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November 28, 2013

Is Donta Hightower a Bust ?

http://www.csnne.com/blog/patriots-talk/buy-or-sell-donta-hightower-bust

For better or worse, Gillislee eager to make his NFL Debut

http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Gillislee-Eager-To-Make-His-NFL-Debut-Other-Notes/5b779359-fe89-46ac-b380-f6cca4ed5434

Ed Reed wants Fireman Ed to return to MetLife

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/32030/ed-reed-wants-fireman-ed-to-attend-sunday

Ralph sells home field advantage for 30 pieces of silver

http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/11/27/buffalo-bills-give-up-home-field-advantage-with-toronto-series/

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