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http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/miamiherald...miherald_sports

i won't believe it until Soprano365 posts it.

per the Charlotte Observer: "The Carolina Panthers will open the preseason at home against the Buffalo Bills, and will host the Miami Dolphins in a nationally televised exhibition, according to league sources. The dates and times for three of the four games aren't set. Carolina will open the weekend of Aug. 11-12 at home with Buffalo, and go to Jacksonville the second week. "

well, MM is gone, which makes us better immediately. Addition by subtraction

I'm TD would blame the local media for running Pat out of town.

Even if you find Schopp annoying, as many of us do, today they are playing tapes of games from the 4 years when WGR broadcast the games. They just played the hi-lites form the big comeback against Denver, when Cornelius returned a blocked kick for a TD, etc.

that was excellent!

yes, me too. and it was refreshingly weird to hear a Bills official make a definitive statement like that.

Montreal won on the first shift of overtime. The Sabres had one of their worst performances in a long, long time, but still got a point. Still, I hope Ruff rips them before the next game - this is no time for complacency.

didn't see this official announcement posted yet, although some speculated about it in the MNF thread: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060209/ap_on_...bn_nbc_michaels

the link is blocked for me, can anyone summarize? thanks

i was thinking "too many chiefs" given the team nickname

By describing this as a "run up to the playoffs" package, are they implying that the NFL Network will have a flexible schedule and be able change/ choose what games will be shown on Thursdays and Saturdays? Also, are they saying that the 8 game package will be 2 games per week [one thursday nite and one Saturday nite] over the last 4 weeks of the regular season? it's not entirely clear to me, but i've been drinking a little. thanks

that might explain passing on 1st and goal from the 3 also

good points

what difference does it make? Wilson has a reputation, deserved or not, for going for the cheaper option. He claimed in previous PCs that moeny was not a deciding factor in this decision. I'm curious if he was true to his word.

years / $ ? I can't believe this didn;t come up during the press conference, but i was listening in bits and pieces. was this brought up?

Levy taking over the press conference now.......

"every position will be open to competition"

wow - off to a really bad start

i'd think, "Fire Jauron!"

FWIW - i like pittsburgh minus 3 1/2, but i'd stay away from the over under

that was my first impression as well. If they named Sherman coach while Lofton was still driving to the airport on his way out of town, it wouldn't look right.

if this happens, maybe RW will agree to pay his salary?