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Coach Dan Quinn made it clear that there was no need for Freeney to go through a workout because Quinn was well aware of Freeneys body of work, including 119.5 career sacks.We had a great visit with Dwight in here today, Quinn said at the time. It was a chance for him to get to know us and us to know him. So it was more, not a meet-and-greet, but we could explain what our program is all about and where were headed. So it was awesome to have him here with us, but nothing past that at this point.ESPN Falcons reporter Vaughn McClure contributed to this report. Brett Cecil Jersey .C. -- Chris Thorburn thinks one of the reasons the Winnipeg Jets have been successful under new coach Paul Maurice is that theyre playing together as a team. Carlos Martinez Jersey . Self was acquired from the Buffalo Bandits in a trade for Alex Hill midway through last season, and made his debut in Rochester on March 16, 2013. http://www.authenticcardinalspro.com/cardinals-roger-maris-jersey/ . 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