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After finishing last in the NFL in time of possession each of the past three seasons, the Eagles lead the league by controlling the ball an average time of 37:43. Thats almost 12 minutes more per game than they held the ball last season.The reason for the dramatic turnaround is Doug Pedersons offensive philosophy is the opposite of Chip Kellys up-tempo, no-huddle style. Pederson runs a more traditional offense that allows Philadelphias defense time to rest.Its reflected in the Eagles performance: ranked No. 4 in total yards allowed. Under Kelly, the Eagles finished in the bottom five in yards yielded three straight seasons. Players often were worn down by the fourth quarter and the defense was tired late in the season.Kelly insisted time of possession was a meaningless stat. He used to say teams who held the ball longer were just better at wasting time in the huddle.But Philadelphia is 2-0 heading into Sundays game against unbeaten Pittsburgh.---LOVIN IT: Burgers, fries and football. That was the menu for Todd Bowles during his playing days with the Washington Redskins.With such an emphasis on nutrition and players health these days, the New York Jets coach was asked how prevalent diet restrictions were in the NFL back in the late-1980s and early `90s.We had McDonalds every day for lunch, Bowles said, stunning reporters. A quarter-pounder with cheese, apple pie, and french fries. Yes, we did. Every single day. Friday was Italian day, and we had pizza and Italian food. Monday through Thursday, we had McDonalds.Wait a second. An NFL team allowed its players to feast on fast food?It was brought in, yes, Bowles insisted. Our lunch time was McDonalds back then. Every day, no lie.Bowles acknowledged that teams dont go for that these days, with most NFL clubs having chefs prepare healthy choices for the players in cafeterias in their facilities.But it was good back then, Bowles said with a smile.The 52-year-old coach says he probably had McDonalds during the summer with his kids, and added that eating it always brings back good memories.And, why not? Those Redskins teams were regular playoff contenders and even won the Super Bowl in January 1988 -- fueled by the Golden Arches.Thatll tell you something, Bowles said, laughing.---STEEP PRICE: Paul Allen is considered the richest owner in the NFL, and his franchise, the Seahawks, cost the most to watch in their home stadium.According to Vividseats.com, which surveys ticket prices for the 32 teams, Seattles median ticket price is $372. Thats $17 ahead of New England, which is second.CenturyLink Field seats 68,000.Rounding out the top five are Denver ($350), Green Bay ($319) and Minnesota ($273 in its new stadium).The Cowboys, ranked as the most valuable sports franchise in the world by Forbes, are 14th with a $191 median ticket price.Lowest median ticket prices are Kansas City ($88), Cleveland ($94) and Jacksonville ($95). The only other team under $100 is Buffalo ($98).---FAVRE ON WENTZ: Brett Favre likes what he sees so far from Eagles rookie quarterback Carson Wentz.The recent Hall of Fame inductee said on his SiriusXM NFL Radio show this week that he likes Wentzs poise. Considering that Wentz played FCS ball in college -- albeit at five-time champion North Dakota State, as close to an FBS program as you can get -- thats high praise.He looked like the 10-year veteran, Favre said. I think Philly is still without committing a turnover. And going into Chicago, whether Chicago is playing great or not so great, is a tough place to play, especially for a young kid. But I thought he handled himself extremely well. Im impressed with him.And I think Doug (Pederson) and that staff -- and Im a little biased to Doug because he and I are really good friends and we go way back, and he was a teammate and a great friend of mine for a long time and still is -- the play calling and design ... I thought was really good and it also fit what Carson does well.---PB&J OVER PAIN: Emmanuel Sanders, who signed a three-year, $33 million extension with the Broncos on the eve of this seasons opener, has gained a reputation as a fearless receiver who can take a licking and keep on ticking.He sustained one of his wickedest hits ever when he collided with Colts cornerback Antonio Cromartie last weekend. The collision quieted the crowd and sent both men retreating to the sideline to catch their breath.Sanders popped up and trotted to the sideline. Cromartie was slower to get to his feet.Sometimes I get hit and Ive got to get up, Sanders said. I remember, my uncle always used to tell me, `If youre not dead, you run off that field. I dont care if youve got a broken leg. I guess it stuck with me because, man, I took that hit the other day and I wanted to lay on the ground and wanted someone to bring me a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.I went to the sideline, I looked at `Greek (athletic trainer Steve Antonopulos), I said, `Do I really want to play football? I had that conversation with myself. I couldnt catch my breath, Sanders said. But then next play, Im back in there. Im loving what I do and I love my teammates and I love winning the most. So thats what its about.