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would go about Mike is doing great Michael Felger Houston hello I'm Michael -- scenario. Everything on line. Talks to everything qualifier for you were just watching here the sentencing of OJ Simpson for armed robbery and kidnapping -- become another breakfast very soon. Well being what we get what's he getting fifteen years fifteen year of juniors so how long been does that meaning they can't. He's put it it's a herders have been mandatory. I think I think five years well.

For. Parole. I think that's it but I'll say this before we took a break. The judge was talking during Eric she was talking we came back from the break she was still talking so there's a lot of talking there. And in OJ Mayo has appealed to the court and and to judge and judge -- combined.

You know it's interesting over the years. People -- I don't know maybe. Might be at an airport some time summed it it's not like it's a hot topic but it's been -- topic. I think eight or ten times in the last fifteen years. -- you know killing. Nicole and Ron Goldman. And I failed -- they want to get this guy out of all of thing no one you know he shouldn't be in the Hall of Fame. And and my response is well. Rightly or wrongly. All the famous for what happened between the white line. When your player obviously that we your general manager and owner but. If -- player the only thing we go players which it on the you know between the white line no matter -- it's very polite if you let outside of the I think he will. He news meg going to be -- what I would think to it is but that a.

Well RI were to say about the Hall of Fame but is it fair to say let's say OJ Simpson -- had his career from. I'm 1985. To 1993. And he was it just a great player. And then this happens in 19941995. If you know Hall of Fame then you know -- is because if you people still -- it became a hall of Famer before -- the stuff happen.

Well I know what when people ask me questions like that the one thing I always say is. I'm. I'm powerless. To answer that question. For 43 other people the only thing I can do it -- the question for myself and when Laurence Taylor was so all of name and there are a couple of comments. In the room about people saying that. They couldn't -- form. You know because of his activities of the field it's been did drugs and the bought three. You know I said -- but you know we were not here -- that were not here to be moral arbiters fortunately. Or unfortunately. We have to abide by the rules and I'm very big. I'm I'm positive. If the same thing happened today -- I know exactly I would vote that would voted yes all the things as. If you're Hall of Fame voter. You have to go by the bylaws of all things. And your Hall of Fame voter and you don't vote for OJ Simpson because he think he killed two people. He shouldn't be all --

But you'll let me ask you something why -- all -- tennis and I'm curious about two. All let's say Shawne Merriman let's say Rodney Harrison when they come up both have unquestioned Hall of Fame credentials I think.

You know I think that's ridiculous to say about Shawn Marion and after what Warriors in the NFL Wendell -- that's sadly that's ridiculously.

What is my point is do you vote for steroid guy guy who has been. Found guilty and suspended games for performance enhancing drugs do they still get your vote.

You know what's good question I have I. I've thought about it. And I haven't come to a conclusion. I mean. Are all all first of all tell you this that. He realized that all four safeties. From the 1980s. All decade team are not in the pro football all of.

Right that is the position doesn't go.

That the safety position I've heard a lot of people say -- I mean. Probably my biggest pet peeve of all of them as being on the all -- comedians when somebody is described in this story. As to be a future hall of Famer certain hall of Famer first ballot hall of Famer. I mean. You know just look at history. And look at the way -- this all the -- has elected people. And you'll save of those ridiculous statements to make anyway but. B that is that made you ask about the Spirit hits you. You know it's definitely going to be affected me. But -- operated at that absolutely won't knock them out of the park but it will be effective.

know for example Mark McGwire Sammy Sosa these guys have Hall of Fame numbers they're not going because they're deemed to be steroid guy is different there are different out -- ball. They won't remember. Let's say and I want to put guys and Hall of Fame early Peter put. Julius Peppers. If he continues on this path. He might be Hall of Fame worthy and people aren't going to remember that once upon a time Julius Peppers was suspended. Two before game's first no orders well national.

