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NFL-75 9/28/06
ALL WEEK 4 GAMES SOLD OUT;
FIRST TIME ALL TV BLACKOUTS LIFTED
FOR FIRST FOUR WEEKS OF SEASON
For the fourth consecutive week, all games of the NFL schedule have sold out in advance of the local TV blackout deadline, enabling every game to be televised in the home-team market, the NFL announced today.
This is the first time since the NFL blackout policy took effect in 1973 that all blackouts have been lifted in the season’s first four weeks. All blackouts were lifted on NFL Kickoff 2006 Weekend (September 7, 10-11), in Week 2 (September 17-18) and Week 3 (September 24- 25).
It will be the 17th time in NFL history that blackouts have been lifted for all games on a single weekend. The previous 16 times have been on Kickoff Weekend in 1998; three times in 2000; once in 2001; four times in 2002 and 2005; and three times this season.
The NFL blackout policy states that games sold out 72 hours prior to kickoff can be televised in the home city.
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Thursday, September 28, 2006
FEDEX AIR & GROUND NFL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK HONORS: REDSKINS QB MARK BRUNELL, PACKERS QB BRETT FAVRE & EAGLES QB DONOVAN MC NABB, AND OTHERS...
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REDSKINS QB MARK BRUNELL, PACKERS QB BRETT FAVRE &
EAGLES QB DONOVAN MC NABB; BRONCOS RB TATUM BELL,
STEELERS RB WILLIE PARKER & EAGLES RB BRIAN WESTBROOK
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NFL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK HONORS
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Quarterbacks MARK BRUNELL of the Washington Redskins, BRETT FAVRE of the Green Bay Packers and DONOVAN
MC NABB of the Philadelphia Eagles are the finalists for FedEx Express NFL Player of the Week honors for games
played on September 24-25, while running backs TATUM BELL of the Denver Broncos, WILLIE PARKER of the
Pittsburgh Steelers and BRIAN WESTBROOK of the Philadelphia Eagles are the finalists for FedEx Ground NFL Player
of the Week honors, the NFL announced today.
Fans can vote for one player in each category on NFL.com from 9am EST on Tuesday through 6pm EST on Thursday to
determine the FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week. The winners will be announced Thursday evening on
NFL.com.
Fans will be voting for more than their favorite player. For the third season in a row, the weekly FedEx Air & Ground NFL
Players of the Week Awards are a win for the local community. Along with the award, FedEx will donate $5,000 every
week to the local children’s hospital in each winning market. The children’s hospitals in the two season-long winner’s
markets, announced at this year’s Super Bowl, will be awarded $25,000 each. That means that FedEx will deliver nearly
$250,000 to local children’s hospitals around the country in recognition of the FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the
Week Award winners.
A closer look at the FedEx Express NFL Player of the Week finalists:
• Washington’s MARK BRUNELL completed 24 of 27 passes for 261 yards and one touchdown for a passer rating
of 119.3 in the Redskins’ 31-15 victory over the Houston Texans. Brunell set an NFL record with 22 consecutive
completions to start the game.
• Green Bay’s BRETT FAVRE threw for 340 yards, completing 25 of 36 passes with three touchdowns for a passer
rating of 127.1 in the Packers’ 31-24 victory over the Detroit Lions. Favre became just the second NFL
quarterback to throw for 400 career touchdowns, joining former Miami Dolphins QB Dan Marino (420).
• Philadelphia’s DONOVAN MC NABB had a 105.1 passer rating in the Eagles’ 38-24 victory over the San
Francisco 49ers, completing 18 of 33 passes for 296 yards and two touchdowns. McNabb threw touchdown
passes of one yard and four yards in the first quarter.
A closer look at the FedEx Ground NFL Player of the Week finalists:
• Denver’s TATUM BELL rushed for 123 yards on 27 carries in the Broncos’ 17-7 victory over the New England
Patriots. Bell, whose longest run of the day was 21 yards, averaged over 4.5 yards per carry.
• Pittsburgh’s WILLIE PARKER carried 31 times for 133 yards and two touchdowns in the Steelers’ 28-20 loss to
the Cincinnati Bengals. Parker scored on touchdown runs of one and three yards.
• Philadelphia’s BRIAN WESTBROOK carried 8 times for 117 yards and two touchdowns in the Eagles’ 38-24
victory over the San Francisco 49ers. In addition to rushing touchdowns of four and 71 yards, Westbrook added
a four-yard touchdown reception.
FedEx, the premier global provider of transportation, e-commerce and supply-chain management services, is the Official
Delivery Service Sponsor of the NFL, Super Bowl and Pro Bowl. Through the weekly FedEx Air & Ground Awards, FedEx
recognizes those NFL players who represent the same speed, precision and teamwork that their customers have come to
expect from the full range of FedEx air, ground, freight and international shipping services.
NFL-71 9/26/06
REDSKINS QB MARK BRUNELL, PACKERS QB BRETT FAVRE &
EAGLES QB DONOVAN MC NABB; BRONCOS RB TATUM BELL,
STEELERS RB WILLIE PARKER & EAGLES RB BRIAN WESTBROOK
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NFL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK HONORS
Fans To Vote For Winners On NFL.com
Quarterbacks MARK BRUNELL of the Washington Redskins, BRETT FAVRE of the Green Bay Packers and DONOVAN
MC NABB of the Philadelphia Eagles are the finalists for FedEx Express NFL Player of the Week honors for games
played on September 24-25, while running backs TATUM BELL of the Denver Broncos, WILLIE PARKER of the
Pittsburgh Steelers and BRIAN WESTBROOK of the Philadelphia Eagles are the finalists for FedEx Ground NFL Player
of the Week honors, the NFL announced today.
Fans can vote for one player in each category on NFL.com from 9am EST on Tuesday through 6pm EST on Thursday to
determine the FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week. The winners will be announced Thursday evening on
NFL.com.
Fans will be voting for more than their favorite player. For the third season in a row, the weekly FedEx Air & Ground NFL
Players of the Week Awards are a win for the local community. Along with the award, FedEx will donate $5,000 every
week to the local children’s hospital in each winning market. The children’s hospitals in the two season-long winner’s
markets, announced at this year’s Super Bowl, will be awarded $25,000 each. That means that FedEx will deliver nearly
$250,000 to local children’s hospitals around the country in recognition of the FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the
Week Award winners.
A closer look at the FedEx Express NFL Player of the Week finalists:
• Washington’s MARK BRUNELL completed 24 of 27 passes for 261 yards and one touchdown for a passer rating
of 119.3 in the Redskins’ 31-15 victory over the Houston Texans. Brunell set an NFL record with 22 consecutive
completions to start the game.
• Green Bay’s BRETT FAVRE threw for 340 yards, completing 25 of 36 passes with three touchdowns for a passer
rating of 127.1 in the Packers’ 31-24 victory over the Detroit Lions. Favre became just the second NFL
quarterback to throw for 400 career touchdowns, joining former Miami Dolphins QB Dan Marino (420).
