Brees, Tomlinson share Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award Miami, FL (The Sports Network) - New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and
San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson were named co-winners of
the Walter Payton Man of the Year award on Friday.
Brees passed for an NFL-best 4,418 yards and led the NFC with 26 touchdown
passes and a 96.2 passer rating as the Saints won their first division title
in six years.
Off the field, he helped in the rebuilding efforts in New Orleans following
Hurricane Katrina, partnering with teammate Deuce McAllister to help rebuild
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New Orleans tight end Eric Johnson has experienced a minor setback in his off-season preparations due to having his right ankle scoped, according to the Biloxi Sun Herald.
Deuce McAllister, who is coming back from surgeries on his knees last September, said he feels good about his recovery timetable. He has been running and doing some cutting and planting for about three weeks, and he was able to run full-speed pass routes with teammates for the first time on Monday, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
After months of legal wrangling, running back Reggie Bush finally will have to testify under oath about allegations that he received $291,000 in illegal cash and benefits from San Diego businessman and fledgling sports marketer Lloyd Lake, according to USA Today. Superior Court Judge Joan Lewis has ordered Bush to give his deposition June 23, LaMar Griffin on June 27 and Denise Griffin on June 30. Lewis denied Bush's request to have armed security at the depositions. Furthermore, Lewis denied Bush's request for his deposition to remain confidential, which means it could be released to the NCAA and the news media. If Bush admits wrongdoing while he was a student-athlete, it could have major repercussions for USC's football program. "We're very pleased the judge put a stop to Bush's ducking and dodging," said Brian Watkins, Lake's lawyer. Lake's deposition is scheduled for June 5 and 6.
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