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2000 - 2001 Season

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Internet features
2001 NFL owners meeting
Arkush: A sense of history helped nail down realignment

2001 NFL owners meeting
Owners mull sanctions against Raiders’ renegade boss

2001 NFL owners meeting
Arizona, Seattle OK with move to NFC West

2001 NFL owners meeting
League quickly approves realignment

2001 NFL owners meeting
Agrest: Commend owners for job well done

2001 NFL coaches seminar
Q&A with Bills' Gregg Williams

2001 NFL coaches seminar
Q&A with Buccaneers’ Tony Dungy

2001 NFL coaches seminar
Q&A with Dave Wannstedt

2001 NFL coaches seminar
Q&A with Jimmy Raye

2001 NFL coaches seminar
Q&A with Norv Turner

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Thursday, April 26, 2001
The end of a dream: An inside look at when pro football has no room for a college player

Thursday, Feb. 22, 2001
Bills nearing QB verdict: GM Donahoe says decision could come Wednesday

Sunday, Jan. 28, 2001
Coverage of Super Bowl XXXV

Sunday, Jan. 28, 2001
Super Bowl diary: A quarter-by-quarter commentary on the game

Saturday, Jan. 27, 2001
Are you ready for some football? Everything you didn’t know about Super Bowl XXXV

Friday, Jan. 26, 2001
Two men, one very similar story: QBs Collins and Dilfer have gone from early success to crash landings to redemption

Friday, Jan. 26, 2001
Brian Billick’s ego … Tony Siragusa’s weight … unsung Mike McCrary and Peter Boulware … Rod Woodson’s place in history

Thursday, Jan. 25, 2001
How many points do the Ravens need? … Tony Banks … one-year wonders or dynasty? … Shaun Williams … Mike Barrow’s wife … Ron Dixon

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Thursday, Jan. 25, 2001
Kicking is the key: The real story of the Super Bowl will come down to the kickers

Thursday, Jan. 25, 2001
Patience is a virtue …but veteran Giants OLs Glenn Parker and Lomas Brown can be excused if they are sick and tired of waiting to win a Super Bowl

Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2001
Rewriting history: Ravens protect and defend Ray Lewis while blaming others for his off-the-field problems

Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2001
Jason Sehorn … Michael Strahan … Trent Dilfer … Tiki Barber … Brian Billick … Rod Woodson … Sam Adams … Art Modell … Brad Daluiso

Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2001
Ray Lewis’ bodyguards: Adams and Siragusa protect the Ravens’ star linebacker, paving his way to NFL Defensive MVP honors

Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2001
Don’t forget about OT Jonathan Ogden … focus is key … spotlight on the defensive coordinators

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Monday, Jan. 22, 2001
Long before the votes were counted, one writer made a case for these three Hall of Fame finalists:
Lynn Swann
Ron Yary
Jack Youngblood

Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000
Packers’ rookie offensive tackles exceed expectations

Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000
Back to school
Bears LB Barry Minter spends time in the classroom — but not as a student

Monday, Nov. 20, 2000
Hall of Famer Deacon Jones is now making a difference off the field

Friday, Dec. 1, 2000
Book excerpt: Hall of Famer Groza remembered

Friday, Dec. 1, 2000
The Readers Ask …
Joel Buchsbaum answers a reader’s questions

Friday, Sept. 1, 2000
Consider George an MVP candidate
Once underrated, Titans running back is beginning to receive deserved acclaim

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June 28, 2000
Sneak peek at PFW’s Preview 2000:
Minnesota's quarterbacks
Denver's offensive line
Miami's defensive backs
St. Louis' receivers
Tampa Bay's linebackers
Oakland's running backs
Tennessee's defensive line
Arizona's quarterbacks

Thursday, Aug. 24, 2000
Quite an accomplishment
Favre should be praised for record of consecutive starts

Wednesday, July 26, 2000
Armey’s a leader
Rams copy personnel guru’s work ethic to maintain championship standing

Tuesday, July 25, 2000
Pro Football's Greatest Reunion'
Living Hall of Famers to assemble this weekend in Canton

Thursday, May 18, 2000
Ask the Experts: Editors forecast statistical leaders for 2000 NFL season

Thursday, May 18, 2000
Readers make their Super Bowl predictions

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Features from our print edition

Looking for more balance: Elvis Grbac may not transform the Ravens' offense, but he doesn't have to
As published in print June 4, 2001

He's only human: Ricky Williams isn't immune to normal emotions, writes Reggie Rivers
As published in print June 4, 2001

The missing ingredient? Bucs expect Brad Johnson to lead them to Super Bowl
As published in print June 4, 2001

Ready to make an impact: Examining the Broncos' top 10 offseason acquisitions
As published in print June 4, 2001

