With Brady Out and Manning Injured, NFL Announces Contingency Plan for Rest of ‘08-09 Season

“If Brett Favre gets hurt, we’re canceling the season,” said Commissioner Roger Goodell.  ”There won’t be anyone else for announcers to talk about.”

Sep 10

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