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<title><![CDATA[Shawne Merriman of the San Diego Chargers remains unsigned and is generating little trade interest]]></title>
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Despite rumors that the Chargers are looking to deal Shawne Merriman, don't expect the veteran linebacker to be moved anytime soon, Len Pasquarelli writes.]]></description>
<pubDate>August 06, 2010 04:00:29 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Cincinnati Bengals' pursuit of Terrell Owens is another example of their expensive pursuit of a No. 2 receiver.]]></title>
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Terrell Owens is the third wide receiver the Bengals have spent millions on trying to find a suitable replacement for T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Len Pasquarelli writes.]]></description>
<pubDate>July 30, 2010 05:49:57 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Jake Locker and Christian Ponder projected to head deep QB crop in 2011 draft]]></title>
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Jake Locker and Christian Ponder appear to be first-round locks for 2011. Chances are pretty good they won't be the only QBs scooped up early in next year's draft, writes Len Pasquarelli.]]></description>
<pubDate>July 23, 2010 04:01:45 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Tennessee Titans' Chris Johnson will have tough time reaching goal of 2,500 yards in 2010]]></title>
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Even if he settles his contract issues, Chris Johnson will have a tough time reaching his goal of 2,500 yards in 2010, writes Len Pasquarelli.]]></description>
<pubDate>July 16, 2010 04:03:15 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Steelers among many teams with questions at increasingly important right tackle spot]]></title>
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The Steelers are one of many teams entering 2010 with uncertainty at right tackle, which has become an increasingly important position around the league, writes Len Pasquarelli.]]></description>
<pubDate>July 02, 2010 03:33:24 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Pasquarelli: Rookie symposium continues NFL's quest to teach life skills]]></title>
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The annual rookie symposium is helping the NFL continue its ambitious initiative geared toward developing and enhancing players' life skills, Len Pasquarelli writes.]]></description>
<pubDate>June 29, 2010 03:42:17 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Denver Broncos' Champ Bailey not yet willing to lower price tag]]></title>
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The Broncos' Champ Bailey expects to make the switch to safety in three or four years. Until then, he expects to be paid premium cornerback money, writes Len Pasquarelli.]]></description>
<pubDate>June 25, 2010 04:10:01 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Pasquarelli: Fullback position making a comeback]]></title>
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Even though only two fullbacks were taken in this year's draft, the position is enjoying a resurgence around the league, writes Len Pasquarelli.]]></description>
<pubDate>June 01, 2010 03:35:45 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers rookie offensive lineman Maurkice Pouncey had to make a tough choice to begin his pro career]]></title>
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"Teammates" since birth, the Pouncey twins now face separate paths. Maurkice Pouncey is a Steelers rookie OL, while Mike Pouncey remains in Gainesville, writes Len Pasquarelli.]]></description>
<pubDate>May 27, 2010 12:46:35 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL: Return of healthy Troy Polamalu and Aaron Smith has Pittsburgh Steelers optimistic]]></title>
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The Steelers are one of several teams counting on veterans to return healthy and play key roles in 2010, writes Len Pasquarelli.]]></description>
<pubDate>May 07, 2010 03:01:58 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL: The St. Louis Rams got the largest rookie salary pool allocation in 2010, nearly $7.6 million]]></title>
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The Rams got the largest rookie salary pool allocation in 2010, nearly $7.6 million, writes Len Pasquarelli.]]></description>
<pubDate>May 07, 2010 05:27:13 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Pasquarelli: Uncapped year has contributed to a more active trade market]]></title>
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An increase in the number of trades has been among the byproducts of the uncapped year, writes Len Pasquarelli.]]></description>
<pubDate>April 30, 2010 04:49:12 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Pasquarelli: New draft format means more intrigue surrounding top pick of second round]]></title>
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Thanks to the draft's new format, the Rams will almost certainly get plenty of trade offers for the top pick of the second round, writes Len Pasquarelli.]]></description>
<pubDate>April 16, 2010 04:25:16 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL: Despite a lopsided bust-to-boom ratio, wide receiver trades continue in what's a buyer's market for veteran pass-catchers]]></title>
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Wide receivers have become the trade currency of choice, as 31 veteran wideouts have been traded since 2006, writes Len Pasquarelli.]]></description>
<pubDate>April 16, 2010 03:04:32 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL: In the playoffs, the Indianapolis Colts depend almost exclusively on their defensive line for sacks]]></title>
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Indianapolis relies almost exclusively on its defensive line for postseason sacks, writes Len Pasquarelli.]]></description>
<pubDate>January 22, 2010 05:34:36 PST</pubDate>
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