“When is this glass slipper going to fall off the San Diego Chargers?” – Deion Sanders on NFL GameDay Final
January 5, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Wild Card Weekend (Jan. 4, 2009) – Quotable from NFL GameDay Final
on NFL Network
(Special Divisional Weekend Shows – Sat. 12 Midnight ET; Sun. 8:00 PM ET)
“When is this glass slipper going to fall off the San Diego Chargers?” – Deion Sanders
“He looks like Willie Mays in centerfield.” – Steve Mariucci on Ravens S Ed Reed’s over-the-shoulder interception, which he returned 64 yards for a touchdown
“He is arguably the best corner in the game.” – Deion Sanders on Eagles CB Asante Samuel, who had 44-yard interception-return touchdown vs. Vikings. Samuel’s score was his NFL postseason record fourth career INT-return TD.
“I would be shocked if they let him [leave] or trade him. They need him. For 10 years he’s been great…seven times in the Playoffs.” – Steve Mariucci on Eagles QB Donovan McNabb, who passed for 300 yards vs. Vikings
“He has no big-time receivers and he still gets the job done.” – Deion Sanders on McNabb
“Why would you throw the ball up like that when you know Ed Reed is in the middle of the field?” – Deion Sanders on Dolphins QB Chad Pennington’s second-quarter interception, which Ravens S Reed returned for a touchdown
“He breaks on the ball like no other.” – Deion Sanders on Ravens S Ed Reed’s second interception
“A younger player would not have even had the thought to jump the ball like that. Amazing.” – Steve Mariucci on Reed’s second interception
“I love watching this defense, not only because they have great players; but the scheme is very multiple and fun to watch and dissect.” – Steve Mariucci on Baltimore Ravens defense
“[Ravens] defensive coordinator Rex Ryan should be a head coach next year.” – Deion Sanders
“Last time they met, he was still a young Joe Flacco.” – Deion Sanders on Ravens-Titans Divisional matchup
“They need to run for 150 yards against Tennessee to help this young quarterback.” – Steve Mariucci on Ravens game plan vs. Titans next week
“San Diego [must] continue to pressure Ben Roethlisberger.” – Steve Mariucci on Chargers-Steelers Divisional matchup
“We are who we are because of the Playoffs.” – Deion Sanders on timing of AP awards, including MVP and Coach of the Year
*** Additional exclusive video clips from Sunday’s NFL GameDay Final are available on NFL.com. Click on the video segments. These videos include:
- A Look at Ed Reed’s Over-the-Shoulder Interception and 64-yard Return for TD
http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80ddf862
- Deion’s “Let’s Go Primetime” Segment
http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80de4b71
And Highlight Packages for All Wild Card Playoff Games on the “Featured Video” page plus much more on the NFL GameDay page.