41.  Any place that pushes people to the edge _ and Las Vegas does that _ creates great drama."

42.  Defensive tackle Jerry Ball and offensive tackles Gerald Perry and Greg Skrepenak are also eligible for free agency.

43.  Defensive tackle Kory Lombard broke his left forearm in practice Saturday and isn't likely to practice before the Sun Bowl.

44.  Defensive tackle Ray Agnew led the Giants with four tackles, one sack and one pass deflection.

45.  Defensive tackle Reggie White is one of the most effusive, gracious players in the league, and he will talk to anyone.

46.  Defensive tackle Reuben Davis, who played in Tampa and Phoenix during 1988-93, calls O'Neal the Chargers' "E.F. Hutton."

47.  Defensive tackle Russell Maryland already has made out his Christmas wish list and checked it twice.

48.  Defensive tackle Ryan Nielsen twisted his back in practice Tuesday and was carted off the field.

49.  Defensive tackle Sam Adams, kick returner Jermaine Lewis, linebacker Ray Lewis, offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden, Sharpe and safety Rod Woodson earned trips to Hawaii.

50.  Defensive tackle Stevie Lee reinjured a stress fracture in his foot the first week of spring drills and had to undergo surgery to repair the break.