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			<title>Thanks</title>
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			<dc:creator>mustangs</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Thanks for putting everything together Sandy.  Hope all is well and looking forward to next year.   <img src="http://smxforum.forumotion.com//users/1511/79/47/14/smiles/342618.gif" alt="applause" longdesc="40" />]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:08:28 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Rodgers:Favre</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[So if Aaron Rodgers ends up being injured and unable to play does this mean that Green Bay made the wrong decsion?  Too late now, but I do wonder <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_scratch.png" alt="scratch" longdesc="10" />]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:55:58 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Bengals release Watson</title>
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			<dc:creator>SMX Commish</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<blockquote><div><cite>KFFL wrote:</cite>Bengals | Watson let go
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The Cincinnati Bengals have terminated the contract of RB Kenny Watson. </div></blockquote>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 20:25:15 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Bye-Bye Travis Henry</title>
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			<dc:creator>SMX Commish</dc:creator>
			<description>The Associated Press reports free-agent RB Travis Henry (Broncos) has been arrested following an alleged cocaine deal, according to federal authorities. The Drug Enforcement Administration says Henry is being held pending the filing of federal drug charges in federal court Wednesday, Oct. 1, in Denver. 



      IDIOT! </description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:14:27 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Mendenhall Done for the Year</title>
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			<dc:creator>SMX Commish</dc:creator>
			<description>Jerry Micco, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (shoulder) suffered a fractured shoulder Week 4 and is out for the season. He will be placed on Injured Reserve.



So with Parker expected to miss week 5, Mendenhall on IR and Davis banged up, who the hell is going to be the starter at RB in Pittsburgh...Mewelde Moore???  Could we see the return of Shaun Alexander soon?  </description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:31:06 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Kevin Smith Out/Rudi In</title>
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			<dc:creator>SMX Commish</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<blockquote><div>John Niyo, of The Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith has been removed as the team's starting running back. Smith said he was told by running backs coach Sam Gash Monday, Sept. 29, that RB Rudi Johnson will start the team's Week 5 game.</div></blockquote>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:25:26 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Will the Bungals Ever Learn?</title>
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			<dc:creator>SMX Commish</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<blockquote><div>The Cincinnati Bengals have announced they have signed free-agent RB Cedric Benson (Bears). Terms of the contract were not disclosed. </div></blockquote>
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They must have figured that their poor play was due to lack of criminals. <img src="http://smxforum.forumotion.com//users/1511/79/47/14/smiles/404541.gif" alt="doh" longdesc="36" />]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:21:09 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Deshaun Jackson</title>
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			<dc:creator>SMX Commish</dc:creator>
			<description>Who else saw that bone-head play by Jackson.  That may have been the dumbest thing I've ever seen in an NFL game.  He was more concerned with his stupid TD celebration that he forgot to score the touchdown first. 

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			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:19:43 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Ravens-Texans Postponed</title>
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			<dc:creator>SMX Commish</dc:creator>
			<description>The NFL has revised the Baltimore Ravens schedule, giving them a Week 2 Bye. They will now play the Houston Texans Sunday, Nov. 9. 



The NFL has revised the Houston Texans schedule, giving them a Week 2 Bye. They will now play the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Nov. 9. They will also play the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Oct. 26, which was previously scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 9. 



The NFL has revised the Cincinnati Bengals schedule, having them play the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 26. The Bengals  ...</description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:22:47 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Burleson Done</title>
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			<dc:creator>SMX Commish</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<blockquote><div>ESPN reports Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Holmgren said WR Nate Burleson (knee) will be out for the year with torn ligaments in his left knee.</div></blockquote>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:58:31 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Brady Done for the Year?</title>
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			<dc:creator>SMX Commish</dc:creator>
			<description>Reigning NFL MVP Tom Brady left Sunday's game against Kansas City after being hit on the left leg, depriving the New England Patriots of the quarterback who last season led them to a 16-0 regular season and their fourth Super Bowl appearance in eight years.



