Ex-Colts coach Caldwell reportedly set to join Ravens:
Former Indianapolis Colts coach Jim Caldwell plans to join the Baltimore Ravens’ staff as an offensive assistant, ESPN.com reported Monday, citing a league source. NFL.com
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Marshall catches 4 TDs as AFC claims Pro Bowl:
Brandon Marshall caught six passes for 176 yards and a Pro Bowl-record four touchdowns and the AFC used a second-half surge to beat the NFC 59-41 on Sunday. ESPN.com – NFL
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Marshall’s 4 TD catches boost AFC by NFC (AP):
While everyone was playing at half-speed and ready to extend their Hawaiian vacation, Brandon Marshall played as if it was his last game. The Miami Dolphins wide receiver caught six passes for 176 yards and a Pro Bowl-record four touchdowns, and the AFC used a second-half surge to beat the NFC 59-41 on Sunday. Yahoo! Sports – NFL News
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Patriots cheerfully arrive in Indianapolis with some ambivalence:
The New England Patriots arrived in Indianapolis for Super Bowl week on Sunday evening, with All-Pro receiver Wes Welker needing a quick explainer. NFL.com
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Patriots head to Indy after send-off at Gillette:
The New England Patriots held a send-off rally, attended by an estimated 25,000 fans, Sunday at Gillette Stadium before heading to Indianapolis for the Super Bowl. ESPN.com – NFL
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25,000 send off Patriots to Indianapolis (AP):
Packed to capacity in the lower level on one side of Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Patriots fans watched replays from the AFC championship victory that put New England in the Super Bowl. A few minutes later, those roughly 25,000 fans sent the players off in style. Before a spirited crowd that filled approximately one-third of Gillette Stadium, the Patriots officially began their short journey to… Yahoo! Sports – NFL News
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Ex-Fresno St. coach Hill joins Falcons. (AP):
Former Fresno State coach Pat Hill is the Atlanta Falcons’ new offensive line coach. Hill replaces Paul Boudreau, who was fired after the season. Hill was 112-80 with 11 bowl appearances in 15 seasons at Fresno State. He was the offensive line and tight ends coach for the Cleveland Browns from 1992-95 and Baltimore Ravens in 1996. Yahoo! Sports – NFL News
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49ers star LB Smith arrested for DUI (AP):
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith was charged Saturday with driving under the influence in Miami Beach. Miami-Dade County jail records show Smith was booked Saturday morning and held on $ 1,000 bond. Jail records did not show whether Smith was represented by an attorney. A Miami-Dade County Corrections spokeswoman said Smith was arrested by Miami Beach police. Yahoo! Sports – NFL News
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Bears select Emery as next general manager:
The Chicago Bears have hired Kansas City Chiefs director of college scouting Phil Emery as their new general manager. ESPN.com – NFL
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Bears hire Chiefs’ Emery as GM (AP):
The Chicago Bears have hired Kansas City Chiefs director of college scouting Phil Emery as their new general manager. Emery was an area scout for the Bears from 1998-2004 and replaces Jerry Angelo, who was fired after an injury-riddled 8-8 season. Emery and New England Patriots director of pro personnel Jason Licht were finalists and both interviewed twice. Yahoo! Sports – NFL News
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