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Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Brady Quinn's Private Big Bus


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Originally uploaded by GearBoxTy
Apparently you can always tell when Brady Quinn comes to town because he's got this huge-ass bus. Have you ever seen a player with wheels like this? I haven't.

Saturday, October 13, 2007

Quincy Carter Arrested For Drug Possession - Sad Story

This is someone I've been rooting for and it's sad to see that drugs have overtaken him. I hope he gets the real help he needs and sees the wake-up call. He was a real talent that -- for a while -- had the World on a string.

Here's the story...

Former Cowboys QB Arrested On Drug Charge

FORT WORTH, Texas -- Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Quincy Carter was arrested in Shreveport on a drug charge early Friday morning.
Carter was booked into the Shreveport City Jail at about 4 a.m. after being charged with possession of marijuana. Carter was later transferred to the Caddo Correctional Center.
In a news release, police said the incident began at about 1:30 a.m. when an officer stopped a silver car that was reported to have been involved in selling drugs at the Circle K convenience store at Youree and Southfield.

Friday, October 12, 2007

Steeler RB Charged for Domestic Incident in Cleveland

Article retrieved from www.myfoxcleveland.com

Last Edited: Thursday, 11 Oct 2007, 8:09 PM EDT
Created: Thursday, 11 Oct 2007, 8:09 PM EDT


After investigating an early October domestic incident involving 29-year-old Najeh Davenport, the Cleveland Police department announced today that charges have been brought against the Pittsburgh Steeler's running back.

According to Cleveland Police Lt. Thomas Stacho, Davenport has been charged with domestic violence, endangering children and unlawful restraint.

Davenport is not currently in custody and will be given a chance to surrender to police on the charges.

On Thursday, October 4th, at 8:52 p.m., Cleveland Police investigated a report of a domestic dispute at 1374 E.115 Street.

According to Stacho, the incident involved Davenport and the mother of his 5-year old child, Anita Person, 27, of Cleveland.

The dispute resulted from a custody matter involving Davenport's and Person's child.

Cleveland Police received three 9-1-1 calls between 8:45 p.m. and 9:02 p.m. from individuals at the house where the incident took place.

No arrests were initially made as officers were unable to determine the primary physical aggressor in the dispute.

If convicted Davenport could face more than 1 year in jail, 6 months for domestic violence, 6 months for endangering children and 60 days for unlawful restraint.

Thursday, October 11, 2007

New England Patriots vs. Dallas Cowboys | Tickets & News

Sunday, October 14th is the perfect setting for what promises to be an epic battle. The New England Patriots travel to play the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium. Tickets for this contest start at $300 on the market and go up to as much as $16,000 for a "crown suite." Check it out for yourself...

New England Patriots at Dallas Cowboys Tickets 10/14

The matchup itself is a battle of 5-0 unbeatens, and two of the three undefeated teams. What do various news outlets have to say about the game?

ESPN:

It's a battle of unbeatens ... and a potential preview of Super Bowl XLII. It's T.O. vs. Moss, Romo vs. Brady. It's 5-0 New England vs. 5-0 Dallas on Sunday at Texas Stadium (4:15 p.m. ET).

On Sunday, the Patriots and Cowboys will meet in one of the most anticipated matchups of the season. Both teams enter the game undefeated, and many believe this early-season meeting could prove to be a preview of Super Bowl XLII.
So far this season the Cowboys have established themselves the class of the NFC, thanks to the play of Tony Romo and a very strong offense. While New England's potent start, largely a result of a brilliant Tom Brady and resurgent Randy Moss, has many people believing the Patriots could be the first team to go undefeated in a season, since the 1972 Dolphins.

Sports Ilustrated:

IRVING, Texas (AP) -Excuse Tom Brady and the New England Patriots for wondering what all the fuss is about.

Sure, they find it interesting their game Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys is just the fifth in NFL history between unbeaten teams with at least five wins. However, they were part of the last such meeting.

The Patriots also can appreciate all the star power that will be on display: Brady and Randy Moss on their side, Tony Romo and Terrell Owens on the other, both at the top of the NFL scoring list.

But, c'mon. This is October. The Red Sox play meaningful, historic games this time of year, not the Patriots. The only dates circled on New England's calendar are the trip to Indianapolis in three weeks and an expected trip to Arizona in February.

"It's another regular-season game for us and there have been a lot of big games around here,'' Brady said. "I don't think we're building this to anything more than it really is, which is another game on our schedule. It's another game that we're hoping to play our best and make improvements.''

That's certainly not the perspective in Dallas.

From players to fans, anyone aligned with the Cowboys sees this as a tantalizing matchup, a chance to show that "America's Team'' is headed back to the top. With Romo leading them to their best start since 1983, this game should show whether they're as good as they think they are.

Even impartial observers are calling this a possible Super Bowl preview. If nothing else, it will show how the NFC's best stacks up against one of the AFC's big boys.

"This is one of those games you dream about,'' Dallas linebacker Bradie James said. "To get to where those guys have been, we've got to beat these guys, the guys who are considered the best.''

This is easily the Cowboys' most anticipated regular-season game at Texas Stadium since 1995, when the San Francisco 49ers visited in a matchup of teams that had met in the previous three NFC title games and combined to win the last three Super Bowls. San Francisco won that game; Dallas went on to win that season's Super Bowl.

Cowboys home games are known for the hole in the roof and the cheerleaders, not for boisterous fans. But the parking lot will open six hours before kickoff and the turnstiles three hours early, obvious invitations for folks to get into the spirit - and into the liquid spirits - in plenty of time to create an atmosphere that lives up to the caliber of these teams.

