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Found November 23, 2011 on Miami Herald:
PLAYERS: Drew Brees,  Patrick Crayton
TEAMS: New Orleans Saints,  San Diego Chargers
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Wondering whether or not to start Drew Brees and Mike Wallace, or to bench Tyler Palko and Patrick Crayton? The network bozos specialize in that kind of advice. If you’re looking for help with your real starting lineup conundrums, read on. Here are my picks to roll, and get rolled, in Week 12.
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