• Philadelphia’s DONOVAN MC NABB had a 105.1 passer rating in the Eagles’ 38-24 victory over the San
Francisco 49ers, completing 18 of 33 passes for 296 yards and two touchdowns. McNabb threw touchdown
passes of one yard and four yards in the first quarter.
A closer look at the FedEx Ground NFL Player of the Week finalists:
• Denver’s TATUM BELL rushed for 123 yards on 27 carries in the Broncos’ 17-7 victory over the New England
Patriots. Bell, whose longest run of the day was 21 yards, averaged over 4.5 yards per carry.
• Pittsburgh’s WILLIE PARKER carried 31 times for 133 yards and two touchdowns in the Steelers’ 28-20 loss to
the Cincinnati Bengals. Parker scored on touchdown runs of one and three yards.
• Philadelphia’s BRIAN WESTBROOK carried 8 times for 117 yards and two touchdowns in the Eagles’ 38-24
victory over the San Francisco 49ers. In addition to rushing touchdowns of four and 71 yards, Westbrook added
a four-yard touchdown reception.
FedEx, the premier global provider of transportation, e-commerce and supply-chain management services, is the Official
Delivery Service Sponsor of the NFL, Super Bowl and Pro Bowl. Through the weekly FedEx Air & Ground Awards, FedEx
recognizes those NFL players who represent the same speed, precision and teamwork that their customers have come to
expect from the full range of FedEx air, ground, freight and international shipping services.
NFL Week 4 Injury Report - Patriots Not Lost Back-To-Back Games Since 2002
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NFL-PER-4 9/27/06
PATRIOTS AMONG BEST AT BOUNCING BACK
The New England Patriots are among the NFL’s best teams at bouncing back. New England has not lost back-to-back games since December 2002, and their streak of 52 consecutive games without consecutive defeats will be tested on Sunday when they visit the Cincinnati Bengals.
With a win, New England will tie the Denver Broncos (53) for the second-longest streak since 1970 without back-to-back losses.
The Denver Broncos accomplished the feat from October 24, 1976 through December 17, 1979. The San Francisco 49ers are the leader in the category, going 60 games from November 12, 1995 to October 17, 1999 without suffering back-to-back losses.
Following is a list of quarterback injuries for Week 4 Games (October 1-2):
S
Kansas City Chiefs Out Trent Green (Head)
Minnesota Vikings Doubtful Tarvaris Jackson (Knee)
New England Patriots Probable Tom Brady (Right Shoulder)
New York Jets Probable Chad Pennington (Calf)
Oakland Raiders Out Aaron Brooks (Right Shoulder)
Washington Redskins Probable Mark Brunell (Left Elbow)
Following is a list of injured players for Week 4 Games (October 1-2):
MIAMI DOLPHINS AT HOUSTON TEXANS
Miami Dolphins
QUESTIONABLE G Joe Berger (Foot); LB Derrick Pope (Hamstring)
PROBABLE CB Travis Daniels (Ankle); CB Eddie Jackson (Toe)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED All Players Practiced
Houston Texans
OUT CB Demarcus Faggins (Foot)
QUESTIONABLE C Mike Flanagan (Foot); DE Antwan Peek (Groin)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Demarcus Faggins; Antwan Peek
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS AT KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
San Francisco 49ers
OUT G Larry Allen (Knee); TE Vernon Davis (Fibula)
QUESTIONABLE TE Delanie Walker (Shoulder); RB Frank Gore (Ribs); WR Taylor
Jacobs (Hamstring); RB Maurice Hicks (Ankle)
PROBABLE RB Michael Robinson (Shoulder)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Larry Allen; Vernon Davis
Kansas City Chiefs
OUT QB Trent Green (Head)
PROBABLE T Kyle Turley (Lower Back)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Trent Green; Kyle Turley
DALLAS COWBOYS AT TENNESSEE TITANS
Dallas Cowboys
QUESTIONABLE WR Terrell Owens (Hand)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Terrell Owens
Tennessee Titans
OUT TE Erron Kinney (Knee)
QUESTIONABLE C Eugene Amano (Ankle); P Craig Hentrich (Back); G Benji Olson
(Calf); G Zach Piller (Ankle); DT Robaire Smith (Hamstring); RB
Ahmard Hall (Ankle); DE Antwan Odom (Knee); LB Robert
Reynolds (Thigh); RB Chris Brown (Toe)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Erron Kinney; Eugene Amano; Benji Olson; Zach Piller; Robaire
Smith
ARIZONA CARDINALS AT ATLANTA FALCONS
Arizona Cardinals
QUESTIONABLE LB James Darling (Calf)
PROBABLE TE Fred Wakefield (Back)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED James Darling; Fred Wakefield
Atlanta Falcons
QUESTIONABLE DE John Abraham (Groin); LB Edgerton Hartwell (Knee)
PROBABLE DE Patrick Kerney (Tricep); CB DeAngelo Hall (Calf)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED John Abraham; Patrick Kerney; DeAngelo Hall
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS AT BALTIMORE RAVENS
San Diego Chargers
OUT S Bhawoh Jue (Knee)
QUESTIONABLE T Leander Jordan (Neck); G Kris Dielman (Hamstring); DE Igor
Olshansky (Knee); WR Keenan McCardell (Hamstring); TE Ryan
Krause (Hamstring)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Bhawoh Jue; Leander Jordan; Ryan Krause
Baltimore Ravens
QUESTIONABLE WR Demetrius Williams (Arm); LB Terrell Suggs (Thigh); TE Todd
Heap (Ankle); G Edwin Mulitalo (Arm); LB Bart Scott (Foot)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Demetrius Williams; Terrell Suggs; Todd Heap; Edwin Mulitalo; Bart
Scott
MINNESOTA VIKINGS AT BUFFALO BILLS
Minnesota Vikings
DOUBTFUL QB Tarvaris Jackson (Knee)
