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Rise ‘n Grind: The Bengals are very sensitive

Hue Jackson has had enough of your jokes. Meanwhile, Dean Spanos is sewing the seeds of dysfunction among California municipalities.

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NO JOKE: Stop laughing at the Bengals and their constant postseason futility. Hue Jackson doesn't like it.

CHILDISH THINGS: The Carson City Council is apparently run by toddlers, at least that's how they were acting at a recent meeting when political infighting boiled over. It's a pretty sordid tale of corruption allegations and lawsuit threats that could "jeopardize an NFL stadium being built here," said one council member.

STADIUM ACRIMONY: Meanwhile, in San Diego, the mayor took the Chargers to task after the team backed away from a potential ballot measure for a stadium. He later accused the team, in an official statement, of “misleading” fans and civic leaders and said Spanos has “put up phony roadblocks to success.”

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THROATZILLA: An escort known as "Throatzilla" says that Cowboys rookie tackle La'El Collins, whose already had a weird spring, owes her money for services rendered.

NO HOLDS JULIO: Falcons receiver Julio Jones says that he will not hold out to get a long-term deal done with the team.

MEANWHILE IN DALLAS: Dez Bryant, his agent, Jerry Jones and Jerry's large adult son all had something to say about Bryant's contract situation on Wednesday. None of what was said offers much hope that they'll get something done prior to the July 15 deadline. On this week's podcast, we defended Dez Bryant's possible holdout.

OVERLOOKED?: Jason Campbell probably doesn't get enough respect for his quarterbacking ability.

THE SHADOW: Panthers tackle Michael Oher says the movie about his life, The Blind Side, has affected him for the worse.

MOVED AROUND: The Bears may have a new left tackle, former guard Kyle Long.

GOOD AT SOMETHING: The NFC South produced some terrible football in 2014. Fortunately, those four teams are much better at making internet memes to taunt each other in June.

MATHIS WATCH: Chip Kelly said the Eagles released Evan Mathis because of the financials. Meanwhile, the free agent guard is in no rush to sign, instead taking his time to find the best fit. A new blocking scheme in San Francisco makes him an attractive target for the 49ers.

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