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TIM PEELER: Holt's Heroics Saves Rams
11/29/2005 12:00:00 AM | Football
Nov. 29, 2005
By Tim Peeler
RALEIGH - Big Game lived up to his big-play reputation on Sunday.
Former NC State All-America wide receiver Torry Holt recovered a late on-sides kick in St. Louis's stunning fourth-quarter comeback against Houston, then made two big catches in the Rams' game-winning overtime drive.
On the day, the Gibsonville native had 10 catches for 130 yards and his seventh touchdown reception of the season, as the Rams scored 10 points in the final minute of the game, then won the game in overtime.
Arizona safety Adrian Wilson, for the second week in a row, knocked an opposing quarterback out of action when he sidelined Byron Leftwich in the Cardinals' 24-17 loss to Jacksonville on Sunday. Wilson leads all NFL defensive backs with 82 tackles.
And wide receiver Koren Robinson, picked up in September by the Vikings, made his first start of the season and caught four passes. Viking teammate Brian Williams also made his first start of the season for the Vikings, recording four tackles.
S Adrian Wilson
6-3, 230
Years at NC State: 1998-2000
Acquired: 3rd round draft pick, 2001
Experience: 4 years
Depth chart status: Starting safety
Note: Wilson had six solo tackles in the Cardinals' 24-17 loss to Jacksonville on Sunday, increasing his NFL-leading tackle total for defensive backs to 82. He is ranked No. 17 overall in tackles. The Cardinals play at San Francisco on Sunday.
CB Lamont Reid
5-11, 203
Years at NC State: 2001-04.
Acquired: Signed as an undrafted free agent.
Experience: Rookie
Notes: After sitting out two of the last three games, Reid was back in action against Jacksonville, making one special teams tackle for the Jaguars.
6-6, 330
Years at NC State: 2000-02
Acquired: 7th-round draft pick, 2003
Experience: 2 years
Depth chart status: Second-team right guard
Notes: Kooistra saw limited action in the Bengals' 42-29 victory over Baltimore on Sunday. Kooistra has been a reserve lineman for Cincinnati all season. The Bengals (8-3) play at Pittsburgh on Sunday.
6-2, 208
Years at NC State: 1999-2002
Acquired: 5th round draft pick, 2003
Experience: 2
Depth chart status: Starting free safety
Notes: Holt returned to the starting lineup on Thanksgiving Day for the Lions, after missing a game because of back spasms. He made five tackles in the game, but the Lions lost 27-7 to the Atlanta Falcons. On Monday following the game, the Lions (4-7) fired head coach Steve Mariucci. The Lions host Minnesota on Sunday.
LB Pat Thomas
6-2, 237
Years at NC State: 2001-2004
Acquired: 6th-round draft pick, 2005
Experience: Rookie
Depth chart status: Reserve outside linebacker
Notes: Thomas missed his second consecutive game after suffering a pulled hamstring during practice 10 days ago. He missed the Jaguars' 24-17 victory over Arizona. Jacksonville plays at Cleveland on Sunday.
DB Dewayne Washington
5-11, 193
Years at NC State: 1990-93
Acquired: Signed as a free agent, July 29, 2005; drafted in the 1st round, 1994 draft, by Minnesota
Experience: 12 years
Depth chart status: Reserve right cornerback
Note: Washington played but didn't make any tackles in the Chiefs' 26-16 victory over the faltering New England Patriots. The Chiefs (7-4) host Denver on Sunday.
6-0, 182
Years at NC State: 2001-04
Acquired: Signed as a free agent
Experience: Rookie
Depth chart status: Reserve cornerback
Notes: Edwards followed up his big Monday Night Football performance with more big contributions in the Vikings' victory. He had a tackle and a pass defended on defense and a team-high three special teams tackles.
WR Koren Robinson
6-1, 205
Years at NC State: 1999-2000
Acquired: Signed as a free agent on Sept. 6.
Experience: 5 years
Depth chart status: Starting wide receiver
Notes: Robinson made his first start of the season, and contributed four catches for 29 yards in the Vikings' 24-12 win over Cleveland.
He also returned two kicks for 63 yards and is now tied for fifth in the NFL in kickoff return average at 21.6 yards per return.
