By "Hardy Young"

Off-Season 2191  - Anthony Thomas was found last week with a sack full of kittens in his suv on a routine traffic stop just south of Tampa Stadium. Police say that when he started acting suspiciously they searched his vehicle and found a burlap sack full of shaved kittens. Thomas was immediately taken into custody on charges of animal cruelty. When agents searched his home they found many shaved animals. On closer inspection they found many household items stuffed with the animal fur. Pillows, furniture, and even clothing all stuffed or woven with animal fur. While no harm had come to the animals Thomas has been admitted to the hospital for psychological evaluation. No time table has been given for his release. As for the kittens...well the Church for the Aliens who Will Save All Animals from the Wrath of God has stepped forward with mittens and sweaters until the fur grows back. When team officials were asked to comment all they could say is, 'Never have I heard of something like this. While, not sick, it is surely demented and strange. At this time we will be asking for his retirement until the doctors say he can play.' Team owner, Addam Brown, was overheard saying, 'I heard Leiker say he likes to kick puppies, too. Just sayin!'