41.   That will be among his top priorities because the signing period began Wednesday.

42.   The annual late-season signing period has begun, as players whose collegiate seasons are finished try their hand at the pros.

43.   The Bengals were the first team to call about Kitna when the free-agency signing period began Friday.

44.   The beatnik period was just beginning.

45.   The comment period will begin later this month, as soon as the settlement is published in the Federal Register.

46.   The examination period has already begun.

47.   The free-agent signing period begins Monday.

48.   The free-agent signing period begins tomorrow and Bishop can negotiate with any NFL team.

49.   The free-agent signing period begins tomorrow and Martin can negotiate with any other NFL team.

50.   The free-agent signing period begins tomorrow and McDaniel can negotiate with any other NFL team.