Friday, June 8, 2001
Peeking into the future
A few predictions to whet your NFL appetite
Wednesday, June 6, 2001
Barely understandable
If the Bears new GM ends up being a dud, resentment by fans will be immeasurable
Monday, June 4, 2001
Newcomers galore
Patriots and Broncos both aggressive in free agency, but with different results
Friday, June 1, 2001
Screen play
Summer movie titles get this die-hard fan thinking about NFL football
Thursday, May 31, 2001
Still super
Brilliant maneuvers in free agency, draft leave Ravens poised to repeat
Wednesday, May 30, 2001
Not a rivalry a series
Bears-Packers isnt what it used to be
Friday, May 25, 2001
Déjà vu all over again?
In many ways, history repeated itself at this weeks league meeting
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Wednesday, May 23, 2001
Could we stick to featured backs, please?
Trend toward running back-by-committee doesnt strike me as a good thing
Tuesday, May 22, 2001
Commend owners for job well done
Monday, May 21, 2001
Look for the Lions to roar in 01
Friday, May 18, 2001
Wolf gives way to general Sherman
Packers new GM has big shoes to fill in replacing one of the greatest
personnel men
Wednesday, May 16, 2001
Last QB still without a team
After being discarded by the Ravens, Trent Dilfer deserves a chance
Monday, May 14, 2001
A lot more help is needed in Atlanta
Falcons must provide Michael Vick with much better accessories
Friday, May 11, 2001
Media criticism sank XFL
League tested the waters, found them much rougher than expected
Wednesday, May 9, 2001
Playing with peoples lives
A simple offseason task turns into a moment of deep NFL reflection sort of
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Tuesday, May 8, 2001
A fantasy perspective
Rating the running backs who may have to share playing time
Monday, May 7, 2001
The start of something big
Panthers future success will be traced to 2001 draft
Friday, May 4, 2001
The questions facing quarterbacks around the
NFL
Wednesday, May 2, 2001
Forget last year
These four teams struggled in 2000 but should be much improved in 2001
Monday, April 30, 2001
Predicting the 2001 Rookie of the Year race
Friday, April 27, 2001
The AFC West is a powerhouse division
Wednesday, April 25, 2001
Undrafted underclassmen
Coming out early doesnt pay dividends for every player
Monday, April 23, 2001
'Mr. Irrelevant' title is whats
irrelevant
Last pick in draft has realistic shot at sticking on the roster
Friday, April 20, 2001
Keep an eye on The Big Ws
Bill Walsh and Ron Wolf would love to make their 2001 draft swan songs worth
remembering
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Wednesday, April 18, 2001
Colts should be smitten with Smoot
Mississippi State corner would be best fit for Indianapolis
Monday, April 16, 2001
At his fingertips
N.C. States Koren Robinson has the skills to be the first WR taken, but does he have
the rest of what it takes to succeed?
Friday, April 13, 2001
The Fletch defense
Badger cornerback could upgrade Vikings porous pass coverage
Wednesday, April 11, 2001
Trading times
Cards could benefit via Williams trade
Monday, April 9, 2001
Rams on a Rolle?
With extra draft picks and more cap money than most teams, St. Louis could be sitting in
the catbirds seat
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, April 4, 2001
Glory days, theyll pass you by
Emmitt Smith is seeing his team return to the doldrums as he looks to put the finishing
touches on an impressive career
Monday, April 2, 2001
Redskins have baseball on the brain
Washington should be worried about Deions latest baseball comeback
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Friday, March 30, 2001
Wise move
Bears have right idea in addressing defensive tackle
Wednesday, March 28, 2001
Potential steal in the works for Titans
Tennessee trades for Rams pass rusher Kevin Carter
Monday, March 26, 2001
If you use your top pick on a DT, you
cant go wrong
Friday, March 23, 2001
Leaving behind what you know
Bill Hampton drifts into retirement after 37 years as head the Jets equipment
department
Wednesday, March 21, 2001
The good and the bad
Rice would bolster pass defense, hinder run defense
Monday, March 19, 2001
When and where will the NFLs best free
agent sign?
Dillon is needed in Cincinnati, and thats where he should be
Friday, March 16, 2001
Beuerlein deserves a better fate
Panthers decision to cut cord with classy QB doesnt make much sense at all
Wednesday, March 14, 2001
"Americas team" interested in
Americas jerk?
