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Rest is best for Anderson

Cincinnati Bengals
10/11/2007 8:45 AM
The Dayton Daily News reports OT Willie Anderson's streak has ended, but he vows his season and career are not over. The Cincinnati Bengals' right offensive tackle has made 116 consecutive starts, but he's out for Sunday's game at Kansas City with a bruised left knee and sore right heel. The 12-year veteran and four-time Pro Bowler has played hurt before, but can't this time because the pain is too great. His last missed game was the 1999 season finale at Jacksonville. "I will be back as fast as I can," Anderson said. "I'm getting treatment in several different places. Nick (Cosgray, the club's director of rehabilitation) is working diligently to get me back. But this week, I'm definitely out. "But it's definitely not for the season. We all decided I can't keep playing on it. It's best to get a healthy body in there. One guy doesn't stop the show." Read more