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Jerry Rice speaking on Michael Crabtree:

"I'm sure there might be a little animosity toward him if he comes in and gets handed that starting job," Rice said. "I'm sure a lot of guys are probably taking it real hard. This guy is the No. 1 draft choice and he's holding out and he can really help the team. And he's only thinking about, well, he went No. 10 but he thought he should have gone No. 5 and that's the type of money he's trying to get."

The Jets' long-running pursuit of a high-profile wide receiver could land them in hot water with the NFL.

The 49ers, embroiled in an acrimonious contract dispute with rookie receiver Michael Crabtree, have filed tampering charges against the Jets, sources told the Daily News. The Jets, through a team spokesman, denied the allegations.