EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — A spokesman for the former Jets game hostess who allegedly received inappropriate photos and phone messages from Brett Favre said she won’t sue the Vikings quarterback if he’s punished by the NFL.
Jenn Sterger’s manager, Phil Reese, said Thursday his client would like the league to “implement a program” to prevent unwanted advances — similar to those she’s alleging Favre made in 2008, the QB’s only season with the Jets. Reese said Sterger wants the league to discipline Favre before his career ends. Favre has said this will be his final season.
“It’s not a money story,” Reese said, adding his client’s goal is acknowledgment Favre was in the wrong.
The Vikings have gone from “optimistic” to “hopeful” Favre, 41, will make his 298th consecutive regular-season start Sunday against the Giants. He missed his second straight day of practice because of a sprained SC joint in his throwing shoulder, and interim coach Leslie Frazier said it will likely be a game-time decision on whether Favre starts Sunday.
Ryan, Sanchez talk football
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Jets coach Rex Ryan met with Mark Sanchez — a rare one-on-one sit-down — to discuss football and other things with the slumping quarterback.
“This isn’t a huge thing. It’s a lunch date, so I can eat Mexican food with him,” Ryan said jokingly.
Ryan wanted to meet with Sanchez to discuss the Jets’ next opponent, Miami, because the coach has familiarity with how Dolphins defensive coordinator Mike Nolan calls games from their days together on the Ravens’ staff.
“It was more of a big-picture conversation regarding schemes and what they like to do,” Sanchez said. “It’s always helpful talking football with Rex because you spend so much time in offensive meetings and discussing our approach that it’s good to get a defensive perspective regarding what that side of the ball is trying to accomplish.”
Raiders’ Henderson “geeked” for Jaguars
ALAMEDA, Calif. — Raiders defensive tackle John Henderson delivered a strong message to his former teammates in Jacksonville and urged coach Jack Del Rio to post his comments on the team bulletin board.
Henderson said he targeted Sunday’s game against the Jaguars immediately after signing with the Raiders in the offseason; challenged Jacksonville to run the ball as much as possible against Oakland’s defense; and brushed aside a compliment paid to him by Del Rio. Henderson also said he’ll likely dispense with his normal pregame routine of having someone slap him in the face.
“I’m already slapped right now, I’m already geeked,” Henderson said. “Wouldn’t matter if I had one leg, I’m still going to be there.”
Harrison alleges foul play
PITTSBURGH — Steelers linebacker James Harrison said he believes Ravens guard Chris Chester deliberately went after him while being called for a false-start penalty during an extra-point attempt Sunday. Chester came off the line of scrimmage and drove at Harrison, an unusual blocking technique because offensive linemen generally try to remain packed to avoid potential blocked kicks.
Harrison, who has fined four times this season for dangerous hits, said it was the perfect time to target him because such an infraction draws only a 5-yard penalty. He also said he believes Chester might have been trying to hurt him.
“It was uncalled for and cheap,” Harrison said.
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