As we approach the dreaded “dead zone” in the local sports calendar, here are 10 things that have crossed my mind.

1.) LAKERS:Like it or not, the best team won the title. That being said, if I am LA, I still look long and hard at ways to improve that team. I am not convinced that they have a legit #2 option behind Kobe. Fisher is old, Odom is inconsistent and Ariza may be a flash in the pan.

2.) ORLANDO: I like their young team and with Cleveland and Boston, the East could actually be fun to watch next year. At least when they all play each other.

3.) SHAQ:I hope the rumors of him going to Cleveland for Ben Wallace and some trash are bogus. If you are Phoenix, why just throw away a valuable piece of trade bait? Hold him until the All-Star break and then get something better than 2 turds from C-Town. If I am Steve Nash and Amare, I don’t sign a new deal with the Suns if this is how they are going to tweak the roster.

4.) SAMMY SOSA: ESPN reported that Sammy tested positive for steroids in 2003…In other news…The grass is green!

5.) PIERRE GARCON: So far he seems to be the one that raised his stock the most at the Colts OTA.

6.) DuJUAN BLAIR: If the Pacers decide to draft big, he may be the guy. Is he big enough? Is he athletic enough? He could either be a rebounding machine or a slow and fat waste. I think he is worth the gamble. it is pick #13, roll the dice.

7.) PHIL MICKELSON: I know that Tiger sells the tickets and is the fave to win the US Open, but I find myself rooting for good ol’ “Man Boobs” this weekend.

8.) DONTE’ STALLWORTH:Gets 30 days for driving drunk and killing a guy. Michael Vick got 2 years for killing dogs. Hmmm. I’m not saying Vick should have gotten less, but Donte’ should have gotten more! People are on “Survivor” longer than what Donte’ will do in the hole. (Insert your own prison “hole” joke.)

9.) DAVID LETTERMAN: As a radio geek, an Indy kid and a Ball Stater, nobody loves Dave more than I do. That being said, I wish he would stay clear of his political stances. There is clearly a difference between making fun of politicians and being an advocate to the left. Less attacks on the right, more bits with Biff…please! He apologized, she’s cool with it…game over and move on.

10.) NL CENTRAL:  If you like bad baseball, you have come to the right place. Cubs, Reds and Cards fans can actually bond about their teams less than amazing play so far. All should be doing much better, but all are still in the mix.

Talking OTA’s, Pacers Draft and more….

1.) Peyton: Changed his tune “kind of” since his statement about team communication a few weeks ago. Still, he didn’t sound all that comfortable about the situation speaking to media prior to OTA’s. Sounded like someone told him to say the things that he said. That sounded more like a “I’ll make the best of this” statement as opposed to “We got this, let’s go.” At the end of the day, who cares, as long as he is ready to play, the Colts will be fine.

2.) The Downfall of the Colts: Between ESPN, NFL Network and Fox Sports you would think the Colts were already looking ahead to next years NFL Draft. I know that many media outlets want to be quick on the “Colts are done” story, but last time I checked, they still had a 3-time and defending MVP at qb and multiple pro bowlers and veterans up and down the roster. Are they as good as they were in 2005 and 2006, maybe not, but let’s not get carried away. I still see them in the playoffs.

3.) Pacers: With this terrible NBA Draft in front of us, Pacers are stuck taking the dreaded “Best Player on the Board” as opposed to focusing on a specific need. They need a big man with post moves and defensive ability. At pick 13, hell at pick 2, that player will no longer be around in this weak draft. That being said, maybe take a look at 2 guard since it looks like Dunleavy will not be back anytime soon and Rush still young. I still would love to see them trade up for Tyreke Evans, but that looks unlikely.

4.) Courtney Lee: I feel bad for the local kid. He should have made that layup, but I think his angle was poor and it was a tougher shot than most people think.

5.) Kobe Bryant: Will most likely win this series and that disappoints me. I always sided with Shaq on the Kobe/Shaq feud. Plus, it was fun hearing Shaq talk junk about Kobe not winning without him.

6.) Ryan Lilja: I think having this guy back on the line will be a huge boost to the Colts and the running game. Nice to see him back in pads again. I think his absence last year was a big reason why the running game was so brutal.

