导出博客文章CANTON, Ohio -- Forcefully and emotionally, Cris Carter summed up the 50th
induction ceremony for the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday night. The
seventh and final inductee from the Class of 2013, Carter honoured dozens of
people in his life who were "going into the Hall of Fame with me tonight," as he
followed Jonathan Ogden, Dave Robinson, Larry Allen, Bill Parcells, Curley Culp
and Warren Sapp in being inducted. More than 120 hall members, a record, and a
crowd of 11,500 was on hand at Fawcett Stadium for the golden anniversary
celebration of the shrine. "I appreciate the process you have to go through to
get to be a Hall of Famer," Carter said. "To be able to join these men on this
stage in football heaven is the greatest day of my life." Carter needed six
tries to make the hall even though he retired as the No. 2 career receiver
behind Jerry Rice. He choked back tears as he made his speech after being
presented by his son, Duron, and he spoke of his problems with alcohol while
playing three years for the Eagles before being released. He hooked on
immediately with the Vikings and hooked onto nearly everything throw his way:
Carter finished his 16-season career with 1,101 catches for 13,899 yards and 130
touchdowns. "This game gave me identity, gave me a sense of purpose," he said.
Parcells also seemingly spoke for everyone in the Hall of Fame, and all the
people gathered Saturday night. "Theres a kinship created that lasts for the
rest of your life," he said about his experience as one of the NFLs most
successful coaches. The master of the franchise turnaround as the only coach to
take four teams to the playoffs, Parcells won Super Bowls with the New York
Giants in the 1986 and 1990 seasons. "Every organization I worked for supported
me to the fullest," Parcells said. "Without that, youve got no shot." Parcells
was Coach of the Year honours in 1986 and 1994. He asked to have his bust placed
somewhere near Lawrence Taylor in the hall "so I can keep an eye on that
sucker." As relaxed as if he had no one to block, Ogden became the first
Baltimore Raven enshrined. The first player drafted by the Ravens after the
franchise moved from Cleveland in 1996 and was renamed, Ogden was presented by
the man who made that selection, fellow Hall of Famer Ozzie Newsome, now
Baltimores general manager. A former college shot putter at UCLA, the 6-foot-9,
345-pound Ogden starred at tackle for a dozen seasons in Baltimore, winning the
2000 NFL championship. "He is part of the foundation of this franchise, part of
the reason we have two Super Bowl championships," Newsome said. Ogden, who was
given a 2013 Super Bowl ring by the team, made the hall in his first year of
eligibility. He was a six-time All-Pro, made the Pro Bowl 11 times and was the
main blocker when Jamal Lewis rushed for 2,066 yards in 2003. "Talent isnt
enough," Ogden said. "A lot of people have talent, they dont always live up to
it. For me it is about maximizing, striving for perfection." Allen, who sniffled
his way through his speech, was just as dominating a blocker as Ogden. He also
was the NFLs strongest man, once bench-pressing 700 pounds, saying "I did it
naturally." A lead blocker for Dallas as Emmitt Smith became the NFLs career
rushing leader, Allen made six All-Pro squads and 11 Pro Bowls in his 14
seasons, the final two with San Francisco. He won the Super Bowl in the 1995
season and was voted into the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, "I
just knew I had to win every play," he said. "Thats the reason I am here. I knew
if I lost a play, I had 45 seconds to get even." Sapp became only the second
Tampa Bay Buccaneer enshrined, 18 years after Lee Roy Selmon made it. He was
elected in his first year of eligibility following 13 seasons in which he went
from instant starter after being selected 12th overall in the 1995 draft to
Defensive Player of the Year in 1999. That season, he had 12 1/2 sacks as the
Bucs won their first division title in 18 years. For his career, Sapp had 96 1/2
sacks, extremely high for a defensive tackle. "I sit here with the greatest
among the great," Sapp said, breaking into tears. "Were here, baby." Presented
Saturday night by his 15-year-old daughter, Mercedes, Sapp made the NFLs
All-Decade squads for the 1990s and the 2000s. Sapp, who both Ogden and Allen
said was as tough to handle as any player they faced, paid tribute to his roots
in Plymouth, Fla. "That dirt road was something rough," he said. "We sure turned
it into something special." Robinson became the 12th inductee from the vintage
Packers coached by Vince Lombardi to be enshrined. Robinson was a prototype
outside linebacker who could rush the quarterback, cover tight ends or running
backs on pass plays, and stop the run. He made the NFLs All-Decade team of the
1960s and won three NFL titles, including the first two Super Bowls. "This is
the biggest day of the 21st century for the Robinson family," he said, adding
that he "lives 25 miles from here but it took me 38 years to get here. "Now, I
am immortalized." As is Culp, one of the games most dominant defensive tackles
for much of his 14 pro seasons, including the 1969 season when he helped Kansas
City win the NFL title. A five-time Pro Bowler, Culp also played for Houston and
Detroit, retiring in 1981, then waiting more than three decades to be enshrined
Saturday as a senior nominee. "It gives me joy and inspiration that will last
the rest of my life," Culp said. "I am just overwhelmed by the struggles, joys
and tears of those who made it here. Im happy to join them in the Hall of Fame.
