Tuesday Links: Ed Reed is the new Brett Favre

As Republicans and Democrats fight over the debt ceiling, NFL owners and players fights over how to divvy up billions in profits.

Lawyers will continue to meet today on the labor front, with the owners and players re-joining the party on Wednesday.
I’m failing to understand how Hines Ward is claiming he wasn’t driving under the influence, when the evidence seems to say he was.
And while Pacman Jones is also claiming to be an innocent man (this time), he might be in trouble regardless.
Meanwhile, Cincy Jungle has questions regarding that neck brace Pacman was wearing in an interview over the weekend.
Why does it seem we’re constantly hearing that Ed Reed plans to retire soon?
And while we’re asking questions, Why would Marshall Faulk have his agent present him when he’s inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame next month? Odd decision…
An update on Brandon Graham‘s knee: he hopes to be cleared to practice in September. But he’s already playing golf, so he’s in better shape than Tiger Woods.
While we doubt Matt Hasselbeck appeals to the Titans, ESPN’s John Clayton doubts the Titans appeal to Matt Hasselbeck.
Terrell Owens has finally made overdue child support payments that got him in hot water last month.
Don’t expect the Lions to wind up in a bidding war for Nnamdi Asomugha.
The Packers are one of seven teams John Clayton says could have salary cap issues on their hands under the new CBA.