7.) The Dos Equis Guy: As I have said before, I hate the Dos Equis Guy. I get the feeling he thinks he is better than all of us. “The most interesting man?”….Please, pass me a PBR and tell that guy to D.I.A.F. I argue that Danny DeVito is the most interesting man. He was dealt the short end of the stick on looks and has to see Carla from ‘Cheers” without pants on and he still gets work and doesn’t complain. Stay thirsty, Danny!

8.) Jeremy Mayfield: METH? Really? Good lord, dude! I think people can look the other way for weed, booze or MAYBE even coke…but Meth? Ouch!

9.) Brett Favre: At this point, since he clearly doesn’t care about legacy or what people think, I hope all this B.S keeps going. Why not? What do we have to lose? I hope he reports to Vikings camp the day before it starts and bumps his gums about Ted Thompson. I want to see Brett Favre go “Jack Parkman” from Major League 2 or “Kenny Powers” and just light up the people, fans and management of Green Bay. Why not? Bring on the circus.

10.) Ryan Briscoe: He may have had the dominant care at that boring Texas race, but you can’t say the pits lost the race for you when you blew an 11 second lead. It sucks Helio had the pit advantage and it sucks the cars can’t pass, however, deal with it and “man-up.” At least an ANNOUNCED 90 grand were in attendance.

Fun week of IMS drama, Peyton bumping his gums and more. Here are my 10 random thoughts…..

1.) Tony George: I still find it odd that it took the IRL owners almost a full week to spit out a “We Support Tony” release that was very short and poorly written. Maybe I am reading too much into that…

2.) Peyton Manning: I still think he could have handled this “lack of communication” issue better, but it is not the end of the world. I am glad that the qb of my hometown team wants to win so badly that he is concerned about the staff and team direction instead of dollars and contract status…HOWEVER, he came across as a little whiny when he was speaking to the media. Unless he said those things first behind closed doors to Polian and the coaches, it looks kind of bad and waaaaay to soon to cry to the media. If the “lack of communication” was still happening a month from now then fine, pop off! Just a few weeks into the coaching transitions seems too soon and to whiny. Not the end of the world, but very un-Peyton like.

3.) Tony Kanaan: If you thought you had a bad week, think about TK. Hard crash at Indy that injured his ribs and left him with a limp followed by catching on fire at Milwaukee!

4.) Pacers Draft: Aside from a precious few, this NBA Draft may be the worst for big men in a while. Knowing that, hearing rumblings that the Pacers may look at a PG. Ty Lawson and Eric Maynor have both claimed the Pacers are looking for a point guard. I like Maynor better than Lawson. Maynor is a little bigger and defends better. Lawson at 5′11 won’t be able to stop anyone and that is a big problem for a Pacer team that is horrible on “d” anyway. Is a 5′11 pg who can’t play “d” an upgrade from Jack and Ford?

    Flynn from Syracuse is not bad and if they can trade up a few spots I would LOVE to see Tyreke Evans of Memphis.

5.) Spelling Bee: Is it wrong that I gambled on it? Anything with a smokin’ hot Erin Andrews IS a sporting event!…right?

6.) Burt Reynolds: I recently started a push to get Burt as the 2010 Indy 500 Grand Marshall. If you would like to see a gum-chomping Burt walk up to Danica, smack her on the rear and say “Hey darlin’, go fetch me a beer” then look for the group on FACEBOOK titled “Burt Reynolds for 2010 Indy 500 Grand Marshall.”

7.) Joey Votto: Reds NEED this guy badly! Hope he gets his personal issues taken care of.

8.) Cubs: Right now, these guys couldn’t hit water if they fell out of a boat. Soto and Bradley have been disasters and having Aramis and D-Lee miss so much time is not a good recipe for winning baseball.

9.) Orlando Magic: Outplayed the Cavs and deserved that series. They should have won that series in 5! I know the NBA wanted Kobe vs LeBron, but the Magic own the Cavs!

10.) Jon and Kate: Anyone else sick of these 2 DB’s?

     OK, we all have heard by now the drama surrounding Tony George and the IMS. The million dollar question is “Who do you believe?” Tony George and the George family or Speedtv.com’s Robin Miller. I believe Robin Miller and here is why….

1.) The George Family is upset at the major loss of cash that Tony’s Indy Racing League is causing their family.

2.) The George Family is clearly at odds with Tony. Ask anyone in racing, they already know. The George Family feels Tony is basically blowing their inheritance.

3.) Not one single driver or owner has stepped up and said “No, that is a lie.” They all knew it would happen. That speaks volumes!!

