Miami Dolphins 11/29/2006 12:46 PMThe Palm Beach Post reports Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick said the people who know him realize that Sunday's incident â in which he made obscene gestures toward fans after a home loss to New Orleans â was out of character. But Dolphins WR Marcus Vick said he wasn't surprised by his brother's actions. "Not at all," he said. "I know he's very frustrated and when that happens, things like that can happen. I know I've been that upset before. So, no, I wasn't surprised."Read more
Baltimore Ravens 11/29/2006 8:17 AMThe Baltimore Sun reports right OG Keydrick Vincent and TE Daniel Wilcox returned to Ravens practice yesterday, and both players appear to be preparing to play in tomorrow night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Vincent, who has missed the past two contests after tweaking a groin muscle before the Nov. 19 win against the Atlanta Falcons, and Wilcox, who sat out Sunday's victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers with a pulled right hamstring, practiced with the first-team offense during the portion open to the media. HC Brian Billick remained positive about both players, who are listed as questionable for tomorrow night. "Both are progressing well," he said. "I'm fairly optimistic."Read more
Cincinnati Bengals 11/29/2006 8:15 AMThe Dayton Daily News reports NFL players are creatures of habit. They're used to Sunday games, Monday meetings and Tuesdays off in preparation for head-banging practices on Wednesday and Thursday. Then things taper off on Friday and Saturday. "Physically, with all the bumps and bruises, you usually just start turning the corner on Thursday," Bengals DE Justin Smith said. Instead of turning the corner, the Bengals and Baltimore Ravens collide in a crucial game at Paul Brown Stadium at 8 p.m. Thursday. "I can't really say it's difficult," Bengals DT Shaun Smith said. "If you want to make it to the playoffs, you've got to sacrifice, suck everything up right now and put it all on the line." HC Marvin Lewis said he planned for this game "before the season and during the (Oct. 8) bye week." Practice schedules were tweaked in an attempt to keep players fresh.Read more
Baltimore Ravens 11/28/2006 6:28 PMThe Motor City Bowl announced that the Central Michigan University Chippewas will face an at-large opponent on Tuesday, December 26 (7:30 p.m., ESPN) in Detroit.Motor City Bowl officials extended the bid to Central Michigan on Tuesday, as CMU prepared for the Mid-American Conference Championship game.The 2006 Motor City Bowl, presented by Big Three automakers Ford, GM, and DaimlerChrysler, will mark the bowlâs 10th anniversary.Read more
