandon-jacobs-to-gisele-stay-cute-and-shut-up" target="_blank">Sporting News</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>WR Terrell Owens Still Playing, Not Ready To Give Up On NFL Comeback</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:17:50 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Terrell Owens said Wednesday that he has no plans to file retirement papers with the NFL, adding that he was surprised no team signed him last season after he had knee surgery on his torn anterior cruciate ligament, according to ESPN. The former 49ers, Eagles, Cowboys, Bills and Bengals receiver spoke Wednesday night, as he was introduced to hundreds of football fans at the Allen Events Center near Dallas, Texas, where Owens is scheduled to play for the Allen Wranglers of the Indoor Football League. "It was an opportunity for myself and my family," Owens said. "It's a way for myself to keep in shape. I haven't retired from the NFL. I want to play a couple more years. This right here will allow me to do that and assess where I am. I know I'm physically fit to play the game still." The 38-year-old Owens also expressed disappointment that he wasn't able to retire as a member of the Cowboys, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. "I think everybody knows after the first three years, (that I wanted to retire with the Cowboys)," Owens said. "I had signed an extension and after that season I got that call or whatever, that meeting that said they wanted to part ways ... "I'm not bitter about it. At that time it was disappointing considering the stadium was about to be open and he (Cowboys owner Jerry Jones) had told me I was going to be a big part of that process and then it's like having the wind knocked out of you. But life goes on."

Source: NFL.com (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d826cd130/article/owens-still-playing-not-ready-to-give-up-on-nfl-comeback)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Terrell Owens said Wednesday that he has no plans to file retirement papers with the NFL, adding that he was surprised no team signed him last season after he had knee surgery on his torn anterior cruciate ligament, according to ESPN. The former 49ers, Eagles, Cowboys, Bills and Bengals receiver spoke Wednesday night, as he was introduced to hundreds of football fans at the Allen Events Center near Dallas, Texas, where Owens is scheduled to play for the Allen Wranglers of the Indoor Football League. &quot;It was an opportunity for myself and my family,&quot; Owens said. &quot;It's a way for myself to keep in shape. I haven't retired from the NFL. I want to play a couple more years. This right here will allow me to do that and assess where I am. I know I'm physically fit to play the game still.&quot; The 38-year-old Owens also expressed disappointment that he wasn't able to retire as a member of the Cowboys, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. &quot;I think everybody knows after the first three years, (that I wanted to retire with the Cowboys),&quot; Owens said. &quot;I had signed an extension and after that season I got that call or whatever, that meeting that said they wanted to part ways ... &quot;I'm not bitter about it. At that time it was disappointing considering the stadium was about to be open and he (Cowboys owner Jerry Jones) had told me I was going to be a big part of that process and then it's like having the wind knocked out of you. But life goes on.&quot;<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d826cd130/article/owens-still-playing-not-ready-to-give-up-on-nfl-comeback" target="_blank">NFL.com</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Colts QB Peyton Manning Likely To Become A Redskin?</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:08:39 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Mike Freeman of CBS Sports reports that "everyone" he talks to in the NFL believes Peyton Manning will become a Redskin if and when he becomes a free agent.  This comes on the heels of a weekend report from two people close to Manning saying "it is very likely" Manning will end up with the Redskins. It is clear both the Redskins and the Dolphins will pursue Manning.  Redskins coach Mike Shanahan cannot afford another losing season if he wants to keep his job and for once the Redskins have plenty of salary cap room.  

