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Jerry Jones thinks Cowboys Defense Can't Get Worse; Zac Stacy Not a Starter for Sure; and Graham's Arbitration Case in Progress

A look at the top NFL stories around the league.

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Hello Everyone! Welcome to the Sloppy Seconds, your afternoon/evening update on all of the news around the NFL.

Jerry Jones: Dallas' defense has no place to go but up – nfl.com

Let us all hope Jerry is very, very wrong on this one.

In Landmark Decision, U.S. Patent Office Cancels Trademark For Redskins Football Team

Just in case you have not heard yet. Also, on a related note, I have found the silver lining in the name debate issue. After reading through the comments on the Hogs Haven article U.S. Patent Office Cancels Redskins Trademark, I have noticed how good our readers here are at constructing thoughtful arguments. I have seen some of our regulars develop from one liner commenters to writers with paragraphs and complete sentences! Maybe it is not worth all the grief that comes with this subject, but it makes me smile. Who needs the debate club when you could be a member of the Hogs Haven community?

Zac Stacy not guaranteed St. Louis Rams' starting job – nfl.com

This is more of a concerning story for all of you fantasy players out there. Stacy is competing with the Rams third round pick Tre Mason.

Report: Graham's bio part of case - ESPN

The evidence presented by the NFL in the case of New Orleans Saints Tight End Jimmy Graham is pretty lame. The rules according to the collective bargaining agreement favor Graham’s case, as the tag is to be based on the position "at which the Franchise player participated in the most plays during the prior League Year."

Jim Harbaugh 'very impressed' with Blaine Gabbert – nfl.com

Well, he might be the first. At least he wont be on one of the worst teams in football.

Blake Bortles signs 4-year deal - ESPN