Brady suffered a serious knee injury against the Chiefs that will end his 2008 season, reports NFL Network’s Adam Schefter.



With any other sports analyst I'd say this is just speculation but Schefter is rarely wrong.  There are reports  ...</description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 02:25:21 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Rudi Signs with Lions</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<blockquote><div>John Clayton, of ESPN, reports the Detroit Lions have signed free-agent RB Rudi Johnson (Bengals). Terms of the contract were not disclosed. </div></blockquote>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:37:20 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>It's Official:Bengals are the Wost Managed Team in the NFL</title>
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			<dc:creator>SMX Commish</dc:creator>
			<description>Henry named captain Friday 8/29, 1:11 PM CT 



Chris Henry was named captain for the Bengals in their final preseason game, according to Pro Football Talk. 



Our View: Are you kidding us? If this doesn't cement the fact that this is the worst run organization in sports, we don't know what will. The &quot;C&quot; likely won't be on his jersey when the season starts as he will miss the first four weeks of the season, but the message is still clear - the Bengals are totally lost.





What  ...</description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 13:42:53 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Chad Johnson Changes his Name</title>
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			<dc:creator>SMX Commish</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<blockquote><div>Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Johnson has legally changed his name to Chad Javon Ocho Cinco. </div></blockquote>
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<strong>IDIOT</strong> <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt="Rolling Eyes" longdesc="1" />]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 13:37:43 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Strahan Considering a Comeback</title>
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			<dc:creator>SMX Commish</dc:creator>
			<description>ESPN.com reports retired DL Michael Strahan would consider returning to the New York Giants this season after DL Osi Umenyiora (knee) suffered a season-ending knee injury, according to the New York Daily News, citing an unnamed source. According to the report, Strahan would come out of retirement if the team offered him an &#36;8 million contract for this season, according to a source close to Strahan. Strahan currently holds a position as an analyst for FOX Sports. &quot;If the Giants make a  ...</description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:47:09 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Umenyiora Done for the Year</title>
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			<dc:creator>SMX Commish</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<blockquote><div>Mike Garafolo, of the Newark Star-Ledger, during an interview on ESPNews, reported New York Giants DE Osi Umenyiora (knee) suffered ligament damage in his knee during their preseason game Saturday, Aug. 23, and is out for the year.</div></blockquote>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:23:37 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Defense</title>
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			<dc:creator>JR</dc:creator>
			<description>Doesn't look good for Merriman or San Diego's defense.  How bad does their stock plunge for the draft?</description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:45:18 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Merriman May Be Done</title>
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			<dc:creator>SMX Commish</dc:creator>
			<description>Updating a previous item, Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers LB Shawne Merriman (knee) said he has a torn posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Merriman is pondering seeing another doctor Friday, Aug. 22, to gather more information before deciding when and if he will play at all this season. 



Other reports have characterized this as &quot;career threatening&quot;.  I love it, couldn't have happened to a better team.  </description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:52:48 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>S-Jax to Return</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<blockquote><div>ESPNews reports St. Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson will end his holdout and join the team Thursday, Aug. 21.</div></blockquote>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:32:22 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Lynch to the Patriots</title>
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			<description>Pass physical &amp; Lynch becomes a Patriot - The interest in veteran safety John Lynch (Broncos) has become a contract offer, and now the Patriots report they are simply awaiting the results of a physical to sign Lynch on the dotted line, according to John Clayton of ESPN.com. 





