Tuesday, June 22, 1999
Summer snippets
Kitna getting a long-term look; Centers could strike gold with 49ersFriday, June 18,
1999
Lock ’em in a box
NFL players need supervision to avoid unnecessary offseason injuries
Tuesday, June 15, 1999
Most watchable players
Editor-in-chief Ron Pollack names the one player for each team he’d focus his
binoculars on
Friday, June 11, 1999
Pass Rushing 101
Florida State defensive ends are hot commodities
Thursday, June 10, 1999
Criticism too harsh
Stubblefield, Wilkinson to get second chance as difference makers
Thursday, June 10, 1999
Offseason diversion
Editors put themselves in linemaker’s shoes
Wednesday, June 9, 1999
Must-see football
If you could go to any game each week during the upcoming season, here’s a
recommended itinerary
Tuesday, June 8, 1999
‘Veteran’ moves
Holt, Williams show right priorities in contract negotiations
Friday, June 4, 1999
Charity over the Chargers
Leaf hits the road instead of hitting passing camp, angering Charger players and officials
Tuesday, June 1, 1999
Cowboys can’t afford to lose
Sanders
It’s not sound business, but Dallas must keep Sanders to stay in the playoff hunt
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Friday, May 28, 1999
Spreading good news
PFW creates award to honor NFL players’ good works
Tuesday, May 25, 1999
Euro flash
Another quarterback is making headlines in NFL Europe — and he deserves a chance to
strut his stuff on the mainland
Friday, May 21, 1999
Pro football history: Passing the test of time
Thorpe's greatness can't be quantified with statistics
Tuesday, May 18, 1999
Los Angeles and Elway
A nice match if the former quarterback doesn’t get in over his head
Friday, May 14, 1999
Looking ahead — way ahead
Penn State’s Arrington tops this offseason list of college football’s best
players
Tuesday, May 11, 1999
From ‘Least’ to beast
Young, improving Redskins, Eagles will join Cardinals in resurrecting NFC East
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Friday, May 7, 1999
A dream deferred
Phone call from NFL team never happened for this one-time college senior
Wednesday, May 5, 1999
The Denver deity
How I’ll remember Elway, and other random thoughts
Tuesday, April 27, 1999
Honorable mention
Shanahan, Davis deserve special praise in Elway’s retirement speech
Friday, April 23, 1999
Minnesota’s mistake
With a chance to win now, Vikings would have been better off trading up for top-notch
cornerback
Thursday, April 15, 1999
Draftniks’
delight:
Mock drafts by PFW’s editors
Tuesday, April 13, 1999
Draft Day
deals
Trading down is usually the best strategy
Friday, April 9, 1999
Bye, George? No, it’s hi, George
For once, Jeff George looks as if he’s somewhere that he won’t wear out his
welcome
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Tuesday, April 6, 1999
Could Bucs’ new look include
King and Dilfer?
Trent Dilfer’s up-and-down career is wearing thin on the Buccaneers, and
Tulane’s Shaun King is high on their list to succeed him
Friday, April 2, 1999
And the winners are …
Three PFW editors predicted the outcome of every game on the NFL schedule this coming
season. Here are the results
Friday, March 26, 1999
Will Katzenmoyer boom or bust?
Friday, March 26, 1999
Christmas in April
With D-Day approaching, a draftnik’s thoughts turn to triangle numbers and bubble
butts
Tuesday, March 23, 1999
Just sign, already
Miller ought to get it over with and sign with the Cardinals
Friday, March 19, 1999
No need to cry, Wolf
The Packers believe their compensatory picks should have been higher. But, with GM Ron
Wolf around, it really won’t matter
Tuesday, March 16, 1999
Draft Day dilemma?
Hardly. If Ricky Williams is there for the taking, the Colts should grab him and trade
Marshall Faulk
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Friday, March 12, 1999
Swinging for the fences
Will a productive offseason help the Rams steal some of the Cardinals’ thunder in St.
Louis?
Tuesday, March 9, 1999
Editors' roundtable
Which offseason move in 1999 has done the most to strengthen a team?
