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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>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.

Source: National Football Post (http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Report-Manning-working-out-at-Duke.html)]]></description>
			<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>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>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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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/evansilva/status/138743772480684032" target="_blank"><i>Evan Silva: Twitter.com</i></a>]]></content:encoded>
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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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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://theredzone.org/BlogDescription.aspx?EntryID=23725" target="_blank">The Redzone</a>]]></content:encoded>
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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>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><![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>Steelers Release CB Bryant McFadden, WR Arnaz Battle</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:00:06 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Steelers announced the release of cornerback Bryant McFadden and wide receiver Arnaz Battle. A second-round pick out of Florida State by the Steelers in 2005, McFadden spent four seasons in Pittsburgh before signing with the Arizona Cardinals in 2009, traded back to Pittsburgh in 2010, McFadden had 74 tackles and two interceptions as a 16-game starter that season before playing in a reserve role in 2011. McFadden was set to earn $2.5 million in base salary in 2012, which will come off the team's salary cap. Battle joined the Steelers as a free agent in 2010. In 25 games over the last two seasons, Battle has 13 special teams tackles and zero receptions. Battle was due to earn $1.0375 million in base salary next season.

Source: Author, Source (http://www.macsfootballblog.com/2012/02/steelers-release-cb-bryant-mcfadden-wr.html)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Steelers announced the release of cornerback Bryant McFadden and wide receiver Arnaz Battle. A second-round pick out of Florida State by the Steelers in 2005, McFadden spent four seasons in Pittsburgh before signing with the Arizona Cardinals in 2009, traded back to Pittsburgh in 2010, McFadden had 74 tackles and two interceptions as a 16-game starter that season before playing in a reserve role in 2011. McFadden was set to earn $2.5 million in base salary in 2012, which will come off the team's salary cap. Battle joined the Steelers as a free agent in 2010. In 25 games over the last two seasons, Battle has 13 special teams tackles and zero receptions. Battle was due to earn $1.0375 million in base salary next season.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.macsfootballblog.com/2012/02/steelers-release-cb-bryant-mcfadden-wr.html" target="_blank">Author, Source</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Steelers TE Weslye Saunders Suspended First Four Games Of 2012 Season</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:07:13 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Weslye Saunders has been suspended for the first four games of the 2012 season, Aaron Wilson of Scout.com reports. Which policy Saunders violated to earn the suspension was not disclosed. Saunders was suspended for his final college season at South Carolina for making improper contact with agents. A foot injury hampered Saunders at last year's Combine and caused him to undrafted in April's draft. Saunders will eligible to participate in the team's off-season workout program, including OTAs and mini-camps, and can participate in training camp and the preseason, if Saunders makes the 53-man roster, he will have to sit out the first four games of the season, which would cost him $109,412 of his $465,000 base salary. 

Source: Mac's Football Blog (http://www.macsfootballblog.com/2012/02/steelers-te-weslye-saunders-suspended.html)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Weslye Saunders has been suspended for the first four games of the 2012 season, Aaron Wilson of Scout.com reports. Which policy Saunders violated to earn the suspension was not disclosed. Saunders was suspended for his final college season at South Carolina for making improper contact with agents. A foot injury hampered Saunders at last year's Combine and caused him to undrafted in April's draft. Saunders will eligible to participate in the team's off-season workout program, including OTAs and mini-camps, and can participate in training camp and the preseason, if Saunders makes the 53-man roster, he will have to sit out the first four games of the season, which would cost him $109,412 of his $465,000 base salary. <br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.macsfootballblog.com/2012/02/steelers-te-weslye-saunders-suspended.html" target="_blank">Mac's Football Blog</a>]]></content:encoded>
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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.

Source: The Redzone (http://theredzone.org/BlogDescription.aspx?EntryID=23739)]]></description>
			<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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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://theredzone.org/BlogDescription.aspx?EntryID=23739" target="_blank">The Redzone</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Ravens RB Ricky Williams Informs Team Of His Retirement</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:31:58 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Running back Ricky Williams has informed the Baltimore Ravens that he is retiring, Jason La Canfora of the NFL Network reports. Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk. com reports that Williams could change his mind later in the off-season. Williams, who turns 35 in May, signed a two-year contract with the Ravens after the lockout that included a $1.5 million base salary in 2012. In 16 games as the No. 2 back behind Ray Rice, Williams ran for 444 yards and two touchdowns with 13 receptions for 83 yards out of the backfield. Selected with the fifth overall pick of the 1999 NFL Draft out of Texas by the New Orleans Saints, Williams' interesting career has five 1,000-yard seasons, one Pro Bowl and All-Pro nod and an early retirement, multiple drug suspensions and a season-ending injury.