Believe it or not, Leaf could actually be a good fit in Dallas
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Monday, March 12, 2001
QB quota
A look at several passers who will be sliding into new uniforms come summer
Friday, March 9, 2001
Staying put
Dexter Coakley, Tiki Barber and Patrick Surtain make wise choices
Wednesday, March 7, 2001
Sacked
The unfortunate end to Aikmans days as a Cowboy
Wednesday, March 7, 2001
Dont stop there
The Buccaneers, Ravens and Seahawks have new starting quarterbacks, but they still have
work to do on offense
Monday, March 5, 2001
Welcome back, Holmgren
Dont look now, but the Seahawks are suddenly interesting again
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. 28, 2001
Its no SAT
Its time to test the heart and soul of the NFLs new breed of players as free
agency and the draft loom on the horizon
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Monday, Feb. 26, 2001
Could Dan Morgans future be in
Baltimore?
Top inside linebacker has many suitors, but one was quite noticeable
Friday, Feb. 23, 2001
The land of free-agent
make-believe
An imaginary look at where the top 10 free agents will sign
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2001
Help wanted: Receiver support
Bills may have locked up Eric Moulds, but he wont improve unless they find a
bonafide No. 2 receiver
Monday, Feb. 19, 2001
Let the draft intrigue begin
Michael Vick is the top player on most scouts mock draft lists for now, but that
could certainly change
Friday, Feb. 16, 2001
This is what will happen
A confident look forward into the early months of the offseason Part 1 of 2
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2001
Reunite!
Johnson would be wise to team up with Billick again
Monday, Feb. 12, 2001
Offseason just beginning
Plenty of events on tap to keep NFL stories breaking daily
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Friday, Feb. 9, 2001
Dont worry about Dennis
Vikings head coach will find a way to clean up the mess in Minnesota
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001
Dungy blames race for Lewis snub
Bucs head coachs scolding should highlight timing issues, not racial issues
Monday, Feb. 5, 2001
Monday Musings
Thoughts on the problems with the NFL
Friday, Feb. 2, 2001
Keep the faith
New Bills head coach Gregg Williams comes from "good pedigree"
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001
Its a family affair
Redskins coaching staff features three Schottenheimers
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.
Monday, Jan. 29, 2001
Monday Musings
Thoughts on Ray Lewis and the Super Bowl
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Friday, Jan. 26, 2001
Coordinating their future
Ravens Lewis, Giants Fox lead race for final two head-coaching vacancies
Thursday, Jan. 25, 2001
Kicking is the key
The real story of the Super Bowl will come down to the kickers
Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2001
Stop the presses
An endless array of story lines can be expected to spice up Super Bowl week. Here are
35 worth noting
Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2001
Jets quietly building a Super Bowl
infrastructure
Trio of new faces among brass will motivate, teach Jets to succeed
Monday, Jan. 22, 2001
Monday Musings
Thoughts on the Senior Bowl experience
Friday, Jan. 19, 2001
QB planning
Chargers should tab veteran for the short term, Vick for the long term
Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001
It all comes down to money
Even NFL realignment is influenced by the almighty dollar
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Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001
Going Mobile
The pace during Senior Bowl week is pretty laid-back except on the football field
Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2001
Collins, Dilfer in the Hall? Cmon!
When one of these QBs strings together several Super Bowl victories and MVP
seasons, then well talk about their induction
Monday, Jan. 15, 2001
Monday Musings
Thoughts on the coaching carousel, the Super Bowl matchup and enjoying the NFL on radio
Friday, Jan. 12, 2001
Purple reign
Ravens-Vikings Super Bowl would pit record-breaking defense against big-play offense
Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001
Open market
NFL teams in need of offensive coordinator should look at Browns former head
coach
Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001
Mediocrity prevails
Will the NFLs best team win the Super Bowl? Probably not
Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001
Jets, Bills take overhaul to extremes
Neither team has a general manager, head coach or a direction right now
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Monday, Jan. 8, 2001
Monday Musings
Thoughts on the weekends games, the Black Hole, John Butler, the Chiefs
coaching situation and paying for Rae Carruth
Friday, Jan. 5, 2001
Titans-Ravens is a Super Bowl in itself
NFLs top two teams meet in the divisional round
Thursday, Jan. 4, 2001
Owner and coach
Snyder gets his big name coach, but can he stay out of Schottenheimers way
Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2001
Ready or not
Turnover in NFL coaching staffs comes fast and furious
Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2001
New Years revelers believe solely in
offense
Try explaining to a bunch of alcohol-loving friends that defense wins Super Bowls
its fun
Friday, Dec. 29, 2000
The keymaster
Buccaneers LB Derrick Brooks holds the key to beating the Eagles if his shoulder
can handle it
Thursday, Dec. 28, 2000
Dream matchup
St. Louis-Baltimore Super Bowl would be something to see
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Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000
It will take time, but
The Cardinals will find success under McGinnis
Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2000
Tuesday Musings
Thoughts on the Colts and Rams entering the fray, Minnesotas chances, the
Ravens defense and injured QBs
Friday, Dec. 22, 2000
Against all odds
The Buccaneers wont have history on their side when they face the Packers on Sunday
Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000
Bengals dont bungle coaching situation
Hiring Dick LeBeau the first step in showing improvement
Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000
Whats wrong with this picture?