QUESTIONABLE LB Ben Leber (Knee); DT Pat Williams (Ankle)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Tarvaris Jackson; Ben Leber
Buffalo Bills
QUESTIONABLE S Matt Bowen (Shin); LB Takeo Spikes (Hamstring); CB Kiwaukee
Thomas (Back)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED All Players Practiced
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS AT CAROLINA PANTHERS
New Orleans Saints
OUT S Bryan Scott (Thigh); DE Rob Ninkovich (Knee)
QUESTIONABLE CB Fred Thomas (Hip); WR Devery Henderson (Shoulder); LB
Danny Clark (Hip)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Practice Not Conducted
Carolina Panthers
OUT LB Dan Morgan (Concussion); TE Mike Seidman (Knee)
QUESTIONABLE T Todd Fordham (Shoulder); C Justin Hartwig (Groin); S Shaun
Williams (Foot)
PROBABLE CB Ken Lucas (Neck); RB Nick Goings (Thigh); WR Steve Smith
(Thigh)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Dan Morgan; Mike Seidman; Todd Fordham; Justin Hartwig; Shaun
Williams
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS AT NEW YORK JETS
Indianapolis Colts
DOUBTFUL DT Corey Simon (Knee)
QUESTIONABLE G Jake Scott (Knee); S Bob Sanders (Knee); DT Darrell Reid
(Elbow); G Ryan Lilja (Knee); DT Dan Klecko (Low Back); LB
Freddie Keiaho (Knee); CB Tim Jennings (Knee); CB Marlin
Jackson (Concussion); CB Kelvin Hayden (Groin); CB Nick Harper
(Ankle); C Dylan Gandy (Abdomen); K Adam Vinatieri (Right
Groin); TE Ben Utecht (Groin); DE Josh Thomas (Hip); WR
Brandon Stokley (Ankle); T Ryan Diem (Thumb); LB Gary Brackett
(Thigh)
PROBABLE RB De De Dorsey (Ankle)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Corey Simon; Bob Sanders; Darrell Reid; Ryan Lilja; Dan Klecko;
Marlin Jackson; Nick Harper; Dylan Gandy; Adam Vinatieri;
Brandon Stokley; Ryan Diem
New York Jets
QUESTIONABLE WR Laveranues Coles (Calf); WR Tim Dwight (Hamstring); G Pete
Kendall (Thigh); S Kerry Rhodes (Thigh); CB Derrick Strait (Thigh);
C Trey Teague (Ankle); CB David Barrett (Thigh)
PROBABLE DE Bobby Hamilton (Knee); QB Chad Pennington (Calf); DT Kimo
Von Oelhoffen (Knee); DE Shaun Ellis (Hip); DE Dave Ball (Hand);
RB Kevan Barlow (Calf); LB Matt Chatham (Foot); T Anthony
Clement (Shin); CB Drew Coleman (Hand)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Laveranues Coles; Tim Dwight; Pete Kendall; Kerry Rhodes;
Derrick Strait; Trey Teague; David Barrett
CLEVELAND BROWNS AT OAKLAND RAIDERS
Cleveland Browns
QUESTIONABLE LB Willie McGinest (Calf); RB Reuben Droughns (Shoulder); DE
Orpheus Roye (Shoulder); S Brian Russell (Elbow); DE Simon
Fraser (Shoulder); TE Kellen Winslow (Knee); DE Nick Eason
(Ankle); CB Gary Baxter (Pectoral); TE Darnell Dinkins
(Hamstring); WR Joe Jurevicius (Ribs); G Cosey Coleman (Hand)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Willie McGinest; Reuben Droughns; Orpheus Roye; Simon Fraser;
Kellen Winslow; Nick Eason; Gary Baxter; Joe Jurevicius
Oakland Raiders
OUT QB Aaron Brooks (Right Shoulder)
QUESTIONABLE DE Kevin Huntley (Foot); LB Sam Williams (Ankle); LB Grant Irons
(Back)
PROBABLE CB Fabian Washington (Hamstring); T Robert Gallery (Calf); CB
Nnamdi Asomugha (Foot)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Aaron Brooks; Grant Irons
DETROIT LIONS AT ST. LOUIS RAMS
Detroit Lions
OUT S Kenoy Kennedy (Foot); LB Alex Lewis (Knee)
QUESTIONABLE CB Fernando Bryant (Ankle); T Barry Stokes (Hamstring); T Rex
Tucker (Knee); G Ross Verba (Hamstring)
PROBABLE DT Shaun Rogers (Knee)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Kenoy Kennedy; Alex Lewis; Barry Stokes; Rex Tucker; Ross
Verba; Shaun Rogers
St. Louis Rams
QUESTIONABLE T Orlando Pace (Concussion)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Orlando Pace
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS AT WASHINGTON REDSKINS
Jacksonville Jaguars
DOUBTFUL RB Derrick Wimbush (Knee); DE Marcellus Wiley (Groin)
QUESTIONABLE CB Rashean Mathis (Knee); DT Marcus Stroud (Ankle); G Chris
Naeole (Knee)
PROBABLE WR Chad Owens (Ribs); S Donovin Darius (Back); WR Matt Jones
(Groin); DE Paul Spicer (Groin)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Derrick Wimbush; Marcellus Wiley; Rashean Mathis; Marcus
Stroud; Chris Naeole
Washington Redskins
DOUBTFUL CB Shawn Springs (Abdomen)
PROBABLE QB Mark Brunell (Left Elbow); DT Joe Salave'a (Calf)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Shawn Springs; Mark Brunell; Joe Salave'a
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS AT CINCINNATI BENGALS
New England Patriots
QUESTIONABLE S Artrell Hawkins (Thigh); CB Ellis Hobbs (Wrist); WR Chad
Jackson (Hamstring); T Nick Kaczur (Shoulder); S Eugene Wilson
(Hamstring)
PROBABLE QB Tom Brady (Right Shoulder); WR Doug Gabriel (Hamstring); T
Matt Light (Knee); T Ryan O'Callaghan (Head)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Artrell Hawkins; Ellis Hobbs; Chad Jackson; Nick Kaczur; Eugene
Wilson; Doug Gabriel; Matt Light; Ryan O'Callaghan
Cincinnati Bengals
OUT C Rich Braham (Knee); S Dexter Jackson (Ankle); WR Tab Perry
(Hip); DE Frostee Rucker (Shoulder)
DOUBTFUL LB A.J. Nicholson (Ankle)
QUESTIONABLE WR Antonio Chatman (Groin); LB Rashad Jeanty (Foot)
PROBABLE DT Sam Adams (Knee); S Kevin Kaesviharn (Neck); LB Brian
Simmons (Knee); DE Justin Smith (Foot); T Levi Jones (Ankle);
WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Foot)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Rich Braham; Dexter Jackson; Tab Perry; Frostee Rucker; A.J.
