Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is getting into the "Who Dat" fray with the NFL, asking the state attorney general to look into a possible lawsuit over the ownership rights to the popular New Orleans Saints phrase. Jindal spokesman Kyle Plotkin says the governor's executive counsel contacted Attorney General Buddy Caldwell's office Saturday.
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Louisiana Democrats want Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal to get into the "Who Dat" fray with the NFL. The Democrats' governing body Saturday called on Jindal to defend the rights of Louisiana citizens to use the term "Who Dat" and the New Orleans Saints' fleur-de-lis symbol. Some T-shirt makers have received cease-and-desist letters from the NFL demanding they stop selling…
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Former Washington Redskins head coach Jim Zorn has been hired by the Baltimore Ravens to be their quarterbacks coach. Zorn takes over for Hue Jackson, who left to become offensive coordinator of the Oakland Raiders. Zorn was fired earlier this month by the Redskins after two seasons as their head coach.
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Life after Kurt Warner has begun for the Arizona Cardinals with Matt Leinart stepping into that giant void at quarterback. Leinart watched for 2 1/2 seasons while Warner took the team to a level of success long-suffering Cardinals fans had never dared to even imagine: two NFC West championships, consecutive winning seasons and, of course, a Super Bowl.
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The Pro Bowl means a $1.5 million bonus for Julius Peppers, which will tide him over until the next paycheck. He says he has no idea who will be writing it. "Anywhere is a potential landing spot," the Carolina Panthers' defensive end said following the final practice for the NFC all-stars Saturday.
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Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie has been dismissed from the NFC Pro Bowl team for unexcused absences. The NFL said McKinnie missed practice Friday and Saturday and is subject to a fine. His agent didn't respond to messages seeking comment. This was the first Pro Bowl selection for McKinnie, whose Vikings lost to New Orleans in the NFC championship last Sunday.
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Former Philadelphia Eagles star Tom Brookshier has died at 78. The Eagles said he had cancer and died Friday night. Brookshier was an All-Pro defensive back who played on the Eagles' 1960 championship team. He had 20 interceptions in seven seasons with the team, earning All-Pro honors in 1959 and 1960.
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NFL active sacks leader Jason Taylor says he wants to play in 2010 and hopes to remain with the Miami Dolphins, but concedes he might not be wanted back. "They're looking for replacements right now," Taylor said at an event for his foundation Friday. "If they don't find who they want and if teams don't find who they want, then that's when your phone starts…
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Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney and starting cornerback Jerraud Powers are both listed as questionable for next week's Super Bowl after missing a third straight practice Friday. Freeney has a sprained right ankle. Powers missed Sunday's AFC championship game with an injured left foot. But the Colts remain hopeful both will play against New Orleans.
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Veteran coach Chris Palmer has retired after 38 seasons, including 20 in the NFL, with the last three coming as the New York Giants quarterbacks coach. The Giants announced the retirement of the former Cleveland Browns head coach on Friday. Palmer, who helped Eli Manning develop into a Super Bowl-winning and Pro Bowl quarterback in his first season with the Giants, twice worked as an assistant…
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