<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:thr="http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0" xmlns:activity="http://activitystrea.ms/spec/1.0/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><title>Newsvine - carl-nicks</title><link>http://www.newsvine.com/carl-nicks</link><description>Newsvine - carl-nicks</description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright 2013</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 01:48:38 +0000</lastBuildDate><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 15:01:33 +0000</pubDate><generator>http://www.newsvine.com</generator><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><item><title>Bills land Mario Williams</title>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[Barry Wilner]]></dc:creator><source><![CDATA[Barry Wilner]]></source><link>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/03/12/10657150-bills-land-mario-williams</link><guid>http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/03/12/10657150-bills-land-mario-williams</guid><category>nfl</category><category>new-orleans</category><category>sports</category><category>free</category><category>agency</category><category>tampa-bay-buccaneers</category><category>buffalo-bills</category><category>free-agency</category><category>mario-williams</category><category>brandon-marshall</category><category>marques-colston</category><category>calvin-johnson</category><category>carl-nicks</category><category>two-all-pro</category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:17:46 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post</activity:object-type><media:content url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/400/cf0d6a66-f3bb-4723-8630-2a1c57fbcaf1.jpg" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="288" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/120/cf0d6a66-f3bb-4723-8630-2a1c57fbcaf1.jpg" width="120" height="87" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;NFL quarterback Peyton Manning leaves the Arizona Cardinals training facility after a five hour meeting with coaches and front office staff Sunday, March 11, 2012, in Tempe, Ariz.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/400/491c3238-8076-4925-980b-fa900a193544.jpg" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="266" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/120/491c3238-8076-4925-980b-fa900a193544.jpg" width="120" height="80" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;FILE - This Aug. 26, 2011 file photo shows New Orleans Saints NFL player Marques Colston. The agent for Saints wide receiver Marques Colston says his client has agreed to new free agent contract with New Orleans. Joel Segal said Tuesday, March 13, 2012,  Colston's new deal is for five years but did disclose the financial terms of the contract. (AP Photo/File)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/400/d0630329-fb82-4095-8086-b1a0c69d565b.jpg" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="293" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/120/d0630329-fb82-4095-8086-b1a0c69d565b.jpg" width="120" height="88" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;FILE - In this Oct. 16, 2011 file photo, Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) picks up yardage past Minnesota Vikings defensive back Asher Allen (21) after a pass reception in the second half of an NFL football game, in Chicago. Free agency begins at 4 p.m. sharp. By the time the frenzy ends many teams will have reshaped their rosters. Peyton Manning, of course, is out there. But also on the market are such game-changers as Ray Rice, Wes Welker, Matt Forte and DeSean Jackson.  (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/400/31c30a89-5f3f-4a17-b632-09484e3a631b.jpg" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="313" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/120/31c30a89-5f3f-4a17-b632-09484e3a631b.jpg" width="120" height="94" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;FILE - In this Sept. 25, 2011 file photo, New England Patriots' Wes Welker (83) runs against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. Free agency begins at 4 p.m. sharp. By the time the frenzy ends many teams will have reshaped their rosters. Peyton Manning, of course, is out there. But also on the market are such game-changers as Ray Rice, Wes Welker, Matt Forte and DeSean Jackson.  (AP Photo/David Duprey, File)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/400/f44994f7-e79d-472a-87a7-1a89c798dfa2.jpg" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="292" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/120/f44994f7-e79d-472a-87a7-1a89c798dfa2.jpg" width="120" height="88" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson (10) runs during  the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, in Miami. Free agency begins at 4 p.m. sharp. By the time the frenzy ends many teams will have reshaped their rosters. Peyton Manning, of course, is out there. But also on the market are such game-changers as Ray Rice, Wes Welker, Matt Forte and DeSean Jackson. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/400/cde46573-663a-467d-aa81-7d6d1eccdfae.jpg" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="512" width="365" ><media:thumbnail url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/120/cde46573-663a-467d-aa81-7d6d1eccdfae.jpg" width="120" height="168" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;FILE - In this Dec. 4, 2011 file photo, Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice (27) salutes the Ravens fans as he leaves the field after defeating the Cleveland Browns 24-10 in an NFL football game in Cleveland. Free agency begins at 4 p.m. sharp. By the time the frenzy ends many teams will have reshaped their rosters. Peyton Manning, of course, is out there. But also on the market are such game-changers as Ray Rice, Wes Welker, Matt Forte and DeSean Jackson.  (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/400/3502f27a-4038-4451-9712-8baeda5f35b0.jpg" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="512" width="382" ><media:thumbnail url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/120/3502f27a-4038-4451-9712-8baeda5f35b0.jpg" width="120" height="161" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2012 file photo, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston (12) pulls in a touchdown pass during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans. The agent for Saints wide receiver Marques Colston says his client has agreed to new free agent contract with New Orleans. Joel Segal said Tuesday, March 13, 2012,  Colston's new deal is for five years but did disclose the financial terms of the contract. (AP Photo/Bill Haber, File)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/400/591467e2-01be-4c5a-853a-8626752e9931.jpg" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="472" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/120/591467e2-01be-4c5a-853a-8626752e9931.jpg" width="120" height="142" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;FILE - In this Dec. 11, 2011, file photo, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Pierre Garcon points in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore. Garcon says he will be signing with the Washington Redskins. The receiver announced the news on his Facebook page on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, less than one hour after the start of the NFL free agency signing period. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/400/ae3f6c28-f4fd-4d83-8b0c-f59f2508a5dc.jpg" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="267" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/120/ae3f6c28-f4fd-4d83-8b0c-f59f2508a5dc.jpg" width="120" height="80" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2011 file photo, New Orleans Saints' Carl Nicks (77) walks off the field after an NFL NFC wild card playoff football game loss to the Seattle Seahawks, in Seattle. Nicks has become the first 2011 All-Pro to change teams in free agency, leaving New Orleans on Wednesday, March 14, 2012,  for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/400/9f344690-260c-4118-ab0c-99ab33932f05.jpg" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="267" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/120/9f344690-260c-4118-ab0c-99ab33932f05.jpg" width="120" height="80" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2011 file photo, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) celebrates with running back Kevin Smith (30) after the Lions beat the Oakland Raiders 28-27 in an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. The Lions have signed Johnson to a new eight-year contract worth up to $132 million, making him the highest paid receiver in the NFL. The team announced the signing Wednesday, March 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/400/2b2796be-d679-412a-875b-3601915e4978.jpg" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="297" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/120/2b2796be-d679-412a-875b-3601915e4978.jpg" width="120" height="89" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2012 file photo, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints, The Lions have signed Johnson to a new eight-year contract worth up to $132 million, making him the highest paid receiver in the NFL. The team announced the signing Wednesday, March 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber, File)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/400/6acb34bf-d210-443a-8e17-bcc0c39e2e43.jpg" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="512" width="340" ><media:thumbnail url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/120/6acb34bf-d210-443a-8e17-bcc0c39e2e43.jpg" width="120" height="181" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;FILE - This Aug. 27, 2011 file photo shows Houston Texans linebacker Mario Williams (90) before a preseason NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco. A person familiar with the negotiations says free-agent defensive end Mario Williams is getting closer to signing with the Buffalo Bills. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/400/2bc5987b-0d3b-4ec2-955f-5812c7f4c7b6.jpg" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="267" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/120/2bc5987b-0d3b-4ec2-955f-5812c7f4c7b6.jpg" width="120" height="80" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;FILE - In this Sept. 18, 2011 file photo, Houston Texans' Mario Williams (90) reacts in the fourth quarter during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami. Free agent pass rusher Williams has agreed to a six-year deal with the Buffalo Bills worth up to $100 million, with $50 million guaranteed, his agent, Ben Droga, says. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/400/613f371e-02af-44b5-861e-090ef425bb85.jpg" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="512" width="384" ><media:thumbnail url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/120/613f371e-02af-44b5-861e-090ef425bb85.jpg" width="120" height="160" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2010, file photo, Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Ben Grubbs (66) lines up during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh. Grubbs agreed to terms on a five-year, $36 million free agent contract with the New Orleans Saints on Thursday, March 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene Puskar, File)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/400/5006adf6-cb06-4e44-8996-8eda45b572b1.jpg" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="512" width="356" ><media:thumbnail url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/120/5006adf6-cb06-4e44-8996-8eda45b572b1.jpg" width="120" height="173" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2010, file photo, New York Jets safety Brodney Pool catches a pass before the Jets play the Cleveland Browns in an NFL football game in Cleveland. Free agent safety Brodney Pool was added in a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, March 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/400/ad80958f-1e43-4982-8c31-3e4b8ba1fcac.jpg" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="496" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/120/ad80958f-1e43-4982-8c31-3e4b8ba1fcac.jpg" width="120" height="149" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;FILE - In this Dec. 4, 2011, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Brandon Carr (39) intercepts a pass from Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Hanie intended for wide receiver Johnny Knox in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago. The Dallas Cowboys reached a five-year deal with cornerback Brandon Carr on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, and also signed quarterback Kyle Orton, fullback Lawrence Vickers and offensive lineman Mackenzy Bernadeau to multiyear contracts. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content><media:content url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/400/e73e7dd0-37ad-4757-8411-f3d3cc36f68b.jpg" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" height="271" width="400" ><media:thumbnail url="http://www.cdn.newsvine.com/_vine/images/ap/120/e73e7dd0-37ad-4757-8411-f3d3cc36f68b.jpg" width="120" height="82" /><media:description type="plain">&lt;p&gt;FILE - In this Nov. 27, 2011, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Frostee Rucker (92) talks with defensive end Michael Johnson (93)and linebacker Manny Lawson (99) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cincinnati. The Cleveland Browns have officially signed free agent defensive end Frostee Rucker, swiping him from the rival Cincinnati Bengals. Rucker agreed to terms on a five-year, $21 million contract Wednesday and signed his deal Thursday, March 15, 2012, after passing a physical. (AP Photo/David Kohl, File)&lt;/p&gt;</media:description><media:credit role="owner" scheme="urn:yvs"></media:credit></media:content></item></channel></rss>