"This is why you work so hard, why you do all the things you do in the offseason, to get to this point so you can play in big games,'' Romo said. "That's what makes it fun. It will be a really enjoyable experience either way.''

Romo and Brady are an interesting pair.

Draft-day afterthoughts who had to work their way up the pecking order, both ousted Drew Bledsoe to get their job and have never looked back. Both also will be marking statistical milestones Sunday: regular-season start No. 100 for Brady, No. 16 for Romo, marking the equivalent of his first full season.

Since Romo's ascent this time last year, he's thrown for the most yards in the NFL. He has the second-most TD passes, one behind Brady. Throw in the celebrity status that Brady has and Romo is fast approaching, and it's surprising they hardly know each other, having met briefly this past offseason.

"It wasn't a big thing,'' Romo said. "It was just normal, two guys talking.''

Another similarity is the defensive challenge the quarterbacks are about to face.

Knowing New England coach Bill Belichick's reputation for designing confusing schemes, Romo spent the week plotting how he can avoid getting fooled. Playing such mind games could be risky for a guy who threw five interceptions and lost a fumble in his last outing.

Brady is leery because he's struggled the two times he's faced a defense run by Cowboys coach Wade Phillips, completing only 54 percent of his passes with four interceptions and three touchdowns. Brady, however, still managed to lead the Pats past Phillips and the San Diego Chargers in the playoffs last season.

Phillips' unit isn't as ferocious as the one he left behind, but the Cowboys are getting there. The defense has given up only a field goal over the last two games and only one touchdown in three games.

The flip side is that Brady's supporting cast is better this season, starting with Moss - the guy Owens had in mind when he offered his version of "no comment'' about this game, a sign taped to his locker that mentioned "the original 81 and the other 81.''

T.O., of course, considers himself the original, and only partly because he wore the number first.

Owens leads Moss 2-1 in head-to-head meetings, but Moss had the most spectacular performance, a 172-yard, three-touchdown show for Minnesota in 2003 that left Owens muttering, "He's the best.'' Moss has plenty more highlight clips from games against the Cowboys, especially at Texas Stadium.

Moss is coming off his first game without a touchdown or 100 yards, but Owens has only five catches for 58 yards over the last two games. Owens has gone three straight without a touchdown. If the Cowboys hadn't pulled out an amazing finish Monday night in Buffalo, his drops of some key passes would be a bigger story this week.

"He's going to be very motivated,'' tight end Jason Witten said. "He wants to be the best on the field at all times. Obviously he's got a huge challenge this week. We're going to need him to play big and come alive.''

Slowing Moss will be especially tough for a banged-up Dallas secondary. Terence Newman has the speed, but he's nursing foot and knee injuries. Anthony Henry has the size, but he missed the last game with a high ankle sprain and isn't expected to play.

From quarterbacks to receivers, coaches to even the owners (Jerry Jones and Robert Kraft, each with three Super Bowls and hoping for a fourth this season), everyone has bragging rights on the line Sunday.

Oddsmakers are leaning toward New England. History leans toward Dallas, as the home team is 3-0-1 in previous matchups of teams 5-0 or better.

Like Owens said in the postscript on his sign, "Getcha popcorn ready.''

I'll have my popcorn ready, tickets too!

NFL Injury Report - NFL Injury Report For Thursday October, 12 2007

From NFL Media.com

Following is a list of injured players for Week 6 Games (October 14-15):

(For updated practice information on Oakland, San Diego and Seattle please check NFLmedia.com Friday morning)


CAROLINA PANTHERS at ARIZONA CARDINALS

CAROLINA PANTHERS

Practice Report

DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
QB David Carr (back), RB Nick Goings (concussion), CB Ken Lucas (shoulder), LB Dan Morgan (ankle), LB Adam Seward (calf)

Thursday
QB David Carr (back), RB Nick Goings (concussion), LB Adam Seward (calf)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
LB James Anderson (thigh)

Thursday
CB Ken Lucas (shoulder), LB Dan Morgan (ankle)


FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Thursday
LB James Anderson (thigh)

ARIZONA CARDINALS

Practice Report

DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
WR Anquan Boldin (hip), WR Bryant Johnson (quadricep)

Thursday
WR Anquan Boldin (hip), T Levi Brown (ankle)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
T Levi Brown (ankle)

Thursday
DE Joe Tafoya (hamstring)


FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
G Elton Brown (knee), DE Joe Tafoya (hamstring)

Thursday
G Elton Brown (knee), WR Bryant Johnson (quadricep)



CINCINNATI BENGALS at KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

CINCINNATI BENGALS

Practice Report

OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)

Wednesday
T Willie Anderson (knee), LB Rashad Jeanty (shin), S Ethan Kilmer (knee), WR Tab Perry (hip)

Thursday
T Willie Anderson (knee), LB Rashad Jeanty (shin), S Ethan Kilmer (knee), WR Tab Perry (hip)


DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
LB Ahmad Brooks (groin), DE Jonathan Fanene (knee), RB Rudi Johnson (hamstring), LB Caleb Miller (back)

Thursday
LB Ahmad Brooks (groin), DE Jonathan Fanene (knee), S Dexter Jackson (illness), RB Rudi Johnson (hamstring), LB Caleb Miller (back), DE Frostee Rucker (hand)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
S Dexter Jackson (illness), DE Frostee Rucker (hand), C Alex Stepanovich (knee)


FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Thursday
C Alex Stepanovich (knee)

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

Practice Report

DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
WR Eddie Kennison (hamstring), S Greg Wesley (knee)

Thursday
WR Eddie Kennison (hamstring)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
CB Dimitri Patterson (hamstring)

