1.   So the bargaining takes on a nouveau comic tone, and we all become role players in the funny business.

2.   And a lot of the role players are doing a good job.

3.   And Harrington said he could handle being a role player with the Pacers, even one who gets little playing time.

4.   An expensive role player.

5.   And in between, Jamaica played a flashy, aggressive game, with role players performing intelligently, and Coach Dewitt Thomson shuttling a dozen players.

6.   And anyone hoping to serve as a role player next to those stars had better defend.

7.   And role players provided significant support.

8.   And Lucas, the nominated backup quarterback for the day, is a dashing role player but not expected to lead a team for more than three quarters.

9.   And management thought Greenwell should be a role player next season.

10.   And role players such as Robert Horry, Rick Fox and Derek Fisher found their niche.