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2001 - 2002 Season

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PFW staff:

Jeff Agrest|Dan Arkush|Hub Arkush|Ken Bikoff
Art Edelstein|Andy Hanacek|Mike Holbrook
Jeremy Lynn|Trent Modglin|Nolan Nawrocki
Ron Pollack|Jeff Reynolds|Keith Schleiden
Steve Soucie|Neil Warner

Contributing editor:

Joel Buchsbaum

Columnists:

Ron Borges|Jim Campbell|Bob Carroll|Glenn Dickey
Jerry Magee|Don Pierson|Reggie Rivers|Bill Wallace

National Correspondent

Howard Balzer

AFC Reporters:

Jim Corbett|Paul Kuharsky|Jay Posner
Adam Schefter|Michael Wagaman|Jim Wexell

NFC Reporters:

Scott Fowler|Kevin Lynch|Mickey Spagnola
Steve Wiseman

Andy Hanacek, PFW associate editor

Features from print|In our opinion fantasy
In our opinion general|Handicapping|NFL Draft 2002

 

Features from print

Serving his community: Bills OG Brown wins Arkush Humanitarian Award
As published in print July 29, 2002

No great shakes: June 1 cuts may not provide salvation
As published in print June 3, 2002

Golden Toe: Sauerbrun named most valuable punter or placekicker in 2001
As published in print Jan. 21, 2002

Gridiron obsession: Fans in western New York can't let go of Flutie
As published in print Oct. 15, 2001

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"In our opinion" daily fantasy football columns

Wednesday, Jan 2, 2002
Appreciated players make good keepers
Sub: The stock has risen for these players in keeper leagues this season

Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001
Picking All-Pros for a combo league
Andy Hanacek gives his take on which fantasy players have been at the top of their class this year.

Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001
Toughing out the playoffs
NFL teams that clinch always a threat to rest players, making things complicated for fantasy playoff teams

Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001
All you need is a little patience
Making transactions for the sake of change won’t work in the long run, and these three fantasy teams prove it

Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001
The most wonderful time of the year
Getting away from your fantasy team for several hours can prevent playoff-berth panic

Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2001
Cold-weather conservatives
These backs could benefit from cold weather strategies

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001
Jekyll & Hyde QB situation
Jay Fiedler and Kordell Stewart have been up and down all season, leaving me to guess as to whom I should start

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Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001
A backup boon
If you packed it in after drafting your starters, you probably missed out on drafting prime depth that could be helping you now

Wednesday, Oct.31, 2001
Better safe than sorry
If you’re winning, don’t obsess over one or two starters’ lack of production

Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001
Elite backs have disappointed
Running backs such as Eddie George and Corey Dillon started slowly but should bounce back

Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001
Damage control
It’s time to make wholesale changes if you’re winless

Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001
To keep or not to keep
Michael Bennett has done nothing for your fantasy team, but he plays for the offensive-minded Vikings …

Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001
Buying into Priest is fantasy blasphemy
One big day against a bad run defense doesn’t make Holmes a rushing deity

Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2001
Building momentum
Workhorse George is traditionally slow out of the gate

Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001
Who are the one-week wonders?
Don’t rush to sign these players just yet; they may let you down later

Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2001
In a tizzy over teams
Weekend bonanza of fantasy football leaves me wondering how good my teams are

Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2001
Bringing up the rear
Analyzing the bottom five starting QBs on PFW’s draft board

Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2001
Taking a flying leap
How to handle and analyze those blockbuster-trade offers

Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2001
Dare to draft Dolphins
Where does Miami’s offense fit in fantasy-wise?

Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2001
Take five
Five fantasy-related questions for which I can’t wait to see the answers

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"In our opinion" daily columns

Monday, July 8, 2002
An all-star question
Why is MLB’s All-Star Game more exciting than the NFL’s Pro Bowl?

Monday, June 24, 2002
Traveling men
You could form a solid group of starters from the players who changed addresses this offseason

Friday, June 14, 2002
Niners trade for fool’s gold
Despite what some experts believe, San Francisco won’t resurrect McNown’s career

Friday, May 31, 2002
Steelers’ fleet having engine problems
It’s really early, but RBs Jerome Bettis and Amos Zereoue are having health issues

Monday, May 20, 2002
Restoring the glory
Cleveland should be playoff-bound but not Super Bowl-bound this season

Wednesday, May 8, 2002
Encased in steel
Pittsburgh’s stellar LB corps won’t be going anywhere for years

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Friday, April 26, 2002
Are the Bills the next worst-to-first team?
It’s still way too early, but Donahoe’s cap mastery gives the Bills a serious upgrade

Monday, April 15, 2002
Harrington should top Buffalo’s list
A potential franchise quarterback is within reach and the Bills would make a mistake to not take him

Wednesday, April 3, 2002
Bargain-basement shopping isn’t always the best
Patriots keep going with what works, but what happens if the plan doesn’t work?

