y, really fun experience, and Im just going to focus on that.Keys

Carson Wentz is keeping a cool NFL streak going.When he starts Sunday for the Eagles against the Browns, it will mark the ninth consecutive season that at least one rookie quarterback starts in Week 1, the longest string in the Super Bowl era. The last year it did not happen was 2007.The previous longest streak in the Super Bowl era was four, from 1968-71.Wentz went second overall in the draft to Philadelphia. The top selection, Jared Goff of the Rams, right now is a third-stringer behind Case Keenum and Sean Mannion.The rookies starting in Week 1 since 2008 have been Matt Ryan of Atlanta and Joe Flacco of Baltimore in `08; Mark Sanchez of the Jets and Matthew Stafford of Detroit in 2009; Sam Bradford of the Rams in 2010; Andy Dalton of Cincinnati and Cam Newton of Carolina in 2011; Robert Griffin III of Washington, Andrew Luck of Indianapolis, Ryan Tannehill of Miami, Russell Wilson of Seattle, and Brandon Weeden of Cleveland in 2012; EJ Manuel of Buffalo and Geno Smith of the Jets in 2013; Derek Carr of Oakland in 2014; Jameis Winston of Tampa Bay and Marcus Mariota of Tennessee last season.---HELPING HANDS: The Minnesota Vikings, emotionally stung by the massive injury to quarterback Teddy Bridgewaters left knee last week, have naturally rallied around the popular leader.New acquisition Sam Bradford, who tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in 2013 and again in 2014, offered his insight about recovery from the injury, also carrying the hope that Bridgewater could be a resource for his cram session with the offense.I wanted to make it known that I was available and willing to talk to him about it, Bradford said, and then I asked him if he could please be here as much as possible to help me out. I would really appreciate that, too.Then theres coach Mike Zimmer, hired the same year Bridgewater was drafted. He has developed a strong relationship with the young quarterback. Zimmers voice cracked a couple of times last week during a news conference to discuss Bridgewaters injury. He recently revealed a new way theyve bonded as well.Bridgewater has been a regular visitor to the trainers room, always a smile on his face, Zimmer said, but unable to bend his leg to complete a simple, important task. So cornerback Xavier Rhodes and Zimmer have sprung to action.He cant reach his shoes, so Xav does it, Zimmer said Monday. I was down there today, and I tied it for him. Im the shoe-tier now.---NUMBER CHANGE IN MEMORY OF FRIEND: Tennessee rookie Derrick Henry finally has settled on a number for the regular season, and hes wearing No. 22 in memory of his late friend and former Alabama teammate Altee Tenpenny.The running backs knew each other from high school, competing in camps before they both went to Alabama. Tenpenny then transferred to UNLV, then Nicholls State. Henry mentioned Tenpenny, who was 20 when he was killed in a one-car crash in Mississippi in October, in his speech when he accepted the Heisman Trophy in December.We always talked like during practice, and I asked him if he went to the NFL what would he wear? Henry said of Tenpenny. He said his high school number was 22. So make sure that that dream goes on for him.The Heisman Trophy winner wore the No. 2 he played with in college at Alabama throughout the offseason and preseason, prompting speculation over what number he would wind up with in the regular season -- league rules limit running backs to between the numbers 20 and 49. The release of running back Dexter McCluster freed up No. 22 in time for Tennessees season opener against Minnesota.Henrys glad the process of picking an NFL number is over.And Im so happy I got the number I always wanted, Henry said. I feel like I can do some great things (thinking of Tenpenny).---YOUNG-UNS: Three rookies made the Bengals receiver group, an uncharacteristic lack of experience for Cincinnati at whats been its deepest position.Second-round pick Tyler Boyd is expected to play a lot. Sixth-round pick Cody Core and free agent Alex Erickson earned spots with impressive preseasons.Theyve proved that they can play, and were going to need them to, quarterback Andy Dalton said. Were going to rely on them.The big transition is the result of Marvin Jones and Mohamed Sanu leaving as free agents. The Bengals released receiver Brandon Tate -- the franchises punt return leader -- and gave the job to Erickson, a walk-on at Wisconsin. Theyre not going easy on the newcomers.Coach says just because youre rookies doesnt mean its an excuse, Boyd said.---BIG BLUE WRECKING CREW: Their nickname was melodic. Their defense was anything but.In his new book, Jerry Barca details the making of the 1986 New York Giants, the franchises first of four Super Bowl champions. All the key characters get into the spotlight, from the man who built the team, general manager George Young, to coach Bill Parcells to the fearsome defense built around Lawrence Taylor and Harry Carson, both now Hall of Famers.Wisely, Barca doesnt examine the 1986 champions in isolation. Big Blue Wrecking Crew begins with the 1978 fumble by Joe Pisarcik that in Philadelphia became known as the Miracle at the Meadowlands. That decision not to take a knee to clinch a victory, leading to a devastating loss, was the catalyst for a rebuilding that culminated in the Super Bowl victory over Denver for the Giants first NFL title in 30 years.He also pulls no punches, looking into the darker side of the franchise, including players issues with cocaine use, and Parcells mind games with players.You dont have to be a Giants fan to be entranced by Barcas engrossing book. Indeed, for some Giants fans, it might be a painful read. 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And though Keys played at a high level at times against two of the hardest hitters in the game, she was sloppy, committing 90 unforced errors in those matches (41 versus Kerber; 49 against Kvitova).Keys had a double set point on Kvitovas serve in the first set but failed to capitalize. And though Keys came back strong to win the second set, she was frustrated throughout the match, slamming her racket often.When I needed a point, she played her best tennis, Keys said of her bronze-medal match. Its one of those where a point here and there could really change it, and unfortunately, I didnt win those today.As for Kvitova, she was plagued by mono last year, a stomach illness early in 2016 and then an abdominal pull. Still, she is a two-time Wimbledon champ but has not been past the quarterfinals of a major since winning her last one in 2014. This year, she fell in the second round at the All England Club.But Saturday, Kvitova was nimble and quick, winning 7-of-9 net chances and taking command of the final set. She broke Keys serve in the first and third games and never looked back.I was preparing for the Olympics from the beginning of the season, Kvitova said.dddddddddddd. I had so many troubles with injuries and everything. I know I love playing this kind of tournament.And playing for the Czech Republic is something always special for me. I just came here to do what I can. Im so happy. I saved my best tennis for this event.While Keys, who broke into the top 10 of the world ranking for the first time in June, has been steadily climbing toward elite status, her lone obstacle is a Grand Slam title. Red-eyed and holding back tears after both her semifinal and the bronze matches, Keys will try to benefit from this Olympic week.Right now, its not super easy to see the positives, but Im definitely going to take what I learned and use it -- use everything that happened here just as experience and ... and move on, she said.There were a lot of matches I could have potentially lost, and I was able to fight. Also, it is a very unique experience being a part of a team and the Olympic Village. I think it was a really, really fun experience, and Im just going to focus on that.Keys was not the only player who was emotional Saturday, as Kvitova told reporters that she was sorry if she broke into tears.This means almost everything, the Czech said. The fact that I have a medal from the Olympics is one of the best things [to] happen in my career. I have my two Wimbledon titles, Fed Cup and WTA [Finals]. Its definitely one of the best days today, so I hope Im going to celebrate it. And Im very proud I could bring it to the Czech Republic.Unfortunately, I didnt win the gold medal, but to have a bronze, its great. Its different [than Wimbledon]. ... Its something special. ' ' '