Knocking on the
door
Tennessee’s Samari Rolle, nicknamed "Doorknob," has what it takes to
become an elite cornerback, reports Robert Neely
As published in print June 26, 2000Sack
man
Guest columnist John Turney scanned decades worth of play-by-play sheets to determine
who’s really the kind of sacks, which didn’t become an official statistic until
1982
As published in print June 26, 2000
The total package
Recently retired 49ers QB Steve Young was a blend of smarts, passion and physical
gifts, writes columnist Glenn Dickey
As published in print June 26, 2000
Plummer at a crossroads
Buchsbaum breaks down "Jake the Snake," the Rams, Rick Mirer and the parity
issue
As published in print June 26, 2000
Win-now philosophy
Give Redskins owner Daniel Snyder credit for going after a Super Bowl at all costs
As published in print May 30, 2000
On the right track
The Saints are finally turning the corner, says Keith Schleiden
As published in print May 30, 2000
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NFL loses a brilliant mind
Beathard’s retirement signals increasing importance of accountants in pro
football
As published in print May 30, 2000
Earthwind and …
Jerry Magee discusses catchy names and discovers that two draft prospects hail from
the same tiny town in South Carolina
As published in print April 20, 2000
Marino’s legacy
The now-retired quarterback will be remembered for positives and negatives
As published in print March 23, 2000
Not an exact science
A successful general manager must find some hidden gems
As published in print Feb. 28, 2000
Football in the spring?
World Wrestling Federation is making a mistake with its proposed league
As published in print Feb. 28, 2000
A coaching legend
Tom Landry excelled as a head coach, but that was a different era
As published in print Feb. 28, 2000
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Top 10 stories
PFW chooses the top stories of the 1999 NFL season
As published in print Feb. 2, 2000
Inside Rams’ locker room
Super Bowl champions bask in limelight of exciting victory
As published in print Feb. 2, 2000
Best players of 1999
PFW’s Joel Buchsbaum identifies 56 players who contributed the most to their
teams this past season
As published in print Jan. 24, 2000
Grief interrupts joy
Longtime Rams executive Jack Faulkner has had to cope with the loss of his wife of 53
years
As published in print Jan. 24, 2000
Top memories
Six PFW editors select their favorite Super Bowls and explain why
As published in print Jan. 24, 2000
PFW/PFWA Awards '99
Storybook season
Rams QB Kurt Warner adds the NFL MVP award to his other amazing feats
As published in print Jan. 17, 2000
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Upon further review
PFW presents its annual Dubious Achievement Awards for 1999
As published in print Jan. 17, 2000
Not pretenders
Rams should rank among NFL’s all-time great teams, says PFW’s Jerry Magee
As published in print Jan. 17, 2000
Defensive juggernaut
Titans will be Super Bowl contenders for years to come, says Jeff Agrest
As published in print Jan. 17, 2000
Parking-lot adventures
What better way to spend a Sunday than tailgating at an NFL stadium
As published in print Jan. 10, 2000
He had the knack
Like him or not, Bill Parcells always got the most out of his teams
As published in print Jan. 10, 2000
Rebuilding time
Bill Walsh may not be the one who can best solve the 49ers’ problems
As published in print Jan. 10, 2000
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Square peg, round hole
Dan Marino may be a sure Hall of Famer, but he can’t match Troy Aikman when it
comes to fitting into Jimmy Johnson’s system
As published in print Jan. 3, 2000
Bottom feeders
Robert Neely sizes up the NFL’s six worst teams, presenting both the good news
and the bad news
As published in print Jan. 3, 2000
Top rookies
PFW identifies the most productive rookie on each team this season
As published in print Dec. 27, 1999
Good pupil
Browns rookie LB Wali Rainer learned his lessons well — from teacher Chris
Spielman and from his experiences on the "mean streets"
As published in print Dec. 27, 1999
Indy veteran
Wherever he goes, Colts LB Cornelius Bennett seems to bring winning football with him
As published in print Dec. 27, 1999
Football on film
Robert Neely reviews Oliver Stone’s new football movie, "Any Given
Sunday"
As published in print Dec. 20, 1999
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On the hot seat
Like last year, a significant number of head coaches may depart at the end of this
season, says PFW's Keith Schleiden
As published in print Dec. 20, 1999
Young and old
Don Pierson compares the current scenarios of two quarterbacks at opposite ends of
their careers — Dan Marino and Shaun King
As published in print Dec. 20, 1999
Shooting blanks
Troy Aikman has lost most of his favorite weapons, and the Cowboys’ offense is
struggling as a result
As published in print Dec. 13, 1999
He’s a legend too
Nobody has ever replaced a legend the way Steve Young did in San Francisco
As published in print Dec. 13, 1999
Heisman jinx
Ron Dayne may be able to avoid the dismal fate of so many previous Heisman Trophy
winners, but don’t bet on it
As published in print Dec. 13, 1999
Red alert
The pressure is on when offenses reach the red zone. PFW takes a look at what each NFL
team does inside the opponent’s 20
As published in print Dec. 6, 1999
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Smooth operator
Jeff George appears to be a perfect fit for a Vikings offense that has taken off with him
running the show
As published in print Dec. 6, 1999
The Answer Man
Top five QB problems on the board; survey says ...