Best player in NFL? Ron Pollack stages a mythical 16-man tournament
As published in print June 4, 2001

Mired in anonymity: Long-snappers always under pressure to deliver
As published in print June 4, 2001

Burn victim Junior Bryant is an inspiration to kids in the same boat
As published in print March 26, 2001

No guarantee of success: Free agents may not provide the expected lift
As published in print March 26, 2001

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Figures lie: Lucrative contracts not always what they seem
As published in print March 26, 2001

Back to the courtroom: Davis, Raiders seeking $1 billion in lawsuit vs. NFL
As published in print March 26, 2001

NFL Europe: A team-by-team preview
As published in print March 26, 2001

Salary-cap lessons: Teams should learn from 49ers’, Cowboys’ excesses
As published in print March 5, 2001

Two-headed monster: Saints DTs Glover, Hand make life miserable for opponents
As published in print March 5, 2001

Key hires: Five new assistant coaches who face big challenges
As published in print March 5, 2001

A story about heart: As his child fought for her life, Hicks was becoming an elite player
As published in print Feb. 12, 2001

Ask the Experts: Each PFW editor selects the most intriguing free agent
As published in print Feb. 12, 2001

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More respect required: African-American coaching candidates aren't given what they deserve
As published in print Feb. 12, 2001

Top stories of 2000
PFW ranks the biggest stories of the just-completed NFL season
As published in print Jan. 31, 2001

Tragedy, then triumph
Ravens' Jermaine Lewis bounces back from private grief to make his mark in the Super Bowl
As published in print Jan. 31, 2001

From P.R. assistant to elite coach
Even boring Super Bowl can't diminish Billick's star
As published in print Jan. 31, 2001

Super Bowl recaps
Here's what happened in the first 34 Super Bowls
As published in print Jan. 22, 2001

All-time Super Bowl team
The top performers in the NFL's ultimate game the past 34 years
As published in print Jan. 15, 2001

A lifetime of memories
PFW columnist Jerry Magee recounts his favorite Super Bowl experiences
As published in print Jan. 15, 2001

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Don't like vanilla? Get over it!
Don't despair because the Giants are in the Super Bowl, says Ron Pollack; they earned it
As published in print Jan. 15, 2001

PFW/PFWA Awards 2000
Golden Toe Trophy
Matt Stover plays big role in Ravens' march to Super Bowl
As published in print Jan. 8, 2001

PFW/PFWA Awards 2000
All-NFL team
Pro Football Weekly and the Professional Football Writers of America select the All-Pros for 2000
As published in print Jan. 8, 2001

An enviable situation
Talented Vikings QB Daunte Culpepper can thank his supporting cast for a big part of his success
As published in print Jan. 8, 2001

Unfair home-field advantage
Commissioner should force Vikings to abandon artificial noise in Metrodome, says Jerry Magee
As published in print Jan. 8, 2001

Giants franchise has a colorful history
Book recalls fond memories of earlier Giants teams
As published in print Jan. 2, 2001

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A second chance
The Titans try to reach the goal they barely missed last season — a Super Bowl title
As published in print Jan. 2, 2001

Ivy League achiever
Jay Fiedler has done his part to put the Dolphins in the playoffs, writes Ron Borges
As published in print Jan. 2, 2001

A rosy future
PFW's Keith Schleiden says the surprising Eagles are on track to lasting success
As published in print Jan. 2, 2001

Pro Bowl critique
NFL insiders weigh in on the Pro Bowl selections — who deserved it, and who didn't
As published in print Dec. 26, 2000

Hands off, buddy
Redskins doomed with Snyder making football decisions
As published in print Dec. 26, 2000

Ask the Experts
Who should be voted Coach of the Year?
As published in print Dec. 26, 2000

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Wild, wild West
PFW's Dan Arkush makes a bold forecast for the unpredictable NFC West
As published in print Dec. 26, 2000

Designing a game plan
What it will take to knock off the playoff contenders
As published in print Dec. 18, 2000

No convenient scapegoat
Don't blame Peyton Manning for the Colts' inconsistency
As published in print Dec. 18, 2000

A difficult choice
There are many good candidates for NFL Coach of the Year this season
As published in print Dec. 18, 2000

Career year
RB Robert Smith has been a driving force in the Vikings' impressive season
As published in print Dec. 11, 2000

Ask the Experts
Six PFW editors cast their early votes for Most Valuable Player
As published in print Dec. 11, 2000

For better or worse
NFL parity means fewer dynasties but better competition, writes Glenn Dickey
As published in print Dec. 11, 2000

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Evaluating the playoff contenders
PFW looks at 17 teams and what each needs to fix before the postseason
As published in print Dec. 4, 2000

Late bloomers
Joel Buchsbaum identifies four veterans who are breaking out this year
As published in print Dec. 4, 2000

