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Parcells Confirms He'll Stay With Dolphins

May 17, 2014 12:16 AM

Bill Parcells has confirmed that he will remain in the front office of the Dolphins through at least the 2009 season. "We got knocked out in the first round of the playoffs so we got to keep things in perspective," Parcells said. "... We have a lot to do in Miami. We need a lot more guys." He helped the Dolphins, who won just one game in 2007, complete one of the best single-season transformations in NFL history. "On Sundays, at the games, sometimes it's hard," Parcells said. "You have a trained eye and you know where the game is going, you know kind of what's going to happen, but there is nothing you can do. So you sit there and understand you are in a support role for the head coach. And a support role for the general manager. And my job is to assist the general manager in the procurement of players that can help win on the field for the coach, Tony Sparano."

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Rodney Harrison Leaning Towards Retirement?

May 22, 2014 1:17 PM

New England safety Rodney Harrison wouldn't officially close the door on his playing career, but he sounds as though he's leaning towards retirement. "Right now, I'm doing a lot better, and I can't honestly say if I'm going to play or not right now," said Harrison. "I'm up in the air. Right now, I'm focusing on being able to run up and down the bases with my son, so once that's established, then I'll decide if I want to play or not." Harrison, 36, will soon become a free agent.

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NBC Sells Out Super Bowl Ads For Record $206M

Jul 25, 2014 7:04 PM

NBC said on Saturday afternoon that the final two advertising spots for Sunday's Super Bowl have been sold, pushing the ad revenue for the event to a record $206 million. "These advertising milestones show the power of the NFL brand and the strength of the Super Bowl as a TV property in this economic climate," said Jeff Zucker, president and CEO of NBC Universal, a unit of General Electric Co. "The Super Bowl has become one of our country's biggest holidays, a uniquely American day, and advertisers recognized the value in being a part of it."

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Tomlin Invites Jesse Jackson To Final Practice

Oct 10, 2014 10:29 PM

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin invited Rev. Jesse Jackson to the team's final practice before Super Bowl XLIII on Saturday. Pittsburgh had just a 38-minute walkthrough at the University of South Florida, with family and friends in attendance as well. "We had some people who have been special to us come to practice today -- family members and high school coaches," Tomlin said. "It's not a big deal to us, but it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for them. We wanted to show our appreciation for what they've done for us by allowing them to be a part of it."

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Bruce Smith Among 6 Inducted Into HOF

Oct 31, 2014 6:12 AM

Bruce Smith, Rod Woodson and Derrick Thomas were among six people inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. They were elected along with longtime Bills owner Ralph Wilson, who at age 90 will be the oldest person ever inducted; former Vikings guard Randall McDaniel; and the late Bob Hayes, a standout wide receiver for Dallas.

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Plummer: Shanahan Firing 'Was Past Due'

May 29, 2014 8:41 PM

Former Broncos' quarterback Jake Plummer said on Thursday that the firing of coach Mike Shanahan in Denver "was past due." "I thought it was past due," Plummer said. "I think he had done what he could do and was just tapped out as far as his coaching style wasn't motivating guys anymore."

Denver Post

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Roy Williams: Lions Practiced Harder Than Cowboys

Jul 18, 2014 10:25 PM

Wide receiver Roy Williams spent time in both Detroit and Dallas last season, and says that the 0-16 Lions practiced harder than the Cowboys. "I mean, I was there until we were 0-5, I think," Williams said Friday morning. "You know, we still had a chance to be in the playoffs at 0-5. Guys were still working. I think, actually, Detroit works harder than Dallas on the practice field. I don't know why it doesn't transition to the game field on Sunday."

Detroit Free Press

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McNabb: I Want To Retire An Eagle

Oct 1, 2014 4:50 PM

Donovan McNabb has refuted reports by Deion Sanders that he wants out of Philadelphia, saying on Friday that he'd prefer to retire as a member of the Eagles. "I talk to Deion. Deion is a great guy, but Deion's not speaking for me. I want to retire as an Eagle," McNabb said. "I remember my rookie year, or I believe my second year, with Mayor Street, I said I wanted to bring a Super Bowl back to Philadelphia, go down Broad Street with the parade. The Phillies did it first, and I'm happy for them that they did, but myself and [free safety] Brian Dawkins, it's something we've talked about for years, being able to do that. We look forward to hopefully bringing it back next year, down Broad Street, I believe [the game's] in Miami, be able to hold that trophy up and say, 'We did it.' "

Philadelphia Daily News

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Lions Will Keep Thanksgiving Game, For Now

May 17, 2014 2:00 AM

The Lions' Thanksgiving Day game is safe, at least for the 2009 season, but Commissioner Roger Goodell says that could change. Goodell admitted that owners will discuss what teams will host the Thanksgiving games "as we get later in the year." The Lions have hosted Thanksgiving Day games since 1934.

