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				<title><![CDATA[Colts | Two draft picks sign]]></title>
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				<description><![CDATA[The Indianapolis Colts signed seventh-round draft picks DL Tim Fugger and QB Chandler Harnish to undisclosed deals Wednesday, May 16.]]></description>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 May 2012 20:30:54 -0500]]></pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Saints | Drew Brees will be prepared to play]]></title>
				<link><![CDATA[http://subscribers.footballguys.com/apps/news.php#787409]]></link>
				<description><![CDATA[New Orleans Saints franchise free-agent QB Drew Brees could not say when he will sign with the Saints but did say he will be prepared to play when he does sign. 

Our View: Of course Brees will be ready to play. This contract situation seems ugly now but we feel it will be resolved by the start of training camp. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 May 2012 18:52:51 -0500]]></pubDate>
				<our_view><![CDATA[Of course Brees will be ready to play. This contract situation seems ugly now but we feel it will be resolved by the start of training camp. ]]></our_view>
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				<title><![CDATA[Colts | Lavon Brazill agrees to terms]]></title>
				<link><![CDATA[http://subscribers.footballguys.com/apps/news.php#787396]]></link>
				<description><![CDATA[The Indianapolis Colts have agreed to terms with sixth-round draft choice WR Lavon Brazill on a four-year deal worth $2.178 million. The deal includes a signing bonus of $78,680. 

Our View: Brazill is a nice sleeper WR to keep an eye on in dynasty leagues. He's a fluid athlete with the footwork to change directions easily. Brazill is dangerous after the catch and not afraid to run routes over the middle. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 May 2012 18:12:35 -0500]]></pubDate>
				<our_view><![CDATA[Brazill is a nice sleeper WR to keep an eye on in dynasty leagues. He's a fluid athlete with the footwork to change directions easily. Brazill is dangerous after the catch and not afraid to run routes over the middle. ]]></our_view>
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				<title><![CDATA[Colts | Vick Ballard agrees to terms]]></title>
				<link><![CDATA[http://subscribers.footballguys.com/apps/news.php#787395]]></link>
				<description><![CDATA[The Indianapolis Colts have agreed to terms with fifth-round draft choice RB Vick Ballard on a four-year deal worth $2.24 million. The deal includes a signing bonus of $144,560. 

Our View: Ballard is a big back who can run with some power when he builds a head of steam. He's not creative or elusive as a runner and won't be much of a receiver out of the backfield. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 May 2012 18:07:38 -0500]]></pubDate>
				<our_view><![CDATA[Ballard is a big back who can run with some power when he builds a head of steam. He's not creative or elusive as a runner and won't be much of a receiver out of the backfield. ]]></our_view>
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				<title><![CDATA[Colts | Josh Chapman agrees to terms]]></title>
				<link><![CDATA[http://subscribers.footballguys.com/apps/news.php#787394]]></link>
				<description><![CDATA[The Indianapolis Colts have agreed to terms with fifth-round draft choice DT Josh Chapman on a four-year deal worth $2.315 million. The deal includes a signing bonus of $215,512. 

Our View: Chapman is your classic run stuffer in the middle of the defensive line. He's a mountain of a man who is difficult to move. His powerful anchor makes him a force against the run, but he doesn't provide much in terms of pocket pressure. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 May 2012 17:59:49 -0500]]></pubDate>
				<our_view><![CDATA[Chapman is your classic run stuffer in the middle of the defensive line. He's a mountain of a man who is difficult to move. His powerful anchor makes him a force against the run, but he doesn't provide much in terms of pocket pressure. ]]></our_view>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jets | Bryan Thomas close to 100 percent]]></title>
				<link><![CDATA[http://subscribers.footballguys.com/apps/news.php#787388]]></link>
				<description><![CDATA[New York Jets LB Bryan Thomas (Achilles') said he is close to running full speed after missing most of last season with a torn Achilles' tendon. Thomas hopes to be 100 percent for the start of training camp.]]></description>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 May 2012 17:59:04 -0500]]></pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Browns | Believe Phil Taylor can make impact this season]]></title>
				<link><![CDATA[http://subscribers.footballguys.com/apps/news.php#787387]]></link>
				<description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Browns believe DT Phil Taylor (pectoral) still has a chance to make a significant impact this season even though he underwent surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle Wednesday, May 16.  