Thursday
CB Dimitri Patterson (hamstring), S Greg Wesley (knee)


FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
LB Keyaron Fox (hamstring), QB Damon Huard (right shoulder), CB Benny Sapp (ankle), T Kyle Turley (ankle)

Thursday
LB Keyaron Fox (hamstring), CB Benny Sapp (ankle), T Kyle Turley (ankle)



HOUSTON TEXANS at JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

HOUSTON TEXANS

Practice Report

DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
WR Andre Johnson (knee), LB DeMeco Ryans (ankle)

Thursday
K Kris Brown (left foot), WR Andre Johnson (knee)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
K Kris Brown (left foot), DT Travis Johnson (knee), WR Jacoby Jones (shoulder), DE Ndukwe Kalu (hand)

Thursday
DT Travis Johnson (knee), WR Jacoby Jones (shoulder), DE Ndukwe Kalu (hand), LB DeMeco Ryans (ankle)

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

Practice Report

OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)

Wednesday
K Josh Scobee (right quadricep)

Thursday
K Josh Scobee (right quadricep)


DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
TE George Wrighster (knee)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
G Chris Naeole (knee)

Thursday
DE Reggie Hayward (hamstring), G Chris Naeole (knee), DE Paul Spicer (thigh), DT Marcus Stroud (ankle), RB Fred Taylor (groin), TE George Wrighster (knee)



MIAMI DOLPHINS at CLEVELAND BROWNS

MIAMI DOLPHINS

Practice Report

DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
QB Trent Green (concussion), WR Derek Hagan (hamstring), DT Vonnie Holliday (ankle), C Samson Satele (neck), S Travares Tillman (knee), DT Rodrique Wright (ankle)

Thursday
QB Trent Green (concussion), DT Vonnie Holliday (ankle), S Travares Tillman (knee)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
DE Jason Taylor (neck)

Thursday
WR Derek Hagan (hamstring), C Samson Satele (neck), DE Jason Taylor (neck), DT Rodrique Wright (ankle)

CLEVELAND BROWNS

Practice Report

DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
TE Darnell Dinkins (hand), RB Jamal Lewis (foot)

Thursday
TE Darnell Dinkins (hand), RB Jamal Lewis (foot)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
RB Charles Ali (toe), S Gary Baxter (knees), WR Joe Jurevicius (knee), S Brodney Pool (thigh), TE Kellen Winslow (shoulder)

Thursday
S Gary Baxter (knees), WR Joe Jurevicius (knee), S Brodney Pool (thigh), TE Kellen Winslow (shoulder)


FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Thursday
RB Charles Ali (toe)



MINNESOTA VIKINGS at CHICAGO BEARS

MINNESOTA VIKINGS

Practice Report

LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
QB Tarvaris Jackson (groin), LB Ben Leber (ribs), S Dwight Smith (hamstring)

Thursday
QB Tarvaris Jackson (groin), DE Erasmus James (shoulder), LB Ben Leber (ribs), S Dwight Smith (hamstring)

CHICAGO BEARS

Practice Report

DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
WR Bernard Berrian (toe), DT Tommie Harris (knee), T John Tait (ankle), CB Charles Tillman (ankle), CB Nathan Vasher (groin), DT Darwin Walker (knee)

Thursday
LB Brendon Ayanbadejo (foot), WR Bernard Berrian (toe), LB Lance Briggs (hamstring), DT Tommie Harris (knee), T John Tait (ankle), CB Nathan Vasher (groin), DT Darwin Walker (knee)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
G Ruben Brown (shoulder)


FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Thursday
G Ruben Brown (shoulder), CB Charles Tillman (ankle)



NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS at DALLAS COWBOYS

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

Practice Report

DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
T Wesley Britt (team decision), S Mel Mitchell (groin)

Thursday
T Wesley Britt (team decision), S Mel Mitchell (groin)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
QB Tom Brady (right shoulder), CB Randall Gay (thigh), C Dan Koppen (ankle), RB Laurence Maroney (groin), G Steve Neal (shoulder), CB Asante Samuel (foot), WR Donte' Stallworth (knee), LB Adalius Thomas (ankle), WR Kelley Washington (hamstring)

Thursday
QB Tom Brady (right shoulder), CB Randall Gay (thigh), C Dan Koppen (ankle), RB Laurence Maroney (groin), G Steve Neal (shoulder), CB Asante Samuel (foot), WR Donte' Stallworth (knee), LB Adalius Thomas (ankle), WR Kelley Washington (hamstring)

DALLAS COWBOYS

Practice Report

OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)

Wednesday
WR Terry Glenn (knee)

Thursday
WR Terry Glenn (knee)


DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
CB Anthony Henry (ankle)

Thursday
CB Anthony Henry (ankle)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Thursday
CB Courtney Brown (biceps), RB Oliver Hoyte (neck)


FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
CB Courtney Brown (biceps), LB Kevin Burnett (thigh), S Keith Davis (shoulder), RB Oliver Hoyte (neck)

Thursday
LB Kevin Burnett (thigh), S Keith Davis (shoulder)



OAKLAND RAIDERS at SAN DIEGO CHARGERS

OAKLAND RAIDERS

Practice Report

Thursday Practice not complete



DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
QB Josh McCown (toe), DT Gerard Warren (quadricep)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
DE Derrick Burgess (calf), LB Isaiah Ekejiuba (foot), RB LaMont Jordan (back)

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS

Practice Report

Thursday Practice not complete



OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)

Wednesday
WR Eric Parker (toe), RB Andrew Pinnock (knee)


DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
WR Vincent Jackson (shoulder), LB Brandon Siler (back), DT Jamal Williams (coaches decision)



