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Marques Colston is staying put in New Orleans. Brandon Marshall is headed to Chicago.
The Chicago Bears have acquired Pro Bowl receiver Brandon Marshall from the Miami Dolphins.

A review of the best and worst performances by the Washington Redskins' defense and some observations after re-watching the TV broadcast of their 20-9 loss to the Miami Dolphins.
The first-place New York Giants again were hit with some injuries Sunday in their victory over Miami.
Maurkice Pouncey saw the crowd of reporters surrounding teammate and good friend Marcus Gilbert in the middle of the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room Wednesday and couldn't resist an opportunity to put the rookie offensive tackle in his place.
A quarter century after "Ironhead" became a phenomenon in Pittsburgh, a new Heyward is coming to town.
Florida center Mike Pouncey has been taken by the Miami Dolphins in the first round of the NFL draft.
There was one thing that stood out at Florida's pro day: "Team Pouncey" T-shirts were everywhere.
Florida and Alabama have regular-season winning streaks that most programs only dream about.

John Brantley was no Tim Tebow, though Auburn's Cameron Newton, who was once a Gator, did a pretty good imitation of the former Florida star.

Florida coach Urban Meyer expected some growing pains.
Line: Alabama by 37 1/2.
No. 4 Florida will be without starting left tackle Xavier Nixon and backup Matt Patchan for its opener.

Maybe it's youth. Maybe it's injuries. Maybe's it's paranoia or possibly a dose of reality.

Nick Saban didn't pull punches Wednesday when discussing the improper contact with athletes by unscrupulous agents, comparing their behavior to that of a "pimp."
"I couldn't feel my legs," Pouncey said "I'm all right now.
They live in the same housing complex and Pouncey is constantly urging Gilbert to dive into the playbook or break down some game film.