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• Bears' Cutler says new QB coach Bates was 'vital' in development
  The Chicago Bears hired Jeremy Bates on Tuesday to coach their quarterbacks, reuniting him with Jay Cutler.
  
  
• Report: Giants near new deal with punter Weatherford
  The New York Daily News reported Tuesday that the Giants are close to re-signing punter Steve Weatherford, who is scheduled to become a free agent. A source told the newspaper that the punter is a "safe bet" to return to the Giants.
  
  
• Confident Giants not backing down from topic of a repeat
  It's no surprise to find out that a Super Bowl win has done nothing to derail the confidence of the New York Giants.
  
  
• Sure N.Y. gets a parade, but Boston gets Butterfingers
  A shipment of 900 pounds of Butterfingers were delivered to Copley Square in downtown Boston on Tuesday. But who was behind it? Cold-blooded New Yorkers? Gisele? The answer might surprise you.
  
  
• Steelers hire former Chiefs coach Haley as offensive coordinator
  Former Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley becomes the Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive coordinator.
  
  
• Former first-round pick Williams retiring from football
  After saying last week that he was excited about training for next season, RB Ricky Williams has changed course, telling the Ravens he will be retiring after 11 eventful and often impactful NFL seasons.
  
  
• 'Retired' Dolphins LB Crowder interested in playing for Falcons
  Retired Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder told the Atlanta Journal Constitution that he would "love to play in Atlanta," adding that "(Falcons defensive coordinator Mike) Nolan is my guy."
  
  
• Giants WR Manningham, DE Umenyiora address future with team
  Receiver Mario Manningham made one of the key plays in the Giants' victory in Super Bowl XLVI. Manningham is scheduled to become a free agent this offseason.
  
  
• Redskins GM says he wants veteran LB Fletcher back with team
  Redskins general manager Bruce Allen said recently that he wants to re-sign veteran linebacker London Fletcher, who led the league with 166 tackles last season at age 36.
  
  
• Broncos' Moreno charged after speeding in construction zone
  Denver prosecutors say Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno has been charged with drunken driving and careless driving after getting pulled over in south Denver.