COLTS, CHARGERS OWNERS TO ATTEND DRAFT: Indianapolis Colts Owner and CEO JIM IRSAY and San Diego Chargers President DEAN SPANOS will travel to New York to personally greet the top two picks of Saturday’s NFL Draft.

"Among the avenues of success in football, the draft is one of the most important," said Irsay, whose club has the first overall selection. "Teams invest a tremendous amount of time and effort in preparing for the draft and a large part of a club’s success is determined by how well you draft. Given our position in this year’s draft, the first pick carries a tremendous importance for the future of our franchise. Therefore, I plan to be on hand when that choice is made. There is no better place to do it than in New York."

"This is an exciting time in our history," said Spanos, whose club holds the second pick. "This is one of the highest selections ever for the Chargers, and it will greatly affect the direction and future of the team. No matter who we select, I want to be there to welcome our new teammate to the Chargers."

SUPER BOWL I REMATCH…IN TOKYO: In January 1967, the Green Bay Packers met the Kansas City Chiefs in the first Super Bowl. On August 1, 1998, the teams will battle for the second time in a bowl game – the American Bowl in Tokyo, Japan. The contest drew opinions from both sides on a recent trip to Japan.

"The last time we played, we beat them 27-20 on November 10, 1996 in Kansas City" said Chiefs Founder LAMAR HUNT. "They got so mad, they won eight of their next nine games, including Super Bowl XXXI."

However, with the game on a neutral field at the Tokyo Dome, the Packers might have better luck. "Arrowhead Stadium (home of the Chiefs) is the toughest place to play in the NFL, it’s so loud," said Green Bay quarterback BRETT FAVRE.

NAME FAME: Two NFL players will have their names on more than the backs of their jerseys this season.

On April 18, Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle CORTEZ KENNEDY will host the eighth annual Cortez Kennedy Football Clinic in his hometown of Wilson, Arkansas – which that day will change the name of its former Main Street to "Cortez Kennedy Avenue."

"Cortez is someone we are all proud of," said Wilson mayor MIKE WILSON. "Every year he returns to give back to the community through his free camp. He is a positive influence on the children of Wilson and we are happy to be able to honor him."

Early this June, Granada Hills High School near Los Angeles will rename its football stadium after one of its most famous alumni -- Super Bowl XXXII-winning quarterback JOHN ELWAY of the Denver Broncos.

"He is not just a famous athlete," said Granada Hills principal KATHY RATTAY. "John is also a Stanford University graduate, a man with family values, and a friend to our school. Who can better illustrate for our students that athletes also need academic excellence?"

STILL PART OF THE TEAM: Two longtime NFL players have hung up their cleats and assumed new careers.

Seattle Seahawks linebacker WINSTON MOSS has retired after 11 seasons and accepted a position as the team’s defensive quality control coach. "It’s a great opportunity for Winston and one that allows us to take advantage of his knowledge and insight," said Seattle Vice President of Football Operations RANDY MUELLER.

Baltimore Ravens running back EARNEST BYNER concluded his 14-year NFL career this week when he joined the team’s front office as director of player development. Byner, who ranks 16th in the NFL all-time with 8,261 rushing yards, will coordinate the Ravens’ community relations program in addition to assisting strength and conditioning coach JERRY SIMMONS, running backs coach AL LAVAN and Vice President of Personnel OZZIE NEWSOME.

"I’ll miss the competition, but I’ll contribute in other ways now," Byner said. "I’ll be able to help players get better on the field and get them more involved in the community." Byner, who is the first player to retire as a Raven, will be honored before a home game this season.

SUPER SENIOR: Buffalo Bills running back THURMAN THOMAS became a member of the second annual Senior Bowl Hall of Fame class this offseason. Thomas earned Senior Bowl Most Valuable Player honors in 1988 after rushing for 104 yards on 16 carries as his North squad defeated the South 21-7.

Since then, the 31-year-old has become the Bills’ all-time leading rusher with 11,405 yards.