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Ryan Fitzpatrick showed up at the New York Jets practice facility with just a
few minutes to spare.The quarterback had just agreed to a one-year, $12 million
deal Wednesday night, ending a contract stalemate that dragged on for
months.Finally getting the OK from his agent, Fitzpatrick wanted to rejoin his
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off training camp.One problem: His security code to the building no longer
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which is a minute late, I guess, Fitzpatrick said after the Jets first camp
practice Thursday, but I wasnt technically under contract, so I dont think they
can fine me.Fitzpatrick quickly apologized to Bowles for his ever-so slightly
tardy arrival.He said, `Im sorry Im late, Coach, Bowles said before smiling. I
told him, `Thats a $12 million fine.Fitzpatrick officially signed his new
contract about 10 minutes before practice began. Then, he headed out to the
field and was greeted by the theme song to the 1970s sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter
blaring through the speakers lining the sideline.Smiles and laughs. Fitz is
back, and the Jets have their starting quarterback under center again.I always
thought this day would come, Fitzpatrick said. I just had no idea it would take
this long and then when it took so long, I wasnt sure how long it would exactly
take. But Im glad we got it done for that first team meeting.It was just like
old times when Fitzpatrick hit Marshall down the left sideline for a long
touchdown pass that drew some loud cheers from a small group of fans. The
quarterbacks bushy beard was nothing new, but his over-coiffed hairdo drew some
razzing from his teammates.Full beard, mini `fro, wide receiver Eric Decker
joked. It looked like he just got off the golf course.Added a smiling Marshall:
He didnt look the best right now. Actually, I thought he looked pretty good out
there today, but I dont know whats going on with the hair and beard. I thought
we got past that last year.The Jets certainly wouldnt mind a repeat of
Fitzpatricks statistical performance from last season, when he set the franchise
record with 31 touchdown passes and helped lead New York within a victory of the
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teach the young guys? Fitzpatrick said. Thats not who I am. Thats not in my
nature. But Im doing OK financially, so it was just a risk I was willing to
take.New York set a deadline of Wednesday night to get a deal done or it would
move in another direction. So, the two sides worked throughout the day and
finally ended the contract stare down.Fitzpatrick essentially bet on himself to
have another good year, and could potentially become a free agent after the
season.I mean, I have something to prove every year. I wasnt the first pick
overall in the draft, said Fitzpatrick, a seventh-rounder by the Rams in 2005.
Nothings ever really been handed to me, so I just go out and try to prove it
every year.While Geno Smith has had a solid offseason, Bowles made it clear that
there is no quarterback competition. Fitzpatrick will be the starter against
Cincinnati in Week 1 unless something drastic happens.Its his job, Bowles said
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stepped into the starting job last August when Smith was punched by a teammate
and left with a broken jaw. The veteran quickly established himself as a leader
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feels indebted to those teammates who supported him while his contract situation
played out.I put a lot of pressure on myself, but the pressure that I feel is, I
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