Source: The Redzone (http://theredzone.org/BlogDescription.aspx?EntryID=23721)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Mike Freeman of CBS Sports reports that &quot;everyone&quot; he talks to in the NFL believes Peyton Manning will become a Redskin if and when he becomes a free agent.  This comes on the heels of a weekend report from two people close to Manning saying &quot;it is very likely&quot; Manning will end up with the Redskins. It is clear both the Redskins and the Dolphins will pursue Manning.  Redskins coach Mike Shanahan cannot afford another losing season if he wants to keep his job and for once the Redskins have plenty of salary cap room.  <br />
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			<title>Eagles May Opt For WR Plaxico Burress Over WR DeSeanJackson</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:40:39 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Adam Caplan of TheSidelineView.com sees some changes coming this offseason in the Philadelphia Eagles' receiving corps, while he believes the team will put the franchise tag on DeSean Jackson later this month, Caplan as well as NFL Network's Jason LaCanfora believes the Eagles will shop Jackson around the league. Caplan also predicts the Eagles will pursue free agent wide receiver Plaxico Burress, it was no secret last year that Burress wanted to play for the Eagles as he left prison wearing a Philadelphia ball cap.  The Jets won a bidding war, giving Plax over $3 million guaranteed, Caplan believes Burress could upgrade the team's red-zone offense, and points out that in-house supposed red-zone target Riley Cooper "doesn't fight for the football" enough to excel in that role. The Eagles likely would not be signing Plax as a starter, he'd be a third receiver and inside-the-20s guy.

Source: The Redzone (http://theredzone.org/BlogDescription.aspx?EntryID=23727)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Adam Caplan of TheSidelineView.com sees some changes coming this offseason in the Philadelphia Eagles' receiving corps, while he believes the team will put the franchise tag on DeSean Jackson later this month, Caplan as well as NFL Network's Jason LaCanfora believes the Eagles will shop Jackson around the league. Caplan also predicts the Eagles will pursue free agent wide receiver Plaxico Burress, it was no secret last year that Burress wanted to play for the Eagles as he left prison wearing a Philadelphia ball cap.  The Jets won a bidding war, giving Plax over $3 million guaranteed, Caplan believes Burress could upgrade the team's red-zone offense, and points out that in-house supposed red-zone target Riley Cooper &quot;doesn't fight for the football&quot; enough to excel in that role. The Eagles likely would not be signing Plax as a starter, he'd be a third receiver and inside-the-20s guy.<br />
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			<title><![CDATA[Giants RB Brandon Jacobs Says Gisele Bundchen Should Be 'Cute' And Shut Up]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:54:32 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Asked about Gisele Bundchen's controversial comments to a New York fan who taunted her and husband Tom Brady after the Super Bowl, Giants running back Brandon Jacobs pulled no punches. Said Jacobs, via the N.Y. Post, "She just needs to continue to be cute and shut up." The Brazilian supermodel threw Patriots receivers under the bus following New England's 21-17 loss to the Giants in Super Bowl XLVI. Added Jacobs: "She's supposed to stay out of things like that, he said. "But she has the right to say whatever she wants to."

Source: USAToday (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2012/02/giants-jacobs-to-gisele-be-cute-shut-up/1)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Asked about Gisele Bundchen's controversial comments to a New York fan who taunted her and husband Tom Brady after the Super Bowl, Giants running back Brandon Jacobs pulled no punches. Said Jacobs, via the N.Y. Post, &quot;She just needs to continue to be cute and shut up.&quot; The Brazilian supermodel threw Patriots receivers under the bus following New England's 21-17 loss to the Giants in Super Bowl XLVI. Added Jacobs: &quot;She's supposed to stay out of things like that, he said. &quot;But she has the right to say whatever she wants to.&quot;<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2012/02/giants-jacobs-to-gisele-be-cute-shut-up/1" target="_blank">USAToday</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Ex-Patriot Rodney Harrison Calls Out TE Rob Gronkowski</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:21:31 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Former Patriot safety Rodney Harrison had some tough words for tight end Rob Gronkowski Wednesday, telling ESPNChicago Radio 1000 that Gronkowski "disrespected himself" by dancing and taking off his shirt at the team's postgame party following the Super Bowl XLVI loss to the Giants. "I guarantee you this, if Willie McGinest, Tedy Bruschi, Larry Izzo, Richard Seymour or myself had been at that party, (Gronkowski) probably would have got his head rung," said Harrison, who admitted he has not seen the video or photos of Gronkowski dancing at the party. "There's no reason for that to happen." "When we lost the Super Bowl, any of my Super Bowl losses, I was so devastated the last thing I ever wanted to do was party, let alone dance or take off your shirt," he added. "It's just immaturity. It's not right. He made a mistake and I'm sure he feels absolutely stupid about it at this point. There's a time and place for everything." When told that veteran Patriots offensive lineman Matt Light was also photographed with his shirt off, Harrison said he was "surprised." To Harrison, it's the veteran leadership on the team that should have ensured something like that didn't happen.  "The leadership has to step up and someone has to pull (Gronkowski) to the side and say 'Look young man, this is inappropriate, this is not the time nor the place. You need to grow up,'" Harrison said. "And that's what it comes down to. I like this kid. I think he's a good kid, works hard, is unselfish. But he made a mistake ..."There's a certain way of representing yourself and your family and that's not the right way."

