Archives for February 21, 2016

'“The kick certainly has taken on a life of its own,” Norwood said. “That’s just the way things evolved and elevated the load.”'

'"I've always felt for Scott because my biggest failure ended up being my greatest moment," Feely said Friday by phone from Phoenix. "It helped me be a much better kicker. My numbers after 'Saturday Night Live' were about five percentage points better than before.'

'“I continue to get that warm reception,’’ Norwood said as we chatted for a few minutes. “I don’t know how to express it other than to say it means a profound deal to me. There are no better fans and just great people in this area. I’m very fortunate to have played here.’’'

'One of the most heralded defensive players in the country from 2015, Jaylon Smith is going to be a fascinating player to track through the draft process.'

'“I wanted to have a son,” Jim Kelly told the crowd. “My wife’s water broke and it was Valentine’s Day, my birthday. We went to the hospital and my wife delivered a boy on Daddy’s birthday. The game plan was already done. The script was written. Hunter would wear No. 12. Play against Chad. But my son was diagnosed with a fatal genetic disease at four months, and he lived to be eight years old. When our son died, that day was the lowest point in my life.”'