Friday, March 5, 1999
A simple plan
Let the Raiders return to L.A., and give Houston an expansion team
Tuesday, March 2, 1999
Bengals hold the key to
’99 draft
Cincinnati appears to be the most likely team to deal down — and it could rock the
draft by doing so
Friday, February 26, 1999
Feeding frenzy
With so many teams looking for a quarterback — and so many good ones available —
this year’s draft should yield equal parts excitement and intrigue
Tuesday, February 23, 1999
Worth the wait?
Pro prospects Dré Bly and Anthony Poindexter probably hurt their draft stock by spending
an extra year in school, but neither has any regrets
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Friday, February 19, 1999
The rich get richer
Denver strikes gold by signing CB Carter
Tuesday, February 16, 1999
Free-agency free-for-all
Steelers continue pattern of losing players; Browns starting a new tradition
Friday, February 12, 1999
If you build it, winning will come
The easiest road to success in the NFL is through good drafting, developing talent and
promoting from within
Tuesday, February 9, 1999
Pining for something more
The Browns' so-called expansion 'draft' had about as much pizzazz as their uniforms
Friday, February 5, 1999
The offseason? What offseason?
Football never seems to stop in the hectic world of the NFL
Monday, February 1, 1999
On any given Sunday?
Broncos have paid their dues; Falcons have not
Friday, January 29, 1999
It's awards time
Super Bowl week is about awards, and Shannon Sharpe is the NFL's best talker
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Thursday, January 28, 1999
Running from the past
Anderson, Davis prove it's not where you're drafted, it's what you do afterward
Wednesday, January 27, 1999
Don’t let statistics mislead you
Broncos’ excellence in stopping the run is more noteworthy than subpar pass-defense
ranking
Monday, January 25, 1999
Da Bears’ debacle
Chicago’s head-coaching fiasco did little to repair the team’s image. In fact,
it might have made it worse
Friday, January 22, 1999
War of words
Reeves/Shanahan/Elway fight means little in the grand scheme of things
Wednesday, January 20, 1999
Johnson deserves chance to start anew
Vikings must trade signalcaller for reasons beyond finances
Monday, January 18, 1999
Falcon flight
Atlanta’s upset victory over the Vikings was due to teamwork, tradition
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Friday, January 15, 1999
Hall passes
Ray Guy, Steeler wideouts deserve to be in Canton
Wednesday, January 13, 1999
One man’s spin on the coaching
carousel
Riley, Holmgren have much to prove; Rhodes, Reid trade places, situations
Monday, January 11, 1999
Holmgren’s a great coach, but
unproven as a GM
Seahawks’ fortunes will change for the better quickly — but for how long?
Friday, January 8, 1999
Not dead yet
Despite early playoff exit, Packers can look forward to a bright future
Wednesday, January 6, 1999
Drama under the Dome
Atlanta-San Francisco showdown is the biggest game in Falcon history
Monday, January 4, 1999
49ers get over the hump
49ers finally send Green Bay packing
Friday, January 1, 1999
Pittsburgh pratfall?
Steeler head coach Bill Cowher is taking an awfully big risk by naming Kordell Stewart
Pittsburgh’s starting QB for 1999
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Wednesday, December 30, 1998
I resolve …
Here are some New Year’s resolutions NFL players and coaches should take to heart
Monday, December 28, 1998
Going in the right direction
The Cardinals are on their way to becoming a legitimate NFL contender
Thursday, December 24, 1998
Santa’s list
A few stocking stuffers for our friends in the NFL
Tuesday, December 22, 1998
Still the Man
Even at age 37, Dan Marino is Miami’s best means of moving the football and making a
move in the postseason
Monday, December 21, 1998
Monday musings:
Playoff races leave PFW waxing poetic
Friday, December 18, 1998
There is nothing to see here
Lack of player development should cost Bear head coach Dave Wannstedt and staff their jobs
Thursday, December 17, 1998
Countdown to ’99
Cleveland gets underway today with chance to finally sign some players
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Wednesday, December 16, 1998
Full of heart
The Falcons are a team with a lot of heart, and Dan Reeves’ heart surgery gives
Atlanta extra motivation for the playoffs
Tuesday, December 15, 1998
The old switcharoo
The 49ers — not the Barry Sanders-led Lions — used the running game to the
fullest to win on Monday night
Monday, December 14, 1998
Monday musings:
Broncos busted; It’s not easy being Greene
Friday, December 11, 1998
‘It’s Green Bay week.
