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AFC East News, July 11 2016

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July 11, 2016

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July 11, 2016

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Schedule of Articles

Mon. 7/11: AFCE 2015 ALL-PRO TEAM – Linebackers

Tue. 7/12: AFCE 2015 ALL-PRO TEAM – Wide Receivers

Wed. 7/13: AFCE 2015 ALL-PRO TEAM – Cornerbacks

Thu. 7/14: AFCE 2015 ALL-PRO TEAM – Tight End

Fri. 7/15: Summer Schedule – Just Links

Sat/Sun 7/16-7: AFCE All-Pro Team recap

Mon. 7/18: AFCE 2015 ALL-PRO TEAM – Safeties

Tue. 7/19: AFCE 2015 ALL-PRO TEAM – Quarterback

I will be away for business and pleasure too!

From Monday the 11th to Tuesday the 19th.

Will not be able to publish any articles.

I have set Morning Links & All-Pro articles to be published daily.

Happy Summer!

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