41.  Backups Anthony Wright and Quincy Carter will jockey for playing time for the rest of August.

42.  Barker sees his signing as an opportunity for more playing time after the Astros opted not to re-sign him.

43.  Based on the amount of playing time they have received, Tyus Edney and Greg Minor are competing.

44.  Because the Jets use so many alignments with three and four receivers, Chrebet should see a lot of playing time.

45.  Bedard, a solid guard for the Eagles the past couple of seasons, said he was leaving because of lack of playing time.

46.  Based on playing time alone, Minor probably would be cut.

47.  Bennett made the greatest impression during training camp and has received the most playing time of the on-the-bubble group.

48.  Beyond Maddux, the show belonged to outfielder Gerald Williams, who again made a case for more playing time.

49.  Before they sign with a college, hotshots must be assured of playing time.

50.  Blake complained often to management about playing time, but was passed on the depth chart by rookie Eric Belanger.