Friday, March 22, 2002
Can Ricky do it alone?
Dolphins need to improve their offensive line if Ricky Williams is to reach his full potential in Miami

Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002
A barbecue buffet?
When the Houston Texans step to the table, they should feast on only the choicest cuts

Monday, Feb. 4, 2002
MVP voters get it wrong, again
Patriots CB Ty Law should have won the Super Bowl MVP honors, not Brady

Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002
Who’s the most valuable?
Stewart’s confidence, improved play key Steelers’ success

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Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001
Dishing out awards
Patriots, Steelers take several honors

Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001
What a day for football
A few last-minute predictions on today's games

Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001
You must choose
Randy Moss or Terry Glenn — whom would you rather have?

Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001
Steelers need a loaner
Broken-down 'Bus' leaves Pittsburgh to look for alternate transportation

Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001
Time to step up
This is the weekend we find out if the Bears and 49ers are for real

Saturday, Nov. 17, 2001
Read between the lines in AFC East
Perception is nothing here; the standings are what counts

Saturday, Nov. 10, 2001
How early is 'too early'?
Sure it's only Week Nine, but why can't the Bears talk Super Bowl?

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Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001
In need of a charge
Lack of 'alternator' kills car, could kill some NFL teams

Saturday, Oct. 27, 2001
Who's for real?
Chicago and Pittsburgh get their first real tests this weekend

Saturday, Oct. 20, 2001
Brady won’t last
Patriots fans shouldn’t get too excited about new QB

Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001
NFL clearly close to normal again
Some random thoughts on a rainy day outside Chicago

Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001
Who will come out unscathed?
Miller and Chandler may be injury-prone, but when they’re hot, they can lead their teams to victory

Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001
Not soon enough
What a game it would be if the Colts and Dolphins could play each other right now

Saturday, Sept. 22, 2001
Taking the first difficult step
Football returns to make us feel somewhat normal again

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Saturday, Sept. 15, 2001
The next big decision
It looks as though the NFL will wipe out two wild-card teams per conference

Monday, Sept. 10, 2001
Monday Musings
On Vinny’s tackling skills, Aaron Brooks, the new season’s numbers and arguing with the new officials

Saturday, Sept. 8, 2001
New England shouldn't back down
Why are the Patriots wavering on their suspension of Terry Glenn?

Saturday, Sept. 1, 2001
Steelers forging a surprise
Pittsburgh shaping up to be the Baltimore of 2000, Titans of 1999

Saturday, Aug. 25, 2001
Looking Colorado, but feeling Minnesota
I'm having a hard time not picking the Vikings to at least make the Super Bowl

Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001
Teams not living by scouts' motto
Ravens latest example of a team not prepared to handle injuries: Who's next?

Saturday, Aug. 11, 2001
The way sports should be
Ravens cruised so easily through the playoffs last year, let’s give them roadblocks

Monday, July 9, 2001
How many licks will it take?
Predictions as to when several young quarterbacks will get their first start

Wednesday, June 27, 2001
Don't underestimate baby steps
Steelers, Colts need one tweak each to get over proverbial hump

Friday, June 15, 2001
Learning the offseason basics
Sorting out the offseason issues in a simple format

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"Handicapping" columns

Divisional playoff games
Week 15
Week 10
Week Five
Week One

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NFL Draft 2002

Rams, Thomas a perfect match: St. Louis reaches again, but fills its only real need

Steelers add options on offensive line: Simmons gives Pittsburgh another versatile lineman

Eagles nail down future corner: Sheppard to learn in one of the best secondaries in the league

Jets nab speedy defensive end: Thomas gives opponents another nightmare in the pass rush

Patriots pick a puzzler: Graham will be a great TE, but New England may have reached a bit

Broncos bolster WR depth: Lelie a move for the future more than the present

Cleveland adds a playmaker: RB Green should boost the running game at the source

Colts corral Freeney: Syracuse DE should finally give Indy a threatening pass rush

Chiefs get their man: Kansas City fills a huge hole but at what cost?

Bills beef up, Texas-style: Buffalo stays put, stays conservative and fills a need

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The Archives
2001 - 2002 Season

Online writers — features and columns by our PFW staff, columnists, national correspondent, AFC reporters, NFC reporters and contributing writers
College football — articles, college notepad, key college game previews, PFW's college top 10, Scouting Combine, Senior Bowl, top 25 predictions
Fantasy football — articles, injury reports, weekly fantasy tips, weekly matchups, The Fantasy Doctor, "In our opinion" daily fantasy columns, Fantasy spins
Free-agency — news and notes, updates and features
General features — Internet features, features from our print edition, MVP meter, Rookie meter, They said it, team reports, training camp reports
Handicapper's Corner — staff selections, games of the week, PFW Players of the Week, NFL standings, weekly handicapping columns, predictions, trends, tips and timely stats
"In our opinion" daily columns — opinions on general football topics
"PFW spins" — short-takes on current events
Joel Buchsbaum — college player evaluations, NFL player analysis, NFL draft coverage, NFL notepad, NFList, college game previews and other NFL articles by PFW's contributing editor
NFL Draft — player evaluations, printouts, feature stories, commentaries, draft recaps
Ron Pollack — articles and commentary by PFW's editor-in-chief
Season in review  — the 2001-2002 NFL season

 

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