Nicholson; Rashad Jeanty; Sam Adams; Kevin Kaesviharn; Brian
Simmons; Justin Smith; Levi Jones; T.J. Houshmandzadeh
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS AT CHICAGO BEARS
Seattle Seahawks
OUT G Floyd Womack (Knee); DT Marcus Tubbs (Knee); TE Jerramy
Stevens (Knee)
DOUBTFUL RB Shaun Alexander (Foot); DE Joe Tafoya (Knee)
QUESTIONABLE CB Jordan Babineaux (Concussion); G Chris Gray (Knee); T Sean
Locklear (Knee)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Floyd Womack; Marcus Tubbs; Jerramy Stevens; Shaun Alexander;
Joe Tafoya; Jordan Babineaux; Chris Gray; Sean Locklear
Chicago Bears
QUESTIONABLE S Chris Harris (Ankle); TE Desmond Clark (Foot); WR Mark
Bradley (Ankle)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Desmond Clark; Mark Bradley
GREEN BAY PACKERS AT PHILADELPHIA EAGLES on Monday
Green Bay Packers
OUT DT Kenderick Allen (Foot)
DOUBTFUL DT Ryan Pickett (Ankle)
QUESTIONABLE CB Will Blackmon (Foot); T Junius Coston (Knee); G Jason Spitz
(Thigh)
PROBABLE RB Ahman Green (Rib); DE Aaron Kampman (Head)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Kenderick Allen; Ryan Pickett; Will Blackmon; Aaron Kampman
Philadelphia Eagles
DOUBTFUL CB Roderick Hood (Heel); CB Lito Sheppard (Ankle)
QUESTIONABLE S Brian Dawkins (Concussion); WR Donte' Stallworth (Hamstring);
RB Brian Westbrook (Knee)
PROBABLE S Sean Considine (Hip); G Shawn Andrews (Shoulder); WR
Reggie Brown (Shoulder); DE Darren Howard (Knee); S Michael
Lewis (Quadricep); RB Reno Mahe (Ankle); LB Matt McCoy
(stinger); TE L.J. Smith (Shoulder); T Tra Thomas (Foot); DT
Darwin Walker (Quadricep)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Practice Not Conducted
NFL-PER-4 9/27/06
PATRIOTS AMONG BEST AT BOUNCING BACK
The New England Patriots are among the NFL’s best teams at bouncing back. New England has not lost back-to-back games since December 2002, and their streak of 52 consecutive games without consecutive defeats will be tested on Sunday when they visit the Cincinnati Bengals.
With a win, New England will tie the Denver Broncos (53) for the second-longest streak since 1970 without back-to-back losses.
The Denver Broncos accomplished the feat from October 24, 1976 through December 17, 1979. The San Francisco 49ers are the leader in the category, going 60 games from November 12, 1995 to October 17, 1999 without suffering back-to-back losses.
Following is a list of quarterback injuries for Week 4 Games (October 1-2):
S
Kansas City Chiefs Out Trent Green (Head)
Minnesota Vikings Doubtful Tarvaris Jackson (Knee)
New England Patriots Probable Tom Brady (Right Shoulder)
New York Jets Probable Chad Pennington (Calf)
Oakland Raiders Out Aaron Brooks (Right Shoulder)
Washington Redskins Probable Mark Brunell (Left Elbow)
Following is a list of injured players for Week 4 Games (October 1-2):
MIAMI DOLPHINS AT HOUSTON TEXANS
Miami Dolphins
QUESTIONABLE G Joe Berger (Foot); LB Derrick Pope (Hamstring)
PROBABLE CB Travis Daniels (Ankle); CB Eddie Jackson (Toe)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED All Players Practiced
Houston Texans
OUT CB Demarcus Faggins (Foot)
QUESTIONABLE C Mike Flanagan (Foot); DE Antwan Peek (Groin)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Demarcus Faggins; Antwan Peek
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS AT KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
San Francisco 49ers
OUT G Larry Allen (Knee); TE Vernon Davis (Fibula)
QUESTIONABLE TE Delanie Walker (Shoulder); RB Frank Gore (Ribs); WR Taylor
Jacobs (Hamstring); RB Maurice Hicks (Ankle)
PROBABLE RB Michael Robinson (Shoulder)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Larry Allen; Vernon Davis
Kansas City Chiefs
OUT QB Trent Green (Head)
PROBABLE T Kyle Turley (Lower Back)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Trent Green; Kyle Turley
DALLAS COWBOYS AT TENNESSEE TITANS
Dallas Cowboys
QUESTIONABLE WR Terrell Owens (Hand)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Terrell Owens
Tennessee Titans
OUT TE Erron Kinney (Knee)
QUESTIONABLE C Eugene Amano (Ankle); P Craig Hentrich (Back); G Benji Olson
(Calf); G Zach Piller (Ankle); DT Robaire Smith (Hamstring); RB
Ahmard Hall (Ankle); DE Antwan Odom (Knee); LB Robert
Reynolds (Thigh); RB Chris Brown (Toe)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Erron Kinney; Eugene Amano; Benji Olson; Zach Piller; Robaire
Smith
ARIZONA CARDINALS AT ATLANTA FALCONS
Arizona Cardinals
QUESTIONABLE LB James Darling (Calf)
PROBABLE TE Fred Wakefield (Back)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED James Darling; Fred Wakefield
Atlanta Falcons
QUESTIONABLE DE John Abraham (Groin); LB Edgerton Hartwell (Knee)
PROBABLE DE Patrick Kerney (Tricep); CB DeAngelo Hall (Calf)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED John Abraham; Patrick Kerney; DeAngelo Hall
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS AT BALTIMORE RAVENS
San Diego Chargers
OUT S Bhawoh Jue (Knee)
QUESTIONABLE T Leander Jordan (Neck); G Kris Dielman (Hamstring); DE Igor
Olshansky (Knee); WR Keenan McCardell (Hamstring); TE Ryan
Krause (Hamstring)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Bhawoh Jue; Leander Jordan; Ryan Krause
Baltimore Ravens
QUESTIONABLE WR Demetrius Williams (Arm); LB Terrell Suggs (Thigh); TE Todd
Heap (Ankle); G Edwin Mulitalo (Arm); LB Bart Scott (Foot)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Demetrius Williams; Terrell Suggs; Todd Heap; Edwin Mulitalo; Bart
Scott
MINNESOTA VIKINGS AT BUFFALO BILLS
Minnesota Vikings
DOUBTFUL QB Tarvaris Jackson (Knee)
QUESTIONABLE LB Ben Leber (Knee); DT Pat Williams (Ankle)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Tarvaris Jackson; Ben Leber
Buffalo Bills
QUESTIONABLE S Matt Bowen (Shin); LB Takeo Spikes (Hamstring); CB Kiwaukee
Thomas (Back)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED All Players Practiced
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS AT CAROLINA PANTHERS
New Orleans Saints
OUT S Bryan Scott (Thigh); DE Rob Ninkovich (Knee)
QUESTIONABLE CB Fred Thomas (Hip); WR Devery Henderson (Shoulder); LB
Danny Clark (Hip)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Practice Not Conducted
Carolina Panthers
OUT LB Dan Morgan (Concussion); TE Mike Seidman (Knee)
QUESTIONABLE T Todd Fordham (Shoulder); C Justin Hartwig (Groin); S Shaun
Williams (Foot)
PROBABLE CB Ken Lucas (Neck); RB Nick Goings (Thigh); WR Steve Smith
(Thigh)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Dan Morgan; Mike Seidman; Todd Fordham; Justin Hartwig; Shaun
Williams
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS AT NEW YORK JETS
Indianapolis Colts
