Oakland is a trendy pick this week thanks to the way they kept pace with the Colts in Week 1 and Jacksonville's putrid showing against Kansas City. Be careful, though. This is the same Raiders team everyone hated just two weeks ago, and Chad Henne represents a massive upgrade over Blaine Gabbert.They got here (Wednesday) night. So we got to spend some time together last night, and a lot of time today. They did a good job of keeping my mind off of it.".

Mackey's efforts after his playing days were just as important as his performance on the field. An NFL labor agreement ratified in 2006 includes the "88 Plan," named for Mackey's number, 88. It provides up to $88,000 a year for nursing care or day care for explayers with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, or $50,000 for home care..After talking to the real Phillip Thomas I called the fake one on the cell number he provided. He said he was in Philadelphia. I said that was ironic because I was too and had just met