Notre Dame has benefited from fifth-year veterans.

That's when McKie, a fifth-year veteran, stepped in.

The performance impressed Giants Coach Jim Fassel, who had high praise for the fifth-year veteran.

Asked about Roberts, Parcells said the fifth-year veteran did not have the starting job locked up.

Miano, a fifth-year veteran, reinjured his left knee in the second quarter of the 38-24 loss Sunday at Cleveland.

Rolle, the right cornerback, is a fifth-year veteran who played on the Titans' Super Bowl team three years ago.

If the fifth-year veteran can do that, the Nets will have all they need to be a solid defensive team - quickness, strength, heart and intimidation.

Williams, a fifth-year veteran , was acquired in May from the Cincinnati Reds.

The fifth-year veteran, who has never missed a regular-season game, will begin rehabilitation immediately.

A fifth-year veteran who has played with the Saints for the last two seasons, Taylor made $475,000 last season.