PHILADELPHIA EAGLES at NEW YORK JETS

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

Practice Report

DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
S Brian Dawkins (neck), G Todd Herremans (knee), T Tra Thomas (knee)

Thursday
S Brian Dawkins (neck), WR Greg Lewis (ankle)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
WR Greg Lewis (ankle)

Thursday
G Todd Herremans (knee)


FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
CB Lito Sheppard (knee), TE L.J. Smith (hernia), RB Brian Westbrook (abdomen)

Thursday
CB Lito Sheppard (knee), TE L.J. Smith (hernia), T Tra Thomas (knee), RB Brian Westbrook (abdomen)

NEW YORK JETS

Practice Report

LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
T Anthony Clement (thigh), S Erik Coleman (concussion), WR Laveranues Coles (knee), DE Shaun Ellis (foot), WR Justin McCareins (ankle), QB Chad Pennington (ankle), DT Dewayne Robertson (knee), S Eric Smith (thigh)

Thursday
T Anthony Clement (thigh), S Erik Coleman (concussion), WR Laveranues Coles (knee), DE Shaun Ellis (foot), WR Justin McCareins (ankle), QB Chad Pennington (ankle), DT Dewayne Robertson (knee), S Eric Smith (thigh)


FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
RB Darian Barnes (thigh), TE Jason Pociask (back)

Thursday
RB Darian Barnes (thigh), TE Jason Pociask (back)



ST. LOUIS RAMS at BALTIMORE RAVENS

ST. LOUIS RAMS

Practice Report

OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)

Wednesday
RB Steven Jackson (groin), WR Dane Looker (thigh), LB Raonall Smith (knee)

Thursday
WR Dante Hall (ankle), RB Steven Jackson (groin), WR Dane Looker (thigh), LB Raonall Smith (knee)


DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
WR Isaac Bruce (hamstring), WR Dante Hall (ankle), WR Torry Holt (knee)

Thursday
WR Isaac Bruce (hamstring)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
QB Marc Bulger (ribs), S Corey Chavous (pectoral), DE James Hall (pectoral)

Thursday
QB Marc Bulger (ribs), S Corey Chavous (pectoral)


FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
QB Gus Frerotte (ankle), CB Tye Hill (back), S Todd Johnson (neck)

Thursday
QB Gus Frerotte (ankle), DE James Hall (pectoral), CB Tye Hill (back), WR Torry Holt (knee)

BALTIMORE RAVENS

Practice Report

OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)

Wednesday
DT Trevor Pryce (wrist)

Thursday
DT Trevor Pryce (wrist)


DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
WR Derrick Mason (illness), T Adam Terry (ankle), TE Daniel Wilcox (toe)

Thursday
C Mike Flynn (knee), QB Steve McNair (back), T Adam Terry (ankle), TE Daniel Wilcox (toe)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
C Mike Flynn (knee), TE Todd Heap (thigh), T Jonathan Ogden (toe), CB Samari Rolle (illness), LB Gary Stills (knee)

Thursday
TE Todd Heap (thigh), T Jonathan Ogden (toe), CB Samari Rolle (illness)


FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Thursday
WR Derrick Mason (illness), LB Gary Stills (knee)



TENNESSEE TITANS at TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

TENNESSEE TITANS

Practice Report

DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
DT Albert Haynesworth (ankle), WR Brandon Jones (knee), G Benji Olson (team decision)

Thursday
DT Albert Haynesworth (ankle), WR Brandon Jones (knee)

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

Practice Report

OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)

Wednesday
RB Michael Pittman (ankle)

Thursday
RB Michael Pittman (ankle)


DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
CB Brian Kelly (groin)

Thursday
CB Brian Kelly (groin)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
WR Joey Galloway (team decision), LB Barrett Ruud (knee), DE Greg White (shoulder)

Thursday
WR Ike Hilliard (shoulder)


FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
WR Ike Hilliard (shoulder)

Thursday
LB Barrett Ruud (knee), DE Greg White (shoulder)



WASHINGTON REDSKINS at GREEN BAY PACKERS

WASHINGTON REDSKINS

Practice Report

OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)

Wednesday
G Randy Thomas (triceps)

Thursday
G Randy Thomas (triceps)


DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
DE Phillip Daniels (shoulder), WR Antwaan Randle El (hamstring), RB Mike Sellers (heel), LB Marcus Washington (hamstring)

Thursday
DE Phillip Daniels (shoulder), WR Antwaan Randle El (hamstring), CB Fred Smoot (illness), LB Marcus Washington (hamstring)


FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
WR Santana Moss (groin)

Thursday
WR Santana Moss (groin), RB Mike Sellers (heel)

GREEN BAY PACKERS

Practice Report

OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)

Wednesday
CB Will Blackmon (foot), C Scott Wells (eye)

Thursday
CB Will Blackmon (foot), C Scott Wells (eye)


DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Thursday
RB Vernand Morency (team decision)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
T Chad Clifton (knee), TE Bubba Franks (knee), CB Al Harris (back), WR Greg Jennings (shoulder), DE Mike Montgomery (knee), RB Vernand Morency (team decision), CB Charles Woodson (foot)

Thursday
T Chad Clifton (knee), TE Bubba Franks (knee), CB Al Harris (back), WR Greg Jennings (shoulder), DE Mike Montgomery (knee), CB Charles Woodson (foot)



NEW ORLEANS SAINTS at SEATTLE SEAHAWKS on Sunday night

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

Practice Report

DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
CB Jason David (forearm), K Olindo Mare (right groin)

Thursday
CB Jason David (forearm)




FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Thursday K Olindo Mare (right groin)

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Practice Report
Thursday Practice not complete


OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)

Wednesday
WR Deion Branch (foot), T Ray Willis (knee)


DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
DT Rocky Bernard (groin), WR D.J. Hackett (ankle), TE Marcus Pollard (knee)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
CB Josh Wilson (ankle)


FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
RB Shaun Alexander (wrist)



NEW YORK GIANTS at ATLANTA FALCONS on Monday night

NEW YORK GIANTS

Practice Report
Wednesday Team did not practice


OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)

Thursday
WR Steve Smith (shoulder)


DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Thursday
WR Plaxico Burress (ankle), DE Osi Umenyiora (knee), RB Derrick Ward (ankle)

ATLANTA FALCONS

Practice Report

OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)

Wednesday
T Todd Weiner (knee)

Thursday
T Todd Weiner (knee)


DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
LB Keith Brooking (hamstring), TE Alge Crumpler (knee, ankle), LB Stephen Nicholas (ankle)

Thursday
LB Keith Brooking (hamstring), LB Stephen Nicholas (ankle)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
DT Jonathan Babineaux (knee), TE Dwayne Blakley (pectoral), DT Roderick Coleman (knee), S Chris Crocker (knee), CB Lewis Sanders (shoulder)

Thursday
DT Jonathan Babineaux (knee), TE Dwayne Blakley (pectoral), DT Roderick Coleman (knee), S Chris Crocker (knee), TE Alge Crumpler (knee, ankle), QB Byron Leftwich (ankle), CB Lewis Sanders (shoulder)

NFL Injury Report - NFL Injury Report For Wednesday October 11 2007

From NFL Media.com

Following is a list of injured players for Week 6 Games (October 14-15):


CAROLINA PANTHERS at ARIZONA CARDINALS

CAROLINA PANTHERS

Practice Report

DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
QB David Carr (back), RB Nick Goings (concussion), CB Ken Lucas (shoulder), LB Dan Morgan (ankle), LB Adam Seward (calf)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
LB James Anderson (thigh)

ARIZONA CARDINALS

Practice Report

DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
WR Anquan Boldin (hip), WR Bryant Johnson (quadricep)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
T Levi Brown (ankle)


FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
DE Joe Tafoya (hamstring)



CINCINNATI BENGALS at KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

CINCINNATI BENGALS

Practice Report

OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)

Wednesday
T Willie Anderson (knee), LB Rashad Jeanty (shin), S Ethan Kilmer (knee), WR Tab Perry (hip)


DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
LB Ahmad Brooks (groin), DE Jonathan Fanene (knee), RB Rudi Johnson (hamstring), LB Caleb Miller (back)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
S Dexter Jackson (illness), DE Frostee Rucker (hand), C Alex Stepanovich (knee)

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

Practice Report

DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
WR Eddie Kennison (hamstring), S Greg Wesley (knee)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
CB Dimitri Patterson (hamstring)


FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
LB Keyaron Fox (hamstring), QB Damon Huard (right shoulder), CB Benny Sapp (ankle), T Kyle Turley (ankle)



HOUSTON TEXANS at JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

HOUSTON TEXANS

Practice Report

DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
WR Andre Johnson (knee), LB DeMeco Ryans (ankle)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
K Kris Brown (left foot), DT Travis Johnson (knee), WR Jacoby Jones (shoulder), DE Ndukwe Kalu (hand)

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

Practice Report

OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)

Wednesday
K Josh Scobee (right quadricep)


DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
TE George Wrighster (knee)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
G Chris Naeole (knee)



MIAMI DOLPHINS at CLEVELAND BROWNS

MIAMI DOLPHINS

Practice Report

DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
QB Trent Green (concussion), WR Derek Hagan (hamstring), DT Vonnie Holliday (ankle), C Samson Satele (neck), S Travares Tillman (knee), DT Rodrique Wright (ankle)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
DE Jason Taylor (neck)

CLEVELAND BROWNS

Practice Report

DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
TE Darnell Dinkins (hand), RB Jamal Lewis (foot)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
RB Charles Ali (toe), S Gary Baxter (knees), WR Joe Jurevicius (knee), S Brodney Pool (thigh), TE Kellen Winslow (shoulder)



MINNESOTA VIKINGS at CHICAGO BEARS

MINNESOTA VIKINGS

Practice Report

LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
QB Tarvaris Jackson (groin), LB Ben Leber (ribs), S Dwight Smith (hamstring)

CHICAGO BEARS

Practice Report

DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
WR Bernard Berrian (toe), DT Tommie Harris (knee), T John Tait (ankle), CB Charles Tillman (ankle), CB Nathan Vasher (groin), DT Darwin Walker (knee)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
G Ruben Brown (shoulder)



NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS at DALLAS COWBOYS

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

Practice Report

DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
T Wesley Britt (team decision), S Mel Mitchell (groin)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
QB Tom Brady (right shoulder), CB Randall Gay (thigh), C Dan Koppen (ankle), RB Laurence Maroney (groin), G Steve Neal (shoulder), CB Asante Samuel (foot), WR Donte' Stallworth (knee), LB Adalius Thomas (ankle), WR Kelley Washington (hamstring)

DALLAS COWBOYS

Practice Report

OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)

Wednesday
WR Terry Glenn (knee)


DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
CB Anthony Henry (ankle)


FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
CB Courtney Brown (biceps), LB Kevin Burnett (thigh), S Keith Davis (shoulder), RB Oliver Hoyte (neck)