I think the voters will remember that because. Rightly at oakmont in the meeting you know it. I mean if art Modell was one of the final fifteen minutes here it'll come up but he moved to Cleveland Browns. And some people take their big factors some people -- but. Bet he you know if you simply look at. The number of people. Who had. Let's say minimum of six Pro Bowl or sitting here waiting needed the pro football I. And I don't I hate the Pro Bowl category as a whole at -- but it's one of the only ways you can compare regard to wide receivers so. You know unfortunately we have to consider Pro -- But if he considered that there's that there are there's gotta be fifty guys right now. Or not in the all the things I mean -- you know there's there's from from all different eras. There's a gigantic backlog of of very good. Hall of Fame worthy players were not yet all the same and so when you ask me about people like Rodney Harrison. You know what even John Lynch in those guys I always say you know just just look at the list. Of people who were not in the Hall of -- Look how long so well hid that fact that it took thirteen years -- young well put it you know and so. That's why we can do it three hour show on all the -- but there because there's so many things but. Yeah that would spirited with the they're worried that with -- suspension for a guy make a difference to me yes would it eliminates somebody from contention now.

Let's focus on the current NFL right now the Patriots. Just signed -- stay out earlier -- earlier this week they. Sign Roosevelt Colvin what do you think of their linebacker situation and the Patriots overall because we're not used to them. Four games left in the season saying. I wonder if the Patriots will make the playoffs.

Well I mean I think we all bought. You know it what what so waitress thing about the Patriots now I think everybody in the football world thought that as soon as Tom Brady went down. They weren't going to make the play. Then midway through this season. When he started to be really good game out of Matt Cassel then if that hey you know they got a heck which instantly play. But now if you look at the scene and look at how they're playing and win they lose how they're losing. You'd say well you know is you know they've got to play almost. Against the good teams they've got to play a very good offensive game not only that but they've got to play -- game. So you know I think it's going to be hard for that I mean schedule obviously had been ages but it's part the linebackers go. There's no question in my mind. They're both these guys because they know the system and they know the way -- that the deep fences going to work like -- so many people on the field. Put take people inside and out. And the fact that they look to meet guy in the woods have played better in really any but he thought they played just that now -- down to the nitty gritty. Sure Bill Belichick says you know I want guys who've been there before who can play roles in art -- at. Even if they're only going to get -- 1215 snaps a game where everything's going to be active every game you know I want the security blanket.

You are you surprised that Ryan Clarke was not finder suspended at all to say I I I am because. While technically I understand it lead with his head in the play was still going on all the things -- said. It's just the direction of the league has been such that they're really legislating trying to legislate out that exact kind of hit. And yet a great example of it and -- suspend him what your thoughts.

I didn't think he should be suspended. Because. If you look at the play if it would slow motion aircraft mode. What's happening is that Wes Welker reaches for the ball. The ball is overthrown. But Ryan Clarke can't know. In the time that he's running at Wes Welker. He can't know that. That the ball is going to be overthrown he thinks that that he's going to be arriving. Half a second after the ball hits Wes Welker. And I know it's an incredible hit it terrible hit awful if it's the tiny did you really don't want to see him football. But hey -- I've got to save some I don't think that the Jets safety should've been suspended for it I mean on Boldin at all. I really think I mean Rick got on the Dallas morning news great this issue with his column 34 weeks ago I couldn't agree with -- mark. You know the NFL should get a former defensive players well gene Washington. To be sitting on some sort of disciplinary. Panel could be talking about these it's every week because. I think they've -- been almost uniformly. And obviously defensive players are going to get find. Because they're the ones on the attack. But. I -- some plays in football. That are made that have to be made if you're going to play aggressive football I do not think it any way shape or form that they hit -- well it was thirty.

Peter I was talent so he's off the air what you said about. Potential coaching openings and 2009 he was done when I told them that thirteen instead about a dozen. Jobs could be open what's the current count is still about 1213 jobs you'd expect to be open in 2009.