Our View: Taylor should be out four to six months which would mean he would be able to return sometime between September and November. He's likely to start the season on the PUP list and the Browns will monitor his rehab and make a decision on whether or not to activate him after week six. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 May 2012 17:43:53 -0500]]></pubDate>
				<our_view><![CDATA[Taylor should be out four to six months which would mean he would be able to return sometime between September and November. He's likely to start the season on the PUP list and the Browns will monitor his rehab and make a decision on whether or not to activate him after week six. ]]></our_view>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jaguars | Marcedes Lewis absence explained]]></title>
				<link><![CDATA[http://subscribers.footballguys.com/apps/news.php#787386]]></link>
				<description><![CDATA[Updating a previous report, Jacksonville Jaguars TE Marcedes Lewis was not present at the team's workout Wednesday, May 16, because of a personal issue.  

Our View: Well, his absence is explained as much as a "personal issue" can be. We'll see if he's going to work out Thursday. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 May 2012 17:34:47 -0500]]></pubDate>
				<our_view><![CDATA[Well, his absence is explained as much as a "personal issue" can be. We'll see if he's going to work out Thursday. ]]></our_view>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bills | Shawne Merriman says he is feeling great]]></title>
				<link><![CDATA[http://subscribers.footballguys.com/apps/news.php#787382]]></link>
				<description><![CDATA[Buffalo Bills DE Shawne Merriman (Achilles') said he is feeling as good as he has in three years because he has a full offseason to prepare for this season.]]></description>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 May 2012 17:33:53 -0500]]></pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cardinals | Landon Cohen signed]]></title>
				<link><![CDATA[http://subscribers.footballguys.com/apps/news.php#787372]]></link>
				<description><![CDATA[The Arizona Cardinals have signed free-agent DE Landon Cohen (Patriots). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.]]></description>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 May 2012 16:48:04 -0500]]></pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Texans | Placed waiver claim on Kevin Murphy]]></title>
				<link><![CDATA[http://subscribers.footballguys.com/apps/news.php#787371]]></link>
				<description><![CDATA[The Houston Texans placed a waiver claim on OT Kevin Murphy but he was awarded to the Minnesota Vikings.]]></description>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 May 2012 16:47:07 -0500]]></pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lions | Placed waiver claim on Kevin Murphy]]></title>
				<link><![CDATA[http://subscribers.footballguys.com/apps/news.php#787369]]></link>
				<description><![CDATA[The Detroit Lions placed a waiver claim on OT Kevin Murphy but he was awarded to the Minnesota Vikings.]]></description>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 May 2012 16:41:15 -0500]]></pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rams | Michael Brockers sees time with starters]]></title>
				<link><![CDATA[http://subscribers.footballguys.com/apps/news.php#787368]]></link>
				<description><![CDATA[St. Louis Rams DT Michael Brockers received snaps with the first-team defense during the team's workout Wednesday, May 16. 

Our View: No surprise here. The Rams want Brockers to be an impact player for them early on. He's big, physical, and has drawn comparisons to Giants DE Jason Pierre-Paul. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 May 2012 16:34:48 -0500]]></pubDate>
				<our_view><![CDATA[No surprise here. The Rams want Brockers to be an impact player for them early on. He's big, physical, and has drawn comparisons to Giants DE Jason Pierre-Paul. ]]></our_view>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rams | Matt Daniels misses workout]]></title>
				<link><![CDATA[http://subscribers.footballguys.com/apps/news.php#787367]]></link>
				<description><![CDATA[St. Louis Rams SS Matt Daniels (knee) did not participate in the team's workout Wednesday, May 16. The team wants to ease him into practice because he is still recovering from offseason knee surgery.]]></description>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 May 2012 16:27:59 -0500]]></pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chargers | Charles Burton released]]></title>
				<link><![CDATA[http://subscribers.footballguys.com/apps/news.php#787366]]></link>
				<description><![CDATA[The San Diego Chargers have released OT Charles X. Burton.]]></description>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 May 2012 16:27:32 -0500]]></pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Browns | Phil Taylor undergoes surgery]]></title>
				<link><![CDATA[http://subscribers.footballguys.com/apps/news.php#787364]]></link>
				<description><![CDATA[Cleveland Browns DT Phil Taylor (pectoral) underwent surgery Wednesday, May 16, to repair his torn pectoral muscle. 

