Message-ID: <29224856.1075863514583.JavaMail.evans@thyme> Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 06:28:21 -0800 (PST) From: bryant@cheatsheets.net To: cheatsheets@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Footballguys] Update #156 - Players in the News Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-From: bryant@cheatsheets.net X-To: cheatsheets@yahoogroups.com X-cc: X-bcc: X-Folder: \EBASS (Non-Privileged)\Bass, Eric\Deleted Items X-Origin: Bass-E X-FileName: EBASS (Non-Privileged).pst Quarterbacks in the News Chris Chandler (Atl) appears on the injury report as questionable, but expects to play on Sunday. He was able to practice on Thursday. Rob Johnson (Buf) makes a rare appearance on the injury report. He is out this week and will be replaced by Alex Van Pelt. Rob looks to miss approximately 4 weeks. Chris Weinke (Car) looks as if he will start this week. He is listed as questionable on the injury report with a sore shoulder. If he cannot go, Matt Lytle will play in his place. Ryan Leaf (Dal) received a solid nod of approval from Jerry Jones and he will start again this week. In related news, Jerry Jones continues to inquire about Dennis Rodman's availability. Peyton Manning (Ind) will lineup as the starter this week despite having his jaw wired after last week's game. He has been able to effectively bark out the commands at the line of scrimmage during practices this week. Mark Brunell (Jac) did not practice on Thursday, but is expected to play on Sunday. He is listed as probable with a sore quadricep. Drew Bledsoe (NE) started practicing this week, but will not start. Tom Brady remains the starter for at least another week. Trent Dilfer (Sea) can play with his sore hip if needed. Matt Hasselbeck will start this week. Kurt Warner (StL) has practiced all week and will play through the pain of a sore thumb. Steve McNair (Ten) has been unable to practice all week. He is listed as questionable on the injury report with a swollen hand. Steve was able to grip the ball slightly on Thursday, but did not attempt to throw. If Steve cannot go, Neil O'Donnell would start in his place. ***************************************** Running Backs in the News Maurice Smith (Atl) is expected to play with a sore shin. He appears as probable on the injury report and was able to practice on Thursday. Terry Allen (Bal) is out this week with a broken hand. Daimon Shelton (Chi) will start at fullback this weekend. He is awaiting word on when a hearing will take place regarding his alleged steroid use. James Jackson (Cle) was held out of Thursday's practice, but is expected to start this weekend. He does not appear on the injury report. Emmitt Smith (Dal) was able to practice on Thursday and is expected to start this weekend. Emmitt appears on the injury report as questionable with a sore knee. Troy Hambrick also appears on the injury report with a bruised shoulder, but will relieve Emmitt of some of the work this weekend. Mike Anderson (Den) will start for the injured Terrell Davis this weekend. Olandis Gary will also get some carries. James Stewart (Det) missed practice on Thursday and does not look to play this weekend. He is listed as questionable with a twisted ankle. Edgerrin James (Ind) got his second opinion and they told him the same thing. He has a partially torn ACL and is going to miss the rest of the season. The team has not officially released this information as they refuse to believe it. Dominic Rhodes will start at RB again this week. Fred Taylor (Jac) was not able to do much in practice and does not look like he will play. Stacey Mack will start again for the Jaguars. Michael Bennett (Min) will play on Monday with a sore ankle. He is likely to split time time with starter Doug Chapman. Joe Montgomery (NYG) was placed on the injured reserve list and is lost for the season. Tyrone Wheatley (Oak) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend. He appears on the injury report as probable with a sore knee. Jon Witman (Pit) probably could play this weekend, but may be held out to fully heal. Amos Zereoue (Pit) is expected to play if needed. He appears on the injury report as questionable with a sore shoulder). With the way Jerome Bettis is playing, Amos may not need to play. Terrell Fletcher (SD) returned to practice this week and will play if needed. He appears on the injury report as probable with a sore ankle. LaDainian Tomlinson will start again this week. Ronney Jenkins (SD) practiced on Thursday and will be available to return kicks this weekend. The Chargers also signed Glyn Milburn this week to return kicks and punts. Ricky Watters (Sea) is out again this week. Shaun Alexander continues to play great in his absence. Kevan Barlow (SF) was able to practice Thursday, but then had to have his knee