As published in print Dec. 6, 1999
Not just crying wolf
NFL needs someone like Davis to question its authority
As published in print Dec. 6, 1999
Two for the money
Among DL free agents, Porcher, Smith have the right stuff
As published in print Nov. 29, 1999
Finals answer
Game Rams showing they have Super Bowl credentials
As published in print Nov. 29, 1999
Parity problems
Current system signals end to dynasty teams in the NFL
As published in print Nov. 29, 1999
Bad breaks
PFW looks at the biggest setbacks of the season and how each team has dealt with them
As published in print Nov. 22, 1999
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Saving Project Ryan
Chargers must take one more shot at salvaging Leaf’s career
As published in print Nov. 22, 1999
OG Adam Timmerman
Rams turn to ‘farm’ system to find a star performer
As published in print Nov. 22, 1999
Immovable objects
Dolphins DTs Tim Bowens and Daryl Gardener have earned leaguewide respect for their play
in the trenches
As published in print Nov. 15, 1999
Ask the Experts
Question: If you could build a defense around one player, who would it be?
As published in print Nov. 15, 1999
Charley Casserly
Former GM has Redskins sitting pretty for years to come
As published in print Nov. 15, 1999
PFW's midseason awards
As published in print Nov. 8, 1999
One of a kind
No hospital can keep Jim Hanifan from his life's work
As published in print Nov. 8, 1999
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Through thick and thin
Times are tough in Cincinnati, but the Bengals belong to new team leader Akili Smith
As published in print Nov. 1, 1999
QB quandaries
Despite results, Green made right move with Cunningham
As published in print Nov. 1, 1999
The name game
Unlike today, players used to hide playing for an NFL team
As published in print Nov. 1, 1999
Not an overnight success
Stephen Davis’ future stardom was evident in high school
As published in print Oct. 25, 1999
Armey’s man
Rams exec knew he had a hidden gem in Kurt Warner
As published in print Oct. 25, 1999
Scouting the scouts
NFL teams not doing a great job of evaluating quarterbacks
As published in print Oct. 18, 1999
No ordinary Joe
What makes a great assistant? Just look at Chargers’ Pascale
As published in print Oct. 18, 1999
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Lasting impression
Emmitt Smith’s true greatness is revealed in his rebirth
As published in print Oct. 18, 1999
Superstar in the making
Manning will soon have defenses begging for mercy
As published in print Oct. 11, 1999
Early-season MVP
The season is only five weeks old, but the PFW editors name their choices for NFL Most
Valuable Player as of today
As published in print Oct. 11, 1999
Randy Moss in the NBA? Yeah,
right
As published in print Oct. 11, 1999
Out of luck
Broncos showing how fortunate they were the last three seasons
As published in print Oct. 11, 1999
Ask the Experts
Question: What has been the biggest surprise of the season thus far?
As published in print Oct. 11, 1999
Movin' on up
PFW names the player on each team who has taken his game to a higher level in ’99
As published in print Oct. 4, 1999
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Backup no longer
Emergence of Kurt Warner has the Rams thinking playoffs
As published in print Oct. 4, 1999
Opinion Man says:
Bledsoe’s continued improvement is very impressive
As published in print Oct. 4, 1999
Leaning on the linebackers
The Jets’ LB corps must step forward to help overcome the loss of Vinny Testaverde
As published in print Sept. 27
Feeling for Young
Could salary-cap shenanigans put Young on market?
As published in print Sept. 27
Terrell’s team?
This year’s struggles prove the Broncos belonged to Elway
As published in print Sept. 27
NFL @ 2000
Football will feature new numbers in new millennium
As published in print Sept. 20, 1999
Help needed
Baseball would be wise to learn from NFL officiating
As published in print Sept. 20, 1999
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Heisman curse?
Salaam is latest trophy winner to come up empty in NFL
As published in print Sept. 13, 1999
For love of the game
True passion for football is what fueled Spielman
As published in print Sept. 13, 1999
Letters to the editor
As published in print Sept. 13, 1999
Kickoff '99 overview
Purple pride to be spread wide with Super Bowl win
As published in print Aug. 30, 1999
Ask the Experts
Question: Who are your picks for Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year?
As published in print Aug. 30, 1999
Super Dan?
Marino must win a Super Bowl or feel history’s wrath
As published in print Aug. 30, 1999
PFW editors play general manager
A draft of five all-star squads taken from the entire NFL
As published in print Aug. 30, 1999
One more time
You’ve heard this before, but Westbrook is due for big year
As published in print Aug. 23, 1999
Surprise!
Onside kicks are more than just end-of-game gimmicks
As published in print Aug. 23, 1999
Is this the year?
Titans wondering if 1999 is when Eddie George finally breaks through
As published in print Aug. 16, 1999
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This year’s greatest comeback
To heck with objectivity; I’m cheering for LeShon Johnson
As published in print Aug. 16, 1999
Change is good
Of sound body and mind, Conway will shine in ’99
As published in print Aug. 16, 1999
Who are these guys?
Big-talent Falcons DLs are on the verge of becoming big names
As published in print Aug. 9, 1999
Forgotten, but not gone
’98 Bucs drove their fans mad, but Tampa Bay is hardly a fad
As published in print Aug. 9, 1999
Pro Football Weekly Arthur S.
Arkush Humanitarian Award
Will Shields — Kansas City Chiefs
Shields works to empower women, children
As published in print July 26, 1999
Role reversal:
49ers taking a Raideresque approach to filling their roster
As published in print July 26, 1999
Pro football history: The 1951 Dons
University of San Francisco was unusual football factory
As published in print July 26, 1999
On the hot seat:
So the coach says, ‘Hey, is it getting warm in here?’
As published in print July 12, 1999
Debunking the rumors:
Barry Sanders retire? No Payton record? Not a chance
As published in print July 12, 1999
Same sport, different continent:
Taking in a pro football game ... European-style
As published in print June 28, 1999
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