Enough said’
Bears know the importance of beating the Packers — and they’re talking as if
they can
Thursday, December 10, 1998
Fire the punter!
When a team is going downhill fast, cut a kicker
Wednesday, December 9, 1998
Bucking the Broncos
Denver-Miami matchup looms large, but Jaguars remain the Broncos’ most dangerous
enemy
Tuesday, December 8, 1998
Pack to the future
We know the Packers are squarely behind the 8-ball in ’98. But what about next year?
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Monday, December 7, 1998
Monday musings
A primer on how to beat the Broncos
Friday, December 4, 1998
Cool it, Mike
Exchange with fan is further proof that pressure is getting to Holmgren
Thursday, December 3, 1998
Are you ready for some football?
This Thursday-night matchup is a real dog
Wednesday, December 2, 1998
The inferior conference
Ram-Eagle matchup is a symbol of just how far the NFC has fallen
Tuesday, December 1, 1998
Two Youngs are better than one
With Bryant Young out, the onus is on Steve Young and the 49er offense to carry the load.
It won’t be enough
Monday, November 30, 1998
Monday musings:
Vikings, Falcons skew traditional playoff picture
Friday, November 27, 1998
The deeper, the better
Vikings’ road to the Super Bowl being eased by incredible depth
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Thursday, November 26, 1998
Happy Thanksgiving
Wednesday, November 25, 1998
Tactical titans
There are plenty of candidates for Coach of the Year, but there can only be one winner
Tuesday, November 24, 1998
Drew grit
By toughing it out in the final minutes, Bledsoe wins one for the Patriots — and
himself
Monday, November 23, 1998
Monday musings:
Breaking down the AFC races
Friday, November 20, 1998
What happened to the NFC Central?
While Packers, Vikings continue to roll, Buccaneers, Lions fail to live up to hype
Thursday, November 19, 1998
Go with the youngster
The Giants finally bench Kanell. But what good will Graham do?
Wednesday, November 18, 1998
Holliday gift
Rookie DE Vonnie Holliday is a stud, but spare the Reggie White comparisons
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Tuesday, November 17, 1998
Plenty of blame to go around
The Chiefs are cooked, but, contrary to popular belief, it’s not Elvis Grbac’s
fault
Monday, November 16, 1998
Monday musings:
No more pretending: Teams show their true colors in Week 11
Friday, November 13, 1998
The (new) Man
Unheralded Holmes will prove to be spark plug for Packer running game
Thursday, November 12, 1998
Cardinal-Cowboy matchup
Arizona is finally making strides, but it hasn’t yet reached the level of Dallas
Wednesday, November 11, 1998
Rookie review
Cardinals, Lions cleaned up on Draft Day
Tuesday, November 10, 1998
Great expectations
Counting on young quarterbacks such as Kordell Stewart to be on target right away is
unrealistic and misguided
Monday, November 9, 1998
Monday musings
For the birds: Falcons thrive, Seahawks survive in key battles
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Friday, November 6, 1998
‘It’s the chance of a
lifetime’
With Erik Kramer’s status in doubt, backup Steve Stenstrom may make his first NFL
start
Thursday, November 5, 1998
Long season of losses hurts
One of the NFL’s greatest corners considers calling it quits
Wednesday, November 4, 1998
Rookie review
Raiders, Colts were the AFC’s biggest winners on Draft Day
Tuesday, November 3, 1998
So close, yet so far away
The Cowboys and Eagles may share residence in the NFC East, but that’s where the
similarities end
Monday, November 2, 1998
Monday musings
Panther, Redskin, Viking streaks end; Broncos hold on
Friday, October 30, 1998
Trick or treat?
