Just thought I’d give you a few updates while I’m bored out of my brains in southern Indiana…
Jeremy Shockey will not play tonight against the Raiders because of an ankle injury. I think the Giants could put Strahan at tight end and beat the Raiders.
Meanwhile, Carson Palmer, whom the Bengals have now signed through the 2037 season, has expressed that he wants to play on Sunday despite a groin injury suffered last week against Buffalo. If I were Chris Berman, I would say they haven’t had that spirit there since 1989. But I’m not, so I won’t.
Finally, Panthers linebacker Dan Morgan has been downgraded to doubtful with nagging injuries and may not play against the Falcons on Sunday. Jake Delhomme was on ESPN radio giving his “playoffs start now” spiel, which is a nice change of pace from what was coming out of Panthers’ camp a few days ago. Earlier on the radio, the conversation turned to what might happen to Matt Schaub and Philip Rivers in the offseason. The more I think about it, the more I think they both stay put, though I’m sure the Falcons will get some offers for Schaub.