Questions and answers
PFW associate editor Trent Modglin responds to readers' football questions
As published in print Dec. 4, 2000

Don't be fooled
Performing on an NFL field goes far beyond looking fit, says ex-Bronco Reggie Rivers
As published in print Dec. 4, 2000

The most important position
A look at each team's QB play this season
As published in print Nov. 27, 2000

Ready to move on?
Several high-profile QBs may switch teams next year
As published in print Nov. 27, 2000

Don't stop the clock
Jerry Magee has an idea for speeding up NFL games
As published in print Nov. 27, 2000

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Dealing with adversity
A look at how each team has dealt with its biggest setback this season
As published in print Nov. 20, 2000

Man on a mission
Bills WR Eric Moulds has defied double coverage to put up record numbers
As published in print Nov. 20, 2000

Retreads are in
Quarterbacks may not succeed the first time around, but a second chance can prove golden
As published in print Nov. 20, 2000

Season of redemption
The Saints' Ricky Williams was doing everything right this season until a broken ankle sidelined him
As published in print Nov. 13, 2000

Against all odds
Jeff Garcia has overcome a rocky start in the NFL, continuing the 49ers' tradition of first-rate QBs
As published in print Nov. 13, 2000

Go with the leader
This may be the year of the running back, but the quarterback holds the key to success in the NFL
As published in print Nov. 13, 2000

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Top defensive rookies
Joel Buchsbaum identifies the 11 rookies who are making the biggest impact on defense
As published in print Nov. 6, 2000

Super Bowl picks
PFW editors get a second chance to predict the Super Bowl winner
As published in print Nov. 6, 2000

NFL superhero
Don't be deceived by Jets WR Wayne Chrebet's physical appearance, writes Ron Pollack
As published in print Nov. 6, 2000

Midseason overview, awards
A look back at the season's first half and PFW's midseason awards
As published in print Oct. 30, 2000

Hall of Fame criteria
Don't rely on numbers when comparing receivers of previous eras to the current crop
As published in print Oct. 30, 2000

No more magic
Brett Favre has produced few miracles this year, but who's responsible?
As published in print Oct. 23, 2000

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The NFL's iron man
The Titans' Bruce Matthews learned early in life never to give up
As published in print Oct. 23, 2000

Fulfilling the promise
The Saints' Ricky Williams is turning heads for all the right reasons
As published in print Oct. 23, 2000

Devouring 'D'
Ravens' stingy defense compensates for inconsistent offense
As published in print Oct. 16, 2000

Give them their due
Their teams may not be in first place, but Belichick, Mariucci and Cowher deserve praise
As published in print Oct. 16, 2000

An X-rated challenge
Upstart XFL will have difficult time succeeding in Las Vegas
As published in print Oct. 16, 2000

Wake up! Wake up!
Dennis Green can coach for me any day, writes Jeff Agrest
As published in print Oct. 16, 2000

Double trouble
WRs Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt provide the Rams an amazing 1-2 punch
As published in print Oct. 9, 2000

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Record-setting pace
A small but quick defense keeps Dolphins atop AFC East
As published in print Oct. 9, 2000

Little giants
Year in, year out, running backs thrive behind Denver’s undersized offensive line
As published in print Oct. 2, 2000

Secret weapon
SS John Lynch is key man in Buccaneers’ highly ranked defense
As published in print Oct. 2, 2000

Learning to survive
James Jenkins may be the least-known 10-year veteran in the NFL
As published in print Oct. 2, 2000

No longer an unknown
Mike Anderson rushes out of obscurity and into the NFL
As published in print Sept. 25, 2000

Not ready to quit
Orlando Brown isn’t about to bow out quietly after freak eye injury
As published in print Sept. 25, 2000

Center of attention
Duce Staley is the key to the Eagles’ offense
As published in print Sept. 18, 2000

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The real thing
Kurt Warner puts fear into the minds of his opponents
As published in print Sept. 18, 2000

Blood feud
Raiders’ Davis is out of line in his crusade against Policy
As published in print Sept. 18, 2000

Making adjustments
Dolphins believe change will be beneficial
As published in print Sept.11, 2000

Causing a stir
Ravens’ Billick and Banks are the talk of Baltimore
As published in print Sept. 11, 2000

Prototype running backs
Stopping Faulk or James is a defense’s worst nightmare
As published in print Sept. 11, 2000

Teammates yet rivals
Competitive QB duos: Buffalo's Rob Johnson and Doug Flutie, Washington's Brad Johnson and Jeff George
As published in print Sept. 5, 2000

Rating the backup QBs
Joel Buchsbaum evaluates the men in waiting
As published in print Sept. 5, 2000