NFL 2000 postseason party could lose a lot of life without fast-and-loose Rams
Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000
Bills making huge mistake in firing Butler
Former GM built team practically from scratch
Monday, Dec. 18, 2000
Monday Musings
Thoughts on Terrell Owens day, Charles Woodson, poor sideline reporting, Tony
Richardson and bad-weather kicking
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Friday, Dec. 15, 2000
Shutout? Youre crazy
Dolphins will have tough time playing to Gardeners expectations
Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000
Moving forward
The Giants may not be there yet, but Fassel has his team ready to roll in the future
Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000
Focusing on the elements
With two regular-season weekends left, game-day weather conditions could become key
factors
Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000
Breaking into coaching the hard way
Robiskie deserves better judges than Snyder and Rodgers
Monday, Dec. 11, 2000
Monday Musings
Thoughts on the Ravens, kicking specialists, an all-world collision and letting the
opponent score
Friday, Dec. 8, 2000
Dolphins look to douse Dunns fire
Run blocking has played a key role in Buccaneers recent success
Thursday, Dec. 7, 2000
Keep the coach
Browns mess isnt all Palmers fault
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Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000
In search of answers
Pro Football Weekly wants to know: Are you champing at the bit for the XFL?
Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000
Why fire Turner with three games left?
Staff upheaval could hurt the Redskins more than Norv Turner did
Monday, Dec. 4, 2000
Monday Musings
Thoughts on game-winning kicks, the success of running teams
Friday, Dec. 1, 2000
Will the student become the teacher?
Former teammates go head to head when Runyan and Kearse square off
Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000
Too close to call
Haslett will have plenty of competition when it comes to picking the NFLs top head
coach
Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000
False alarm
With the Eagles raining on their parade, the Redskins march to the Super Bowl might
have taken a detour
Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000
Gannon, Beuerlein one in the same
No one has noticed these quarterbacks, or how similar they have been
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Monday, Nov. 27, 2000
Monday Musings
Thoughts on the Chargers, endzone decorations, Stephen Davis value, Derrick
Brooks, a need for the shotgun, slow linemen and the battered Bills
Friday, Nov. 24, 2000
Becoming a man
McNabb is growing into a polished NFL quarterback, but hell face a stiff test Sunday
against the Redskins
Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000
Capitol gain
Daniel Snyders well-heeled Redskins are making a run at just the right time
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
Monday, Nov. 20, 2000
Monday Musings
Thoughts on McNabb, Rob Johnson, Urlacher, pure speed, the Bucs in the cold and the
injured Saints
Friday, Nov. 17, 2000
Saints present huge test for Gannon
Week 12s top matchup pits Raiders QB Rich Gannon vs. the Saints defense
Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000
Making the right choice
Jones sticks with Bucs and it will pay off
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Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000
An MNF move worth considering
Starting the games an hour earlier sure seems to make a lot of sense
Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000
The fins are lurking
Dolphins collapse not likely this year
Monday, Nov. 13, 2000
Monday Musings
Thoughts on glue sticks, Ricky Williams, Steve Beuerlein, a Leaf-Manning comparison
and the showboating Daunte Culpepper
Friday, Nov. 10, 2000
The Fox and the hares
Giants defensive coordinator has had success vs. high-powered Rams
Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000
The second half
One editors revised predictions for the 2000 season
Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000
And the winners are
While we wait to find out who our new president will be, here are other election results
worth pondering
Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000
Where had you gone, T.D.?
All is well again in the football world after Terrells return
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Monday, Nov. 6, 2000
Monday Musings
Thoughts on Vinnys offering, Flutie, Mike Riley, T.D. and the Ravens offensive
outburst
Friday, Nov. 3, 2000
Nothing flaky about Belichick vs. Flutie
Its not a conventional matchup, but the coach has definitely had his way with
the quarterback
Thursday, Nov.2, 2000
Election Day
Did the Monday-night game determine the presidency?
Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2000
Role reversals
AFC suddenly seems a lot easier to read than NFC
Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2000
Fiedler steadily improving
Dolphins QB will be successful if learning curve remains
Monday, Oct. 30, 2000
Monday Musings
Thoughts on Aikman, Dillon, a manly punter, the confident Raiders and the biggest upset of
the year
Friday, Oct. 27, 2000
Takeaways have Lions roaring
Turnovers, ball control will prove pivotal in Lions matchup vs. Harrison
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Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000
Difficult days ahead
McGinnis inherits a team that may not be ready to win for him
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000
Backup QBs move to NFL forefront
Reliance on No. 2 signalcallers heating up at seasons midpoint
Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000
Who expected the Dolphins and Jets in a
shootout?
Monday, Oct. 23, 2000
Monday Musings
Thoughts on Dillons day, Siragusas resilience, offensive linemen who like to
hit and Ricky Williams
Friday, Oct. 20, 2000
Manning, Colts seek revenge
Week Eights top matchup pits Colts QB Peyton Manning vs. the Patriots defense
Thursday, Oct. 19, 2000
Lame-duck QB
Johnson can pick his spot next spring as a free agent
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2000
No passing fancy in Miami
Wannstedts formula for success remains pure old-school
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
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Monday, Oct. 16, 2000
Monday Musings
Thoughts on dumb plays, great plays, missing timeouts, the Lambeau leap and Jerry Jones
Friday, Oct. 13, 2000
If anyone can do it, Davis can
Week Sevens top matchup pits Redskins RB Stephen Davis vs. the Ravens defense
Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000
Getting their kicks
NFL teams are taking a ride on the kicking carousel
Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000
Making the grade
Martz, Wannstedt and Groh spearhead strong crop of new head coaches
Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000
Minnesota headed to Super Bowl? Hold the horn
Big Monday-night win over preseason favorite doesnt make Vikes the team to beat
Monday, Oct. 9, 2000
Monday Musings
Thoughts on both Terrells, the Seahawks, throwing flags, dominant defense and showboating
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Friday, Oct. 6, 2000
The numbers tell the story
Week Sixs top matchup pits Steelers RB Jerome Bettis vs. the Jets defense
Thursday, Oct. 5, 2000
Taking a guy for granted
Warners play has been so steady, huge numbers are now expected
Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2000
More calamity in Carolina
Musgraves resignation wont solve Panthers current dilemma
Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000
Man in the glass booth
Dennis Miller has received his share of barbs, but some of his one-liners deserve a second
look
Monday, Oct. 2, 2000
Monday Musings
On Daunte, T.D., Deion, and what the NFL has on the Olympics
Friday, Sept. 29, 2000
Forecast calls for Thunder and
Lightning
Week Fives top matchup pits Giants RBs Tiki Barber and Ron Dayne vs. the
Titans defense
Thursday, Sept. 28, 2000
From the mouths of boobs
Players who shoot from the lip should learn actions speak louder than words
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Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000
Buchsbaum remembers Cumbee
Titans college scouting director Glenn Cumbee was much more than a football scout
Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000
Wheres the class?
Taunting rears its ugly head again and again
Monday, Sept. 25, 2000
Monday Musings
On Cade, Deion, the Rams and of course
Keyshawn
Friday, Sept. 22, 2000
Prime-time matchup
Week Fours top matchup pits Colts RB Edgerrin James vs. the Jaguars defense
Thursday, Sept. 21, 2000
Welcome back, Fred!
Jaguars are anxious to get RB back in lineup
Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2000
So how bad is bad?
Is there any hope for the NFLs six early-season doormats?
Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2000
Capped out? Don't worry
Salary cap wont stop some teams from trying to buy a championship
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Monday, Sept. 18, 2000
Monday Musings
On a Subway Super Bowl, Ryan Leaf and the Rams relay team
Friday, Sept. 15, 2000
Bills have a package for Martin
Week Threes top matchup pits Jets RB Curtis Martin vs. the Bills defense
Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000
Thunder and Lightning
We need a few more weeks before declaring Dayne and Barber the real deal
Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000
Dont worry about the Rams
Defensive shortcomings are not enough to stall the leagues most powerful offensive
machine
Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000
A positive trend?
The intimidating coaches are becoming fewer, but there are still many coaches we can
admire
Monday, Sept. 11, 2000
Monday Musings
On softy QBs, the Gannon resolve and Mike Anderson
Friday, Sept. 8, 2000
This deserves a
wow
Week Twos top matchup pits Dolphins CB Sam Madison vs. Vikings WR Randy Moss
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Thursday, Sept. 7, 2000
What about FireAnts?
