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VAL GARDENA, Italy - Some skiers are concerned they will turn into the puffy Michelin Man when they are not supposed to.Others are afraid they will lose precious hundredths of a second due to slightly more wind resistance.And still more believe that their movements will be restricted.Whatever the reasons, few — if any — skiers are expected to use a radical new airbag safety system in January when it will be cleared for use in World Cup downhill races.January could still be early. But not because we have problems but because the athletes are not confident, said Marco Pastore, the sponsoring manager for Italian manufacturer Dainese, which developed the system with the International Ski Federation through four years of data collection and testing.The airbag fits in a vest that is incorporated into skiers back protectors and is designed to inflate when skiers lose control and are about to crash. A 4.5-centimetre long (1.8-inch) gas generator inflates the airbag and the entire system adds about 800 grams (less than two pounds) of weight to the back protector.Im encouraging my guys to try it, to get fit for it, U.S. mens head coach Sasha Rearick said. The plastic where the airbag is itself is quite stiff. The way it fits is what theyre working on right now, to make sure they can move comfortably with it.Dainese-sponsored athletes like Werner Heel of Italy and Jan Hudec and Manuel Osborne-Paradis of Canada have been testing the system in training for two seasons. Bode Miller is in the first year of a sponsorship deal with Dainese but hes been out following back surgery.We need to fit the suits better to incorporate it, Heel said, adding that hes not ready to race with it yet.Dainese introduced a similar system for motorcycle racing a decade ago.It took 10 years to get all (the riders) to wear the system, Pastore said. At the beginning we were asking them to use it. Now they ask us.Pastore discussed the project Saturday, a day after Florian Scheiber of Austria crashed and was airlifted off the downhill course by helicopter with a concussion and bruises all over the left side of his body.For the Florian Scheiber crash, it would have been very good, Pastore said, noting that the airbag can protect the neck, shoulders, trunk and back areas.Theyll use it, youll see, said FIS mens World Cup director Markus Waldner. If you go flying off an icy course at 140 kph (90 mph) and all of a sudden you have protection around your neck and upper body, thats pretty good. Thats why the MotoGP riders use it.But skiers need to move their bodies more than motorcycle riders.Its a little bit slower because its not aerodynamic like wearing nothing under the suit, said Olympic downhill champion Matthias Mayer.Thats not true, Waldner said. The Austrian and Italian teams tested it in the wind tunnel in Maranello and all of the data showed its not a disadvantage.The system is not available for sale yet but a potential price tag could run about 1,000 euros ($1,230), Pastore said, adding that any World Cup athlete can have free access to it.While the system has been cleared for optional use on both the mens and womens circuits, the only female skier to test it so far is a Swiss Europa Cup skier.Anything thats going to improve our safety is something that should be considered but at the same time I have my worries about it, American skier Lindsey Vonn said. What if you went off a jump and you landed totally fine and for some reason the impact made it deploy? But if its proven to be more safe then its definitely something I would try in training.Vonn has been slowed over the past two seasons by a series of knee tears, the most common injury to skiers.An airbag for the knees and legs is the next project Dainese is hoping to develop.We have some ideas about the knees, Pastore said. There is some data on the table.___AP Sports Writer Jerome Pugmire in Val dIsere, France, contributed to this report.___Andrew Dampf can be followed at www.twitter.com/asdampf Daniel Sedin Jersey . At a news conference Tuesday where it was thought that the fiery Schallibaum may be shown the door after a dismal finish to the Major League Soccer season, team president Joey Saputo said no decision has been made on whether the Swiss Volcano will be back in 2014. Kirk Mclean Jersey . Still, Milan remained five points behind city rival Inter Milan in the race for fifth place and the final Europa League berth, after Inter beat 10-man Parma 2-0. 