Where the streets have no notes. …
One of the Eagles’ gripes about Terrell Owens is that he parked in one of the coaches’ parking spots. So what would happen if a Broncos player parked in Mike Shanahan’s spot? Depends. Says Shanahan, “If players are playing well, they can park in my spot any day of the week.” …
By the way, the decision to bring Tom Nalen back next season already has been made. The only issue is whether Nalen, in the last year of his contract, wants to strap it on one more time. “I’m hoping he wants to play another year,” Shanahan said. “Some people say he’s underrated because he doesn’t talk to the media, but he’s not underrated by the coaches and players. It’s obvious to us what he brings.” …
That sound you heard the other day was Shanahan laughing when I asked him, “Are you disappointed you can’t beat Al Davis again this week?” …
So the J-E-T-S Jets are in Our Town for a little blockin’ ‘n’ tacklin.’ Or as the signs say at the Meadowlands in New Jersey: J-E-T-S Just End The Season. …
The NFL announced the other day that Kansas City, assuming it can put a roof over Missouri in late January, will get a future Super Bowl. Given their defense, that’s as close as the Chiefs are going to get to a Super Bowl for a good, long while. …
Chiefs GM Carl Peterson, when asked by The Kansas City Star whether Jets coach Herm Edwards was on his short list of candidates to succeed Dick Vermeil: “On my short list and on my long list, there’s no current contracted NFL head football coach. That should answer that.” …
Let the record show that Drew Rosenhaus’ embarrassing performance throughout this T.O. saga hasn’t been bad for business. Saints wideout Donté Stallworth is the latest name to join the ranks of the Drew Crew. …
John Lynch, when asked if the Broncos’ season reminds him of his Super Bowl season in Tampa: “I don’t think we’re there yet, but that’s what I like about this team. We’re not hopping off the rafters because we’re 7-2. We have a sense that our ultimate goal is still ahead of us. That year in Tampa, we got better every week. If we do that, we’ve got a chance.” …
I’m sorry, but I don’t see a blowout when USC and Texas get it on in the Rose Bowl. I’m thinking it will be a tightly contested affair, a nip-and-tuck battle, a nail-biter, a barnburner. You know, like Nebraska and Maine. …
Here’s what they’re talking about when the subject is Curtis Martin’s durability. Terrell Davis from 1995-98: 1,343 carries, 6,413 yards, 56 rushing TDs. Davis from 1999 to today: 312 carries, 1,194 yards, 4 rushing TDs. Martin from 1995-98: 1,327 carries, 5,086 yards, 40 rushing TDs. Martin from 1999 to today: 2,148 carries, 8,888 yards, 50 rushing TDs. …
If this keeps up, the good-ol’-boy network will go the way of the XFL: The Bengals, Colts and Bears, all coached by minorities, sitting in first place in their divisions. …
Can somebody tell me what Kobe Bryant is wearing under his shorts? It’s bad enough that the Nuggets are off to a slow start. Did they have to go and lose twice to a man wearing pantyhose? …
Random thought while watching No. 8 on the court at the Pepsi Center: Nice to see my man Earl out of the Watson Protection Program. …
Then there’s Voshon Lenard, a DNP-CD Friday night against the Knicks. That’s DNP-CD – Did Not Play-Crummy Defense. …
Not to add insult to injury, but the Nuggets, below the Mendoza line from beyond the 3-point arc, could have drafted Arizona’s Salim Stoudamire. All he did for the Hawks Friday night was hit 4-of-7 from downtown and score 26 points in the fourth quarter. …
So Bud Selig and the union finally agreed to a legitimate steroid policy. But still, there’s the issue of how to deal with Barry Bonds, Mark Mc- Gwire and Co. when they become Hall of Fame-eligible. As usual, I come this morning with a solution. Let them in, but put their plaques in the men’s room.
Catch Jim Armstrong from 6-9 a.m. during “The Press Box” on ESPN 560 AM. He can be reached at 303-820-5452 or jmarmstrong@denverpost.com.