Source: Mac's Football Blog (http://www.macsfootballblog.com/2012/02/ricky-williams-informs-ravens-of.html)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Running back Ricky Williams has informed the Baltimore Ravens that he is retiring, Jason La Canfora of the NFL Network reports. Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk. com reports that Williams could change his mind later in the off-season. Williams, who turns 35 in May, signed a two-year contract with the Ravens after the lockout that included a $1.5 million base salary in 2012. In 16 games as the No. 2 back behind Ray Rice, Williams ran for 444 yards and two touchdowns with 13 receptions for 83 yards out of the backfield. Selected with the fifth overall pick of the 1999 NFL Draft out of Texas by the New Orleans Saints, Williams' interesting career has five 1,000-yard seasons, one Pro Bowl and All-Pro nod and an early retirement, multiple drug suspensions and a season-ending injury.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.macsfootballblog.com/2012/02/ricky-williams-informs-ravens-of.html" target="_blank">Mac's Football Blog</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>49ers DE Ray McDonald Arrested On Outstanding Warrant</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:28:18 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Ray McDonald, a fifth-year defensive lineman for the 49ers, was arrested early Wednesday morning in Sunnyvale for an outstanding warrant, stemming from his 2010 arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence in San Mateo County. McDonald, 27, was released from the Santa Clara County Main Jail just after 7 a.m., according to Sgt. Jose Cordoza of the Santa Clara Sheriff's Department. Sunnyvale police pulled over McDonald for an apparent traffic violation and he was arrested at about 2 a.m. when officers learned of his outstanding arrest warrant, according to Sunnyvale Capt. Dave Verbrugge. "No other charges filed," Verbrugge said. "He was cooperative and no problems." A call to the 49ers seeking comment was not immediately returned. McDonald was seen entering the team's Santa Clara facility Tuesday afternoon for an apparent offseason workout. McDonald was arrested by the California Highway Patrol on June 12, 2010 for suspicion of driving under the influence in San Mateo County. Following that 2010 arrest, McDonald told reporters at the 49ers facility: "I just want to let you all know that whenever it works itself out, you'll know everything that's going on. I just want to apologize for making this a distraction because that's not my intent. My intent is to come out here and work hard and try to win ballgames this year."

Source: Mercury News (http://www.mercurynews.com/49ers/ci_19919609)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Ray McDonald, a fifth-year defensive lineman for the 49ers, was arrested early Wednesday morning in Sunnyvale for an outstanding warrant, stemming from his 2010 arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence in San Mateo County. McDonald, 27, was released from the Santa Clara County Main Jail just after 7 a.m., according to Sgt. Jose Cordoza of the Santa Clara Sheriff's Department. Sunnyvale police pulled over McDonald for an apparent traffic violation and he was arrested at about 2 a.m. when officers learned of his outstanding arrest warrant, according to Sunnyvale Capt. Dave Verbrugge. &quot;No other charges filed,&quot; Verbrugge said. &quot;He was cooperative and no problems.&quot; A call to the 49ers seeking comment was not immediately returned. McDonald was seen entering the team's Santa Clara facility Tuesday afternoon for an apparent offseason workout. McDonald was arrested by the California Highway Patrol on June 12, 2010 for suspicion of driving under the influence in San Mateo County. Following that 2010 arrest, McDonald told reporters at the 49ers facility: &quot;I just want to let you all know that whenever it works itself out, you'll know everything that's going on. I just want to apologize for making this a distraction because that's not my intent. My intent is to come out here and work hard and try to win ballgames this year.&quot;<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. 

Source: CBSSports (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/559554/rss)]]></description>
			<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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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/559554/rss" target="_blank">CBSSports</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Steelers Restructure LB LaMarr Woodley's Contract; Clear $6.5M Cap Space]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Steelers cleared $6.56 million of salary cap space by renegotiating the contract of outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley, a league source confirmed on Tuesday. Franchised by the Steelers prior to last year's lockout, Woodley signed a five-year extension worth $52.5 million on August. Woodley received a $13 million signing bonus, $4 million option bonus and a $1.1 million base salary which resulted in a 2011 cap number of $7.7 million. In 2012, Woodley was due a $3.4 million base salary and had a $5.5 million roster bonus due on the 5th day of the 2012 league year for a cap number of $11.5 million.