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Patriot safety Rodney Harrison had some tough words for tight end Rob Gronkowski Wednesday, telling ESPNChicago Radio 1000 that Gronkowski &quot;disrespected himself&quot; by dancing and taking off his shirt at the team's postgame party following the Super Bowl XLVI loss to the Giants. &quot;I guarantee you this, if Willie McGinest, Tedy Bruschi, Larry Izzo, Richard Seymour or myself had been at that party, (Gronkowski) probably would have got his head rung,&quot; said Harrison, who admitted he has not seen the video or photos of Gronkowski dancing at the party. &quot;There's no reason for that to happen.&quot; &quot;When we lost the Super Bowl, any of my Super Bowl losses, I was so devastated the last thing I ever wanted to do was party, let alone dance or take off your shirt,&quot; he added. &quot;It's just immaturity. It's not right. He made a mistake and I'm sure he feels absolutely stupid about it at this point. There's a time and place for everything.&quot; When told that veteran Patriots offensive lineman Matt Light was also photographed with his shirt off, Harrison said he was &quot;surprised.&quot; To Harrison, it's the veteran leadership on the team that should have ensured something like that didn't happen.  &quot;The leadership has to step up and someone has to pull (Gronkowski) to the side and say 'Look young man, this is inappropriate, this is not the time nor the place. You need to grow up,'&quot; Harrison said. &quot;And that's what it comes down to. I like this kid. I think he's a good kid, works hard, is unselfish. But he made a mistake ...&quot;There's a certain way of representing yourself and your family and that's not the right way.&quot;<br />
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			<title><![CDATA[49ers Coach Jim Harbaugh Says QB Alex Smith Is 'Our Guy']]></title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:41:33 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[49ers quarterback Alex Smith will be a free agent this offseason but it is highly unlikely he will be made available to any of the 31 other teams in the NFL.  According to Matt Maiocco of CSNBayArea.com, the 49ers' braintrust is "unanimous" in their desire to bring Smith back as their starting quarterback. "We're all in lockstep as an organization that Alex Smith is our guy," said head coach Jim Harbaugh. "It's well-documented. You saw the way he played this year. (He is a) tremendous leader on our football team."  Harbaugh will open the job up to competition between Smith and Colin Kaepernick after Smith is re-signed but Smith is firmly expected to win that battle.  It is extremely unlikely that the 49ers will enter the Peyton Manning sweepstakes.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[49ers quarterback Alex Smith will be a free agent this offseason but it is highly unlikely he will be made available to any of the 31 other teams in the NFL.  According to Matt Maiocco of CSNBayArea.com, the 49ers' braintrust is &quot;unanimous&quot; in their desire to bring Smith back as their starting quarterback. &quot;We're all in lockstep as an organization that Alex Smith is our guy,&quot; said head coach Jim Harbaugh. &quot;It's well-documented. You saw the way he played this year. (He is a) tremendous leader on our football team.&quot;  Harbaugh will open the job up to competition between Smith and Colin Kaepernick after Smith is re-signed but Smith is firmly expected to win that battle.  It is extremely unlikely that the 49ers will enter the Peyton Manning sweepstakes.<br />
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			<title>Colts QB Peyton Manning Working Out At Duke University</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:39:12 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Peyton Manning is in Durham, N.C., working out at Duke University, according to one of the Blue Devil football players' Twitter feed. Matt Skura, an offensive lineman for Duke, tweeted that he got to stretch next to Peyton Manning in workouts today. That Manning would go to Duke to work out and recover from his neck surgery is not that big of a surprise since Blue Devils coach David Cutcliffe was his offensive coordinator at the University of Tennessee. Cutcliffe was also head coach at Ole Miss when Eli Manning quarterbacked the Rebels.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Peyton Manning is in Durham, N.C., working out at Duke University, according to one of the Blue Devil football players' Twitter feed. Matt Skura, an offensive lineman for Duke, tweeted that he got to stretch next to Peyton Manning in workouts today. That Manning would go to Duke to work out and recover from his neck surgery is not that big of a surprise since Blue Devils coach David Cutcliffe was his offensive coordinator at the University of Tennessee. Cutcliffe was also head coach at Ole Miss when Eli Manning quarterbacked the Rebels.<br />