This gives the Pats a hard hitting, although very old, combo at safety.  With Sanders &amp; Merriwether still learning, I like this signing to help give the youngsters a great opportunity to learn from the best.  ...</description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:49:33 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Rams open talks w/S-Jax</title>
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			<dc:creator>SMX Commish</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<blockquote><div>Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports there have been low-key talks in the last two days between St. Louis Rams general manager Jay Zygmunt and RB Steven Jackson's agent, Eugene Parker. It is the first indication of dialogue between the two parties since July 25.</div></blockquote>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 02:34:33 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Engram out 6-8 weeks</title>
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			<dc:creator>SMX Commish</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<blockquote><div>Larry Hughes, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports Seattle Seahawks WR Bobby Engram (shoulder) is out six to eight weeks with a cracked bone in his shoulder. He suffered the injury during the team's first preseason game Friday, Aug. 8. </div></blockquote>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:23:55 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Favre traded.  IT'S FINALLY OVER!!!</title>
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			<dc:creator>SMX Commish</dc:creator>
			<description>Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports the Green Bay Packers will receive a fourth-round draft choice from the New York Jets for QB Brett Favre. However, if Favre takes 50 percent of the snaps, it will be a third-round pick. If Favre takes 70 percent of the snaps and the Jets make the playoffs, the pick becomes a second-round draft choice. If the Jets reach the Super Bowl in 2008 and Favre takes 80 percent of the snaps, it becomes a first-round pick. 



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			<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:01:10 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Packers won't release Favre</title>
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			<dc:creator>LoneRanger</dc:creator>
			<description>According to NFL.com, Packers will not let or do not want Favre to leave. Favre had previously announced his retirement. I think it is time for him to retire, even though the Packers will probably not perform as well without Favre.</description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 04:31:50 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Seattle to use RBBC</title>
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			<description>The Associated Press reports Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Holmgren said RBs Julius Jones and Maurice Morris will be co-starters at tailback entering the 2008 season. &quot;Both Julius and Mo will both play. I'm looking at it right now as if we have two starters at that position. And that's how I talk to the players about it and that's how I'm going to kind of approach it during the season,&quot; coach Mike Holmgren said. 







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			<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:52:43 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Pats sign Jordan</title>
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			<description>ESPNews reports the New England Patriots have signed free-agent RB LaMont Jordan (Raiders). Terms of the deal were not disclosed. 





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			<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:47:15 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Chicago's Forte</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<blockquote><div>Despite his recent off-field issues, Benson will remain a member of the Bears next season. However, rookie Matt Forte impressed Lovie Smith and his coaches at the team's first minicamp. In fact, Forte could be in a position to unseat Benson atop the depth chart sooner than later. Benson appears destined to be the next Curtis Enis, so fantasy footballers should turn their focus to Forte in all drafts.</div></blockquote>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 23:17:15 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Not even Canada wants the Bills</title>
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			<description>In regards to the Buffalo Bills' proposal to play some regular season games in Toronto...

Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Canadian senator Larry Campbell drafted a legislation to ban the NFL from playing regular season games in Canada. Campbell feel's that it is necessary to protect the Canadian Football League because he doesn't think the CFL could exist with the NFL. 





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			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 03:35:12 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Patriots Looking at Jones</title>
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			<description>Adam Schefter of the NFL Network is reporting that the Patriots had former Lions RB Kevin Jones in for a visit recently. While Jones has been plagued by injuries throughout his career, when healthy he is a solid RB capable of producing lead RB #'s.</description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 23:31:20 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Top Rookie WR?</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<blockquote><div>According to the Bills official website, Hardy has a "very good" chance to start opposite Lee Evans in 2008. He'll see competition from Josh Reed and Roscoe Parrish, but the Indiana product appears to have the best chance to start of all rookie wideouts. Hardy won't make a significant impact, a la Anquan Boldin or Marques Colston, but he will be the first rookie receiver taken in most drafts.</div></blockquote>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 23:19:50 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Kevin Who?</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<blockquote><div>MLive.com reports Smith is "expected to be the starter" in Detroit next season. The rookie will compete with Tatum Bell (who showed up to recent OTAs overweight), Brian Calhoun and Artose Pinner. Smith, who has sleeper written all over him, should be seen as a viable No. 3 fantasy back in an offense that will lean on the run under Jim Colletto. Bell should finish second on the depth chart.</div></blockquote>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 23:15:51 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Rudi at 100%</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<blockquote><div>The Cincinnati Enquirer reports the Bengals seem to be counting on Johnson to be their featured back in 2008. He was a serious bust in fantasy land last season, but the former Auburn runner is back to 100 percent and could be undervalued in drafts. Chris Perry, who has been injured for most of his pro career, is also at full health and will compete with Kenny Watson for carries behind Johnson.</div></blockquote>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 23:13:37 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>The Chad Johnson Saga</title>
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			<description>Bengals | C. Johnson wants to be traded

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:43:11 -0800



Mark Curnutte, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Johnson is asking to be traded to the Miami Dolphins.