OAKLAND RAIDERS at SAN DIEGO CHARGERS

OAKLAND RAIDERS

Practice Report

DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
QB Josh McCown (toe), DT Gerard Warren (quadricep)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
DE Derrick Burgess (calf), LB Isaiah Ekejiuba (foot), RB LaMont Jordan (back)

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS

Practice Report

OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)

Wednesday
WR Eric Parker (toe), RB Andrew Pinnock (knee)


DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
WR Vincent Jackson (shoulder), LB Brandon Siler (back), DT Jamal Williams (coaches decision)



PHILADELPHIA EAGLES at NEW YORK JETS

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

Practice Report

DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
S Brian Dawkins (neck), G Todd Herremans (knee), T Tra Thomas (knee)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
WR Greg Lewis (ankle)


FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
CB Lito Sheppard (knee), TE L.J. Smith (hernia), RB Brian Westbrook (abdomen)

NEW YORK JETS

Practice Report

LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
T Anthony Clement (thigh), S Erik Coleman (concussion), WR Laveranues Coles (knee), DE Shaun Ellis (foot), WR Justin McCareins (ankle), QB Chad Pennington (ankle), DT Dewayne Robertson (knee), S Eric Smith (thigh)


FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
RB Darian Barnes (thigh), TE Jason Pociask (back)



ST. LOUIS RAMS at BALTIMORE RAVENS

ST. LOUIS RAMS

Practice Report

OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)

Wednesday
RB Steven Jackson (groin), WR Dane Looker (thigh), LB Raonall Smith (knee)


DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
WR Isaac Bruce (hamstring), WR Dante' Hall (ankle), WR Torry Holt (knee)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
QB Marc Bulger (ribs), S Corey Chavous (pectoral), DE James Hall (pectoral)


FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
QB Gus Frerotte (ankle), CB Tye Hill (back), S Todd Johnson (neck)

BALTIMORE RAVENS

Practice Report

OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)

Wednesday
DT Trevor Pryce (wrist)


DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
WR Derrick Mason (illness), T Adam Terry (ankle), TE Daniel Wilcox (toe)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
C Mike Flynn (knee), TE Todd Heap (thigh), T Jonathan Ogden (toe), CB Samari Rolle (illness), LB Gary Stills (knee)



TENNESSEE TITANS at TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

TENNESSEE TITANS

Practice Report

DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
DT Albert Haynesworth (ankle), WR Brandon Jones (knee), G Benji Olson (team decision)

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

Practice Report

OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)

Wednesday
RB Michael Pittman (ankle)


DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
CB Brian Kelly (groin)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
WR Joey Galloway (team decision), LB Barrett Ruud (knee), DE Greg White (shoulder)


FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
WR Ike Hilliard (shoulder)



WASHINGTON REDSKINS at GREEN BAY PACKERS

WASHINGTON REDSKINS

Practice Report

OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)

Wednesday
G Randy Thomas (triceps)


DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
DE Phillip Daniels (shoulder), WR Antwaan Randle El (hamstring), RB Mike Sellers (heel), LB Marcus Washington (hamstring)


FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
WR Santana Moss (groin)

GREEN BAY PACKERS

Practice Report

OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)

Wednesday
CB Will Blackmon (foot), C Scott Wells (eye)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
T Chad Clifton (knee), TE Bubba Franks (knee), CB Al Harris (back), WR Greg Jennings (shoulder), DE Mike Montgomery (knee), RB Vernand Morency (team decision), CB Charles Woodson (foot)



NEW ORLEANS SAINTS at SEATTLE SEAHAWKS on Sunday night

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

Practice Report

DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
CB Jason David (forearm), K Olindo Mare (right groin)

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Practice Report

OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)

Wednesday
WR Deion Branch (foot), T Ray Willis (knee)


DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
DT Rocky Bernard (groin), WR D.J. Hackett (ankle), TE Marcus Pollard (knee)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
CB Josh Wilson (ankle)


FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
RB Shaun Alexander (wrist)



NEW YORK GIANTS at ATLANTA FALCONS on Monday night

NEW YORK GIANTS

Practice Report
Wednesday Team did not practice

ATLANTA FALCONS

Practice Report

OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)

Wednesday
T Todd Weiner (knee)


DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
LB Keith Brooking (hamstring), TE Alge Crumpler (knee), LB Stephen Nicholas (ankle)


LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE

Wednesday
DT Jonathan Babineaux (knee), TE Dwayne Blakley (pectoral), DT Roderick Coleman (knee), S Chris Crocker (knee), CB Lewis Sanders (shoulder)

Tuesday, October 09, 2007

Leinart out for the season; Cards sign Rattay as backup to Warner

Associated Press

PHOENIX -- An already difficult second NFL season came to an end for Arizona's Matt Leinart on Tuesday when he was placed on injured reserve with a broken collarbone.

Kurt Warner, the 36-year-old quarterback who had shared duties with Leinart, moves into the starting job. The team signed Tim Rattay on Tuesday to be Warner's backup.

Leinart, a left-hander, fractured his left collarbone when he was sacked by Will Witherspoon in the second quarter of the Cardinals' 34-31 victory over the Rams in St. Louis on Sunday. He sat on the sideline in the second half with his arm in a sling.

"We didn't want to rush him back," first-year coach Ken Whisenhunt said. "To hold a roster spot for that long is difficult, with some of the areas we are banged, with the hope he can get back in time. I am more concerned about him trying to rush back and maybe jeopardize his future."

The uncertain timetable was a major reason for calling an end to the young quarterback's season.

"Whenever you have a fracture there will be six weeks or however long it takes to heal," Whisenhunt said, "and then, especially because it is his throwing shoulder, you have to do the rehabilitation of it throwing the football. Who knows what it could have been? Could have been 8 weeks, could have been 12 weeks."