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Tiki Barber Knocks Super Bowl Matchup

Jul 7, 2014 11:14 PM

NBC analyst Tiki Barber ripped this Sunday's Super Bowl matchup recently. "If they played this game in the regular season, it would be a (regional) game, and no one would watch it," Barber said.

Houston Chronicle

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49ers Hire Former Raiders O-Coordinator Raye
Jimmy Raye has agreed to terms with the 49ers to become their seventh offensive coordinator in seven seasons.

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Haley: Keyshawn, Booker, Glenn Are Better Than Owens
Cardinals offensive coordinator Todd Haley, formerly the receivers coach for the Cowboys, says that Keyshawn Johnson, Marty Booker and Terry Glenn were all better than Terrell Owens.

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Eli: No 'Agenda' To 'Phase Out' Toomer
Giants quarterback Eli Manning said Thursday that there was no "agenda" to "phase out" receiver Amani Toomer towards the end of the season.

New York Daily News

Lions Considering Uniform Change For 2010
During a recent Town Hall meeting, Lions' team president Tom Lewand suggested that changes to the team's uniform could be coming as soon as the 2010 season.

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Mayor Of Phoenix Uses Terrible Towel As Tissue
Phoenix mayor Phil Gordon held up a Terrible Towel at a rally on Thursday and pretended to use it as a tissue before throwing it to the ground.

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Cassel Franchise Tag To Be $14.65M
The NFL Players Association released the franchise and transition tag numbers on Thursday for 2009, and the Patriots will have to pay Matt Cassel $14.65 million if they franchise him as expected.

Boston Globe

Union: No Reason For NFL Lockout
The NFL Players Association still lacks an executive director in the wake of Gene Upshaw's death, but they believe there is no reason for a lockout when the current CBA expires.

ESPN

Titans' Haynesworth: No Hometown Discount
Titans' defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth loves his team but says that he won't give Tennessee a hometown discount on the long-term deal he's looking for this offseason.

Tennessean

Dallas Fines Bennett For Rap Video
The Cowboys have decided to fine tight end Martellus Bennett for putting out a profanity-laced rap video on YouTube earlier this week.

Star-Telegram

Pennington Has No Plans To Talk Extension
Chad Pennington, whose contract expires following next season, said he has no plans to re-negotiate an extension.

Sun-Sentinel

Mariucci: Millen 'Simply Didn't Have The Experience'
Former Lions coach Steve Mariucci discussed his time with the team on Tuesday, and hinted that Matt Millen didn't have the experience needed to lead the team.

Detroit Free Press

Arizona's Haley Tip-Toes Around K.C. Rumors
Cardinals' offensive coordinator Todd Haley talked about his desire to become a head coach in the NFL on Tuesday, and was very aware of rumors that he could end up in Kansas City.

Kansas City Star

Cowboys Might Fine TE Bennett For Rap Video
Tight end Martellus Bennett could be disciplined and/or fined by the Cowboys or a profanity-laced YouTube video he put out earlier this week.

Star-Telegram

Report: LeBeau To Return In '09
Pittsburgh defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau will reportedly return to the team for the 2009 season.

ESPN

Tomlinson Hints He Might Restructure Contract
In an interview with Chris Myers of FOX Sports on Tuesday, San Diego running back LaDainian Tomlinson hinted that he might restructure his contract to stay with the Chargers.

Pro Football Talk

Simeon Rice Calls Gruden 'A Scumbag'
Former Buccaneers' defensive end Simeon Rice called former coach Jon Gruden a 'scumbag' in an interview with Sirius NFL Radio on Tuesday.

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Steelers: 'Tomlin Wasn't A Rooney Rule Candidate'
Steelers' owner Dan Rooney pointed out to the media on Tuesday that current coach Mike Tomlin wasn't a Rooney Rule candidate.

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LT Acknowledges Conversation With GM Smith
Chargers' running back LaDainian Tomlinson spoke on the NFL Network about a recent conversation he had with A.J. Smith about comments made by the general manager in the press.

NFL.com

Giants' Pierce: Plax Will Be Back
Giants' linebacker Antonio Pierce believes that embattled wide receiver Plaxico Burress will return to the team next season.

ESPN

Fans Buy 70,000 Tickets To 2009 Game In London
The first 70,000 tickets for the NFL's third regular-season game in London are gone, with 20,000 sold in seven minutes.

NFL.com