4.) The press release from IMS clearly shows that while Tony is “currently” the CEO, there is clearly “wiggle room” for Tony to be pushed into running his IRL and racing teams while leaving the IMS work to someone else. Mari Hulman-George has always stated her grandkids were going to be the heirs to IMS. That plan still looks accurate.

5.) If 6 people are on a board of execs, and 5 vote you out…IT IS ABOUT THE MONEY!!!

6.) The Speedway’s response to Miller’s story shows me that the George Family wants to LOOK like they are still all loving AND they didn’t want Miller (who has feuded with Tony George publicly in the past) to break the story. Read the way their response was worded and it backs up Miller’s story.

     The legacy of Tony George will be one of ups and downs. He split the open wheel series and then brought it back, however, was the damage too much to overcome? His Indy Racing League is losing tons of cash outside of Indy and many blame him for the national lack of interest and poor tv ratings. I believe Robin Miller 100%. The ouster of George will come later this year. Maybe not today, or tomorrow, but he will soon fade away and focus on his Vision Racing Teams and his Indy Racing League. The time has come for a business saavy CEO for IMS. Someone who knows what the race means to Indy, the traditions it is for families and more importantly, how to market the race and bring back the mass appeal. The struggles of the 500 and the Indy Racing League don’t fall on the fans, but poor marketing and descisions.

     If you just look at the facts and read between the IMS B.S, you will see that Miller will be correct later this year when George quietly “focuses on the IRL and his Vision Racing Team.” (wink, wink)

Still longing for the days of the early and mid 90’s when the Pacers and Racers were BOTH making Indy buzz. Here are 10 things that are currently running through my mind.

1.) Helio Castroneves…From jailhouse to penthouse! Glad to see someone other than Danica make headlines at the IMS.

2.) Danica Patrick…Anyone else think she has been a little too quiet and too well behaved so far?

3.) Dan Wheldon…Despite a spin, a poor qualifying run and starting 18th, I still think Dan can make some noise for Panther Racing on race day.

4.) ROW 2… I know Row 1 gets all the attention, but Row 2 isn’t bad either! Rahal, Dixon and Kanaan…NICE! If anyone on Row 1 struggles early, look out!!

5.) Ron Artest…I love watching and listening to this crazy S.O.B now that he is not on MY team. Go ahead Ron, puch Kobe out and tell more stories of murder on the playgrounds of NYC.

6.) Brett Favre…In many ways is like a disease you get in Mexico. While the times may have been fun in the past, all you end up with at the end of the day is  an irritation that won’t go away soon enough.

7.) LeBron James…is not bad.

8.) Mark Cuban…Much like Artest, I enjoy watching him go nuts. Trash talking K-Mart’s mom and shoving camera guys. Atta boy, Mark!

9.) Ed Johnson…Cue up the theme to “Welcome Back Kotter.” Despite what you think about him personally, he can help the team.

10.) Manny Ramirez…Is this just another case of “Manny being Manny?” When will that excuse end? If he kills a guy and uses “Manny being Manny” as a defense, some people will look the other way. Ri-damn-diculous!!

Fun weekend, huh? A little something for everyone. Fights, races, derby’s…tons of “OTHER” sports have my attention. Here are 10 random thoughts from the weekend…

1.) KY Derby…Congrats if you bet on 50-1 longshot “MINE THAT BIRD.” Can I borrow some money? Every year I usually put a $20 on the longshot JUST…IN…CASE. I forgot to do it this year so if you will excuse, I am going to go cry in the corner.

2.) Manny Pacquiao…That is a bad, bad man. Ricky Hatton never had a chance.

3.) Floyd Mayweather, Jr…I know you announced your “I need money” comeback, but you want NO part of Manny.

4.) Ron Artest…Really? A guy in jail in your ‘hood is better than Kobe AND LeBron? Really?

5.) Brett Favre…The best soap opera in America is about to get better. Start investing in purple #4 jerseys.

6.) Curtis Painter and Donald Brown…Both guys were reported to have impressed at Colts rookie camp.

7.) Swine Flu…I think those damn Somali pirates started this. If not, let’s blame them anyway.

8.) Taste Great, Less Filling…I am starting the crusade to bring BACK this great series of commercials. Who is with me? Recently retired athletes who would be great include Brett Favre…oh…wait….

9.) Indy 500…I still dig the month of May in Indy despite what the national media says. As far as I am concerned the national media who bash Indy can all die in a fire.