---NO DANCIN: Bengals right tackle Cedric Ogbuehi checked out the first episode of Dancing With the Stars last season to see a former teammates moves.He and Denver linebacker Von Miller attended Texas A&M together for one year.Steelers receiver Antonio Brown was on the show, too. Brown lasted longer in the competition than Miller, who got voted off after doing a salsa dressed as Elvis Presley. By that time, Ogbuehi had stopped watching.I saw the first episode, but thats a boring show, Ogbuehi said. I couldnt do that. From what I saw, (Miller) was good. It was funny, too. Thats him. Hes a goofy guy, really goofy. A fun guy. What you see is really who he is.Ogbuehi gets to block Miller when the Broncos (2-0) visit Cincinnati (1-1) on Sunday.---AP Pro Football Writers Barry Wilner, Arnie Stapleton and Rob Maaddi, and Sports Writers Joe Kay and Dennis Waszak Jr. contributed.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL---www.siriusxm.com/nfl Adidas Ultra Boost Sale . -- Eastern Kentucky thrives off creating havoc for others. Adidas Ultra Boost Discount . There was no hesitation from the 40th-ranked Pospisil, from Vernon, B.C., who admitted that he cut back on his training sessions over the last few days to conserve energy as the long ATP season finishes next week at the Paris Masters. http://www.cheapauthenticultraboost.com/ . -- Aldon Smith believes he is on the path to being sober for good. Adidas Ultra Boost Cheap Sale . Tracey comes to the Blue Bombers after spending over a decade with Queens University. Most recently he was the schools assistant football coach. Adidas Ultra Boost Wholesale . Hamelin, who triumphed in the 500 on Saturday, edged out Victor An of Russia by 0.021 seconds to maintain his lead in the World Cup standings. Russias Vladimir Grigorev was third. In the relay, Canada took control six laps from the finish line to beat Russia and the Netherlands. LeBron James misses the Olympic stage.The Cleveland Cavaliers superstar, who decided to skip his fourth Olympics after leading the Cavs to an NBA title in June, said in an interview with ESPNs Rachel Nichols that he is keeping an eye on his teammates at the Rio Games.Every time I watch em, I wish I was out there, James said in the interview, portions of which will debut Thursday on ABCs Good Morning America and air subsequently during editions of ESPNs SportsCenter. I did not retire from Team USA. I just did not play this summer. So I still left the door open.The full interview with James will air Sunday on ESPN.Team USA advanced to the Rio semifinals with a 105-78 win Wednesday over Argentina.James joined USA Basketball for the 2004 Games in Athens, where the Americans lost their opener to Puerto Rico, dropped two more games and settled for bronze. He returned on the 2008 Redeem Team and won gold in Beijing and captured another gold medal four years ago in London.After leading the Cavs to a historic comeback against the?Golden State Warriors?in June, James said he needed rest and would?not play in Brazil. If he decides to return to the national team, he would be 35 at the 2020 Tokyo Games.James also addressed the call for social change he delivered at last months ESPYS with Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony.We wanted to start off the show with something that meant something, you know, that really was true to our hearts, and let our fellow athletes know where we stand, he said.He also talked about his work with the LeBron James Family Foundation and why building something in the Akron, Ohiio, community where he grew up is so important to him.ddddddddddddIm similar to these kids in every way, every way, shape or fashion, he said. I walk the same roads as these kids. I breathe the same air as these kids. You know, I understand what theyre going through, growing up in an inner city and having people just -- basically forget them. Like, theres no way theyre gonna make it. I had days where I just felt like it was just me and Mom, you know, and no one cared, and theres no way that were gonna be able to make it outta this.I definitely couldve been a statistic. I mean, I grew up in a single-parent household. My mother was 16 when she had me. I grew up in the inner city, where theres a lot of violence.James, who signed a three-year, $100 million deal with the Cavs last week, said in an online interview that he would be interested in NBA ownership when his playing days are over.I feel like my brain, as far as the game of basketball, is unique, James said on Open Run, a new podcast that is part of the Uninterrupted media platform he co-founded. I would love to continue to give my knowledge to the game. I would love to be a part of a franchise -- if not at the top. My dream is to actually own a team. If Im fortunate enough to own a team, then Im going to hire the best GM and president that I can. But I feel like I got a good eye for not only talent, because we all see a lot of talent, but the things that make the talent.The Associated Press contributed to this report. ' ' '