Our View: This injury could cost Taylor the entire 2012 season. There's a chance he could begin the year on the PUP list. That would give the Browns until week nine to decide whether or not to put him on season ending Injured Reserve. Cleveland's run defense was already poor, with this injury it just guarantees you'll be starting your fantasy RBs against the Browns early and often. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 May 2012 16:19:44 -0500]]></pubDate>
				<our_view><![CDATA[This injury could cost Taylor the entire 2012 season. There's a chance he could begin the year on the PUP list. That would give the Browns until week nine to decide whether or not to put him on season ending Injured Reserve. Cleveland's run defense was already poor, with this injury it just guarantees you'll be starting your fantasy RBs against the Browns early and often. ]]></our_view>
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				<title><![CDATA[Colts | Chandler Harnish could miss 2-3 weeks]]></title>
				<link><![CDATA[http://subscribers.footballguys.com/apps/news.php#787362]]></link>
				<description><![CDATA[Indianapolis Colts QB Chandler Harnish (knee) could miss two to three weeks because of a knee issue. 

Our View: Harnish was "Mr. Irrelevant" (the final pick) in the 2012 NFL Draft. He's an athletic QB who does a good job of throwing on the run. He'll have to get healthy in order to make an impression on the coaching staff. Harnish could possibly stick on the practice squad as a developmental QB. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 May 2012 16:18:56 -0500]]></pubDate>
				<our_view><![CDATA[Harnish was "Mr. Irrelevant" (the final pick) in the 2012 NFL Draft. He's an athletic QB who does a good job of throwing on the run. He'll have to get healthy in order to make an impression on the coaching staff. Harnish could possibly stick on the practice squad as a developmental QB. ]]></our_view>
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				<title><![CDATA[Panthers | Joe Jon Finley signed]]></title>
				<link><![CDATA[http://subscribers.footballguys.com/apps/news.php#787361]]></link>
				<description><![CDATA[The Carolina Panthers have signed free-agent TE Joe Jon Finley (Lions). Terms of the contract were not disclosed. In a corresponding move, the team waived TE Tarren Lloyd.]]></description>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 May 2012 16:10:01 -0500]]></pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Titans | Several options for starting center]]></title>
				<link><![CDATA[http://subscribers.footballguys.com/apps/news.php#787359]]></link>
				<description><![CDATA[Tennessee Titans general manager Ruston Webster said C Eugene Amano, C Kevin Matthews and OL Fernando Velasco are candidates to win the starting center job this season. Webster said none of the players are considered frontrunners for the job.]]></description>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 May 2012 15:59:47 -0500]]></pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Titans | Kenny Britt undergoes surgery]]></title>
				<link><![CDATA[http://subscribers.footballguys.com/apps/news.php#787357]]></link>
				<description><![CDATA[Tennessee Titans WR Kenny Britt (knee) underwent arthroscopic knee surgery Wednesday, May 16, to reduce swelling in his right knee. General manager Ruston Webster said the procedure likely will set Britt's rehab back a week or two. 

Our View: It's a minor procedure and one that is unlikely to threaten his overall recovery. Britt was fantastic to begin the season last year before a week three injury against the Broncos. The team will be careful with him in training camp so they don't aggravate this injury. "My knee started swelling," Britt said. "I didn't know it would do that and it kind of worried me. It was actually the low point of all this. But ... I am still confident with the knee." ]]></description>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 May 2012 15:50:47 -0500]]></pubDate>
				<our_view><![CDATA[It's a minor procedure and one that is unlikely to threaten his overall recovery. Britt was fantastic to begin the season last year before a week three injury against the Broncos. The team will be careful with him in training camp so they don't aggravate this injury. "My knee started swelling," Britt said. "I didn't know it would do that and it kind of worried me. It was actually the low point of all this. But ... I am still confident with the knee." ]]></our_view>
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