10.) Bulls/Celtics…I believe “Comic Book Guy” from The Simpsons would say it best…”Best…Series…Ever.”

Love the NFL Draft. It is the biggest non-sport sporting event of the year. Does that make sense? Anyway, here are ten things to think about…

1.) Colts draft RB Donald Brown: At first, I wasn’t overly excited. However, the more I thought about it…the more I love it. Not only does it give the Colts a duel threat at RB, it serves as a kick in the pants to Joseph Addai. At the very least we will find out if the running game was the issue or the offensive line. O-LINE, the ball is now in your court.

2.) Joseph Addai: Despite what Polian says, You are OFFICIALLY ON NOTICE.

3.) Fili Moala and Terrance Taylor: 6-4, 305 and 6′0, 306. Colts fans have waited for a pair of DT’s like these guys!

4.) Curtis Painter: Rooting for you, but long shot to make the team.

5.) Matt Stafford: I know you have to be politically correct, but don’t say “I am happy to be going to a great organization like Detroit.” I almost spit my PBR out when he said that.

6.) Mark Sanchez: Is it me, or is everyone drinking the Kool-Aid on him. If I am Matt Stafford, I use that as motivation.

7.) Bea Arthur: Bea died over the weekend and a part of me did as well. I have made a career of making dirty and filthy jokes about Bea and NOW I have to find someone else!

8.) Danny Granger: Danny “Tweeted” about a guy who couldn’t stop farting on his flight. Nice!

9.) Talladega: Now THAT was one hell of a crash!!!

10.) Mel Kiper Jr: Can now put his hair away for another year.

1.) Detroit: QB RONNIE “SUNSHINE” BASS/Remember the Titans:
-Lions looking to rebuild fan base and their franchise could use this mobile QB with history of success at rebuilding a dysfunctional team.

2.) St. Louis: OT BILLY BOB/Varsity Blues:
-Rams are desperate for a tackle to not only protect their qb, but to help get Steven Jackson going. Billy Bob can be that guy. Rams do need to look into the rumors that Billy Bob has lost about 500 pounds though.

3.) Kansas City: WR/KR FORREST GUMP/Forrest Gump:
-The most explosive player in the draft is also the most raw. If Forrest can keep his personal life in check, he can team with Dwayne Bowe to be a lethal tandom for new qb Matt Cassel. Gump also brings home-run ability to special teams.

4.) Seattle: DE DARNELL JEFFERSON/Fast Times at Ridgemont High:
-Jefferson is the most dominant player in the draft and Seattle lucks into him at spot #4. Jefferson will provide much needed pass rush in a divison that will see teams throwing a lot. ALSO…look for Seattle to hire Jeff Spicoli to trash talk Jefferson and wreck his car before big games.

5.) Cleveland: RB AL BUNDY/Married with Children:
-Al was a high school legend who is no stranger to playing in front of hostile and unsophisticated crowds. He fits right in at Cleveland and helps their aging running game.

6.) Cincinnati: RB RICKY DRAPER/Boyz N’ The Hood:
-Is there a better destination for a guy used to gunfire than Cincy? If he can avoid being shot, Ricky will add balance to an offense that already has Ocho Cinqo and a returning Carson Palmer.

7.) Oakland: WR CHARLIE TWEEDER/Vasity Blues:
-Tough, gritty and has a little bit of an attitude. Perfect fir for the silver and black.

8.) Jacksonville: QB RICO DYNAMITE/Napoleon Dynamite:
-Is David Gerrard really the answer at qb for Jax? The Jags select Rico and let him watch Gerrard for a year before taking control. Kind of creepy, but he can throw a football over the mountains.

9.) Green Bay: DE JULIUS CAMPBELL/Remember the Titans:
-Along with a solid LB group, the Pack loads up on defense to blitz Jay Cutler and Chicago. With Campbell, GB has the best young defense in the NFC.

10.) San Francisco: LB STEVE LATTIMER/The Program:
-Lattimer dominated his senior year at ETSU. Going to the Bay Area near BALCO and Victor Conti is no surprise.

11.) Buffalo: LB BOBBY BOUCHER/The Waterboy:
-In a division where Buffalo will see the pass happy Patriots and the tough running game of Miami, the Bills take a guy who can do it all, stop the run AND blitz the qb.

