Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley

ALLEN PARK, Mich. Terrell Davis Jersey. -- Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley and wide receiver Titus Young were back on the practice field Tuesday -- with security escorts to keep reporters away. Fairley joined his teammates for a voluntary workout two days after he was arrested in Alabama for the second time in two months. He was charged Sunday with driving under the influence after troopers say he was speeding at 100 mph and didnt initially stop when they attempted to pull him over. Fairley was also arrested in April on a misdemeanour charge of possessing marijuana. The 2011 first-round pick shook his head from side to side when asked if he had anything to say after the workout. Young was prevented from hearing or answering questions from a reporter, but the second-year pro did issue a statement before attending the OTA -- in the wake of having punched teammate Louis Delmas earlier this month when the veteran safety wasnt looking. "My recent actions have not always been up to the standards the Lions expect or the standards that I expect from myself," Young said. "I am truly sorry for those times when I didnt meet those standards. "My absence from the practice facility and the OTAs last week was necessary for both myself and the team." Youngs punch followed the news of three players -- Fairley, Mikel Leshoure and Johnny Culbreath -- having marijuana-related run-ins with law enforcement earlier this off-season. Detroit coach Jim Schwartz said hes concerned, angry and disappointed that stories about the promising team -- coming off its first playoff appearance since the 1999 season -- havent focused on Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson and the vast majority of players on the roster who have stayed out of trouble. "What we have here is a case of a few guys tainting the reputations of a lot of others," Schwartz said. "The actions of the few have affected the reputation of not just the other guys, but also the organization as a whole, and thats obviously not a good situation." Fairley and Leshoure have had two unwanted interactions with law enforcement, entering their season year in the league. "Theres some maturing things that go on and some mistakes that guys make that they learn from, but what we have here is a situation that it appears that a couple guys havent learned and that is concerning," Schwartz said. "But they are still young and theres still a lot in front of them and we are hopeful that they can -- with a lot of other means at their disposal -- be able to get this under control and be able to put them behind them." Young seemed to take a step toward rehabilitating his image with teammates by saying he was sorry after the offence met as a group. "He just quietly stepped up and as a man took responsibility and apologized," receiver Nate Burleson said. "Nobody told him to. We were actually getting up to head to the field." Even if teammates forgive Fairley, Young, Leshoure and Culbreath -- all of whom were drafted last year -- for stunting what shouldve been a feel-good off-season for the organization, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell may not be as forgiving when he decides how much to punish each of them for their conduct. Burleson said he along with other veterans and Schwartz can say only so much to help the young players make better decisions. "With the type of press were getting, hopefully the young guys will see that mistakes are not going to get swept under the rug in the NFL -- especially with how hard Goodell has been," Burleson said. "We dont want to be one of those teams labeled as Bad Boys." Von Miller Orange Jersey. Two power outages delayed the Niners Monday night game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, first just before kickoff and again early in the second quarter after the stadium moved to a backup power source. Eric Decker Jersey. 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Alex Burrows, Ryan Kesler and Max Lapierre -- dubbed by one pundit as the Three Mouthketeers because of their previously outspoken ways on the ice -- want their actions to speak louder than words in Game 5 of the Western Conference quarter-final series.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The scene was symbolic of a season derailed by infighting and inconsistent performances. New York Jets wide receiver Santonio Holmes was caught by television cameras in January jawing at right tackle Wayne Hunter during the teams regular-season finale at Miami. Holmes was benched, the Jets lost and their playoff chances ruined. Looking to put that ugly episode behind them, Hunter ran into Holmes during the first day of the Jets off-season conditioning program and made peace. "I told him its a clean slate," Hunter said Thursday. Holmes, a team captain last season, also had some friction with quarterback Mark Sanchez and right guard Brandon Moore. It all had some fans and media wondering if the Jets would be better off trying to dump the veteran wide receiver this off-season. Instead, the Jets kept Holmes and a clause in his contract worth $15.25 million kicked in. Hunter has also noticed a real change in Holmes demeanour and the wide receiver putting in extra work with Sanchez, in particular. "He has been great," Hunter said. "Hes doing stuff he hasnt done in the past as a leader, being a real team guy." Holmes chose to not comment on what transpired between him and Hunter, saying only: "This is 2012. That happened in the past." The much-maligned Hunter is also moving on from what happened on the field last year. He struggled mightily at times in his first seasonn as a starter with the Jets, calling it a "shock" for him mentally. Demaryius Thomas Youth Jersey But Hunter was given a vote of confidence by new offensive co-ordinator Tony Sparano and offensive line coach Dave DeGuglielmo in the off-season. "I am the starting right tackle, thats it," Hunter said. "Not up for debate. Whatever happens come opening day, I am the starting right tackle. They told me that, so its clear to me. Its as simple as that." Hunter filled in for the retired Damien Woody after being called "the best backup tackle in the league" by coach Rex Ryan. But his subpar performance had fans pining for Woody to come out of retirement and reclaim his spot. "If you cant handle it, then dont play in New York," Hunter said. "When it comes to the media and fans, I feel I have lived up to (handling) it. I had good games last year, had some great games. I also had some bad games. I didnt pick up where Woody left off. I was the weakest link last year at times, played like a rookie last year, and this year Im going to play like a nine-year veteran." The team made it clear Hunter was still in its plans for this season when it didnt cut him before the start of free agency, allowing his contract to become guaranteed for $2.45 million. "I know I can play this position, and Tony knows it," Hunter said. "They know I can do the job and do it well, and I will do it." ' ' '

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