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Tue. 4/12: Archer Weekly: Just Kidding, by ArcherNoles1863

Wed. 4/13: Player Spotlight- Welcome Matt Forte, by The Alienist

Thu. 4/14: Player Spotlight- Welcome Mario Williams, by The Alienist

Fri. 4/15: Player Spotlight- Welcome Marcellus Bennett, by The Alienist

Sat/Sun. 4/16-17: Weekend Links

Mon. 4/18: NFL Talk – Holding Nothing Back, by The Alienist

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Tue. 4/12: Archer Weekly: Just Kidding, by ArcherNoles1863

Wed. 4/13: Player Spotlight- Welcome Matt Forte, by The Alienist

Thu. 4/14: Player Spotlight- Welcome Mario Williams, by The Alienist

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