Colts' Simon hopes to return for opener after knee surgery
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08/22/2006 - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -Indianapolis defensive tackle Corey Simon is likely to miss a couple of more weeks after having arthroscopic surgery on his injured left knee, but was hopeful he could return for the regular-season opener. ``It was just that, after the second opinion, we thought it was best to go that way,'' he said. ``So we took care of it.'' Simon hasn't practiced since banging his knee Aug. 4. Colts coach Tony Dungy had only said that the Colts were considering surgery for the former Pro Bowl defensive tackle who signed a five-year deal last September. Dungy was expected to comment after Indy's afternoon practice Tuesday. At 300 pounds, Simon is the biggest player on a defensive line that is undersized by most NFL standards. Known as a run-stuffer, Simon is expected to play a major role in the Colts' defensive tackle rotation that also includes Montae Reagor and Raheem Brock, a converted defensive end who is moving full-time to tackle this season. Simon plans to sit out Saturday against New Orleans and if he misses the preseason finale Sept. 1 against Cincinnati, it would mark the second straight year he's missed the entire preseason. The Colts first regular season game is against the New York Giants on Sept. 10. In 2005, Simon held out in a contract dispute with Philadelphia before the Eagles finally released him Aug. 28. Four days later, the Colts signed the former Pro Bowl selection - hoping he would be the final piece to their Super Bowl puzzle. But skipping meaningless games does not concern Simon. ``The preseason is great,'' he said, smiling. ``It's the preseason, you know.'' The question now is how long it will take him to get to 100 percent. He reported to camp significantly lighter and admittedly in better shape than last year, and he acknowledged that it would take some time for him to get back in football shape. Yet Simon believes he'll be ready to contribute when the games count. ``I'm definitely ahead of the curve from where I was last year,'' he said. ``I think I was playing pretty well, practicing pretty well and keeping the weight off. ... The only bad thing is that nothing gets you in shape for football but football.'' The Colts' other big concern is the status of backup quarterback Jim Sorgi, who injured his throwing shoulder in Sunday night's 30-17 loss to Seattle. Sorgi had been bothered by a sore right shoulder all summer, and he was on a pass-count during Indy's three-week training camp, which ended Saturday. But Sorgi left Sunday's game after just three plays - a handoff, an incomplete pass and an interception that was returned for a touchdown. He was driven into the ground on the final two plays and left for good after the series. If Sorgi can't play this week, that would mean seven-year veteran Shaun King and undrafted rookies Josh Betts and Mike McGann could see more action. Should Sorgi be out longer, the Colts may need to add another quarterback to the roster. ``Shaun has played in big games before, he's been with different teams and in different situations, so I think that's good,'' two-time MVP Peyton Manning said. ``But we're still waiting to hear about Jim's situation.''Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press.
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Oddsmakers at online sportsbook MySportsbook.com currently have the Chiefs listed as 7-point favorites versus the 49ers.
The 49ers got beat by Philadelphia 38-24 as a 6.5-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (42.5).
Alex Smith completed 27-of-46 passes for 293 yards with a touchdown. Michael Robinson rushed for 29 yards and a pair of touchdowns on five carries.
The Chiefs lost 9-6 to Denver last week as an 11-point underdog. The combined score was well UNDER the posted over/under total (38).
Larry Johnson rushed for 126 yards on 27 carries. Damon Huard completed 17-of-23 passes for 133 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions.
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