NFL teams began assembling their eight-man practice squads last week, and if you're on the New England Patriots squad, your wallet might be a little fatter than others. The Patriots are one NFL team that consistently goes above and beyond the minimum practice squad rate of $5,700 per week. In recent seasons, the Pats have paid their entire practice squad weekly rates above the minimum salary at certain points.
You may notice some awkward bumps on the back of your tongue when you are sick. Sick meaning to have the flu, seasonal cold, or sore throat. Any illness that might affect the respiratory system or throat infections. These bumps can appear from the reason you got dehydrated, due to cold and fever.
A black or brown tongue typically is due to the overgrowth of bacteria that normally are present on the tongue. This, too, can be caused by the killing of some bacteria with antibiotics so other bacteria overgrow. But the most common cause of discoloration of the tongue is the overgrowth of a fungus. The most common fungus is called candida. But overgrowth of the candida fungus turns the tongue white. Infection with candida is called candidiasis, and when it happens on the tongue the condition is called thrush.