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Ravens | Mason reaches career milestone in Week 17
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:30:15 -0800

Mike Duffy, of BaltimoreRavens.com, reports Baltimore Ravens WR Derrick Mason surpassed 10,000 receiving yards in his career during the team's Week 17 game. "It feels great. Not too many people get to 10,000 yards, not even many greats. You put yourself in an elite class when you eclipse 10,000 yards. [Former NFL WR Jerry Rice], [Indianapolis Colts Marvin Harrison], [former NFL Cris Carter], people like that. You put yourself in a class that not too many are in right now," Mason said.

NFL | C. Carter joins ESPN
Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:29:42 -0800

Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, reports former Minnesota Vikings WR Cris Carter agreed to join ESPN as an NFL studio analyst. Carter will appear on "NFL Live," "SportsCenter" and ESPNNews. He was previously with HBO's "Inside the NFL." Part of Carter's new contract requires him to appear on ESPN Radio and take part in ESPN's NFL Draft coverage.

NFL | Carter is HOF finalist
Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:27:55 -0800

The Associated Press reports former Minnesota Vikings WR Cris Carter is a 2008 Hall of Fame finalist. Carter retired in 2002 with 1,101 receptions and 130 TD catches. He was a member of the 1990s All-Decade team and appeared in eight Pro Bowls.

NFL | Hall of Fame finalists named
Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:20:28 -0800

Former NFL WR Cris Carter and former Washington Redskins CB Darrell Green have been named finalists to be considered for election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Other finalists include DE Fred Dean, DE Richard Dent, RB Marshall Goldberg, LB Randy Gradishar, OG Russ Grimm, P Ray Guy, OG Bob Kuechenberg, OG Randall McDaniel, WR Art Monk, WR Andre Reed, commissioner Paul Tagliabue, LB Derrick Thomas, CB Emmitt Thomas, LB Andre Tippett and OT Gary Zimmerman. The Board of Selectors will meet Saturday, Feb. 2, to elect the Hall of Fame Class of 2008.

Colts | Fast facts: Marvin Harrison
Sun, 10 Dec 2006 13:09:38 -0800

The Associated Press reports Indianapolis Colts WR Marvin Harrison became the fourth player in league history to record 1,000 career receptions after catching a 13-yard pass from QB Peyton Manning during Week 14. Harrison joins former NFL WRs Jerry Rice, Tim Brown and Cris Carter for the prestigious distinction.

Colts | Harrison can reach milestone Week 14
Fri, 08 Dec 2006 08:36:18 -0800

John Oehser, of Colts.com, reports Indianapolis Colts WR Marvin Harrison can become only the fourth player in National Football League history to surpass 1,000 receptions in his career, joining Jerry Rice, Cris Carter and Tim Brown. Harrison needs five receptions to reach the mark.

Falcons | Vick discusses Week 6, offensive philosophy
Fri, 20 Oct 2006 09:05:46 -0700

Steve Wyche, of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick told HBO's Cris Carter during an interview on Inside the NFL that after his Week 6 performance in which he was sacked a career-high seven times, "It's the worst I ever felt." Vick also discussed the team's offensive philosophy. "You've got to throw the ball sometimes," Vick said. You can't just line up and run the ball every time on first and second down. Teams key in on that and they have coaches, too. We're going to have to throw it more. Coach [Jim Mora] is going have to trust in me to get it done and I'm up to the challenge to get it done." Vick cited his time under former head coach Dan Reeves as evidence of his passing skills. "When Reeves was here, I was 50 yards shy of 3,000 yards passing, and I was among top 15 in passing in NFL. Coach Reeves, he believed in me and gave me a chance to throw the football."

NFL | Broadcast team named for Thursday games
Thu, 01 Jun 2006 14:13:34 -0700

Mediaweek.com reports broadcaster Chris Enberg and former NFL WR Cris Carter will take the broadcast booth for Westwood One's coverage of Thursday Night Football beginning Sept. 7 when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Miami Dolphins, the radio network announced Thursday, June 1.

Broncos | Marshall worked with Carter
Fri, 26 May 2006 06:06:47 -0700

Mike Klis, of the Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos rookie WR Brandon Marshall said he recently worked out with former NFL WR Cris Carter.

NFL | HBO trying to keep show intact
Fri, 24 Mar 2006 06:31:03 -0800

Andrew Marchand, of the New York Post, reports in anticipation of finalizing its agreement with the NFL to continue broadcasting Inside the NFL, HBO has re-signed Cris Collinsworth, and is close to re-signing Bob Costas. It also is in talks with Dan Marino and Cris Carter, the show's other regulars. The cable network is hoping to re-sign Peter King as its information man, and could add a new correspondent, possibly Mary Carillo.

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