Raider defense is on top of its game; but can it maintain its level of play?
Thursday, October 29, 1998
Say yes to L.T.
A hodge-podge of thoughts on a variety of NFL topics
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Wednesday, October 28, 1998
A tale of two cities
Los Angeles and Houston are competing for an NFL franchise, but which city does the league
need more?
Tuesday, October 27, 1998
What was I thinkin’?
Preseason predictions seem foolhardy at season’s halfway point
Monday, October 26, 1998
Monday musings
Getting their kicks: The little guys make it big in Week Eight
Friday, October 23, 1998
Decision time
What should Dennis Green and Wade Phillips do with their quarterbacks?
Thursday, October 22, 1998
Flutie in the Super Bowl
It’s a longshot, but it would be fun to watch
Wednesday, October 21, 1998
No mercy
Jets’ fourth-quarter bomb vs. Patriots was deliciously ruthless
Tuesday, October 20, 1998
Feast in the East
‘Tuna Bowl III’ was just an appetizer in the AFC East; the main course is yet to
come
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Monday, October 19, 1998
Monday musings
In Week Seven, several misfit quarterbacks played starring roles
Friday, October 16, 1998
Ease up, Brett
Brett Favre is trying to will the Packers to victory, but he's only hurting them in the
end
Thursday, October 15, 1998
Small, but not insignificant
Flutie waits for another chance to show his stuff
Wednesday, October 14, 1998
A tale of two drafts
Jaguars built solid foundation in ’95 draft; Panthers built a house of cards
Tuesday, October 13, 1998
Football’s home-run hitters
Three NFL stars are swinging for the fences in ’98 — and they might just connect
Monday, October 12, 1998
Monday musings
Something to believe in
Friday, October 9, 1998
Let’s play GM
Miami needs a receiver, Tennessee has a receiver; let’s get it on
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Thursday, October 8, 1998
Quitters never win, and winners never
quit
Kerry Collins, then, clearly will never win
Wednesday, October 7, 1998
Dandy Randy
Minnesota’s rookie receiver is the antidote for the Lawrence Phillips syndrome
Tuesday, October 6, 1998
Reveling in the rain
With an assist from Mother Nature, both Week Five prime-time games delivered
Monday, October 5, 1998
Monday musings:
That’s why they call it the NFC Least
Friday, October 2, 1998
Batch of goodies
Detroit’s Charlie Batch is outshining his fellow rookie quarterbacks in many ways
Thursday, October 1, 1998
Will Heyward ultimately cost Faulk
money?
Colts have added ‘Ironhead,’ which may mean Faulk stays in Indy another year
Wednesday, September 30, 1998
Party crashers
Baltimore could turn the AFC playoff bash into a Rave(n) party
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Tuesday, September 29, 1998
Smooth sailing ahead
The Buccaneers may be sinking right now, but they’ll right the ship
Monday, September 28, 1998
Monday Musings
The 49ers’ Golden ‘O’; Ditka does it again
Friday, September 25, 1998
Contender or pretender?
After knocking off three NFC Least teams, Seattle must prove its worth vs. three straight
playoff teams
Thursday, September 24, 1998
Everyone loves Ray
Intense Eagle coach can make people laugh — even if it’s unintended
Wednesday, September 23, 1998
Don’t bet the farm
Sure, it’s been a lousy two weeks for these guys, but things will get better
Tuesday, September 22, 1998
‘Prime Time’ performer
On ‘Monday Night Football,’ Deion Sanders showed the world he’s simply the
best
Monday, September 21, 1998
Monday musings:
The Bucs are back; the Jags and ’Fins are for real
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Friday, September 18, 1998
It’s his show
Bengal QB Neil O’Donnell has quickly earned the respect — and confidence —
of his teammates
Thursday, September 17, 1998
Take a seat, son!
Scott Mitchell belongs in one place, and one place only — the sideline
Wednesday, September 16, 1998
Spirit of St. Louis
Who’s the best wide receiver in football? I like ‘Ike’
Tuesday, September 15, 1998
Bad without Brad?
