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Alexander optimistic about playing after concussion

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Shaun Alexander expects to be more than a
cheerleader in the NFC championship game.

Two days after a concussion knocked him out of Seattle's playoff
win over Washington, a smiling Alexander was looking and feeling
better, talking optimistically about being ready to play the
Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

But when someone asked if he felt as good as he looked, the NFL
MVP wouldn't go that far.

"Um, no," Alexander said, jokingly running his hand against
the side of his... ...more