Source: Mac's Football Blog (http://www.macsfootballblog.com/2012/02/steelers-restructure-lamarr-woodleys.html)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Steelers cleared $6.56 million of salary cap space by renegotiating the contract of outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley, a league source confirmed on Tuesday. Franchised by the Steelers prior to last year's lockout, Woodley signed a five-year extension worth $52.5 million on August. Woodley received a $13 million signing bonus, $4 million option bonus and a $1.1 million base salary which resulted in a 2011 cap number of $7.7 million. In 2012, Woodley was due a $3.4 million base salary and had a $5.5 million roster bonus due on the 5th day of the 2012 league year for a cap number of $11.5 million.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.macsfootballblog.com/2012/02/steelers-restructure-lamarr-woodleys.html" target="_blank">Mac's Football Blog</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Jets WR Santonio Holmes Reportedly Owed $7.5 Million Of 2013 Salary</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:03:58 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[After their season ended with three consecutive losses and wideout Santonio Holmes planted on the bench during the season finale, the Jets promised that their disgruntled captain wasn't going anywhere. The Jets made good on that promise Wednesday morning, and their wallet is a lot lighter because of it. The New York Post reported that Holmes was due $7.5 million of his $11 million 2013 salary if he remained on the Jets' roster Wednesday morning. The newspaper also reported the Jets now owe Holmes $15.25 million guaranteed overall Holmes finished the 2011 season with 51 receptions for 654 yards with eight touchdowns. Despite the Jets assertion's that Holmes' future was safe with the Jets, it still seemed like the wideout could have been on his way out the door after his acrimonious end to the regular season, Holmes was pulled from the game during the fourth quarter of the Jets' final loss of the season, and a number of teammates called his attitude into question after the game.

Source: NFL.com (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d826c510b/article/jets-wr-holmes-reportedly-owed-75-million-of-2013-salary)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[After their season ended with three consecutive losses and wideout Santonio Holmes planted on the bench during the season finale, the Jets promised that their disgruntled captain wasn't going anywhere. The Jets made good on that promise Wednesday morning, and their wallet is a lot lighter because of it. The New York Post reported that Holmes was due $7.5 million of his $11 million 2013 salary if he remained on the Jets' roster Wednesday morning. The newspaper also reported the Jets now owe Holmes $15.25 million guaranteed overall Holmes finished the 2011 season with 51 receptions for 654 yards with eight touchdowns. Despite the Jets assertion's that Holmes' future was safe with the Jets, it still seemed like the wideout could have been on his way out the door after his acrimonious end to the regular season, Holmes was pulled from the game during the fourth quarter of the Jets' final loss of the season, and a number of teammates called his attitude into question after the game.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d826c510b/article/jets-wr-holmes-reportedly-owed-75-million-of-2013-salary" target="_blank">NFL.com</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Patriots QB Tom Brady's Teammates Unhappy With Gisele's Comments]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:38:05 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Gisele Bundchen should have kept her perfectly-shaped mouth shut Sunday night according to multiple sources inside the Patriots organization, who claim the supermodel violated a "code of brotherhood" by bashing Tom Brady's receivers. Sources tell TMZ.com, the teammates are "disappointed" Gisele decided to air her grievances after the game Sunday night when she said, "My husband cannot f***ing throw the ball and catch the ball at the same time. I can't believe they dropped the ball so many times." According to sources, Tom's teammates feel betrayed by Gisele's behavior, the Pats organization is a brotherhood and Gisele's pot shot violated the code,  which is basically ... win as a team, lose as a team.