DOUBTFUL DT Corey Simon (Knee)
QUESTIONABLE G Jake Scott (Knee); S Bob Sanders (Knee); DT Darrell Reid
(Elbow); G Ryan Lilja (Knee); DT Dan Klecko (Low Back); LB
Freddie Keiaho (Knee); CB Tim Jennings (Knee); CB Marlin
Jackson (Concussion); CB Kelvin Hayden (Groin); CB Nick Harper
(Ankle); C Dylan Gandy (Abdomen); K Adam Vinatieri (Right
Groin); TE Ben Utecht (Groin); DE Josh Thomas (Hip); WR
Brandon Stokley (Ankle); T Ryan Diem (Thumb); LB Gary Brackett
(Thigh)
PROBABLE RB De De Dorsey (Ankle)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Corey Simon; Bob Sanders; Darrell Reid; Ryan Lilja; Dan Klecko;
Marlin Jackson; Nick Harper; Dylan Gandy; Adam Vinatieri;
Brandon Stokley; Ryan Diem
New York Jets
QUESTIONABLE WR Laveranues Coles (Calf); WR Tim Dwight (Hamstring); G Pete
Kendall (Thigh); S Kerry Rhodes (Thigh); CB Derrick Strait (Thigh);
C Trey Teague (Ankle); CB David Barrett (Thigh)
PROBABLE DE Bobby Hamilton (Knee); QB Chad Pennington (Calf); DT Kimo
Von Oelhoffen (Knee); DE Shaun Ellis (Hip); DE Dave Ball (Hand);
RB Kevan Barlow (Calf); LB Matt Chatham (Foot); T Anthony
Clement (Shin); CB Drew Coleman (Hand)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Laveranues Coles; Tim Dwight; Pete Kendall; Kerry Rhodes;
Derrick Strait; Trey Teague; David Barrett
CLEVELAND BROWNS AT OAKLAND RAIDERS
Cleveland Browns
QUESTIONABLE LB Willie McGinest (Calf); RB Reuben Droughns (Shoulder); DE
Orpheus Roye (Shoulder); S Brian Russell (Elbow); DE Simon
Fraser (Shoulder); TE Kellen Winslow (Knee); DE Nick Eason
(Ankle); CB Gary Baxter (Pectoral); TE Darnell Dinkins
(Hamstring); WR Joe Jurevicius (Ribs); G Cosey Coleman (Hand)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Willie McGinest; Reuben Droughns; Orpheus Roye; Simon Fraser;
Kellen Winslow; Nick Eason; Gary Baxter; Joe Jurevicius
Oakland Raiders
OUT QB Aaron Brooks (Right Shoulder)
QUESTIONABLE DE Kevin Huntley (Foot); LB Sam Williams (Ankle); LB Grant Irons
(Back)
PROBABLE CB Fabian Washington (Hamstring); T Robert Gallery (Calf); CB
Nnamdi Asomugha (Foot)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Aaron Brooks; Grant Irons
DETROIT LIONS AT ST. LOUIS RAMS
Detroit Lions
OUT S Kenoy Kennedy (Foot); LB Alex Lewis (Knee)
QUESTIONABLE CB Fernando Bryant (Ankle); T Barry Stokes (Hamstring); T Rex
Tucker (Knee); G Ross Verba (Hamstring)
PROBABLE DT Shaun Rogers (Knee)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Kenoy Kennedy; Alex Lewis; Barry Stokes; Rex Tucker; Ross
Verba; Shaun Rogers
St. Louis Rams
QUESTIONABLE T Orlando Pace (Concussion)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Orlando Pace
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS AT WASHINGTON REDSKINS
Jacksonville Jaguars
DOUBTFUL RB Derrick Wimbush (Knee); DE Marcellus Wiley (Groin)
QUESTIONABLE CB Rashean Mathis (Knee); DT Marcus Stroud (Ankle); G Chris
Naeole (Knee)
PROBABLE WR Chad Owens (Ribs); S Donovin Darius (Back); WR Matt Jones
(Groin); DE Paul Spicer (Groin)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Derrick Wimbush; Marcellus Wiley; Rashean Mathis; Marcus
Stroud; Chris Naeole
Washington Redskins
DOUBTFUL CB Shawn Springs (Abdomen)
PROBABLE QB Mark Brunell (Left Elbow); DT Joe Salave'a (Calf)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Shawn Springs; Mark Brunell; Joe Salave'a
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS AT CINCINNATI BENGALS
New England Patriots
QUESTIONABLE S Artrell Hawkins (Thigh); CB Ellis Hobbs (Wrist); WR Chad
Jackson (Hamstring); T Nick Kaczur (Shoulder); S Eugene Wilson
(Hamstring)
PROBABLE QB Tom Brady (Right Shoulder); WR Doug Gabriel (Hamstring); T
Matt Light (Knee); T Ryan O'Callaghan (Head)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Artrell Hawkins; Ellis Hobbs; Chad Jackson; Nick Kaczur; Eugene
Wilson; Doug Gabriel; Matt Light; Ryan O'Callaghan
Cincinnati Bengals
OUT C Rich Braham (Knee); S Dexter Jackson (Ankle); WR Tab Perry
(Hip); DE Frostee Rucker (Shoulder)
DOUBTFUL LB A.J. Nicholson (Ankle)
QUESTIONABLE WR Antonio Chatman (Groin); LB Rashad Jeanty (Foot)
PROBABLE DT Sam Adams (Knee); S Kevin Kaesviharn (Neck); LB Brian
Simmons (Knee); DE Justin Smith (Foot); T Levi Jones (Ankle);
WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Foot)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Rich Braham; Dexter Jackson; Tab Perry; Frostee Rucker; A.J.
Nicholson; Rashad Jeanty; Sam Adams; Kevin Kaesviharn; Brian
Simmons; Justin Smith; Levi Jones; T.J. Houshmandzadeh
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS AT CHICAGO BEARS
Seattle Seahawks
OUT G Floyd Womack (Knee); DT Marcus Tubbs (Knee); TE Jerramy
Stevens (Knee)
DOUBTFUL RB Shaun Alexander (Foot); DE Joe Tafoya (Knee)
QUESTIONABLE CB Jordan Babineaux (Concussion); G Chris Gray (Knee); T Sean
Locklear (Knee)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Floyd Womack; Marcus Tubbs; Jerramy Stevens; Shaun Alexander;
Joe Tafoya; Jordan Babineaux; Chris Gray; Sean Locklear
Chicago Bears
QUESTIONABLE S Chris Harris (Ankle); TE Desmond Clark (Foot); WR Mark
Bradley (Ankle)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Desmond Clark; Mark Bradley
GREEN BAY PACKERS AT PHILADELPHIA EAGLES on Monday
Green Bay Packers
OUT DT Kenderick Allen (Foot)
DOUBTFUL DT Ryan Pickett (Ankle)
QUESTIONABLE CB Will Blackmon (Foot); T Junius Coston (Knee); G Jason Spitz
(Thigh)
PROBABLE RB Ahman Green (Rib); DE Aaron Kampman (Head)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Kenderick Allen; Ryan Pickett; Will Blackmon; Aaron Kampman
Philadelphia Eagles
DOUBTFUL CB Roderick Hood (Heel); CB Lito Sheppard (Ankle)
QUESTIONABLE S Brian Dawkins (Concussion); WR Donte' Stallworth (Hamstring);
RB Brian Westbrook (Knee)
PROBABLE S Sean Considine (Hip); G Shawn Andrews (Shoulder); WR
Reggie Brown (Shoulder); DE Darren Howard (Knee); S Michael
Lewis (Quadricep); RB Reno Mahe (Ankle); LB Matt McCoy
(stinger); TE L.J. Smith (Shoulder); T Tra Thomas (Foot); DT
Darwin Walker (Quadricep)
Listed players who did not participate in ''team'' practice:
(Defined as missing any portion of 11-on-11 team work)
WED Practice Not Conducted
NFL's First Sunday Night Football Preseason Game To Be Played In China Will Happen On August 8, 2007 - NFLMedia.com
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NFL TO KICK OFF COUNTDOWN TO 2008 BEIJING OLYMPICS
WHEN PATRIOTS FACE SEAHAWKS ON AUGUST 8, 2007
IN FIRST-EVER NFL GAME IN CHINA
The National Football League – America’s most popular sports attraction – has been selected by the city of Beijing to stage a game in the Chinese capital city that will serve as the kickoff of the one-year countdown to the opening of the XXIX Olympic Games in China.