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And that left the 2004 Heisman Trophy winner worried whether his future with the quarterback-needy Bills will last past this weekend. "Its disappointing. You have an opportunity, and you go out there and you dont play as well as you want to," Leinart said after struggling in a 35-13 preseason-ending loss to the Detroit Lions on Thursday night. "I was thankful to be here, and well see what happens. Obviously, after that performance it cant be anything good I would think. But well see." Coach Doug Marrone saw enough of Leinart to yank him after five possessions, and after the 2006 first-round draft pick threw his second interception. Leinart completed 3 of 10 passes for 11 yards, and looked very much like someone who had the benefit of just three practices since signing Sunday. Leinarts performance doesnt make it easy on Marrone when it comes to making his final cuts by Saturday. "Wed love to say, Hey, wed love to have had him for a couple of more days, sure, but thats not how everything played out," Marrone said. "Its not a great situation, but it is an opportunity." Bills general manager Doug Whaley told The Associated Press hell evaluate the game film on Leinart before making a decision. He then added: "Im sure (Leinart) is more disappointed than anybody." The Bills signed Leinart and acquired Thaddeus Lewis in a trade with Detroit on Sunday after losing their top two quarterbacks to injuries. First-round selection EJ Manuel is recovering from a left knee injury, and hasnt been ruled out to play in Buffalos opener against New England on Sept. 8. Veteran Kevin Kolb is out indefinitely with a concussion. And the news got worse for Buffalo (2-2). Marrone announced safety Jairus Byrd has a foot injury, and has travelled to North Carolina to be evaluated by specialist Robert Anderson. Byrd is a two-time Pro Bowl safety who missed the entire off-season before signing his one-year, $6.9 million franchise tender last week. And Buffalo lost veteran reserve guard Doug Legursky to what is feared to be a significant left knee injury. The mood was much better in the visitors locker room, where the Lions (3-1) made quick work of another AFC East opponent a week after a 40-9 rout of New England. The only complaint coach Jim Schwartz had was how diffficult it became to evaluate players with the Lions ahead 35-3 at the half.dddddddddddd. "We really needed to see some of those wide receivers," Schwartz said. "It was difficult because youre still throwing the ball when youre up by 32 points." With receivers Calvin Johnson and Ryan Broyles sitting out, Nate Burleson and Patrick Edwards had inconsistent outings. Burleson had a Drew Stafford pass go off his hands that led to an interception on the Lions first possession. Edwards dropped two passes from Stafford before scoring on an 8-yard touchdown pass from Shaun Hill. "If we were getting stopped, guys werent getting open or Matt couldnt get the ball off, thats when problems need to be addressed," Burleson said. "But from a physical standpoint, all we need to do as receivers is catch the ball." Hill and third-string quarterback Kellen Moore had two touchdown passes apiece. Hill also hit Kris Durham for a 6-yard touchdown. Both of Moores touchdown passes were to running back Theo Riddick. Joique Bell also scored on a 23-yard run. The only bright sign for Buffalo came about 90 minutes before the game. Thats when Manuel took the field and threw a number of passes. Marrone continued to leave the door open for Manuel to be ready for the opener. However, Marrone cautioned that the rookie out of Florida State will need to be practicing by Wednesday. The Bills are off until returning to practice Sunday. If Manuels not ready, undrafted rookie Jeff Tuel is in line to start. Since the NFL merger in 1970, no undrafted rookie has ever opened a season as the starter directly out of college. Tuel was given the night off because the Bills were wary of losing another quarterback to injury. Lewis fared slightly better than Leinart. He finished 7 of 16 for 132 yards, including a 79-yard touchdown pass to Marcus Easley in the fourth quarter. Leinart blamed himself. "I expect more out of myself," he said. "I have expectations for myself. Whether I was here for three days or three years, you cant do that." NOTES: Marrone said rookie receiver Marquise Goodwin is fine after he did not return after being poked in the eye in the first quarter. ... Marrone said veteran receiver Brad Smith is still being evaluated after hurting his ribs. ... Lions LB Jon Morgan did not return after hurting his shoulder in the second half. 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