Monday, January 07, 2008

DMN: Shhh!! Don't tell Giants that T.O.'s gonna play

By Tim MacMahon

Wade Phillips played a fun little game with the media today called Fibbing About T.O.'s High Ankle Sprain.

Phillips first said that T.O. didn't practice. He backpedaled a bit when informed that several players mentioned that T.O. did participate in the workout, although the Original 81 wasn't on the field during the time the media is allowed to watch.

Phillips said T.O. didn't run at all, emphasizing that it was a walkthrough. He stuck to his guns that T.O. would be a gametime decision.

"It was a limpthrough for him," Phillips cracked, "and a walkthrough for others."

Well, a few offensive players said the Original 81 actually looked pretty good while running routes this morning.

No matter what Phillips says the rest of the week, expect T.O. to be ready to go Sunday afternoon against the Giants. Just don't let anybody in New York know that.