5-11, 207
Years at NC State: 1998-2001
Acquired: Fourth-round pick of the Vikings in the 2002 NFL Draft.
Experience: 3 years
Depth chart status: Reserve cornerback
Notes: Williams made his first start of the season for the Vikings and had four tackles against the Browns.
TE Sean Berton
6-4, 263
Acquired: Signed off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings in September, 2005
Experience: 3 years
Depth chart status: Reserve tight end
Notes: Berton played on special teams in the Giants' 24-21 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The Giants (7-4) host Dallas on Sunday.
6-0, 207
Years at NC State: 2000-03
Acquired: Fourth-round draft pick in 2004 NFL Draft
Depth chart status: Reserve wide receiver, punt and kickoff returner
Notes: Cotchery had his most productive receiving game of the season, catching a season-high four passes for a team- and season-high 72 yards in the Jets 21-19 loss to New Orleans. Cotchery has nine catches on the year for 105 yards, but has yet to score a touchdown. He also had three punt returns for 12 yards. The Jets play at New England on Sunday.
DB Andre Maddox
6-1, 206
Years at NC State: 2001-04
Acquired: Fifth-round pick of the Jets in the 2005 NFL Draft
Depth chart status: On injured reserve.
Notes: Suffered a season-ending knee injury in the preseason and has not played this year.
WR Alvis Whitted
6-0, 185
Years at NC State: 1994-97
Acquired: Signed by Oakland as a free agent in 2002; drafted by Jacksonville, 7th round, 1998.
Experience: 8 years
Depth chart status: Reserve wide receiver.
Notes: Whitted came off the bench to catch one 18-yard pass in the Raiders' 33-21 loss to the Miami Dolphins. He now has 12 catches on the season. The Raiders (4-7) play at San Diego on Sunday.
6-5, 228
Years at NC State: 2000-03
Acquired: 1st-round draft pick, 2003, traded from the New York Giants
Experience: 1 year
Depth chart status: Reserve quarterback
Notes: Rivers did not participate in the Chargers' 23-17 overtime victory at Washington. The Chargers (7-4) host Oakland on Sunday.
WR Torry Holt
6-0, 190
Years at NC State: 1995-98
Acquired: 1st round draft pick, 1999
Experience: 7 years
Depth chart status: Starting wide receiver
Notes: Holt had 10 catches for 130 yards and scored another touchdown, his seventh of the season, in the Rams' 33-27 overtime win over Houston. With his performance, Holt is now third in the NFL with 69 receptions, sixth with 942 receiving yards and tied for third with seven touchdown catches. Holt is now 58 yards away from his sixth consecutive 1,000-yard receiving season. The Rams (5-6) host Washington on Sunday.
6-3, 301
Years at NC State: 2000-03
Acquired: 3rd round pick, 2004 draft
Experience: 1 year
Depth chart status: Starting right tackle
Note: Locklear made his 11th consecutive start of the season in the Seahawks' 24-21 victory over the New York Giants. The Seahawks (9-2) are tied with Denver for the second-best record in the NFL, and, thanks in part to Locklear's blocking, are ranked third in the league in rushing yards (159.5 yards per game). The Seahawks play at Philadelphia on this week's Monday Night Football broadcast.
42-10
LB Corey Smith
6-3, 250
Years at NC State: 1998-2001
Acquired: Signed as a free agent on Dec. 12, 2004, after two years with Tampa Bay; signed as an undrafted free agent with the Buccaneers in 2002.
Experience: 2 years
Depth chart status: Reserve outside linebacker
Note: Smith saw limited action on special teams in the 49ers' 33-22 loss to Tennessee. The 49ers host Arizona at 4 p.m. on Sunday.
OT Chris Colmer
6-5, 310
Years at NC State: 1999-2004
Acquired: 3rd round draft pick, 2005
Experience: Rookie
Depth chart status: Backup right tackle
Notes: Colmer, in his first year in the NFL, was moved to the inactive list last month and has yet to return to action for the Buccaneers (7-4), who lost 13-10 to Chicago last week and play at New Orleans on Sunday.
You may contact Tim Peeler at tim_peeler@ncsu.edu.
