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Mon, 11 Feb 2013 06:27:54 -0800

Former NFL LB and current analyst Willie McGinest said New England Patriots QB Tom Brady should sit down and talk with TE Rob Gronkowski about his behavior off the field. "The only guy on that offense that could probably say anything is Tom," McGinest said. "He has the years in. Or maybe Wes (Welker). It has to be guys (Gronkowski is) around all the time. I don't really know the dynamics of that team."

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Thu, 26 Jul 2012 06:36:02 -0700

Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt took issue with comments made by former NFL player Willie McGinest that players prefer QB John Skelton over QB Kevin Kolb. "I have no perception whatever that that's going on," Whisenhunt said. "From what I've seen, standing in the huddle, which I don't believe he was in the huddle, the team's responded to both guys and feel like both guys can be successful for them. So I don't put a whole lot of stock into that. If he's willing to say who it was or what they're talking about and what context, maybe it would be worthy of commenting."

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Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:50:07 -0700

NFL Network analyst Willie McGinest is critical of New England Patriots franchise free-agent WR Wes Welker's decision to potentially skip the team's mandatory June minicamp. "I just don't like the diva attitude," McGinest said. "Let's keep it real. Prior to the Patriots, this is a guy who played three years, had 96 receptions, never had a 1,000-yard season ... This $9 million-plus that they're offering is half of his last contract. That's a lot of money. Let's not forget that they signed Brandon Lloyd, they signed (WR Anthony Gonzalez), they signed (WR Deion) Branch back, they got the two tight ends; they have weapons on that offense. So look, Wes, it's time to take off the leopard-printed cowboy boots, get off the party tour and get back to work."

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Sat, 11 Jun 2011 12:33:34 -0700

Retired LB Willie McGinest participated in the Detroit Lions' player-organized workout Friday, June 10, and indicated that he may consider a comeback.

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| Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:24:50 -0700

Christopher L. Gasper, of the Boston Globe, reports the New England Patriots have not had any formal talks with unrestricted free-agent LB Willie McGinest (Browns), who would be open to signing with the Patriots.

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Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:22:21 -0700

Albert Breer, of SportingNews.com, reports unrestricted free-agent LB Willie McGinest (Browns) said he would be interested in rejoining the New England Patriots.

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Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:19:53 -0700

Albert Breer, of SportingNews.com, reports unrestricted free-agent LB Willie McGinest (Browns) said he would play to play for a team this season.

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Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:12:40 -0700

Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports the New England Patriots have not had any formal talks with unrestricted free-agent LB Willie McGinest (Browns) about a contract, according to sources. However, McGinest keeps in contact with head coach Bill Belichick.

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Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:54:55 -0700

Adam Rank, of the NFL Network, reports free-agent LB Willie McGinest (Browns) said he would love to return to the New England Patriots.

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Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:22:16 -0800

Scott Petrak, of The Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest (rest) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 19. He will play in the team's Week 12 game.

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Sun, 28 Sep 2008 08:47:12 -0700

The Cleveland Browns have declared LB Beau Bell, WR Donte' Stallworth, QB Ken Dorsey, TE Martin Rucker, OT Ryan Tucker, OG Scott Young, SS Sean Jones, LB Willie McGinest inactive for Week 4.

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Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:29:01 -0700

Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest (hamstring) missed the team's practice Friday, Sept. 26. He is listed as doubtful for Week 4 and is not expected to play.

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Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:26:38 -0700

Scott Petrak, of The Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 25. He is considered questionable for Week 4.

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Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:18:24 -0700

Scott Petrak, of The Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 24.

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Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:35:29 -0700

Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest (hamstring) could play Week 4 after not playing in Week 3.

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Sun, 21 Sep 2008 12:49:33 -0700

The Cleveland Browns have declared WR Donte' Stallworth, OG Eric Steinbach, QB Ken Dorsey, LB Kris Griffin, TE Martin Rucker, OT Ryan Tucker, SS Sean Jones, LB Willie McGinest inactive for Week 3.

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Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:56:24 -0700

Scott Petrak, of The Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 19. He is listed as questionable for Week 3 and will be a game-time decision.

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Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:09:45 -0700

Scott Petrak, of The Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 18. He will be a game-time decision Week 3.

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Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:23:36 -0700

Scott Petrak, of The Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 17.

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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:52:05 -0700

Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest (groin) participated in practice Friday, Sept. 5. He is not in the injury report for Week 1.

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Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:28:30 -0700

Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest (groin) practiced Thursday, Sept. 4.