The Houston franchise picks a recycled nickname
Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000
Are the Eagles for real?
Considering the way they clobbered Dallas, it makes one wonder
Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000
Opinion Man offers his early-season thoughts
Monday, Sept. 4, 2000
Monday Musings
Insight on the Galloway-less Cowboys, the conservative Titans and two scrambling passers
Friday, Sept. 1, 2000
Johnson set to fight the law again
Week Ones top matchup pits Buccaneers WR Keyshawn Johnson vs. Patriots CB Ty Law
Thursday, Aug. 31, 2000
Milwaukee is king!
Brew city boasts highest concentration of NFL fans
Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2000
Examining this years exhibition season
In a lot of ways, 2000 preseason results send strong signals
Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2000
Opinion Man returns from vacation
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Monday, Aug. 28, 2000
Options, options everywhere
Chicagos multiple-formation passing game may soon take over as the latest craze in
the NFL.
Friday, Aug. 25, 2000
NFC prediction time
After racking my brain and flipping a few coins, here are my NFC predictions for the
upcoming NFL campaign
Thursday, Aug. 24, 2000
Preseason hype
Culpepper gaining confidence, but it may not last once the games are real
Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000
Chewing the fat
A smorgasbord of midweek opinions with the regular season fast approaching
Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000
AFC prediction time
After racking my brain and flipping a few coins, here are my AFC predictions for the
upcoming NFL campaign
Monday, Aug. 21, 2000
Flexible about football
Opinion Man has changed his mind since the offseason
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Thursday, Aug. 17, 2000
Wheelin and dealin Not!
Salary cap discourages making trades in the NFL
Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2000
Check-up time
How are the big-name injury victims progressing with the regular season just around the
corner?
Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2000
Let the ridicule begin
Despite some foolhardy picks last year, the author steps out on the limb again with
full-blow predictions for 2000
Monday, Aug. 14, 2000
Short takes from the weekend that was
Friday, Aug. 11, 2000
Falling apart
Jeffers' injury might be knockout punch for injury-depleted Panthers
Thursday, Aug. 10, 2000
Jaguars power
Five reasons why Jacksonville is still the AFC favorite
Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2000
Pick your poison
Colts, Titans move to the AFC forefront, but dont bet the mortgage
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Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2000
Goin with Kansas City
They dont get much pub, but the unassuming Chiefs are the class of the AFC West
Monday, Aug. 7, 2000
The waiting game
Holdouts are becoming an ugly but predictable part of NFL training camps
Friday, Aug. 4, 2000
Back to the future
Offseason additions should put the bite back in the Bears defense
Thursday, Aug. 3, 2000
Fun bunch
The wacky characters in the football film The Replacements provide
harmless, humorous summer entertainment
Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2000
Just what I think
One mans take on the happenings around the NFL
Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2000
Muddled in the middle
Trying to get a read on Panthers, Saints and Falcons seems next to impossible
Monday, July 31, 2000
Rhodes as Redskins defensive MVP?
Coach will be the one to put Washington over the top
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Friday, July 28, 2000
Baggage claim
Pickens may be the answer for the Titans, but his disposition leaves plenty of questions
Thursday, July 27, 2000
Buchsbaum analyzes the Hall of Fame Class of
2000
Wednesday, July 26, 2000
Buchsbaum analyzes All-Decade Team selections
Monday, July 24, 2000
Opinion Man speaks out on the latest
training-camp happenings
Friday, July 21, 2000
Its holdout time!
Give up the bellyaching and get your butt into camp
Wednesday, July 19, 2000
XFL power play
Butkus provides Chicago franchise with instant credibility
Monday, July 17, 2000
Short takes from around the NFL
On Keyshawns pride, Kurt Warners wallet and the rocky road ahead for Ray
Lewis
Friday, July 14, 2000
Tantalizing tackle
Welcome to the Eric Swann World Tour
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Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Retiring thoughts
Michael Irvin walked the walk and paid the price for his wrongdoings
Monday, July 10, 2000
The Pack will be back
Considering their competition, the Packers have a great shot at regaining the NFC Central
throne
Friday, July 7, 2000
The bad hits just keep on coming
From Sebastian Janikowskis latest legal problems to Fred Lanes tragic death,
the NFLs image continues to suffer
Wednesday, July 5, 2000
Earning his keep
Whatever contract Titans RB Eddie George signs, hell be worth every penny
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