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By IRA KAUFMAN

ikaufman@tampatrib.com

Published: December 21, 2008

Updated: 12/21/2008 12:11 am

TAMPA - In this season of giving, here are some holiday gifts appropriate for wrapping under NFL trees.

Doug Williams: A legitimate job interview in Kansas City for the vacant GM position.

Tony Dungy: Ten bows for the only coach in league history to make the playoffs 10 consecutive seasons.

Roger Goodell: A week off without responding to the police blotter.

Tom Brady: A full recovery.

Bill Parcells: A Publix gift certificate for a man who, indeed, knows how to shop for the groceries.

Barrett Ruud: A belated trip to Honolulu on the NFL's dime.

Ray Guy: A 2009 Pro Football Hall of Fame bust.

Donovan McNabb: Some overdue respect in Philly.

Pacman Jones: No mentions on "SportsCenter" for a year.

Rod Marinelli: A victory - anyway, anyhow, anywhere.

Andre Johnson: A higher profile for the NFL's best receiver.

Joey Galloway: Directions to the field.

Michael Clayton: Directions to the end zone.

Drew Brees: A rubdown for that tired right arm.

Ben Roethlisberger: The right to slap the next fool who questions his toughness.

LaDainian Tomlinson: The resiliency to put the past 12 months behind him.

Derrick Brooks: Enough padding to absorb a shot to the ribs.

Al Davis: Enough courage to step aside.

Tony Gonzalez: A fresh start with a contender in '09.

Jack Del Rio: Five healthy linemen to open holes.

Warren Sapp: An apology to Monte Kiffin.

Marvin Lewis: A Bengal player winning the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.

Norv Turner: The Heartbreaker Award for most gut-wrenching losses.

Brett Favre: One final playoff run.

Matt Ryan: An initial playoff run.

Greg (Stylez) White: A reason for fans to remember his name.

Raheem Morris: The keys to Monte Kiffin's office.

Peyton Manning: A running game he can trust.

Ray Lewis: Another shot at the Steelers.

Simeon Rice: That long-awaited screenplay for the Disney folks.

Bruce Allen: The phone number of Matt Cassel's agent.

Jerry Richardson: A heart donor ASAP.

Mike Holmgren: A new working address next fall.

Michael Vick: Repentance and redemption.

Terrell Owens: A tape of his dropped passes.

Marvin Harrison: A classy ending to a Hall of Fame career.

Jared Allen: Plaudits for a relentless warrior.

Kurt Warner: A playoff shootout in the desert.

Mike Singletary: A full season to showcase his coaching skills.

Jerry Jones: Some humility.

Plaxico Burress: A good lawyer.

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