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HighlightBears' hire of Trestman a bold, original move
Published: Jan. 16, 2013 at 08:19 a.m.The Chicago Bears didn't pick the "hot" coaching name. They didn't roll with the young coordinator or the established coaching "star." The Bears no longer are playing it safe. Read
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Avant, Harbor take defensive snaps at OTAs
Published: May 20, 2013 at 09:14 a.m.Philadelphia Eagles coach Chip Kelly wants to prepare wide receiver Jason Avant to take some defensive snaps just in case. But don't expect the move to be permanent. Read
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Carroll catches flak for suspensions
Published: May 20, 2013 at 08:53 a.m.The Seattle Seahawks have a problem with their players failing tests for performance-enhancing substances. So why isn't coach Pete Carroll taking any criticism? Read
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Free-agent CB Jammer holding out hope for Chargers return
Published: May 20, 2013 at 07:34 a.m.Quentin Jammer's play has left him on the outside looking in as a free agent -- even though the cornerback still speaks optimistically about a return to the San Diego Chargers for a 12th season. Read
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Pats' Brady: 'I've never felt better throwing the football'
Published: May 20, 2013 at 06:23 a.m.Tom Brady is a three-time Super Bowl champion, but the New England Patriots quarterback says he's never been more confident about his ability to toss the pigskin. Read
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Brooks Reed says he's '100 percent' ahead of Texans OTAs
Published: May 19, 2013 at 08:10 p.m.Brooks Reed says he's "100 percent" ahead of the Houston Texans' organized team activities, which begin Monday. The linebacker underwent groin surgery in the offseason. Read
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Back in black?
Published: May 19, 2013 at 06:54 p.m.Free agent Charles Woodson is scheduled to visit the Raiders on Tuesday, and Silver and Black's faithful fan base doesn't plan on letting the onetime Oakland defensive back get away again. Read
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Gang Green's Smith on criticism: I'm not naive, I'm not a diva
Published: May 19, 2013 at 05:59 p.m.Geno Smith, the N.Y. Jets rookie QB, says he's "not naive." Smith says he's already learned a thing or two from the media snowstorm in New York. Read
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Sizing up the NFL's quarterback battles
Published: May 19, 2013 at 05:15 p.m.Will Geno Smith beat out Mark Sanchez for the N.Y. Jets' starting job? Is Matt Flynn headed for the Raiders' bench? Here are seven QB competitions heating up as we approach training camp. Read
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Broncos try to put Moore's costly playoff blunder behind them
Published: May 19, 2013 at 01:17 p.m.Denver Broncos coaches say they have moved past Rahim Moore's playoff blunder and are expecting the young defensive back to forget about it, as well. Can Moore bounce back? Read
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'He still has it'
Published: May 19, 2013 at 12:29 p.m.Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians talked up Carson Palmer's ability to sling the ball deep, calling his new quarterback "as good a deep-ball thrower as I've ever seen." Read
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Pats visit Newtown youth
Published: May 19, 2013 at 11:05 a.m.About 30 current and former New England Patriots players -- including Rob Gronkowski -- coaches and cheerleaders held a football clinic in Newtown, Conn., a city still reeling from tragedy. Read
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Garrard struggled with deep ball?
Published: May 19, 2013 at 09:52 a.m.David Garrard cited his troublesome left knee as a reason for retiring from the New York Jets. A report Sunday gave us a better visual of how his recurring injury affected his play. Read
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Schiano: Glennon 'can play quickly' if needed
Published: May 19, 2013 at 09:15 a.m.Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano has been smitten with QB Mike Glennon since recruiting him in high school. Schiano said Glennon will play if he's needed or if he wins the starting gig. Read
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Saban: McClain 'being fair' to Ravens despite ending his career
Published: May 18, 2013 at 03:27 p.m.Rolando McClain signed a one-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens in early April, only to announce his retirement a month later. Nick Saban says his former player has been fair to the Ravens. Read
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Goodson's teammate: Running back likely done
Published: May 18, 2013 at 03:09 p.m.The New York Jets haven't yet announced if they will release Mike Goodson after his arrest, but at least one teammate believes the running back might be on his way out of Florham Park. Read
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Kelly tries Avant, Harbor on defense
Published: May 18, 2013 at 01:44 p.m.Philadelphia Eagles coach Chip Kelly continued his out-of-the-box tinkering with the roster this week, trying wide receiver Jason Avant and tight end Clay Harbor on defense. Read
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Foote: Steelers 'pissed off we didn't make the playoffs'
Published: May 18, 2013 at 12:40 p.m.Larry Foote says the Pittsburgh Steelers are angry after finishing 8-8 last season, and the rival Baltimore Ravens’ Super Bowl win only added coals to the fire. Read
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Vick: My critics are 'ignorant'
Published: May 18, 2013 at 12:05 p.m.Michael Vick says the people who speak out against him are just ignorant about football. But are they? Analysis of the Eagles quarterback's play might prove otherwise. Read
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Freeney, Chargers agree on two-year, $8.75M contract
Published: May 18, 2013 at 11:32 a.m.Dwight Freeney and the San Diego Chargers reached an agreement Saturday on a two-year, $8.75 million contract, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported. Read
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Fitz: Last year my 'most frustrating season'
Published: May 18, 2013 at 10:41 a.m.Larry Fitzgerald's talents were wasted last season. The Arizona Cardinals wide receiver couldn't make up for the team's mess at quarterback, and admitted, "I've never had a year like that." Read
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Titus Young talked with ex-teammate about mental disorder
Published: May 18, 2013 at 09:49 a.m.Before Titus Young was arrested three times in a single week, the free-agent receiver opened up about his mental disorder to his former teammate, Detroit Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch. Read
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Lawyer: Williams sent disturbing texts
Published: May 17, 2013 at 08:47 p.m.Mario Williams filed a lawsuit against his ex-fiancee to recover a $785K engagement ring. But her lawyer says the Buffalo Bills defensive end broke it off and peppered his client with texts. Read
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Guest list: Te'o+0
Published: May 17, 2013 at 08:08 p.m.Maxim poked fun at Manti Te'o by naming Lennay Kekua to its annual "Hot 100" list. The San Diego Chargers rookie took the jab in stride, appearing at a party honoring the fake girlfriend. Read
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The need for speed in Dallas
Published: May 17, 2013 at 07:33 p.m.Bruce Carter is one of the NFL's fastest linebackers. But can he fill the critical Derrick Brooks-style role in Dallas Cowboys coordinator Monte Kiffin's Tampa 2 defense? Read
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NFL to talk Pro Bowl changes next week
Published: May 17, 2013 at 05:51 p.m.A draft? Captains picking teams? Those might be on the table at the NFL Spring Meeting in Boston as ways to reinvigorate the Pro Bowl, Albert Breer reported. Read
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