Leinart, the 10th overall pick in the 2006 draft, had been unhappy with the two-quarterback system employed by Whisenhunt. The former Heisman Trophy winner and two-time national champion at USC has started 16 games for Arizona, including the first five this season.
But Whisenhunt used Warner when the team went to a no-huddle offense that often has been effective.

Warner's statistics are better than Leinart's.

Warner has completed 62 percent of his passes (43-of-69) for 580 yards, with four touchdowns and one interception. Leinart has completed 54 percent (60-of-112) for 647 yards, with two touchdowns and four interceptions.

Warner, a former NFL and Super Bowl MVP, is in his 10th NFL season, the past three with the Cardinals. He started the first four games last season before losing the job to the then-rookie Leinart.

Rattay, an eight-year veteran, played in four games last year for Tampa Bay and completed 61 of 101 passes. He played for the San Francisco 49ers for six years before being traded to the Buccaneers.

"He has competed in this league and he has started in this league," Whisenhunt said. "That will help him pick up the offense. Just the way he understands the game -- you see it on tape -- that's why we were interested in him."

Oakland Raiders Invade San Diego To Maul Chargers

That's what's going to happen. The Oakland Raiders are going to maul and manhandle the San Diego Chargers. Get tickets for the game here -- NFL Tickets Exchange

Monday, October 08, 2007

Jerry Jones - Cowboys Owner Jones Part Of NFL Network Committee - NFLMedia.com



JERRY JONES NAMED CHAIRMAN OF NFL NETWORK COMMITTEE - NFLMEDIA.COM

COMMITTEE NOW INCLUDES PAT BOWLEN, ROBERT KRAFT, STAN KROENKE & MARK RICHARDSON


The NFL announced today the appointment of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones as the new chairman of the NFL Network Committee, which acts as the executive board of the league’s year-round television service.


“NFL Network is an important long-term asset for the NFL,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. “It is critical we ensure broad and affordable access to NFL Network to help better serve and grow our fan base.”


The Cowboys appear twice on NFL Network’s live game schedule this season (Nov. 29 vs. Green Bay; Dec. 22 @ Carolina) and as a result, Jones is keenly aware of fan interest in NFL Network.


"My immediate and primary objective is to ensure broad distribution of NFL Network to our millions of fans across the land,” said Jones. “Today there are more options than ever before for consumers in terms of choosing a television provider. Satellite companies like DirecTV and Dish Network and telecommunications companies like Verizon and AT&T offer NFL Network on broad packages without extra costs to consumers. Those fans whose access to NFL Network is still being blocked by their cable provider will have both the opportunity and the incentive to switch providers if cable continues to deny customers the programming they want.”


Joining Jones on the NFL Network Committee are:


· Denver Broncos President and CEO Pat Bowlen

· New England Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft

· St. Louis Rams Owner/Vice Chairman Stan Kroenke

· Carolina Panthers President Mark Richardson


“Steve Bornstein and his team have launched a high-quality, must-see, year-round network for football fans,” added Jones. “As a committee, we plan to help the broader NFL ownership harness the value that our clubs can provide locally to NFL Network distribution partners. NFL Network is extremely important to the future of the NFL and our fans.”


NFL Network, the 24-hour, 365-day programming vehicle of the NFL, has taken on greater importance to the league and its long-term goals as the digital media landscape continues to evolve.


From content deals with Apple’s iTunes, Sprint NFL Mobile, Sirius Satellite Radio, Verizon FiOS, MyNetworkTV, and ION Networks, to the recent move bringing the NFL’s Internet operations in-house and utilizing NFL Network video at the center of the new NFL.com, the strategic use of NFL Network’s content requires important decisions to be made on a regular basis.


Recently, the NFL filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) drawing attention to large cable companies’ regular practice of content discrimination, where they use their market power to deny independent channels they do not own broad distribution on their systems. Like many other independent programmers, NFL Network supports a mandatory arbitration process to ensure that content disputes are resolved in a timely manner so that consumers have access to the channels they want on fair terms.


NFL ownership committees are made up typically of four to six principal owners. Committees meet regularly to analyze issues and recommend strategy and policies to the Commissioner and broader ownership.


NFL Network airs seven days a week, 24 hours a day on a year-round basis and is the first television network fully dedicated to the NFL and the sport of football. For more information, log onto www.nfl.com/nflnetwork.


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Friday, October 05, 2007

Jeffrey Kessler - Michael Vick Can Retain $22 Million Due To New Collective Bargaining Agreement

Jeffrey Kessler, NFL Players Association Lawyer acting in representation of Michael Vick, made the argument that the extention of the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement prohibited returning $22 Million to the Atlanta Falcons.

From what I read of the NFL CBA, Kessler's right. Look at this:

