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oug Pederson for trash talking the Dallas Cowboys earlier this week.Grugier-Hill told a Philadelphia television reporter on Wednesday: "Look at Dallas' history. They always choke. So we'll go down there and make them choke."The defending Super Bowl champion Eagles (6-6) visit the Cowboys (7-5) on Sunday with first place in the NFC East on the line.Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott responded Thursday first by asking "who" when told of Grugier-Hill's comments."Coach (Jason) Garrett has a great saying Dallas Cowboys T-Shirt , and I don't know where he got it from, but winners worry about winning and losers worry about winners," Prescott added.Grugier-Hill wasn't available until Friday. He expressed regret to Pederson because he said he put his coach "in a tough spot.""It's a rivalry game. I didn't think too much about it. I didn't mean to disrespect this organization or coach Pederson," Grugier-Hill said. "I have a lot of confidence in the guys and in myself going into this game, and I'm ready to play.Pederson made it clear to the third-year player the comments were unnecessary."First of all, the Philadelphia Eagles Dallas Cowboys Hats , myself, we have a ton of respect for the Cowboys," Pederson said. "It has nothing to do with that, we have a ton of respect for coach Garrett. ... It's unfortunate that the comments were made. I talk to the team a lot about how we don't need to post anything that can be used on other team's website or bulletin board. It's unfortunate that happened. We still have to go play. They have to play. It's going to be a good football game."Around the NFL: No catch for Julio, no deal for Le’Veon, big debut for rookie Shaquem Griffin dominate week one headlines Oh No Dallas Cowboys Womens Hoodie , Julio! Falcons latest team on the end of controversial catch ruleThe NFL officiating crews are never going to allow the Dallas Cowboys fan base to forget that controversial Dez Bryant “no catch” call that happened three and a half years ago. Not when they still seem to have issues defining what a catch is in this league. There was the Jesse James overturned touchdown catch against the Patriots just last season. This year was no different as Julio Jones was on the wrong side of the ruling in week one:Jones clearly got underneath that ball and used his own helmet to secure the catch, which is allowed in the NFL. It’s pure silliness that this play wasn’t called a catch but the NFL’s explanation is that the ball was obscured from view:Will the NFL ever be able to clearly define a catch? It remains to be seen.Le’Veon Bell’s holdout situation with the Steelers is way past uglyWhere Earl Thomas has begrudgingly ended his holdout and reported to the Seahawks facilities, Le’Veon Bell is prepared to leave money on the table. The Steelers haven’t found common ground with two-time All-Pro and he’s been MIA to start the season. This week things took another turn when Steelers veteran guard and union rep Ramon Foster let his feelings be known:Teammates should never get involved in these types of ordeals and especially when they are their team’s union rep. As frustrating as it can be to not have one of your best players, Bell is just trying to maximize his value which is something all players should try to do.Then again, Bell’s contract situation has been just one aspect of a complicated relationship he’s had with the Steelers organization:Shaquem Griffin set to start for the Seahawks in place of K.J. WrightWhat a great story Shaquem Griffin has been but now he’s ready to show that the real story is what he does on the field. Griffin fell to the fifth round of the draft because of a missing left hand that was amputated at four-years old. Teams may have overlooked him a little during the draft process but this a pretty good linebacker. When you watched his college tape you saw a relentless defender that didn’t let his disability define him. He has speed and explosion that the Seahawks desperately need with the absence of K.J. Wright in week one. He’s a very determined young player, looking to show that he belongs in the NFL alongside his brother Shaquill Griffin Womens Customized Dallas Cowboys Jerseys , who happens to play corner for the ‘Hawks. Shaquem knows what will be expected of him and his brother has been testing him all week:Everyone around the NFL will have an eye on Shaquem Griffin as he makes his debut. If the preseason was any indicator, Griffin will be a great find for the Seattle Seahawks as a weakside linebacker. Custom Oakland Raiders Jerseys