12.) Denver: QB PAUL BLAKE/Necessary Roughness:
-Blake is a lockerroom guy who, unlike Cutler and Orton, can be counted on to stay in at night. The Broncos finally get a seasoned vet at qb….as a rookie. If Orton fails, look for Blake to get a look early.

13.) Washington: OT FRED “OGRE” PALOWAKSKI/Revenge of the Nerds:
-Ogre brings the “Hogs” back and gives great running lanes for Clinton Portis. Future pro bowler who is at home being physical in the rugged NFC East.

14.) New Orleans: RB DARNELL JEFFERSON/The Program:
-Jefferson will split carries with Reggie Bush and can also play special teams. Jefferson, unlike Bush, is an accomplished blocker and that will get him playing time right away as Brees throws 60 passes a game.

15.) Houston: LB ALVIN MACK/The Program:
-Despite a nasty knee injury against Iowa that sidelined Mack his Senior year, the Texans get a beast. Mack’s job will be to presure Peyton Manning and limit running lanes of Maurice Jones-Drew and Cris Johnson. With Mario Williams and a solid Texans D, look for Mack to have a “Rookie of the Year” type of season.

16.) San Diego: DE/LB DANIEL “RUDY” RUETIGGER/Rudy:
-Ruetigger didn’t see the field much, but it seemed that whenever he did, he got to the quarterback. Although he is vastly undersized (one coach described him as ‘Hobbit-like’), teams were blown away by his work ethic at the combine.

17.) NY Jets: QB JON MOXON/Varsity Blues:
-After a season of Brett Favre, the Jets want a qb who is smart and makes good decisions. With Moxon getting a full ride to Brown, he appears to be that guy.

18.) Denver: OT LOUIE LASTIC/Remember the Titans:
-The Broncos looking to rebuild a once powerful run game, take the mammoth tackle who is also a great lockerroom guy.

19.) Tampa Bay: QB TIM WAYMEN/The Program:
-Though both Waymen and Joe Kane project to go in the first round, the Heisman-winner Waymen is projected a little higher on teams draft boards, mostly because while Michigan has a strong pedigree of pro QBs, teams could not think of the last successful QB to emerge from ESU.

20.) Detroit: DE IVORY CHRISTIAN/Friday Night Lights:
-An immediate and forceful presence in the locker room, you can also be sure he’ll let the Redskins know when they are playing like a bunch of little girls.

21.) Philadelphia: WR AIR BUD/Air Bud: Golden Retriever:
-Sadly, only Desean Jackson has more upside right now out of Philly’s WR group. McNabb makes Air Bud his slot receiver and he becomes a crowd favorite in brutal Philly.

22.) Minnesota: QB STAN GABLE/Revenge of the Nerds:
-Gable lead Adams College to 4 staright bowl games and his achip on his shoulder since Betty Childs left him to go screw a nerd. I like all those attributes. Gable will be starting by week 4.

23.) New England: LB SPIKE HAMMERSMITH/Little Giants:
-With a naging LB core, the Pats go young…real young! Hammersmith can play either full back or linebacker. The downside, however, is that like Randy Moss, the Patriots worry that Hammersmith is a mere mercenary who will only play hard when things are going well.

24.) Atlanta: DT ANDRE KRIMM/Necessary Roughness:
-The Falcons were helpless aginst Arizona last year in the playoffs. With Krimm they get a solid pass rusher and run stopper. He will also teach Matt Ryan astronomy.

25.) Miami: DB STEFAN JORDEVIC/All The Right Moves:
-With Tom Brady coming back, the whole division is loading up on physical db’s to keep up with their passing attack. His stock fell when he only measured out at 5 foot 5 at the combine.

26.) Baltimore: RB: BOOBIE MILES/Friday Night Lights:
-Miles is a perfect fit here. Miles was able to get back into playing shape through heavy rehabilitation. With Willis McGahee often injured, Miles will be ready for some playing time as the Ravens will run the ball 85 times a game.

27.) Indianapolis: FB/RB BECKY “THE ICEBOX” OSHEA/Little Giants:
-With Rhodes off to Buffalo and Addai not being too durable, “The Icebox” is able to pick up those tough 3rd and shorts that cost Indy a playoff game a year ago.

28.) Philadelphia: OT KAMINSKI/The Program:
-McNabb isn’t getting any yonger and Westbrook is made of glass. Picking the big tackle helps protect both of them and gives McNabb time to look in the middle of the field for AIR BUD!

