Now, he hopes to salvage something from this season and serve a role on a contending Mets team next season.
While most of the Knicks felt that he could help a contending team in a backup role, they also added that if this was the way it would be, he most likely would not return.
A two-year starter in college, he will probably contend for a backup role this season.
COLTS The Colts signed the veteran Billy Joe Hobert to contend for a backup role to quarterback Peyton Manning.
They point to Quebec where it is contended that a pivotal role was played in preventing the province from breaking away by the Canada United campaign, which marshalled voices from the rest of the country to tell the Quebecois how important they were.
A speaking role, Frank contends with competing prima donnas (Hila Plitmann and So Young Park).
The former five-star recruit from Madison, Ala., is expected to contend for a starting role next season with Quinnen Williams and Isaiah Buggs leaving.
The rookie tackle JEFF HATCH, who was expected to play a key backup role or contend for a starting job, has been experiencing back spasms, but there is concern his discomfort may be related to a bulging disk.
In the fourth quarter, Mario Manningham, another young player contending for a role, took a turn dropping a pass.
Members of the City Adminis trator's office have contended their role has been to identify and fight for sound manage ment, arguing that such prin ciples may be lost in an office confronted with problems of budgeting with inadequate re sources.
China, India and emerging economies have been pushing for a bigger role for years, contending that their voting power in monetary fund decisions has lagged behind their influence in the global economy.
