Emmons' absence a pain in neck

The longer Carlos Emmons stands on the sidelines watching practice, the more his spot on the roster looks as if it might be in jeopardy. But the 32-year-old linebacker doesn't expect to be standing and watching for very long.

Emmons, out since early August with a pinched nerve in his neck, said yesterday he believes he's just days away from returning to practice. He also said he absolutely will be ready for the start of the Giants' season opener on Sept. 10. "There's not a chance I won't be ready for that," he said. "That's not even in the picture, not being ready." Continue