NFL Commissioner ROGER GOODELL announced Sunday night that the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will play in the first NFL game in China -- the world’s fastest growing market -- when the teams meet in Beijing on Wednesday, August 8, 2007.
Also taking part in the press conference prior to the Denver at New England game were Patriots Chairman & CEO ROBERT KRAFT, NBC Universal Sports & Olympics Chairman DICK EBERSOL, and MISS REN JUN, who represented the Beijing Sports Competition Management Center.
"We are very excited and proud to be bringing our game to China,” said Commissioner Goodell. “We thank the Patriots and Seahawks for agreeing to take part in this historic game. We are also grateful to our broadcast partner -- NBC and its parent company GE -- and to the Beijing Municipal Sports Bureau and the Beijing Sports Competition Management Center. This
promises to be a memorable event.”
The game will be televised live in China in primetime by China Central Television (CCTV) at 8:30 PM. CCTV is China’s largest national TV network. NBC will carry the game live in the United States at 8:30 AM ET.
With a capacity of 60,000, Beijing’s Workers Stadium – site of the soccer competition at the 2008 Summer Olympics – will play host to the matchup between the Patriots and Seahawks, two of the NFL’s most exciting teams.
The Seahawks played in last season’s Super Bowl after winning their first National Football Conference championship. Seattle is one of the top contenders to represent the NFC again at Super Bowl XLI, which will be played on February 4 in South Florida. Led by reigning Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player SHAUN ALEXANDER and quarterback MATT
HASSELBECK, Seattle is aiming for a third consecutive NFC West championship under head coach MIKE HOLMGREN.
Seattle previously participated in the NFL’s international American Bowl games in Vancouver, Canada and Tokyo, Japan. In their first international game since 1998 (Vancouver), the Seahawks will seek their first victory outside the United States.
”The Seahawks are honored to be one of the teams selected to represent the NFL in this prestigious event,” said Seattle Chairman PAUL ALLEN. “We are proud of the Pacific Northwest’s deep cultural and business ties to China. We look forward to developing relationships surrounding this game that will have a lasting impact and will serve as a legacy of
our participation in this historic event.”
Led by head coach BILL BELICHICK and quarterback TOM BRADY, New England has enjoyed unparalleled success in recent years, capturing three NFL championships in four seasons from 2001-04, by winning Super Bowls XXXVI, XXXVIII and XXXIX .
The Patriots have taken part in two international games since the American Bowl series of preseason games was instituted in 1986. They played in Montreal, Canada in 1990 and in Mexico City, Mexico in 1998. The trip to China will be the team’s first game outside of North America.
“My family has been doing business in China for nearly 20 years and we are proud that The Kraft Group is New England’s number one exporter to China,” said the Patriots’ Kraft. “Based on our own experiences in China and the growing interest in American sports there, we launched a Patriots website in Chinese in 2004. It was the first of its kind. It is a privilege and
an honor to be selected to participate in the NFL’s inaugural China Bowl in 2007. I think our players and staff will be terrific ambassadors for the game of football and I hope that it will be an experience that they will never forget. I look forward to developing new relationships and building a legacy for the Patriots and the NFL in such a great country.”
Fans in China will be familiar with the Patriots and Seahawks. CCTV is broadcasting the NFL’s schedule of Sunday Night Football games live in China throughout the 2006 season, culminating with an on-site telecast of Super Bowl XLI. Seattle and New England each will appear on Sunday night at least twice this year.
The game in China will mark the 42nd international contest for the NFL in the American Bowl era. There have been 40 international preseason games and one regular-season NFL game since 1986. The regular-season game took place last year in Mexico City, where a record crowd of 103,467 in Azteca Stadium watched the Arizona Cardinals top the San Francisco
49ers 31-14.
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280 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017
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Joe Browne, Executive Vice President-Communications
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
NFL TO KICK OFF COUNTDOWN TO 2008 BEIJING OLYMPICS
WHEN PATRIOTS FACE SEAHAWKS ON AUGUST 8, 2007
IN FIRST-EVER NFL GAME IN CHINA
The National Football League – America’s most popular sports attraction – has been selected by the city of Beijing to stage a game in the Chinese capital city that will serve as the kickoff of the one-year countdown to the opening of the XXIX Olympic Games in China.
NFL Commissioner ROGER GOODELL announced Sunday night that the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will play in the first NFL game in China -- the world’s fastest growing market -- when the teams meet in Beijing on Wednesday, August 8, 2007.
Also taking part in the press conference prior to the Denver at New England game were Patriots Chairman & CEO ROBERT KRAFT, NBC Universal Sports & Olympics Chairman DICK EBERSOL, and MISS REN JUN, who represented the Beijing Sports Competition Management Center.
"We are very excited and proud to be bringing our game to China,” said Commissioner Goodell. “We thank the Patriots and Seahawks for agreeing to take part in this historic game. We are also grateful to our broadcast partner -- NBC and its parent company GE -- and to the Beijing Municipal Sports Bureau and the Beijing Sports Competition Management Center. This
promises to be a memorable event.”
The game will be televised live in China in primetime by China Central Television (CCTV) at 8:30 PM. CCTV is China’s largest national TV network. NBC will carry the game live in the United States at 8:30 AM ET.
With a capacity of 60,000, Beijing’s Workers Stadium – site of the soccer competition at the 2008 Summer Olympics – will play host to the matchup between the Patriots and Seahawks, two of the NFL’s most exciting teams.
The Seahawks played in last season’s Super Bowl after winning their first National Football Conference championship. Seattle is one of the top contenders to represent the NFC again at Super Bowl XLI, which will be played on February 4 in South Florida. Led by reigning Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player SHAUN ALEXANDER and quarterback MATT
HASSELBECK, Seattle is aiming for a third consecutive NFC West championship under head coach MIKE HOLMGREN.
