| "In our opinion"
daily columns Wednesday, July 17, 2002
The kings of false hope
Bengals actually look pretty good on paper, but don’t be deceived
Monday, July 15, 2002
Top No. 1 picks to click
Saints' Stallworth is early choice as league's top rookie this coming season
Monday, July 1, 2002
Point Blank
An exclusive interview with Falcons owner Arthur Blank
Wednesday, June 19, 2002
Line ’em up
A look at the league’s offensive lines — division by division
Monday, June 10, 2002
Mystery abounds in AFC South
Conclusions are hard to come by in NFL’s most mysterious division
Tuesday, May 28, 2002
Second fiddle be damned
Niners have taken dead aim on Rams’ NFC West superiority
Wednesday, May 15, 2002
Saints shake up NFC South
Mueller’s exit bodes well for Bucs
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Friday, May 3, 2002
Oldies but goodies
Despite the fact they’re getting up in years, Al Davis’ Raiders look like the
team to beat in the AFC
Monday, April 22, 2002
A long day’s journey into night
While the draft took longer than ever, the die-hards were duly rewarded
Wednesday, April 10, 2002
Panthers on the clock
With the draft’s No. 2 overall pick, Carolina faces a tough decision
Friday, March 29, 2002
Is the NFL right on schedule?
As has been the case for a few years now, it’s impossible to tell
Wednesday, March 20, 2002
Football flicks on the brain
The time is right for an Oscar-worthy film depicting pro football
Monday, March 11, 2002
Sweet home Chicago
Bears’ ability to re-sign Miller, Kreutz gives them a leg up on the competition
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Friday, March 8, 2002
What Al worry?
While the Raiders remain without a head coach, owner Al Davis keeps the wheels turning
Thursday, March 7, 2002
Miami heat
Dolphins’ pursuit of Williams, Kreutz generates big-time buzz
Wednesday, March 6, 2002
No longer shooting blanks
The Falcons are making some meaningful moves — finally
Tuesday, March 5, 2002
Rams seem no worse for wear
With the 2002 free-agent period’s first full weekend in the books, St. Louis still
looks like the NFL’s featured attraction
Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002
Focusing on TV changes
Madden should work well with Michaels in ‘MNF’ booth
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002
Down — but not out
Even though they’ve lost a ton of talent, the Ravens still might be OK
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002
Life goes on for Carr … ‘Thank
God’
Fresno State QB is no doubt thanking his lucky stars
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Monday, Feb. 25, 2002
Big Uneasy
Hard-to-figure Saints are sending strange signals
Friday, Feb. 15, 2002
Expanding thoughts
Texans are on the right track — except when it comes to the age factor
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002
Who says nothing special is happening?
Teams quietly making moves in key unsung area
Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002
Reversal of fortunes?
Are the Skins and Ravens in the process of trading places on the NFL landscape?
Monday, Feb. 11, 2002
Lewis follows the money trail
Snyder’s checkbook spurs latest about-face
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002
Cloudy thinking
Mike Martz might be an offensive genius, but he looked like a real dummy last Sunday
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002
Don’t give up, Jerry
The Panthers are obviously very frustrated at the moment, but hiring Marvin Lewis would
change their luck in a hurry
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Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002
Pack could make some noise
But forget about the other seven first-round playoff teams
Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001
A very bad scene
Bottle-throwing in Cleveland, New Orleans leaves ugly taste
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001
Home cooking should help from here on out
Forget all that road-team success in recent weeks; home games will make a difference down
the stretch
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001
Reeling Ravens
Injuries continue to devastate the defending Super Bowl champs
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001
AFC update
Titans, Colts and Broncos will all have a very tough time weathering the storm
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001
Gannon fodder
Raiders are on a roll with Rich Gannon at the helm
Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001
So much for predictions
With no rhyme nor reason in the "No Figure League," making predictions is
starting to make no sense at all
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Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2001
Bad move rising
There’s no good reason Bears fans should have to schlep to Champaign for 'home' games
next season
Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001
Brainless in Seattle?
Holmgren’s plans at quarterback, running back are baffling, to say the least
Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001
Super thoughts
Rams, Ravens emerge as early Super Bowl front-runners
Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2001
Just a thought
Why not make the Pro Bowl part of the Super Bowl Week mix?
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001
.500 forecast
A special look at the league’s 1-1 teams
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2001
Feeling for Minnesota
Whether they turn their season around or not, the Vikings deserve our special attention
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001
Will the games go on?
It’s too early to really know, but the prospect that this weekend’s games will
be canceled seems quite likely
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Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2001
A special problem
49ers’ questionable special teams could kick them right out of playoff contention
Thursday, Aug. 30, 2001
A TV show for the ages?
The word is out: "Hard Knocks" is hard to ignore
Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2001
House of horrors indeed
Forced to play at the Vet, Eagles’ playoff hopes could hang in the balance
Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2001
A bold move worth making
Cowboys have nothing to lose with decision to start Carter and cut Banks
Monday, July 23, 2001
Bad news Bears?
Are early injuries a signal of shaky times ahead?
Friday, July 20, 2001
What's up with the AFC?
A look at the key questions facing AFC teams heading into training camp
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Wednesday, July 18, 2001
Just asking
A look at the key questions facing NFC teams heading into training camp
Monday, July 16, 2001
Why not the Falcons?
With head coach Dan Reeves displaying a sense of urgency, Atlanta could be full of
surprises this season
Wednesday, July 11, 2001
The Big Uneasy
Saints’ future in New Orleans remains rather tenuous
Friday, July 6, 2001
Hitting the links — for now: Look for
Dilfer and Del Greco soon — on an NFL team near you
Friday, June 29, 2001
Regis’ shtick revisited
With pro football’s dog days upon us, why not have a little mindless fun with the
‘Millionaire’ motif?
Thursday, June 14, 2001
Banking on Ravens could be risky business
Super Bowl champs are definitely loaded, but …
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