Section 9. Limitations on Salary Forfeitures:
(a) No forfeitures of signing bonuses shall be permitted, except that players and Clubs may agree: (i)
to proportionate forfeitures of a signing bonus if a player voluntarily retires or willfully withholds his
services from one or more regular season games; and/or (ii) that if a player willfully takes action that has
the effect of substantially undermining his ability to fully participate and contribute in either preseason
training camp or the regular season (including by willfully withholding his services in either preseason
training camp or during the regular season or willfully missing one or more games), the player may forfeit
the greater of: (a) 25% of the prorated portion of his signing bonus for the applicable League Year for the
first time such conduct occurs after the beginning of training camp until the end of the season for his Club,
and the remaining 75% prorated portion of his signing bonus for the applicable year for the second time
such conduct occurs during that period that year; or (b) the proportionate amount of his signing bonus
allocation for each week missed (1/17th for each regular season week or game missed).
(b) If a player with a signing bonus forfeiture clause voluntarily retires and misses the remainder of
the season, and the player then reports back to the Club in the subsequent season, then the Club must either
(i) take the player back under his existing contract with no forfeiture of the remaining proportionate signing
bonus allocation, or (ii) release the player and seek repayment of any remaining proportion of the signing
bonus allocated to future League Years.
(c) No forfeitures permitted (current and future contracts) for signing bonus allocations for years
already performed, or for other salary escalators or performance bonuses already earned.
(d) A player’s right to receive and/or retain a signing bonus may not be conditioned on the player’s
participation in voluntary off-season programs or voluntary minicamps, or for adverse public statements,
provided that the Club may have non-proratable participation bonuses for its off-season workout program.
(e) Player Contracts may not contain individually negotiated provisions for forfeiture relating to
violations of the Policy on Anabolic Steroids and Related Substances or the NFL Policy and Program for
Substances of Abuse (which policies will address this issue), or for failing any drug test.
(f) Except as provided above, existing contract forfeiture provisions entered into before the end of
the 2005 regular season will be in full force and effect for the duration of the current contract, and any
extensions resulting solely from effectuation of existing contract provision (e.g., option years). If a Player
Contract with a forfeiture provision entered into before the end of the 2005 regular season is otherwise
extended or renegotiated, the amount of Salary agreed to in the contract prior to its extension or
renegotiation shall be subject to forfeiture to the same extent as provided prior to such extension or renegotiation.
(g) For purposes of this Section 9, the terms “proportionate forfeitures” and “proportionate amount”
mean 1/17th of that year’s signing bonus allocation for each regular season week or game missed.


If you take a look at this, there's a particular section that could doom the Falcons attempts to recover the $22 million signing bonus. It's this:

(c) No forfeitures permitted (current and future contracts) for signing bonus allocations for years
already performed, or for other salary escalators or performance bonuses already earned.


The issue is over bonus money Vick's already made based on performance, not money he's due to collect. So the Falcons are going to lose this round. Indeed, I personally think they're being terrible in their pursuit of this money he deservedly earned under the CBA.

Pittsburgh Steelers Receiver Hines Ward Out - Knee Injury



Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward will miss his second game in a row Sunday because of a right knee injury.

The Steelers star has been unable to practice since he was hurt Sept. 23 against San Francisco. Before sitting out last weekend’s 21-14 loss at Arizona, Ward had missed only three games to injury in his 10-year NFL career.

Saturday, September 29, 2007

Jets ticket holder sues Patriots and coach Belichick, seeks damages of more than $184 million

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr., AP Sports Writer
September 28, 2007

NEW YORK (AP) -- A New York Jets season-ticket holder filed a class-action lawsuit Friday against the New England Patriots and coach Bill Belichick for "deceiving customers."

The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Newark, N.J., by Carl Mayer of Princeton Township, N.J., stems from the Patriots being caught illegally videotaping signals from Jets coaches in New England's 38-14 season-opening win Sept. 9.

"They violated the integrity of the game," Mayer's attorney, Bruce Afran, told The Associated Press. "This is a way of punishing Belichick and the Patriots."

Mayer is seeking more than $184 million in damages for Jets ticket holders.

Belichick was fined $500,000 by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, and the team was fined $250,000 for violating a league rule that prohibits clubs from using a video camera on the sidelines for any purpose -- including recording signals relayed to opposing players on the field. New England also must forfeit a first-round draft pick next year if it makes the playoffs or a second- and third-rounder if it doesn't.

"They were deceiving customers," said the 48-year-old Mayer.
"You can't deceive customers."

The lawsuit maintained that because other teams found illegal videotaping by the defendants, Jets ticket holders should be compensated for all games played in Giants Stadium between the Jets and Patriots since Belichick became head coach in 2000.

The two calculated that because customers paid $61.6 million to watch eight "fraudulent" games, they're entitled to triple that amount -- or $184.8 million -- in compensation under the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act and the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act.

"How many times have the Patriots done this? We find it hard to believe they did it just once," Mayer said. "We just want to get to the truth of the matter of what the Patriots did to the Jets. I think the ticket holders are genuinely concerned about it. This is a type of misrepresentation."

Patriots spokesman Stacey James declined to comment on the lawsuit.

Mayer and Afran, who consider themselves public interest lawyers, have been thorns in the side of New Jersey politicians for years, filing lawsuits and demanding investigations to advance their grievances. They are well known in the state but generally have had little success in their causes.

Both have lost bids for elected offices, and Mayer once served as a presidential campaign adviser to Ralph Nader.

Their demand in March for a probe of Gov. Jon S. Corzine's gifts to a former girlfriend was rejected by a federal prosecutor. In 2006, a judge vetoed their effort to block Corzine's appointment of Rep. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., to fill the governor's seat in the U.S. Senate.

They also failed to get a court to order a special election to replace Gov. James E. McGreevey when he resigned in 2004.

Now, they're taking on the Patriots.

Their latest lawsuit asserted that the secret videotaping violated the contractual "expectations and rights" of Jets ticket holders "to observe an honest match played in compliance with all laws and regulations."

The actions of Belichick and the Patriots violated federal and state racketeering laws, as well as the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act and New Jersey Deceptive Business Practices Act, according to the lawsuit.

"Having been a lifelong Jets fan, as soon as I heard this, I was completely outraged," Mayer said.

"The NFL just slapped them on the wrist. I'm a consumer lawyer, and this is consumer fraud."

Associated Press Writer Jeffrey Gold in Newark, N.J., contributed to this report.

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