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			<title>QB Colin Kaepernick Expects To Compete For 49ers Starting Job</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:34:42 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick says he expects to be part of an "open and fair" competition to winning the starting QB job in 2012 according to Dan Hinxman of the Reno Gazette-Journal.  The lockout hampered Kaepernick's development during his rookie year after being drafted by the 49ers out of Nevada.  The question is whether he will be competing with Alex Smith, who is a free agent this offseason.  Jim Harbaugh has made it known that he wants Smith to be re-signed.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick says he expects to be part of an &quot;open and fair&quot; competition to winning the starting QB job in 2012 according to Dan Hinxman of the Reno Gazette-Journal.  The lockout hampered Kaepernick's development during his rookie year after being drafted by the 49ers out of Nevada.  The question is whether he will be competing with Alex Smith, who is a free agent this offseason.  Jim Harbaugh has made it known that he wants Smith to be re-signed.<br />
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			<title>Patriots Likely To Tender QB Brian Hoyer</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:20:35 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Mike Reiss of ESPNBoston.com reports that the Patriots are likely to tender restricted free agent QB Brian Hoyer at least at the 2nd round level in March.  The Patriots are stacked at the quarterback position with future Hall-of-Famer Tom Brady and 2010 3rd-round pick Ryan Mallett but Bill Belichek considers Hoyer an asset and will not let lose him without receiving anything in return.  There will likely be some interest in Hoyer around the league but chances are he will remain a Patriot until he becomes an unrestricted free agent in 2013.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Mike Reiss of ESPNBoston.com reports that the Patriots are likely to tender restricted free agent QB Brian Hoyer at least at the 2nd round level in March.  The Patriots are stacked at the quarterback position with future Hall-of-Famer Tom Brady and 2010 3rd-round pick Ryan Mallett but Bill Belichek considers Hoyer an asset and will not let lose him without receiving anything in return.  There will likely be some interest in Hoyer around the league but chances are he will remain a Patriot until he becomes an unrestricted free agent in 2013.<br />
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			<title>Buccaneers Interviewing John Shoop For Offensive Coordinator Position</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:38:18 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are interviewing University of North Carolina offensive coordinator John Shoop for their offensive coordinator position, Alex Marvez of FOXSports.com reports. Shoop has spent the last five seasons with the Tar Heels. Prior to his current position, Shoop quarterbacks with the Oakland Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was the Chicago Bears' offensive coordinator from 2001-03.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are interviewing University of North Carolina offensive coordinator John Shoop for their offensive coordinator position, Alex Marvez of FOXSports.com reports. Shoop has spent the last five seasons with the Tar Heels. Prior to his current position, Shoop quarterbacks with the Oakland Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was the Chicago Bears' offensive coordinator from 2001-03.<br />
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			<title>Eagles To Franchise WR DeSean Jackson</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:18:49 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[NFL Network reports that the Eagles intend to franchise WR DeSean Jackson, but not necessarily keep him. By franchising Jackson, he can sign a one-year tender for a set salary for 2012, but the team could move him in a deal for what they deem fair compensation. If no one wants to trade for Jackson, the Eagles would then keep him and consider his one-year deal as a "prove it" type contract. 

