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2000 - 2001 Season

Andy Hanacek, PFW associate editor

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Live from the 2001 NFL draft
Several teams look like bandits after mid-first-round trades

Live from the 2001 NFL draft
Q & A with new Bengals DE Justin Smith

Live from the 2001 NFL draft
Seahawks ignored the negativity

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Features from print

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

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Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000
Making my wish list, but checking it only once
Some things that could have improved my fantasy football experience this year

Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000
‘Slash’ wakes up from deep hibernation
Kordell Stewart has emerged, finally, from his multiyear slump and probably won’t fall back into it any time soon

Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000
For keepers, these players could be a last-second steal
Signing some of those injured superstars right before the free-agent deadline could pay dividends next year

Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000
Don’t fear Parmalee
Martin’s backup capable enough to fill position

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000
How bad is the diagnosis, doc?
Quarterbacks are dropping left and right, leaving owners to fight over Trent Dilfer

Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000
Making something out of nothing
Injuries make roster changes a challenge

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Friday, Nov. 3, 2000
Need a Bear on your roster?
Based on last year’s success, don’t fear signing Miller

Wednesday, Nov 1, 2000
What was I thinking?
These guys have proved us wrong — for better or worse — in the first half

Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000
Run, rookie, run!
Will any of the AFC East’s rookie RBs emerge as top-flight backs?

Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2000
Can Flutie help your team?
One-time starter gets another chance with Johnson injury

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000
Think the Steelers' QB situation is tough? Try this one
Two quality quarterbacks can create headaches for fantasy owners

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Monday, June 4, 2001
Newcomers galore
Patriots and Broncos both aggressive in free agency, but with different results

Wednesday, May 23, 2001
Could we stick to featured backs, please?
Trend toward running back-by-committee doesn’t strike me as a good thing

Friday, May 11, 2001
Media criticism sank XFL
League tested the waters, found them much rougher than expected

Wednesday, April 18, 2001
Colts should be smitten with Smoot
Mississippi State corner would be best fit for Indianapolis

Friday, April 6, 2001
Moving toward improvement
Four of last year's contenders have done the right things to push them to the next level or keep them there

Wednesday, March 28, 2001
Potential steal in the works for Titans
Tennessee trades for Rams pass rusher Kevin Carter

Wednesday, March 14, 2001
"America’s team" interested in America’s jerk?
Believe it or not, Leaf could actually be a good fit in Dallas

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Friday, March 2, 2001
Steelers do the right thing, lock up Bettis
If Pittsburgh makes no other moves, this will still be a good offseason

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2001
Help wanted: Receiver support
Bills may have locked up Eric Moulds, but he won’t improve unless they find a bonafide No. 2 receiver

Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001
Dungy blames race for Lewis snub
Bucs head coach’s scolding should highlight timing issues, not racial issues

Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001
3-4 could go the way of the dodo
Three teams have linebackers that are good enough to run the scheme, but the number could drop off next year.

Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2001
Jets quietly building a Super Bowl infrastructure
Trio of new faces among brass will motivate, teach Jets to succeed

Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2001
Collins, Dilfer in the Hall? C’mon!
When one of these QBs strings together several Super Bowl victories and MVP seasons, then we’ll talk about their induction

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Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001
Jets, Bills take overhaul to extremes
Neither team has a general manager, head coach or a direction right now

Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2001
New Year’s revelers believe solely in offense
Try explaining to a bunch of alcohol-loving friends that defense wins Super Bowls — it’s fun

Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000
Bills making huge mistake in firing Butler
Former GM built team practically from scratch

Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000
Why fire Turner with three games left?
Staff upheaval could hurt the Redskins more than Norv Turner did

Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000
Gannon, Beuerlein one in the same
No one has noticed these quarterbacks, or how similar they have been

Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2000
AFC East will go to last team standing — literally
The Bills, Dolphins, Colts and Jets are feeling the effects of the injury bug

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000
The fins are lurking
Dolphins’ collapse not likely this year

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Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000
Where had you gone, T.D.?
All is well again in the football world after Terrell’s return

Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2000
Fiedler steadily improving
Dolphins QB will be successful if learning curve remains

Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000
Who expected the Dolphins and Jets in a shootout?

Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2000
Without poise, a quarterback is nothing
Passers who look and feel comfortable in the pocket give their teams leadership and the best chance to win

Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000
Minnesota headed to Super Bowl? Hold the horn
Big Monday-night win over preseason favorite doesn’t make Vikes the team to beat

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Wild-card games
Week 13
Week Eight

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Season recap, team by team

Wednesday, April 18, 2001
The Million Dollar Game: San Francisco Demons at Los Angeles Xtreme

Friday, April 13, 2001
XFL playoff semifinals
Chicago Enforcers at Los Angeles Xtreme

Thursday, April 12, 2001
XFL playoff semifinals
San Francisco Demons at Orlando Rage

Monday, March 26, 2001
Q&A with XFL president DeVito

Monday, March 5, 2001
Midseason awards

Monday, March 5, 2001
Revised predictions

Wednesday, April 11, 2001
Playoff predictions
Hanacek forecasts the semfinal games

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Wednesday, April 11, 2001
Xtreme players take three awards
My unofficial picks lean toward the three hottest teams down the stretch

Monday, April 2, 2001
Ratings went up! Commentary on Week Nine action

Monday, March 26, 2001
Brohm gone for year - Commentary on Week Eight action

Monday, March 19, 2001
Knockout combinations rule the league - Commentary on Week Seven action

Monday, March 12, 2001
Ratings went up! Commentary on Week Six action

Monday, March 5, 2001
Where’s a filibuster when you need it? Commentary on Week Five action

Monday, Feb. 26, 2001
An XFL epiphany: Commentary on Week Four action

Monday, Feb. 19, 2001
Week Three commentary: Can anyone find the endzone other than defenses?

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Monday, Feb. 5, 2001
A learning Xperience
The XFL inundated us with camera angles, microphones and novelties galore; now it’s time to trim off the fat

Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001
Let the games begin
Football doesn't stop, and neither should we; let's try to predict where the XFL is headed

Fantasy tips ...
Week 10 fantasy tips
Week Nine fantasy tips
Week Eight fantasy tips
Week Seven fantasy tips
Week Six fantasy tips
Week Five fantasy tips
Week Four fantasy tips

Power ratings ...
Week 10 power rankings
Week Nine power rankings
Week Eight power rankings
Week Seven power rankings
Week Six power rankings
Week Five power rankings
Week Four power rankings
Week Three power rankings

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