Source: The Redzone (http://theredzone.org/BlogDescription.aspx?EntryID=23700)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Gisele Bundchen should have kept her perfectly-shaped mouth shut Sunday night according to multiple sources inside the Patriots organization, who claim the supermodel violated a &quot;code of brotherhood&quot; by bashing Tom Brady's receivers. Sources tell TMZ.com, the teammates are &quot;disappointed&quot; Gisele decided to air her grievances after the game Sunday night when she said, &quot;My husband cannot f***ing throw the ball and catch the ball at the same time. I can't believe they dropped the ball so many times.&quot; According to sources, Tom's teammates feel betrayed by Gisele's behavior, the Pats organization is a brotherhood and Gisele's pot shot violated the code,  which is basically ... win as a team, lose as a team.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://theredzone.org/BlogDescription.aspx?EntryID=23700" target="_blank">The Redzone</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Chargers Expected To Release OT Marcus McNeill</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:03:11 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>The Chargers are likely clear the books of $10 million by waiving left tackle Marcus McNeill according to Kevin Acee of San Diego Union-Tribune. McNeill has to be cleared by a team doctor by the third day of the new league year, which begins March 13, or his 2012 salary is not guaranteed. McNeill is not expected to get a clean bill of health from the Chargers.

Source: The Redzone (http://theredzone.org/BlogDescription.aspx?EntryID=23712)</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chargers are likely clear the books of $10 million by waiving left tackle Marcus McNeill according to Kevin Acee of San Diego Union-Tribune. McNeill has to be cleared by a team doctor by the third day of the new league year, which begins March 13, or his 2012 salary is not guaranteed. McNeill is not expected to get a clean bill of health from the Chargers.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://theredzone.org/BlogDescription.aspx?EntryID=23712" target="_blank">The Redzone</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Patriots Rob Gronkowski, Matt Light Seen Partying Shirtless After Game</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:24:32 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>After losing Super Bowl XLVI to the Giants on Sunday evening, many Patriots appeared absolutely miserable while talking with the media. Wes Welker, who dropped what could have been a game-clinching catch, held back tears as he recalled the moment. Tom Brady sat alone at his locker for the better part of an hour before even moving. Brandon Spikes tweeted about “Suicidal Thoughts.” Bill Belichick was even more terse than usual. It was a depressing scene, but amid it all, tight end Rob Gronkowski and left tackle Matt Light were getting ready to party according to CBSBoston.com.

Source: The Redzone (http://theredzone.org/BlogDescription.aspx?EntryID=23694)</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[After losing Super Bowl XLVI to the Giants on Sunday evening, many Patriots appeared absolutely miserable while talking with the media. Wes Welker, who dropped what could have been a game-clinching catch, held back tears as he recalled the moment. Tom Brady sat alone at his locker for the better part of an hour before even moving. Brandon Spikes tweeted about “Suicidal Thoughts.” Bill Belichick was even more terse than usual. It was a depressing scene, but amid it all, tight end Rob Gronkowski and left tackle Matt Light were getting ready to party according to CBSBoston.com.<br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://theredzone.org/BlogDescription.aspx?EntryID=23694" target="_blank">The Redzone</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>New York City Honors Super Bowl Champion Giants With Ticker-Tape Parade</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Exultant fans of the Super Bowl champion New York Giants packed into downtown Manhattan for a victory parade on Tuesday, blowing on horns, dancing salsa and hoisting signs with the triumphant line "Believe in Blue." Led by quarterback and game Most Valuable Player Eli Manning, the Giants erased an eight-point third-quarter deficit on Sunday to defeat the New England Patriots in a stunning repeat of their last Super Bowl win, also against the Patriots four years ago. New York police declined to estimate the crowd size, although turnout was easily in the thousands. The Giants had looked to have no hope of even competing for the National Football League title after enduring a four-game skid late in the regular season that put them in danger of missing the playoffs. But the team reversed its fortunes to reclaim the greatest prize in North American sports.

Source: Reuters (http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/247216/sports/othersports/nfl-exultant-giants-fans-celebrate-super-bowl-with-parade)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Exultant fans of the Super Bowl champion New York Giants packed into downtown Manhattan for a victory parade on Tuesday, blowing on horns, dancing salsa and hoisting signs with the triumphant line &quot;Believe in Blue.&quot; Led by quarterback and game Most Valuable Player Eli Manning, the Giants erased an eight-point third-quarter deficit on Sunday to defeat the New England Patriots in a stunning repeat of their last Super Bowl win, also against the Patriots four years ago. New York police declined to estimate the crowd size, although turnout was easily in the thousands. The Giants had looked to have no hope of even competing for the National Football League title after enduring a four-game skid late in the regular season that put them in danger of missing the playoffs. But the team reversed its fortunes to reclaim the greatest prize in North American sports.<br />
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<b>Source: </b><a href="http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/247216/sports/othersports/nfl-exultant-giants-fans-celebrate-super-bowl-with-parade" target="_blank">Reuters</a>]]></content:encoded>
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