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Scholarships Times Jobs Contact us Around the NFC Compiled from Times wires published August 7, 2002 BEARS: Kick returner Nate Jacquet agreed to a one-year contract, giving him a chance to make his fifth team in six seasons. He was on the Vikings' roster for parts of the past two seasons. FALCONS: Quarterback Michael Vick threw passes and showed no signs of a sore left shoulder he tweaked during a passing drill Monday. "It's nothing serious," he said. "It felt like a stinger." Vick, the No. 1 pick in 2001, is going into his first season as a starter. Coach Dan Reeves hasn't decided how much Vick will play Friday night in the first preseason game against Jacksonville. ... Patrick Kerney, who led the team with 12 sacks last season, was back at end in the new 3-4 defensive scheme. Defensive coordinator Wade Phillips said the depth at linebacker prompted the change. The Falcons have promoted rookie Will Overstreet to the first team at the weakside position, and Matt Stewart appears to have the inside track at strongside linebacker. 49ERS: The team will not be allowed to seek corporate sponsorship for the naming of Candlestick Park, a decision that could deprive the city and team of millions of dollars. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Monday night rejected a proposal to award the naming rights to the team. | |
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