29.) NY Giants: WR DEACON MOSS/The Longest Yard(2005):
-They replace the troublesome Plaxico Burress with Michael Irvin’s character who has spent time in prison. The circle of life.

30.) Tennessee: DB PETEY JONES/Remember the Titans:
-Again, stocking up the secondary to keep the Colts from looking downfield. Every year when you think they will take a WR….they don’t!

31.) Arizona: QB Joe Kane/The Program:
-An up-and-down season at ESU, punctuated with barfights, a DUI, and a stint in rehab drop the talented Kane down to the Cardinal. Kurt Warner has 1 year left and Matt Leinart is a bust. The Cards look for the future with Kane.

32.) Pittsburgh: K LUCY DRAPER/Necessary Roughness:
-With Jeff Reed getting into fights at gas stations, the Steelers class up their special teams with a hot ass and young Katy Ireland. Nothing wrong with that!

     The countdown is on! 5 days away from the 2009 NFL Draft, or as Bill Polian calls it…CHRISTMAS! Nobody loves the draft more than “The Bill.” As we brace ourselves for 6 hours of primetime coverage, here are my weekly random thoughts.

1.) WR or DT: That is the million dollar question for Colts fans. Do they try and replace Marvin Harrison or fix their run defense that has been getting abused since 2006. Polian likes to cater to his offense, but can a rookie WR step into one of the most complex offensive systems in the league and adjust to Peyton changing the play 1 second before the snap on a team that is still a Super Bowl contender? That is asking a lot.

2.) Helio Castroneves: Aquitted on the federal tax charges and raced this past weekend at Long Beach. A lot of people concerned that his image has been tainted. Not me, anyone trying to get over on the IRS and government in THIS economy has my blessing! That being said, I didn’t need to see him crying outside the courthouse after the decision. Probably a good thing he didn’t go to federal prison. Without knowing firsthand, I can only imagine how a crying, dancing celebrity would have fared in prison…not good!!!

3.) Dominic Rhodes: Tough loss for the Colts when he bolted for Buffalo. I liked his approach to the game and his “team first” mentality. Judging by the comments and calls I have received, you think lso do. A lot of Pressure on Joseph Addai to step it up this year. A LOT of pressure.

4.) Stephen A. Smith: “Screamin’ A” will no longer work for ESPN after the NBA Playoffs. Say what you want, but I actually liked him on the Worldwide Leader. One of the only people to be honest without trying to be funny or cute. How is Rob Parker and Mike Lupica still on their network shows? Rob Parker is an idiot who looks like a homeless man and Mike Lupica is a chick.

5.) Indiana Pacers: The offseason is officially here and a lot of work needs to be done. However, I feel a lot better about this team now than I did a year ago. If Granger commits to being a nasty SOB on the defensive end of the floor and if Rush continues to develop, they could make a legit playoff run.

6.) John and Kate Plus 8: The punishment I will have for making my wife watch hours of the NFL Draft at home is to watch her favorite show, the horrible “John and Kate Plus 8.” Kate is a horrible wife and mean to John. John neeeds to bail now and start his own show “John Minus 9!”

7.) John Madden: Just think about how many kids John has gotten to be interested in football? That is one reason why the NFL is king. Kids now know every team, every player and follow the game so they can keep up on the video game. John Madden rules!

8.) Frank Caliendo: Anyone else glad his career looks like it may be over?

9.) Burt Reynolds: The new voice over guy for “Denny’s.” How pimp is that? Burt Reynolds may just be the coolest man alive!

10.) Marvin Harrison: Still no takers and things are not looking good. I hate to see #88 flame out like that.

Regular Season:

Sept. 13 JACKSONVILLE  1:00

Sept. 21 at MIAMI (Monday) 8:30

Sept. 27 at ARIZONA  8:20

Oct. 4   SEATTLE 1:00

Oct. 11 at TENNESSEE  8:20

 Oct. 18    BYE

 Oct. 25 at ST. LOUIS  1:00

 Nov. 1  SAN FRANCISCO 1:00

 Nov. 8 HOUSTON  1:00

 Nov. 15 NEW ENGLAND 8:20

 Nov. 22 at BALTIMORE  1:00

 Nov. 29 at HOUSTON  1:00

 Dec. 6  TENNESSEE  1:00

 Dec. 13  DENVER  1:00

 Dec. 17 at JACKSONVILLE (Thursday) 8:20

 Dec. 27  NEW YORK JETS  4:15

 Jan. 3  at BUFFALO  1:00