Eagles coach won't resign
Andy Reid is digging in.
The Philadelphia Eagles coach insisted he will not resign Friday, a day after a judge sentenced Reid's two sons to prison and likened his home to a "drug emporium."
Asked whether he intended to stay on the job, a steely-eyed Reid delivered a stern, one-word answer: "Yes."
At least one of his peers thought that may not be the best approach.
"If that situation comes up in anybody's family, I would think you would have to take a hard look at taking time off, of doing something to try and salvage the thing," said Reid's longtime friend and mentor, Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren.
Reid took a five-week absence earlier this year. At his regular news conference Friday, he said more about his sons' legal problems than he had previously.
"I know this is a big story for everybody and I respect that," Reid said. "On the other hand, I can't go into questioning on it at this time.
"However, as parents we have huge concerns for our two boys. This has been a battle we have dealt with here for a few years and I'm sure we'll continue to address the situation. ... Our prayers are obviously with the boys, for their future, and to make sure things work out, where they can live a normal life down the road," he said.
The Eagles are last in the NFC East at 3-4, and host division-leading Dallas on Sunday night.
Extra points: David Carr is likely to start at quarterback for the Carolina Panthers at Tennessee on Sunday after Vinny Testaverde missed a third straight practice Friday with a right Achilles' tendon injury. … Jets receiver Laveranues Coles was listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Washington because of a concussion. … New England Patriots rushing leader Sammy Morris was placed on injured reserve, ending his first season with the team. …
This was the day Adam "Pacman" Jones was to tell NFL commissioner Roger Goodell he's done enough to end his season-long suspension. However, whether the suspended Tennessee Titans cornerback actually met with Goodell in his office Friday was unclear. The NFL declined comment, as did both of Jones' lawyers.