May 2012 - Football Wiretap

Favre Would Have Taken Griffin First Overall
The Colts drafted Andrew Luck with the No. 1 pick in April, but Brett Favre would have gone a different route.

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Report: Colts, Luck Stuck On Endorsement Terms
The Colts and first overall pick Andrew Luck are clashing over details that have nothing to do with guaranteed money in his first professional contract.

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Asomugha: No Receiver Makes Me Nervous
Nnamdi Asomugha called wide receiver the easiest position in the NFL.

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Sammy Morris Could Return To Patriots
Sammy Morris is interested in returning to the Patriots if they will have him back.

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Favre Doesn't Care About Bounty Scheme
Brett Favre hasn't given much thought to being targeted as quarterback of the Vikings in the 2010 NFC Championship Game against New Orleans.

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Burress Takes Shot At Sanchez
As Plaxico Burress continues to look for a job, he took a few shots at Mark Sanchez and the Jets.

New York Post

Chris Johnson Compares Himself To LeBron
When Chris Johnson watches LeBron James, the Titans running back sees himself in the reigning NBA MVP.

Pro Football Talk

Davis: 'I Will Be The Best Tight End Ever'
While making an appearance at Coolidge High School in Washington, D.C. on Friday, Vernon Davis made a bold proclamation.

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Jury Convicts Sandusky On 45 Of 48 Counts
Retired football coach Jerry Sandusky was convicted Friday night of sexually assaulting 10 boys over 15 years.

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Report: Giants, Jets Sue Meadowlands Developer
The Giants and Jets are seeking an injunction that would prevent the Triple Five Group from rehabilitating the retail and entertainment venue at the Meadowlands.

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Patriots Re-Sign James Ihedigbo
The Patriots re-signed safety James Ihedigbo on Friday.

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DeMaurice Smith Sends Letter To Goodell
NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith has sent a letter to Roger Goodell asking the commissioner to reopen the investigation of the Saints' bounty program

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Forte: Camp Holdout Possible
Bears running back Matt Forte said Friday he might hold out of training camp but remains optimistic about his talks with the team.

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NFL Denies Covering Up 'Bounty' Witness Retractions
The NFL denies accusations it covered up retractions made by key witnesses in its Saints' bounty investigation.

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Federal Judge Denies D.J. Williams
A federal judge has dismissed a complaint against the NFL by D.J. Williams.

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Lions Sign QB R.J. Archer From Arena League
The Lions have signed QB R.J. Archer who plays for the Georgia Force in the Arena Football League.

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D'Brickashaw Ferguson A Fan Of Tim Tebow
D'Brickashaw Ferguson told New York radio station WFAN on Thursday that he's a fan of their new quarterback.

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QB Nathan Enderle Signs With Jaguars
QB Nathan Enderle has signed a deal with the Jaguars and will compete for a roster spot with Blaine Gabbert, Chad Henne, and Jordan Palmer.

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Leaf Could Return To West Texas Soon
Ryan Leaf could return to West Texas to face a judge who could revoke his probation on drug-related charges.

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NFL Referees File Unfair Labor Practice Charge
The NFL refs have filed an unfair labor practice charge against the league with the National Labor Relations Board.

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Panthers Have No Interest In Burress
An unnamed team official says the Panthers are not interested in signing veteran receiver Plaxico Burress.

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Jacobs Bonds With 6-Year-Old Fan
Brandon Jacobs took 6-year-old Joseph Armento and his little brother to Jump On In bounce house in Boonton, N.J. on Wednesday.

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Unhappy Harvin Back At Minicamp
Percy Harvin returned to minicamp on Thursday, a day after skipping practice because he is unhappy and has requested a trade.

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BCS Commissioners Endorse Four-Team Playoff
The BCS commissioners on Wednesday endorsed a seeded four-team playoff for college football that would begin in 2014.

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Atogwe Signs One-Year Deal With Eagles
Safety O.J. Atogwe has signed a one-year deal with the Eagles.

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Saints' Vitt Offers To Take Lie Detector Test
Saints interim head coach Joe Vitt has offered to take a lie detector test to prove bounty allegations against him are false.

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49ers Sign Top Pick A.J. Jenkins To Four-Year Deal
The 49ers signed receiver A.J. Jenkins to a four-year deal on Wednesday.

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Harvin's Trade Request Goes Beyond Contract
Percy Harvin seeks a trade from the Vikings, but his contract isn't the only reason for that desire.

Pro Football Talk

Colts See Brown As Every-Down Back
Donald Brown ranked 30th in the NFL with 645 rushing yards in 2011, but he averaged 4.8 yards per carry (11th).

Indianapolis Star

Portis Comes Out In Defense Of Dan Snyder
Clinton Portis came out in defense of owner Dan Snyder, who has become a lightning rod for his stewardship of a sagging franchise.

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