Eggs-cuse me? Saints get pelted
The Saints received some hard-boiled razzing Wednesday night when Atlanta airport workershurled eggs at their team bus after they arrived.
Tight end Jimmy Graham, linebacker Will Herring and backup quarterback Chase Daniel all tweeted about the situation at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
“Bus just got egged after landing in ATLby the ramp workers,” tweeted Graham.
Herring added: “First time my bus has been egged by opposing fans! Tomorrow should be fun!!”
According to the Atlanta Journal- Constitution, Hartsfield-Jackson general manager Louis Miller will be meeting with the suspected culprits.
Airport spokeswoman Myrna White said “Disciplinary action will be taken.” She added that Atlanta police will alter the airport security when the team departs.
The Saints (5-6) faced the Falcons (10-1) Thursday night at the Georgia Dome. The Saints had won four straight, including handing the Falcons their only loss of the season on Nov. 11.
their starting quarterback. Raiders might activate Pryor: The Raiders might knock the dust off quarterback Terrelle Pryor and allow him to suit up as the third quarterback against the Browns on Sunday.
Pryor has been inactive for all 11 games this season. Carson Palmer remains the unquestioned starter, with Matt Leinart as the backup.
“I think somewhere down the line we need to see what he can do,” coach Dennis Allen said.
Pryor, a former Ohio State standout, got extensive playing time in the preseason. The last time he suited up was in the finale against the Seahawks, when he completed six of nine passes for 55 yards.
“I feel like I haven’t played in a year,” Pryor said. Bear watching: Wide receiver/ kick returner Devin Hester (concussion) and guard Chris Spencer (knee) have been ruled out Sunday against the Seahawks. Both were injured in last week’s win over the Vikings.
Running back Matt Forte, cornerback Charles Tillman and linebacker Lance Briggs all practiced on a limited basis with ankle injuries.
A day after receiving a $21,000 fine, Vikings defensive end maintains his season-ending hit on guard was not dirty.