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"THE NFL TODAY's" JAMES BROWN ONCE AGAIN VISITS PHILADELPHIA EAGLES QUARTERBACK MICHAEL VICK FOR WEEK 9 OF "THE NFL TODAY" ON SUNDAY, NOV. 7

THE NFL ON CBS, broadcasting its 51st year of the NFL, continues its 2010 NFL season on Sunday, Nov. 7 (1:00-7:00 PM, ET) beginning with THE NFL TODAY (12:00 Noon-1:00 PM, ET).

 

THE NFL TODAY's James Brown previews the Indianapolis-Philadelphia game by once again sitting down with Michael Vick, who is now the quarterback of the Eagles.  Brown conducted the first interview with him on 60 MINUTES following Vick's release from prison in July 2009.  Brown follows up with an interview with Vick for Week 9 of THE NFL TODAY to talk about his career, his relationship with head coach Andy Reid and Kevin Kolb, and why he thinks the Eagles could be Super Bowl-bound.

 

Since being drafted number one overall by the Atlanta Falcons in 2001, Vick has had his share of highs and lows. After spending nearly two years in prison for his involvement in dog fighting, Philadelphia signed him last summer as a back-up to Donovan McNabb.  When McNabb was traded to the Redskins last spring, Kolb became the Eagles' starter.  It did not take long for Vick to get the starting job when Kolb suffered a concussion in Week 1.  After winning two straight games as the starter, Vick injured his ribs in a loss to Washington.  This week he prepares for his first start since his rib injury.  Jeff St. Arromand is the producer.

 

Brown hosts THE NFL TODAY, along with analysts Dan Marino, Boomer Esiason, Shannon Sharpe and Bill Cowher, NFL TODAY "General Manager" Charley Casserly, as well as Lesley Visser and Sam Ryan reporting.

 

Eric Mann is senior producer and Bob Matina is director of THE NFL TODAY.

  

Sean McManus is President, CBS News and Sports, and serves as the executive producer for the Network's coverage of the NFL.  Harold Bryant is Vice President, Production, CBS Sports.

 

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