The next formal bargaining session will take place Monday night before Chief Magistrate Judge Arthur Boylan in Minneapolis, followed by another round of talks at Boylan's direction on Tuesday. The owners will meet in Atlanta on Thursday, but it is not known if they will be ready to attempt to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement to end the fourmonth stalemate. It is unclear whether any talks will take place earlier Monday in New York before the sides convene in Minneapolis..Running back Ricky Williams might be entering his 12th NFL season, but the former Miami Dolphins back still averaged over 4 yards per carry last season. Williams is hardnosed and can also catch the ball out of the backfield. Look for a team needing a veteran runner to come calling in the next week or two..

"To tell you the truth, I think it all has to start with [former Rutgers] coach Greg Schiano. He's instilled in his players a great football mindset. We know how to prepare for games.The