Seattle previously participated in the NFL’s international American Bowl games in Vancouver, Canada and Tokyo, Japan. In their first international game since 1998 (Vancouver), the Seahawks will seek their first victory outside the United States.
”The Seahawks are honored to be one of the teams selected to represent the NFL in this prestigious event,” said Seattle Chairman PAUL ALLEN. “We are proud of the Pacific Northwest’s deep cultural and business ties to China. We look forward to developing relationships surrounding this game that will have a lasting impact and will serve as a legacy of
our participation in this historic event.”
Led by head coach BILL BELICHICK and quarterback TOM BRADY, New England has enjoyed unparalleled success in recent years, capturing three NFL championships in four seasons from 2001-04, by winning Super Bowls XXXVI, XXXVIII and XXXIX .
The Patriots have taken part in two international games since the American Bowl series of preseason games was instituted in 1986. They played in Montreal, Canada in 1990 and in Mexico City, Mexico in 1998. The trip to China will be the team’s first game outside of North America.
“My family has been doing business in China for nearly 20 years and we are proud that The Kraft Group is New England’s number one exporter to China,” said the Patriots’ Kraft. “Based on our own experiences in China and the growing interest in American sports there, we launched a Patriots website in Chinese in 2004. It was the first of its kind. It is a privilege and
an honor to be selected to participate in the NFL’s inaugural China Bowl in 2007. I think our players and staff will be terrific ambassadors for the game of football and I hope that it will be an experience that they will never forget. I look forward to developing new relationships and building a legacy for the Patriots and the NFL in such a great country.”
Fans in China will be familiar with the Patriots and Seahawks. CCTV is broadcasting the NFL’s schedule of Sunday Night Football games live in China throughout the 2006 season, culminating with an on-site telecast of Super Bowl XLI. Seattle and New England each will appear on Sunday night at least twice this year.
The game in China will mark the 42nd international contest for the NFL in the American Bowl era. There have been 40 international preseason games and one regular-season NFL game since 1986. The regular-season game took place last year in Mexico City, where a record crowd of 103,467 in Azteca Stadium watched the Arizona Cardinals top the San Francisco
49ers 31-14.
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NFL Preparing Proposal To Play Regular-Season Games Abroad - Sports Business Daily
The NFL plans to present a proposal to owners in October that “calls for two regular-season games to be played outside the [U.S.] every season,” according to Doug Haller of the ARIZONA REPUBLIC.
If approved, the plan could go into effect next season. England, Mexico, Germany and Canada have been targeted as possible locations. The league has discussed the proposal with owners at previous meetings, and feedback has been favorable.
NFL Int’l Senior VP Mark Waller: "Nobody is saying 'Why are we doing this?' They’re saying, ‘How can we do this?" While some owners are concerned about logistics, Waller said that "for many franchises, a road game in San Diego is no different from a neutral game in London."
The NFL has played preseason games in 12 int’l cities since ’86 -- including Tokyo, London, Berlin, Montreal and Barcelona -- but Waller said, “Our best product is our regular-season games. That’s our most compelling experience” (ARIZONA REPUBLIC, 9/28).
If approved, the plan could go into effect next season. England, Mexico, Germany and Canada have been targeted as possible locations. The league has discussed the proposal with owners at previous meetings, and feedback has been favorable.
NFL Int’l Senior VP Mark Waller: "Nobody is saying 'Why are we doing this?' They’re saying, ‘How can we do this?" While some owners are concerned about logistics, Waller said that "for many franchises, a road game in San Diego is no different from a neutral game in London."
The NFL has played preseason games in 12 int’l cities since ’86 -- including Tokyo, London, Berlin, Montreal and Barcelona -- but Waller said, “Our best product is our regular-season games. That’s our most compelling experience” (ARIZONA REPUBLIC, 9/28).
CARSON PALMER SIGNS ENDORSEMENT DEAL WITH DJO INC. - Sports Business Daily
DJO Inc., a health product manufacturer, today announced an endorsement deal with Bengals QB Carson Palmer, who will be featured in the company's "Faces of DonJoy" print ad campaign.
The ads feature athletes who have suffered severe ACL injuries that required reconstructive surgery. Others in the campaign include surfer Garrett McNamara, motocross rider Brett Metcalfe and U.S. Olympic skiers Joe Pack and Jillian Vogtli, all of whom used the company's DonJoy Defiance knee brace during rehabilitation
A380 Video Of Passenger Test Flight From Takeoff To Landing
This video -- different from the previous one -- shows people getting on the A380, going to their seats, the general reactions to the plane's interior, what they do while inflight and even at night, and landing and deplaning. It's a great video and I can now see just how wide the economy class cabin is, with nine-across seating. It's truly a big plane, but it's also obviously ultra-modern in its design.
Here's the video:
Here's the video:
A380 Inflight Passenger Video
This video gives one a great idea of what it's like to fly on the new Superjumbo jet A380. The clip shows the sleeper bed seats, the bench lounge chairs, and gives a very good feel of the overall width of the main cabin.
Here's the video:
Here's the video:
President Bill Clinton's 60th Birthday Features Rolling Stones - Bill! Invite Me!
Hey President Clinton. I'm a big fan. I not only voted for you, but was Economic Advisor to Oakland Mayor Elihu Harris when you came to town. (I just didn't want to be part of the silly staff frenzy to meet you.) I later got a letter to you about my ill-and-now-late-stepfather -- or at least I tried to. He's from Hope, Arkansas like you are and always bragged about your Chief of Staff Mac McClarty, as he knew Mac's dad. I gave it to one of your staffers when you came to Cody's Book Store in Berkeley.
I'm also a huge Rolling Stones fan. Send an invite to me. Put me on the press list. Thanks!
Oh, for good measure, I included this video of the Stones singing the song I want them to play at your 60th Birthday Bash: Under My Thumb! (Ha. I guess you could say that about Senator Clinton! LOL. Just kidding!)
Happy Birthday!
Video - ESPN Report Of Terrell Owens "Reported" Suicide
This is the video of ESPN's report of Terrell Owens reported suicide. Owens has said it wasn't a suicide attempt at all, and that he just had a reaction to medication. Some have bashed the media for reporting that there was a suicide attempt, but as this video shows, the police report contained the information. ESPN also made effort to clear the information.
Owens was examined and released by physicians at Baylor Medical Center.
Here's two videos of ESPN's account:
Owens was examined and released by physicians at Baylor Medical Center.
Here's two videos of ESPN's account:
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Oh Terrell
Oh Terrell
It's safe to say that Dallas Cowboys WR Terrell Owens has had "Issues"
in his past. Going all the way back to his 49ers days, T.O. was always looking for the spotlight, starting a controversy. But did he really try to kill himself this Tuesday night? Did he really swallow over 30 Vicodin tablets? What could possibly cause his depression?
