The ramifications could have been far worse for them. They could have lost draft picks. Some people recommended that to the commissioner.The players' lawyers took the brunt of the tough questioning, according to reporters there, further indicating that the owners are likely to win this round in court, though it will probably take weeks to get a decision. Court of Appeals for the Eight Circuit. Its earlier 21 decision sided with the league and upheld the lockout.

The problem is Brown, who won't hire a GM, scouts or anyone to do a lot of the little chores with which Lewis is stuck. Better for Lewis to take a year or two off, then finding another job. If he's someone's defensive coordinator, that's probably all right with him after the burden he's had, including that run of disciplinary troubles that Brown has brought in."I've got confidence in whomever is calling the plays, but I'm happy to have Sean's voice in my ear (again)."Brees finished first in the NFL last s