drained afterwords. He expects to play this weekend and is listed as probable with a sore quadricep. Warrick Dunn (TB) will play with his turf toe. He is listed as probable on the injury report. ***************************************** Wide Receivers in the News Rob Moore (Ari) began running this week, but is definitely out this weekend. Patrick Johnson (Bal) is out with a broken clavicle. Dez White (Chi) missed practice on Thursday, but is expected to play on Sunday. He does not appear on the injury report. Chad Johnson (Cin) will be a game time decision this week. He is recovering from a broken clavicle. Peter Warrick and Darnay Scott remain the starters. Rod Smith (Den) did not practice on Thursday. The team is being very quiet whether he will play or not. He appears on the injury report as questionable with a sore ankle. We believe his chances of playing are 70% play, 30% sit. Kevin Kasper (Den) was able to practice on Thursday. He appears on the injury report as questionable with a sore ankle. Eddie Kennison (Den) was told to pack up his bags and leave the town after he told the coach before last week's game that he no longer had the desire to play. He later changed his mind about playing, but the team booted him off in a team meeting. Keith Poole (Den) has lined up as the #2 receiver in practice this week. He is battling Kevin Kasper to replace Eddie Kennison in the lineup. Antonio Freeman (GB) missed Wednesday's practice with a flu bug. He was back on the practice field Thursday and expects to start. Donald Driver (GB) missed both Wednesday and Thursday practices. He is listed as questionable on the injury report. Jerome Pathon (Ind) is not expected to play this weekend, despite being listed as probable with a foot. He has not practiced all week. Randy Moss (Min) was able to practice with a sore ankle and will play on Monday. Terry Glenn (NE) will miss this week as his hangnail enters its second week. Wayne Chrebet (NYJ) expects to start this weekend. He is listed as probable on the injury report with a sore shoulder. As a cautionary move, he did not practice on Thursday. Freddie Mitchell (Phi) will play with s ore shoulder. James Thrash and Todd Pinkston will start as usual. Tim Dwight (SD) is doubtful to see action with a collapsed lung. James Williams (Sea) appears as questionable on the injury report with a sore quadricep. He is expected to see some duty on Sunday. Darrell Jackson and Koren Robinson will start. Bobby Engram (Sea) has practiced and can play with his bruised knee. Jacquez Green (TB) returns to the starting lineup this weekend. He still has a sore abdomen and appears as probable on the injury report. Chris Sanders (Ten) and Justin McCareins are out and will not play. ***************************************** Tight Ends in the News Terry Hardy (Ari) will not play this weekend. Reggie Kelly (Atl) is doubtful with a twisted knee. Alge Crumpler will start in his absence. Tony McGee (Cin) expects to play this week with a sore knee. Jackie Harris (Dal) rested his sore hamstring on Thursday instead of practicing. He expects to start on Sunday. He is listed as questionable on the injury report. Pete Mitchell (formerly Det) was released this week. Tyrone Davis (GB), who is currently on the PUP list, would like to return to the team but that may not happen due to the solid play of Bubba Franks and David Martin. Damon Jones (Jac) appears on the injured report as questionable with a sore shoulder. He may be held out one more week before playing. Kyle Brady will start as usual. Byron Chamberlain (Min) is listed on the injury report as questionable with a sore knee, but expects to play this Monday. Cam Cleeland (NO) had his protective boot removed from his ankle, but he is doubtful to play this week. Chad Lewis (Phi) was able to practice this week and will start this week despite a sore knee. He appears on the injury report as probable. Mark Bruener (Pit) is expected to play with his sore shoulder. He appears on the injury report as probable and was able to practice this week. Greg Clark (SF) is out again this week. Erron Kinney (Ten) missed Wednesday and Thursday practices and looks like he will not play this weekend. He is listed as questionable with a sore calf on the injury report. Frank Wycheck also remains questionable with a sore ankle. Stephen Alexander (Was) is not expected to play this weekend. Marty Shottenheimer stated that this had a lot to do with conditioning after missing so much time. He appears as questionable with a sore ankle on the injury report. Walter Rasby will get the start in his absence. ***************************************** Place Kickers in the News Tim Seder (Dal) was placed on the injured reserve list and is gone for the season. 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