Today we spoke with two doctors who were willing to comment, but without the use of their names. The first, a sports medical specialist who's practice treats many High School and College players, was very careful choosing his words with us. "We really don't know the kind of emotional stress Mr. Owens is under. His injury was keeping out of playing, but he would have returned shortly, yes" "we think so" I said. " Then it could also be the pressure of dealing with the Coach's personality." "You Think?" I suggested. "It's possible he did swallow a few extra pills, but not 30 or more, no way." That was the end of my conversation with the first doctor.
But I wanted to hear from another medical approach, so I called my personal Chiropractor, who also treats various sports injuries as well as the average gamut of medical issues. After we exchanged pleasantries and he told me I was well overdue for a visit. I asked him for a little time to give me background on what T.O. was going through pain management wise. "Well I don't really treat anything below the shoulder, but I can tell you from having a few broken fingers it can be quite painful" he said. "Any kind of extremity pain from broken bones will make persons of weaker constitution look for a way to reduce the pain, it's just human psychology." So the next question is did T.O. accidentally overdose? Or did he really know that the Vicodin would not mix well with whatever supplements he was taking?
That’s a question we may never get the answer to, but I can tell you my own personal experience with Vicodin. I have had a bad back (broken facet joints and transverse processes) for over 20 years as the result of an accident.
I had never taken Vicodin until two years ago when a new orthopedic specialist I was seeing prescribed a supply for me to take "only when needed." After the first two times taking a whole pill, I began cutting them in half because they were so strong. I still have over half the bottle. Vicodin is a very strong drug, and I'm no doctor, but if T.O. had taken 30+ Pills, the Doctors at Baylor would have never gotten the chance to pump his stomach before it was too late.
It's safe to say that Dallas Cowboys WR Terrell Owens has had "Issues"
in his past. Going all the way back to his 49ers days, T.O. was always looking for the spotlight, starting a controversy. But did he really try to kill himself this Tuesday night? Did he really swallow over 30 Vicodin tablets? What could possibly cause his depression?
Today we spoke with two doctors who were willing to comment, but without the use of their names. The first, a sports medical specialist who's practice treats many High School and College players, was very careful choosing his words with us. "We really don't know the kind of emotional stress Mr. Owens is under. His injury was keeping out of playing, but he would have returned shortly, yes" "we think so" I said. " Then it could also be the pressure of dealing with the Coach's personality." "You Think?" I suggested. "It's possible he did swallow a few extra pills, but not 30 or more, no way." That was the end of my conversation with the first doctor.
But I wanted to hear from another medical approach, so I called my personal Chiropractor, who also treats various sports injuries as well as the average gamut of medical issues. After we exchanged pleasantries and he told me I was well overdue for a visit. I asked him for a little time to give me background on what T.O. was going through pain management wise. "Well I don't really treat anything below the shoulder, but I can tell you from having a few broken fingers it can be quite painful" he said. "Any kind of extremity pain from broken bones will make persons of weaker constitution look for a way to reduce the pain, it's just human psychology." So the next question is did T.O. accidentally overdose? Or did he really know that the Vicodin would not mix well with whatever supplements he was taking?
That’s a question we may never get the answer to, but I can tell you my own personal experience with Vicodin. I have had a bad back (broken facet joints and transverse processes) for over 20 years as the result of an accident.
I had never taken Vicodin until two years ago when a new orthopedic specialist I was seeing prescribed a supply for me to take "only when needed." After the first two times taking a whole pill, I began cutting them in half because they were so strong. I still have over half the bottle. Vicodin is a very strong drug, and I'm no doctor, but if T.O. had taken 30+ Pills, the Doctors at Baylor would have never gotten the chance to pump his stomach before it was too late.
NFLPA's Gene Upshaw Adresses Policing Of Agents As Reggie Bush Controversy Unfolds - Sports Business Daily
As Bush Controversy Continues, Upshaw Addresses Agent Issue - Sports Business Daily
Bush’s Camp Issues Statement
Regarding Yahoo Sports Story
DAVID CORNWELL, an attorney for Saints RB REGGIE BUSH, on Friday issued a statement alleging that a Yahoo Sports reporter falsely identified himself to gain confidential financial information for a report that Bush and his family received more than $100,000 in gifts from agents while he was at USC. Cornwell said that a phone message left at a Northern California hotel seeking credit card information for an employee of Bush’s marketing agent was linked to Yahoo Sports reporter DAN WETZEL. “On Sept. 13, 2006, a person posing as an employee of Mr. Bush’s marketing agency, The SportsLink, makes repeated calls to a Northern California hotel seeking credit card information relating to such employee. In one call, the impersonator left a contact number that connects a caller directly to Yahoo,” the statement said. SportsLink is the company owned by MIKE ORNSTEIN, Bush’s marketing agent. Wetzel’s byline was not on the story that alleged Ornstein and MICHAEL MICHAELS, who owned a separate marketing company, gave more than $100,000 in cash and gifts to Bush and his parents. “Contrary to Yahoo’s report,” Cornwell’s statement said, Bush’s parents “either paid or prepaid, in cash, for airline tickets, travel expenses, lodging and service charges relating to the trip from San Diego to Oakland.” Cornwell also said that, contrary to published reports, Bush’s parents owed no rent on a San Diego area home owned by Michaels as of early April ‘06. A Yahoo spokesperson said in a statement, “We stand by both the accuracy and veracity of the reporting by JASON COLE and CHARLES ROBINSON in the investigation of Reggie Bush and his family. No information from Yahoo columnist Dan Wetzel was used in the investigative stories by Cole and Robinson” (Liz Mullen, SportsBusiness Journal). Michaels’ attorney, BRIAN WATKINS, called Cornwell’s denial “crazy.” Watkins: “They still owe rent and they never paid rent and they were evicted on that basis” (L.A. TIMES, 9/23).
UPSHAW: NFLPA Exec Dir GENE UPSHAW in an e-mail on Friday “spoke out on what he characterized as the ‘severe’ challenge of policing agents, financial advisors and marketing representatives’ intent on wooing college football players.” Upshaw said that the union has been “working on a solution since he was contacted last year” by USC coach PETE CARROLL, “even before allegations were made against Bush.” Upshaw said, “He was the first coach to bring this to my attention and how bad the problem has become. He said he was in charge but had no control. He was reaching out for help.” Upshaw said that his “work on the topic has nothing to do with Bush.” Carroll said Upshaw is “the only guy that can curtail what they’re doing.” Upshaw wants to strengthen union regulations of agents and “restrict agents from having any contact with players who have yet to declare themselves eligible for the draft.” He “wants to close loopholes that allow marketing representatives to go unregulated.” In L.A., Farmer & Wharton noted the proposal could be put to a vote of player reps at the NFLPA’s annual meeting in March, but Upshaw “can ask the union’s executive committee to consider the matter before that meeting” (L.A. TIMES, 9/23).
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