61.   Smith was eulogized by former linebacker Tommy Nobis, the current director of player development, and Pittsburgh Steelers president Dan Rooney.

62.   The Cowboys decided against giving former starting middle linebacker Randall Godfrey a similar offer last year.

63.   The Cowboys released wide receiver Michael Hicks and signed former Florida linebacker James Bates on Monday.

64.   The former Cowboys linebacker also signed a free-agent contract with the Eagles in the off-season.

65.   The former linebacker and future Hall of Famer has been on the sidelines for the last two Giants games, both on the road.

66.   The former Miami linebacker has, however, healed fine and contract talks continue.

67.   The fact that Tomczak did not have former Rams linebacker Kevin Greene making life miserable for him had a lot to do with this.

68.   The Giants have since signed Croel, the former Denver linebacker, and Bailey was expected to be released this week.

69.   The meeting was called by veteran players, and the former Giants linebacker and future Hall of Famer tagged along.

70.   The most recent player to have such an honor was the former Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor.