HEAV
03-23-2008, 01:12 PM
RICE REALITY SHOW: Simeon Rice has never been camera shy, which might explain why a television production crew is filming his comeback attempt as part of a possible reality TV series.
Rice, 34, is second only to Michael Strahan among active sack leaders with 121. But a shoulder injury he sustained in 2006 forced him to be released by three teams last season — the Bucs, Broncos and Colts.
Last week, Rice told me his shoulder is now "100 percent," although he would run for scouts only during the University of Illinois pro day.
Rice has an interest in filmmaking and said, "I want to show people what happens to an athlete who has been on top of his sport, gone to Pro Bowls, won Super Bowls, and now finds himself having fallen from grace.
"I want them to see the struggle for a great player to be great again."
His film project aside, Rice says he wants teams to know he is serious about playing this season. He has had discussions with Lions coach Rod Marinelli. But the reality is he's still looking for a team.
Rice, 34, is second only to Michael Strahan among active sack leaders with 121. But a shoulder injury he sustained in 2006 forced him to be released by three teams last season — the Bucs, Broncos and Colts.
Last week, Rice told me his shoulder is now "100 percent," although he would run for scouts only during the University of Illinois pro day.
Rice has an interest in filmmaking and said, "I want to show people what happens to an athlete who has been on top of his sport, gone to Pro Bowls, won Super Bowls, and now finds himself having fallen from grace.
"I want them to see the struggle for a great player to be great again."
His film project aside, Rice says he wants teams to know he is serious about playing this season. He has had discussions with Lions coach Rod Marinelli. But the reality is he's still looking for a team.