The most perplexing choice was Tagliabue's handpicked chairman: Elliot Pellman. With the commissioner's endorsement, Pellman, the Jets' team doctor, had instantly become one of the most influential concussion researchers in the country, yet he had not produced a single piece of scientific literature on the subject. This was almost certainly due in part to his medical specialty, rheumatology, which deals primarily with bone and joint disorders such as arthritis.Might even win more Super Bowls. I'd certainly play better. I'm a totally different person.

Not included in prime time are highly anticipated rematches against San Francisco's playoff opponents from last season. The 49ers will host the Giants on Oct. 14, marking New York's third trip to Candlestick Park in 13 months.On the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives Monday, we opened with moments of silence for two shooting victims. The first was for the young Florida man. The second was for a Chicago child who di