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Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:05:46 -0700

Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest (groin) participated in practice Wednesday, Sept. 3.

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Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:02:27 -0700

Mary Kay Cabot, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest (groin) is expected to play in the team's Week 1 game.

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Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:16:27 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest (groin) is not expected to play in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 23. He did not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 20.

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Wed, 28 May 2008 16:40:10 -0700

Jeff Walcoff, of ClevelandBrowns.com, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest (personal) was absent for the team's offseason workout Wednesday, May 28. Head coach Romeo Crennel said it was due to personal reasons.

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Sun, 18 May 2008 22:36:36 -0700

Terry Pluto, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest is expected to play at linebacker in early running-situation downs.

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Tue, 13 May 2008 13:06:16 -0700

Jeff Walcoff, of ClevelandBrowns.com, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest, who has seven sacks the last two seasons, is mostly a run stopper.

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Wed, 07 May 2008 13:42:34 -0700

ESPNews reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest told SportsIllustrated.com that he will retire after the 2008 season.

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Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:52:00 -0700

Tony Grossi, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest could have made as much as $2.9 million in 2008, but missing a Pro Bowl incentive reduced that to $1.9 million. The NFLPA website now lists McGinest with a salary of $900,000.

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Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:16:31 -0800

Mary Kay Cabot, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest said that he has no problems with the Indianapolis Colts resting their starters against Tennessee Titans Week 17. "It's not up to the Colts to do us any favors. They've played well enough to deserve the right to play who they want this week. Kudos to them. We'd like Peyton to play four quarters, but we understand what they're doing," McGinest said to SI.com.

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Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:01:18 -0800

Scott Petrak, of The Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest (hip) played in the team's Week 15 game and finished the game without any problems. He is expected to play Week 16.

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Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:15:35 -0800

Scott Petrak, of The Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest (hip) participated in practice Friday, Dec. 14. He is listed as probable for Week 15 and is expected to play in the game.

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Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:09:10 -0800

Scott Petrak, of The Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest (hip) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 13. He is expected to play Week 15.

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Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:49:22 -0800

Scott Petrak, of The Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest (hip) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 12, but is expected to play Week 15.

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Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:21:40 -0800

Scott Petrak, of The Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest (hamstring) played Week 11. McGinest is expected to play Week 12.

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Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:44:12 -0800

Scott Petrak, of The Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest (hamstring) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 16. He is listed as probable for Week 11.

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Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:37:40 -0800

Scott Petrak, of The Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest (hamstring) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 15, but is expected to play Week 11.

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Wed, 14 Nov 2007 14:10:57 -0800

Scott Petrak, of The Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 14, but should be available to play Week 11.

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Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:58:20 -0800

Scott Petrak, of The Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest (personal) participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 8. He will be able to play Week 10.

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Wed, 07 Nov 2007 13:30:20 -0800

Scott Petrak, of The Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest (personal) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 7. He will likely play Week 10.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2007 18:33:02 -0700

Mary Kay Cabot, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest started at left outside linebacker Week 6.

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Fri, 05 Oct 2007 17:45:28 -0700

Scott Petrak, of The Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest (shoulder) participated in practice Friday, Oct. 5. He should be able to play Week 5.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2007 13:31:09 -0700

Scott Petrak, of The Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest (back) participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 4. McGinest is expected to play during Week 5.

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Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:13:43 -0700

Scott Petrak, of The Medina Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest (back) participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 3, and will play Week 5.

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Mon, 01 Oct 2007 10:46:18 -0700

Scott Petrak, of the Medina Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest (back) played in the team's Week 4 game and made it through just fine.

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Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:33:03 -0700

Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest (back) was limited in practice Friday, Sept. 28, and is expected to play in a limited capacity Week 4.

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Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:41:51 -0700

Scott Petrak, of the Medina Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest (back) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 27. Head coach Romeo Crennel said McGinest looked good during practice Wednesday, Sept. 26.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:36:39 -0700

Scott Petrak, of the Medina Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest (back) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 26. McGinest is considered doubtful for Week 4.

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Mon, 24 Sep 2007 13:04:29 -0700

Scott Petrak, of the Medina Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest (back) could return Week 4, but he is a long shot to play in the game.

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Sun, 23 Sep 2007 12:08:13 -0700

The Cleveland Browns have declared CB Gary Baxter, OL Isaac Sowells, RB Jerome Harrison, OT Kelly Butler, QB Ken Dorsey, WR Travis Wilson, LB Willie McGinest inactive for Week 3.

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