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Editorial: Veterans Have Legitimate Gripe with Rookie Contracts
By Derek Arnold"As a guy who has been in the league for 14, now going on 15, years and being around other veteran guys, for a young guy to get paid that kind of money and never steps foot on an NFL football field, it's a little disheartening to think of. It makes it tough for a guy who's proven himself to say 'I want that kind of money' when the owners, all they're going to say is, 'Well, you weren't a first-round pick.'" -NFL Players Association President Kevin Mawae addressing rookie contracts, as heard on ESPN radio in May. Matt Ryan, the #3 overall pick in this year's draft, signed  ...
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Shockey Traded To The Saints For?
By Jordan Mollins

The New York Giants have decided after months of speculation to trade their starting TE Jeremy Shockey to the Saints. Shockey will be replaced in New York by TE Kevin Boss, a fifth-round pick in last year's draft, who had a profound impact during the Giants' championship run after Shockey went down with a broken leg. Boss's performance in the playoffs, along with media speculation that Shockey's absence was the reason for QB Eli Manning's improved play during the playoffs, lead to Shockey feeling under-appreciated and requesting a trade this offseason. At first glan ...
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2008 All-Joke Team
By Nathan Miller

When I accepted a position writing for this website, I was initially worried about the inevitable lull that would sink in after the draft and before training camp. Fortunately, I figured there would be enough law breaking, dollar bill tossing, hold-out threatening, selfish comment making players to make stock jokes about until players report in July. I feel we should honor these players for getting us through these tough times with a laugh and a smile. Therefore, without further adieu, I present the 2008 Off-Season All Joke Team. Offensive Line Bryant McKinnie  ...
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Dancing Out of Miami
By Nathan Miller

While many NFL fans may not have been surprised with Chad Johnson's decision to skip off-season workouts, the recent actions of Jason Taylor have left many in a state of confusion. Last week, the "Dancing with the Stars" runner-up informed head coach Tony Sparano that he would not be attending any mini camps and, most shockingly, training camp. While fellow sack master Michael Strahan is in a similar position, Strahan is contemplating retirement, not a career change. Rumors are circulating that Taylor has caught Hollywood fever as opposed to interceptions, but I beli ...
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LT's Not So Kind Words
By Nathan Miller

"Doesn't matter how small, slow, or white he may be. He's a player." -San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson on the team's second-round selection Jacob Hester. I read this quotation in this week's ESPN the Magazine last Saturday while curled up on the couch after a marathon graduation party. At first, I thought the six hours of open bar and non-stop dancing had affected my brain. I reread the quotation. It did not change. In fact, if you were to pick up a copy, you would be hard pressed to find the quotation. It is not the subject of a major article; i ...
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