Hardly. With Randall Cunningham available, the Vikings won’t just survive without
their starting quarterback — they may thrive
Monday, September 14, 1998
Monday musings
Seahawk litmus test, Cowboy miracle coming up
Friday, September 11, 1998
Shooting from the hip
Carlton Gray is further proof that shooting your mouth off in the NFL can lead to riches
and fame
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Thursday, September 10, 1998
Green isn’t the answer for the
Redskins
Wednesday, September 9, 1998
No dawgs allowed
Their fans will reside in a pound, but the expansion Cleveland Browns will be anything but
mongrels
Tuesday, September 8, 1998
Winning isn’t everything
The Patriots and Bears may have lost their Week One battles, but the war is far from over
Monday, September 7, 1998
Bad blood
Raider-Chief rivalry makes for great viewing
Friday, September 4, 1998
Need a jump-start?
The Buccaneers, Lions and Vikings need one if they want to catch the Packers
Thursday, September 3, 1998
Idle threats
Rare is the player who makes good on threat to sit out season
Wednesday, September 2, 1998
False impression
Most coaches think they have the power to change the direction of a struggling
player’s career. In Rick Mirer’s case, the Packers are sorely mistaken
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Tuesday, September 1, 1998
They’ve got personality
Rice’s return allows 49ers to return to their roots — and their winning ways
Monday, August 31, 1998
Cut out
A visit from the Turk is actually good news for Mirer, Wooden
Friday, August 28, 1998
Down-right offensive
Redskins have too many question marks on offense to make a playoff run
Thursday, August 27, 1998
Goin’ to Carolina
OLB Kevin Greene has energy, but will his return energize the Panthers?
Wednesday, August 26, 1998
Dreadful drafting
The Bears really messed up the ’97 draft — so much so that they’ll be
paying for it for a long, long time
Tuesday, August 25, 1998
Voting fraud
Somehow, only one lonely soul picked the defending-champion Broncos to repeat
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Monday, August 24, 1998
Waiting to win
‘Rebuilding’ and ‘Raiders’ aren’t words that normally go
together, but new head coach Jon Gruden is taking the patient approach
Friday, August 21, 1998
Balancing act
Bears, Broncos are proof that balanced schedule has its flaws
Thursday, August 20, 1998
Whatever it takes
Redskins are determined to achieve success
Wednesday, August 19, 1998
Touting the Tuna
He’s fat, he’s arrogant, and he isn’t always nice to the media, so why do I
like Bill Parcells?
Tuesday, August 18, 1998
The Trent trend
Dilfer’s apparent regression should have Buccaneer fans worried
Q&A with Pro Football Weekly
editor-in-chief Ron Pollack
Monday, August 17, 1998
Miami thrice
Jimmy Johnson’s three on-side kicks were a stroke of genius
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Friday, August 14, 1998
Think again, Curtis
Big bucks won’t be there if running back re-enters draft
Thursday, August 13, 1998
Cardinal sins
There’s plenty of blame to go around for Wadsworth’s senseless holdout
Wednesday, August 12, 1998
Down-and-out division
Once a stronghold of NFL bullies, the NFC East has become a wasteland of mediocrity
Tuesday, August 11, 1998
Indy .500?
The Colts will be improved in ’98, but not as much as people think
Monday, August 10, 1998
Enough already
It’s time for Bronco OLT Gary Zimmerman to decide for good whether he’s going to
play
Friday, August 7, 1998
Vikings must get defensive
There’s only one way to go for the Minnesota defense. And that way could put the
Vikings on a collision course with the Packers
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Thursday, August 6, 1998
NFL coaching:
Is it as easy as it appears?
Wednesday, August 5, 1998
Snake-bitten
The drafting of Jake Plummer has given long-suffering Cardinal fans hope for a bright
future — and the future might be now
Tuesday, August 4, 1998
(Bad) luck of the draw.
Unlike his previous stops, not all has gone Jimmy Johnson’s way in Miami
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