APP.com - Tomlinson, Belichick clear air; Taylor, Merriman not speaking

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LaDainian Tomlinson now thinks Bill Belichick has nothing but class, and Belichick says the feeling is mutual.

Meanwhile, Jason Taylor has no problem starting alongside Shawne Merriman at the Pro Bowl — but it's still unclear whether Merriman is less than thrilled to play with the Miami star who said the steroid-tainted San Diego linebacker shouldn't be allowed to play in Hawaii.

Though Peyton Manning and his four offensive teammates from the champion Indianapolis Colts hadn't yet arrived, the star-studded AFC squad enjoyed the first day of workouts Tuesday on Oahu's gorgeous west shore.

While league MVP Tomlinson no longer has any bad feelings toward the New England Patriots' three-time Super Bowl-winning coach after their playoff meeting, another San Diego player's feud still might be simmering: Merriman pointedly refused to speak to reporters after working out alongside Taylor, Miami's NFL defensive player of the year.

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[fwo40]

When the hell did the press get so focused on football player's "feelings"? Does anyone really care if guys from opposing teams dislike each other? Isn't that the way it should be?