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[NFL Network reports that the Eagles intend to franchise WR DeSean Jackson, but not necessarily keep him. By franchising Jackson, he can sign a one-year tender for a set salary for 2012, but the team could move him in a deal for what they deem fair compensation. If no one wants to trade for Jackson, the Eagles would then keep him and consider his one-year deal as a &quot;prove it&quot; type contract. <br />
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			<title>Bill Parcells Influenced Ravens RB Ricky Williams Retirement Decision</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:02:59 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel offers some insight into Ricky Williams' abrupt retirement from football.  Williams reportedly received a text from Bill Parcells stating, "Don't chase this thing too long.  You can contribute in other ways." Apparently Williams' retirement announcement caught the Ravens by surprise and leaves their running back corps in flux.  Williams still looked good when he got his opportunities this year and it would not be a surprise, given his history, if he changes his mind again and unretires.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel offers some insight into Ricky Williams' abrupt retirement from football.  Williams reportedly received a text from Bill Parcells stating, &quot;Don't chase this thing too long.  You can contribute in other ways.&quot; Apparently Williams' retirement announcement caught the Ravens by surprise and leaves their running back corps in flux.  Williams still looked good when he got his opportunities this year and it would not be a surprise, given his history, if he changes his mind again and unretires.<br />
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			<title>Chiefs QB Coach Jim Zorn Gave Team Ultimatum About OC Job</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:32:31 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[According to Kent Babb of the Kansas City Star, Chiefs quarterback coach Jim Zorn reportedly gave the team an ultimatum that he be promoted to offensive coordinator. Both Zorn and former Raiders offensive coordinator Al Saunders were interviewed for the OC job in Kansas City but head coach Romeo Crennel instead named Brian Daboll his offensive coordinator this week.  Crennel stated that Zorn may have other job opportunities but hopes he decides to stay with the Chiefs.   “I hope that Jim stays,” Crennel said. “I know that any time you’re interviewed for the coordinator job, you have hopes of getting it, and it didn’t work out for him here at this time. But I told Jim that I wanted him to stay and hoped that he would stay. And I expect him to stay. I don’t know what else might happen for him, but if nothing happens for him, then I expect him to be there.” Zorn should be glad he still has a job.  Many observers felt Chiefs QB Matt Cassel took a substantial step backwards under Zorn's tutelage last season.
 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[According to Kent Babb of the Kansas City Star, Chiefs quarterback coach Jim Zorn reportedly gave the team an ultimatum that he be promoted to offensive coordinator. Both Zorn and former Raiders offensive coordinator Al Saunders were interviewed for the OC job in Kansas City but head coach Romeo Crennel instead named Brian Daboll his offensive coordinator this week.  Crennel stated that Zorn may have other job opportunities but hopes he decides to stay with the Chiefs.   “I hope that Jim stays,” Crennel said. “I know that any time you’re interviewed for the coordinator job, you have hopes of getting it, and it didn’t work out for him here at this time. But I told Jim that I wanted him to stay and hoped that he would stay. And I expect him to stay. I don’t know what else might happen for him, but if nothing happens for him, then I expect him to be there.” Zorn should be glad he still has a job.  Many observers felt Chiefs QB Matt Cassel took a substantial step backwards under Zorn's tutelage last season.<br />
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