It is sad that I expect them to be open but unity that the issue is I I have said that there could be. -- be you know up to thirteen because. Here the issue guys you know. The issue is. What do we think about -- if you want that I don't think they'll be open but it's just that he's seen every single year. One or two things that happen in the post season you know last year when. The week after the last game. When went went he'd -- shoddy said categorically no qualifiers. Brian Billick will be back as my coach. In three days later -- So I mean that's why in my opinion. What nor -- not going to bring up Norv Turner don't tell me. On December 5 or whatever date today don't help me on December 5 that Norv Turner definitely going to be back. The San Diego Chargers the most disappointing team in furcal they'll help needed Jack del -- definitely going to be back you know why I don't believe -- All believe view on January 5 if he's still the coach you're -- don't tell me about Andy Reid right now I mean it's going to be read the decision. But I can't be categorically convinced right now that indeed -- definitely coming back. I mean but. If we're talking about. Who might go in and and some of these guys I think her 80% chance daughter nine the -- like Romeo Cornell but some of -- Our -- 20% chance -- Andy -- but I think Marvin Lewis. It's going to be his decision in Cincinnati if he wants to go I think he probably will not go. Even though this scene right out of his mind and I think management some degree is -- I think in Cleveland Romeo is going to be on the question now is will -- that would -- I think he'd use in these Texans are in the process of saving Gary Kubiak throughout the owner never wanted to fire in this year. And right now they're playing much better so -- would in the Kubiak comes back and that's still of may be. Jack Del Rio they don't want to pay him. You know the money you have left it's about three million a year for three years they don't want to pay him. That blood I'd I mean airplanes. Almost effort with football they played a very strange. Bring in the football so he can't help with that now Clark hunt of Kansas City says Carl Peterson and Herm Edwards are coming back. I mean okay again that's another case of leave it on and it or. Tom cable and Oakland I think he's probably gone let you know who wants that job. Norv Turner will see my guess is right now a comeback but there's no -- who. Dallas doesn't make the play up I think Jerry higher weight they'll. Andy Reid in Philadelphia. I don't know what I and I think he'll be back. And signals are that he'll be back I think probably Brad Childress returned in Minnesota. But that's another -- or expect one -- and rod Eric -- almost certainly gone in. In Detroit. And and and you know I think the only other ones that we we you know would be logical -- talk about at this point. Our you know Seattle and Indianapolis when -- Tony having Mike -- definitely on. It took Tony Dungy probably is gonna be on but its totally his call the that we feel after the year. And then the two we've term I think Lewis -- sisco. I mean Mike singletary can save his job. You have with.

A quick question for you Peter will Plaxico Burress play in the NFL again I guess and a two part question. -- play for the New York Giants again.

He'll play in the NFL again. Well I believe it's likely that he's going to go to jail. And again we're only seven days removed from the event happening sixties -- really. So. It's hard to help but there's seems to be a sort of hanging -- mentality. In the city of New York about -- a so it's hard for me to imagine that that he's going to get away without her and --

Are you saying that you don't think he deserves to go to jail.

I it look let me just say this I am totally -- right -- ridiculously insight and gone. But I haven't trouble get my top my my hands around. My arms around the case where. A guy carried the gone into club it accidentally it's urges and he goes to jail for mean it's.

What are our wives were there haven't drank in the -- was by the head.

I'm happy I guess I I'm not I mean what I'm not a social commentator on in this case that's the only thing I'm saying is. You know the it's it's it's kind of -- its support its a fairly harsh sentence. -- where where it to me I mean it is just my opinion K and I am very insight into -- in this case but this is my opinion. I don't understand why. We are trying to hanging. Say a drunk driver. Same way we want to hang -- they both are terrible tragic accident. But in even if nobody is hurt wire -- treating a guy again -- the bad group to get that could I don't know answered. But let me just get to the second part of it I think the Giants are one of the one of the few teams in the NFL. Based on the way that that Wellington Mara and in -- treated Lawrence Taylor along time ago. And you know twenty years ago. The New York Giants gave Lawrence Taylor chance after chance after. -- and he was obviously superstar well Plaxico Burress. One in the -- were at a Super Bowl winning cat for the New York Giants last year. Which is why I believe that the New York Giants probably will treat I'm not thinking he'll ever play for again. I think they don't even know that yet. But I don't think they'd treat him same way as they treat Mario Manningham and happening in.

I agree with you Peter we always appreciate the time enjoy your weekend. Thanks I get a ticket are all right Peter King. Brought to you by Fred seat Church insurance. Because it's not just the policies that people.