Self-examination
PFW managing editor Keith Schleiden reassesses some preseason predictions
As published in print Sept. 5, 2000

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NFL goes high-tech
Football may be blocking and tackling, but some NFL teams are looking to computers for an edge
As published in print Sept. 5, 2000

2000 season overview
PFW speculates on the upcoming season and offers its consensus predictions
As published in print Aug. 21, 2000

Building for tomorrow
The Browns may be at the bottom of the heap now, but their future looks much more promising
As published in print Aug. 21, 2000

Don’t try to fit the mold
Kordell Stewart should make the most of his skills by getting out of the pocket, says PFW’s Ron Pollack
As published in print Aug. 14, 2000

Sunk by early adversity
Rick Mirer is unlikely to turn around his disappointing career, says PFW columnist Glenn Dickey
As published in print Aug. 14, 2000

Has NFL’s All-Decade team decayed?
PFW executive editor Dan Arkush examines the All-1990s team to determine how many of the chosen ones are still going strong in the NFL
As published in print Aug. 7, 2000

He’s no Sean Gilbert
Reggie White will have a positive impact on the Panthers, unlike the disappointing Gilbert, says PFW columnist Ron Borges
As published in print Aug. 7, 2000

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Back to business
Packers WR Antonio Freeman is determined to bounce back from the subpar season he experienced following his holdout last summer
As published in print Aug. 7, 2000

Arthur S. Arkush Humanitarian Award
Titans WR Chris Sanders wins the honor, beating out four other worthy finalists
As published in print July 24, 2000

Putting the ‘Chris’ in ‘Christmas’
Titans WR Chris Sanders, winner of the Arthur S. Arkush Humanitarian Award, bestows priceless gifts on a community in need: the homeless
As published in print July 24, 2000

Hall of Fame Class of 2000
Canton opens its doors to Howie Long, Ronnie Lott, Joe Montana, Dan Rooney and Dave Wilcox
As published in print July 24, 2000

Assessing ‘the Playmaker’
Because of the era in which he played, Michael Irvin may not be worthy of the Hall of Fame
As published in print July 24, 2000

Raves for Dave
Hall inductee Dave Wilcox is finally getting his due after dropping out of sight
As published in print July 24, 2000

Watters works
Ricky’s résumé is worthy of future Hall of Fame debate
As published in print July 10, 2000

Work ethic
Jaguars’ Boselli will bounce back just fine from knee injury
As published in print July 10, 2000

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Hall of Fame features
Monday, Nov. 20, 2000
Today's stars conjure up memories of greats from the past

Tuesday, July 18, 2000
How times have changed
Hall of Fame’s first induction ceremony was sparsely attended

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Team reports

Year-end team reports
Turning point, MVPs, surprises, disappointments, and rookie and free-agent recaps for each team
As published in print Jan. 31, 2001

Midseason team reports
As published in print Oct. 30, 2000

Team previews
Position-by-position analyses of each team, with grades for each position
As published in print Aug. 21, 2000

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Training camp reports

Training-camp update - Part 3 of 3
In the third installment of a three-part series, PFW looks at each team’s biggest positive and disappointment, injury update and rookie to watch
As published in print Aug. 14, 2000

Training-camp update
In the second installment of a three-part series, PFW looks at each team’s veteran to watch, player on the verge, and strongest and weakest positions
As published in print Aug. 7, 2000

Training-camp reports - Part 1 of 3
Gentlemen,  start your engines
Motors are revving as training camps open another high-octane season of NFL action
As published in print July 10, 2000

It could happen to your team
PFW outlines the training-camp dream-come-true scenarios for all 31 NFL teams
As published in print June 26, 2000

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The Archives
2000 - 2001 Season

Online writers — features and columns by our PFW staff, columnists, AFC reporters, NFC reporters and contributing writers
College football — articles, college notepad, key college game previews, PFW's college top 10
Fantasy football — articles, injury reports, weekly fantasy tips, weekly matchups, The Fantasy Doctor, mock drafts, draft boards, "In our opinion" daily fantasy columns
Free-agency
General features — Internet features, features from our print edition, Hall of Fame features, team reports, training camp reports
Handicapper's Corner — staff selections, games of the week, PFW Players of the Week, NFL standings, weekly handicapping columns, predictions
"A closer look" — in-depth analysis of general football topics
"In our opinion" daily columns — opinions on general football topics
"PFW spins" — short-takes on current events
Joel Buchsbaum — college player evaluations, NFL player analysis, NFL draft coverage, NFL notepad, NFList, college game previews and other NFL articles by PFW's contributing editor
NFL Draft — player evaluations, printouts, feature stories, commentaries, draft recaps
Ron Pollack — articles and commentary by PFW's editor-in-chief
Season in review  — the 2000-2001 NFL season
XFL — the inaugural year

 

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