TURNER TO BE NEW HEAD COWBOY

The Cowboys will hire Norv Turner to replace Parcells this week. But after the Super Bowl they plan to first interview Bears defensive coordinator Ron Rivera then Colts quarterbacks coach Jim Caldwell. Rivera's contract is up in Chicago and I hear he may not be back even if he doesn't get the Cowboys job.....


Cam Cameron was snubbed by a second candidate for the team's Coordinator/quarterbacks coach jobs when Pete Carmichael Jr. removed himself from consideration, a source said Saturday. Carmichael has opted to remain as New Orleans' quarterbacks coach.....


SUPER BOWL INJURY REPORT

CHICAGO BEARS (15-3) VS. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (17-4) 6:35 PM EST

BEARS

Friday Update: #4 WR Mark Bradley (ankle) practiced again Friday and was removed from the injury report and will play.

Backup MLB Rod Wilson (hamstring) was limited Friday and was added to the injury report as questionable.

“I would assume we’ll have him,” head coach Lovie Smith said after Friday's practice. “It’s not like he pulled anything, just a little tightness.”

Second-year S Chris Harris will start again at SS over Todd Johnson. Harris is a liability in coverage so we expect the Colts to exploit that matchup. Harris, you may recall, was beaten out for the FS job by rookie Daniel Manning prior to the start of the regular season.

Thursday Update: The team had a brief workout in Miami on Monday and had regular practices this week so far on Wednesday and Thursday.

Backup WR Mark Bradley (ankle-questionable) practiced again Thursday and is expected to play. Bradley missed the NFC Championship game with backup WR Justin Gage filling in. With Bradley back, look for Gage to probably be inactive on Sunday.

COLTS

Friday Update: Backup OLB Keith O'Neill (rib-questionable) practiced again Friday and is expected to play.

Starting DE Robert Mathis (back) was added to the injury report as probable but is expected to start. He took in limited work as a precaution.

Starting FS Bob Sanders (knee-questionable) practiced again Friday and is expected to start.

Starting CB Nick Harper (ankle-questionable) was limited Friday and likely will come off of the bench on Sunday if he plays at all. Although the team lists backup CB Kelvin Hayden behind Harper on their depth chart, backup CB Marlin Jackson will likely start because he has the most playing experience of the two.

"We haven't had any problems with anyone else. Nick Harper has been rehabbing on a treadmill, that type of thing, hasn't done any practicing yet. Our doctors feel pretty confident that he's going to be able to go. What they aren't sure of is how long he'll be able to go at top speed. That's a decision we're going to have to make on Sunday after Nick warms up. I think he'll be very honest with me. He wants to play, but he knows we've got guys that will do the job if he's not able to go. I think that will be a game-time decision. But everyone else is fine and ready to go," head coach Tony Dungy said Friday.

Starting CB Jason David (abdomen) was added to the injury report as probable but is expected to start. He took in limited work as a precaution.

Thursday Update: The team practiced three days last week then had last weekend off. They practiced lightly on Monday morning before leaving for Miami late Monday afternoon.

Starting QB Peyton Manning (thumb) practiced all last week and is having no problems this week and will start. He's not listed on the injury report. Manning jammed his right thumb into the helmet of starting OLT Tarik Glenn in the third quarter of the AFC championship game with New England. Manning underwent an x-ray on his thumb, but the results were negative.

Backup WR Ricky Proehl (hamstring) returned to practice last week and practiced again Thursday and is expected to play. He missed the past five games but isn't listed on the injury report.

#2 TE Ben Utecht (sprained right knee) is practicing fully and will play. He's not listed on the injury report.

Backup OLB Keith O'Neill (rib-questionable) practiced again Thursday and is expected to play. O'Neill plays mostly on special teams.

Starting FS Bob Sanders (knee-questionable) practiced again Thursday and is expected to start. Sanders came through their game two weeks ago well and is ready to play.

Starting CB Nick Harper (sprained right ankle) missed practice again Thursday and remains questionable to play. Harper had been in a walking boot since last week but got out of it Thursday. He plans to test his injured ankle on Friday by running. If he can't do something on Friday, he'll likely be inactive on Sunday with backup CB Kelvin Hayden starting for him.


SUPER BOWL LOCK

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