Bengals | C. Johnson may sit out season if he is not traded

Sun, 3 Feb 2008 15:17:02 -0800



Chris Mortensen, of ESPN.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Johnson feels betrayed by head coach Marvin Lewis because Lewis stopped talking to Johnson early in the season, according  ...</description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 05:19:59 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Are You Kidding Me?</title>
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			<description>Chargers | Kaeding kicked in five games with fractured leg

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:37:14 -0800



Bernie Wilson, of the Associated Press, reports San Diego Chargers PK Nate Kaeding (fibula) kicked in five games with a fractured lower left leg. 

Chargers | Gates to play - from www.KFFL.com

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 11:46:22 -0800



CBS NFL Today reports San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (dislocated toe) will play versus the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20. 

Chargers  ...</description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jan 2008 20:06:13 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Trouble in the Steel City?</title>
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			<description>Steelers | Roethlisberger would like taller target

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:40:09 -0800



Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger is not happy with the size of his current receiving corps. Roethlisberger would like a taller target at receiver similar to what the team had with WR Plaxico Burress before he departed to the New York Giants in free agency. &quot;In the red zone, it's nice to have a guy like that. … To have a big guy who can create  ...</description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:34:17 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Farewell</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<blockquote><div>Buccaneers | Alstott announces retirement
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Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:20:37 -0800
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The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers FB Mike Alstott announced his retirement from the NFL Thursday, Jan. 24.
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Let's all wish a fond farewell to this Fantasy Hall of Famer.  You will be missed.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:33:01 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>All KC Wants For X-mas</title>
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			<description>Chiefs | Team will be looking for several things in draft

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:51:54 -0800



Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs director of college scouting Chuck Cook said the Chiefs will be looking to fill several needs during the 2008 NFL Draft, especially offensive line and cornerback help. &quot;Everybody knows we're focusing on the offensive line and the cornerback situations. But we'd like to get another power wide receiver, a guy who can go get it to  ...</description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:16:55 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>OFFSEASON MOVES</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<strong>If anybody hears any good gossip on what's going on in terms of free agency, trades or any other offseason roster moves, let us know about it here.</strong>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:32:27 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>2008 FREE AGENTS</title>
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			<description>The following is a list of the NFL's 2008 Free Agents broken down by position.  I got this from another site so it may have some mistakes.



Status Legend

EFA (Exclusive restricted FA) A player whose contract expires at a time when he has less than three accrued seasons. 

UFA (Unrestricted free agent) A player who has completed four or more accrued seasons and whose contract has expired. 

RFA (Restricted free agent) A player who has completed three accrued seasons and whose contract  ...</description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:13:14 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Shanahanigans</title>
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			<description>Broncos | Henry could be on way out

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:34:52 -0800



Mike Klis, of the Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos RB Travis Henry will only remain with the team in 2008 if he accepts a substantial pay cut from the $6.7 million he's tentatively scheduled to earn. If the team and Henry can't agree on a new deal they will look for another lead back in the offseason, as head coach Mike Shanahan believes RB Selvin Young is ideal for no more than 15 carries per game. 







And  ...</description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jan 2008 04:08:24 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>From the &amp;quot;DUH!&amp;quot; Files</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<blockquote><div>Texans | Team will scout younger RBs
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Brooke Bentley, of HoustonTexans.com, reports Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said the team will scout younger running backs to add depth to the team for next season.</div></blockquote>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:14:31 GMT</pubDate>
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