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Sources indicate an NFL player wants to announce his homosexuality, but is hesitant because of the unknown reaction he will receive from fans. As more and more people are able to hide behind a keyboard on Facebook and Twitter, the anonymous player has reason to believe he will become a prime target for abuse. (NBC Sports)

WR Greg Jennings recently took his talents from Green Bay to division-rival Minnesota, and if Packers fans aren't riled up enough, they may be more peeved by the report that Brett Favre may have had a say in Jennings' conversion. (NBC Sports)

Michelle Beadle and Dave Briggs talk about how the proposed rule changes would affect NFL games next season. Beadle believes the NFL is perfect and should stay the way it is, while Briggs believes the tuck rule should be abolished. (NBC Sports)

Bill Belichick takes to Twitter to answer fan's questions, and even pokes fun at himself. Belichick's sideline demeanor might not show it, but the coach actually has a fun and outgoing side to him. Dave Briggs and Chris Mannix also discuss who they'd like to see join Twitter, and if a nasty Rangers coach John Tortorella would be fun in 140 characters. (NBC Sports)

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was partying it up once again, this time in Las Vegas. Gronkowski was once again up on stage without a shirt showing off his dance moves. Dave Briggs says Gronkowski needs to get it together and tone down his antics. Michelle Beadle says he's just living life like we all would if we were 23 and rich and playing professional sports. (NBC Sports)

Because of the amount of Ravens fans in attendance, Dave Briggs calls the Super Bowl in the Superdome a "Baltimore home game." However, as the 49ers mounted a comeback, the Superdome became very quiet leading up to the last series. (NBC Sports)

The Crossover's Michelle Beadle and Dave Briggs discuss the possible rude welcome commissioner Roger Goodell will receive when he arrives in New Orleans for the Super Bowl. Some Saints fans seem determined to let Goodell know how they feel about his bounty suspensions. (NBC Sports)

SportsTalk: Players most likely to live up to the preseason hype. (NBC Sports)

Facebook will make its much-hyped debut on Wall Street Friday morning, and it's shaping up to be one of the largest IPOs ever, with analysts predicting the social network will be valued at more than $100 billion. TODAY's Savannah Guthrie takes a look at whether the stock will live up to the hype. (TODAY)

Jets are keeping quiet heading into the game against the Patriots on Sunday. (NBC Sports)