May 2013 - Football Wiretap

Brady Hopes Patriots Re-Sign Welker
Wes Welker received the franchise tag for 2012, earning $9.5 million.

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Gonzalez Leaning Towards Retiring
Tony Gonzalez had eight catches for 72 yards, including a 10-yard touchdown reception on Sunday.

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Falcons' Fan Stabbed By 49ers' Fan Following Punch
A fan of the Falcons was stabbed in the throat during an altercation with a fan of the 49ers at the Georgia Dome following the game.

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49ers Open As Five-Point Favorites Over Ravens In Super Bowl
The 49ers are five-point favorites over the Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII.

Chris Chase/USA Today

NFL Considering Expansion Of Rooney Rule To Coordinators
The NFL expressed its disappointment in a statement after 14 head coach and front-office jobs were filled without one minority being hired.

Chris Mortensen/ESPN

Jets Unlikely To Land Vick, Smith Or Flynn
More realistic targets for the Jets include Tavaris Jackson, Matt Moore, Jason Campbell or David Garrard.

Brian Costello/New York Post

Marty Mornhinweg Hired By Jets As Offensive Coordinator
Marty Mornhinweg has been primary play caller of the Philadelphia Eagles' offense since 2006.

Brian Costello/New York Post

Eagles Likely To Hire Pat Shurmur As OC
Before becoming the Browns' coach, Pat Shurmur was the Rams' offensive coordinator for two seasons.

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Cardinals Looking For QB With Grit
Bruce Arians is looking for the Cardinals to have a quarterback with grit.

Kareem Copeland/NFL.com

Kaepernick Becoming Coveted Endorser
Colin Kaepernick has become a target of interest for possible endorsement deals.

Andrew S. Ross/San Francisco Chronicle

Raiders Hire Greg Olsen As Offensive Coordinator
Greg Olson will bring the power running scheme to the Raiders.

Vic Tafur/San Francisco Chronicle

Mike Shula Named OC Of Panthers
Mike Shula's last stint as an NFL offensive coordinator came with Tampa Bay from 1996 to 1999.

John Breech/CBS Sports

Cardinals Hire Goodwin, Bowles As Offensive/Defensive Coordinators
Todd Bowles replaces Ray Horton as defensive coordinator of the Cardinals.

Jason La Canfora/CBS Sports

Police Question Crabtree In Sexual Assault Case
Police are investigating a sexual assault allegation involving 49ers receiver Michael Crabtree.

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Bears To Hire Mel Tucker As Defensive Coordinator
Mel Tucker was most recently defensive coordinator of the Jaguars.

Jason La Canfora/CBS Sports

Jets To Hire John Idzik As GM
John Idzik will be the Jets' fourth general manager in the 13 years of Woody Johnson's ownership.

Rich Cimini/ESPN

Harbaugh Lobbies For Moss To Return Next Season
Randy Moss caught 28 balls for 434 yards in the regular season on a one-year, $2.5 million contract.

Matt Maiocco/Comcast

Friend: Tuiasosopo Admitted To Deceiving Te'o
Ronaiah Tuiasosopo gave a friend a tearful confession and account of how he played what he said was at first a game on the unsuspecting Te'o.

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Reid Helped Eagles Secure Chip Kelly
Andy Reid helped the Eagles secure a deal with Chip Kelly to become their next head coach.

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Alicia Keys To Perform National Anthem At Super Bowl
Alicia Keys will sign the national anthem before the Super Bowl.

Howard Fendrich/AP

Stanford's Pep Hamilton Could Join Colts As OC
Pep Hamilton is the leading the candidate to become the next offensive coordinator of the Colts.

Chris Mortensen/ESPN

Lombardi Hired As VP Of Player Personnel For Browns
Michael Lombardi has been hired by the Browns as VP of player personnel.

Mike Garafolo/USA Today

Cardinals Hire Bruce Arians
Bruce Arians replaces the fired Ken Whisenhunt.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Roman Not Surprised By Jaguars' Decision, Focused On Falcons
Greg Roman interviewed for several college openings the past two years.

Matt Maiocco/Comcast

Teammate: Te'o 'Played Along' With Tragic Story For Attention
Teammates of Manti Te'o knew that it was inaccurate to call Lennay Kekua his girlfriend, even when it was believed she existed.

Bob Holtzman/ESPN

Source: Father Of Te'o 'Loves To Add Color'
When Manti Te'o returned to the Notre Dame campus on Dec. 27, he admitted never meeting Kekua in person.

Pat Forde/Yahoo! Sports

Whisenhunt Hired By Chargers As Offensive Coordinator
Ken Whisenhunt will become offensive coordinator of the Chargers.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

NFL Exec: We Prefer Criminals Over Liars
Manti Te'o has been expected to go in the middle of the first round in the 2013 NFL Draft.

Matt Miller/Bleacher Report (Lead NFL Writer)

Cardinals FB Mauia Met Kekua In 2011
Reagan Mauia claims to have met the woman purported to be Lennay Kekua in American Samoa in June 2011.

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Justin Smith Has 'Love-Hate' Relationship With Arm Brace
Justin Smith has been the anchor of the 49ers' defense for several seasons.

Eric Branch/San Francisco Chronicle