Remember The 90's?: Re-Living Greatness

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Randall Cunningham Returns to the Champion Philadelphia Eagles

AP - Last year the Philadelphia Eagles had a perfect season that ended in a Super Bowl victory. Randall Cunningham ended up throwing the final touchdown pass to wide receiver Fred Barnett, 41 yards with no time left in the game to make it, 28-24 Eagles victory.

However in the opening few weeks of the 1991 season the Philadelphia Eagles are struggling as returning NFL champions. Mainly because quarterback Randall Cunningham was injured during the pre-season, and ended up missing the first two games of the regular season. In those two games the Philadelphia Eagles stumbled to an 0-2 start, loosing Week 1 13-10 to the Los Angeles Raiders and then in week 2 loosing 10 to 34 to the Washington Redskins. A seemingly unbreakable 10 point glass ceiling preventing the Eagles offense from truly taking off. However it wasn't necessarily due to the short comings at quarterback.

The Philadelphia Eagles backup quarterback is the now 10 year veteran Jim McMahon. McMahon is certainly no new comer when it comes to championship teams as he was the leader of the 1985 champion Chicago Bears team. So far throughout his career Jim McMahon has 13,777 yards with 79 touchdowns and 68 interceptions. He is certainly a capable quarterback, but at his 32 years of age he might be slowing down as the game speeds up around him. McMahon struggled in the first two games of the season for the Eagles and as a result the Eagles are starting off with a loosing record. However luckily for them their true leader, Randall Cunningham, is now fully healed and ready to get on the football field.

"It's just part of the game. No team can call themselves a great team if they rely on a single man. I'm grateful that everybody thinks I'm such an integral part of the Eagle's offense. But at the same time I along with the rest of my team thought we should have easily had a victory in these two weeks. Either way I'm just happy to be on the field and contribute myself. I feel re-invigorated, and anxious after watching from the sidelines to get back in there and hopefully bring a back-to-back championship to this city. People always ask me why I think that I can fly, and I always just tell them, it's because I'm an Eagle."Randall Cunningham, Philadelphia Quarterback

Last year with the Philadelphia Eagles Randall Cunningham had 2,844 yards on 294 of 482 passes. His 60% completion percentage along with his 20 touchdown to 13 interceptions left him with an 80.1 quarterback rating on the season. Not to mention he showed his ability to run the football with 505 yards and 2 touchdowns added to his totals. The Philadelphia Eagles may not have been missing stellar Montana-like numbers from Cunningham these past two games, but what they did miss was the apprehension of the opposing defense. The ability to befuddle some of the best players around the league with the sheer duality of Cunningham's nature. Unfortunately for McMahon his lack of this duality meant a much easier game plan for opposing defenses, but with Cunningham returning for next weeks game against the Kansas City Chiefs the Chiefs better start changing their defensive plans or else this Eagle will soar to the end zone, either by foot, or by air.

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New England Patriots Add Two

AP - The New England Patriots are filling some holes on their offense as they signed two free agents to their team at the end of the Week 2. The Patriots signed rookie wide receiver, Ernie Mills and young quarterback, Peter Tom Willis to the squad to fill in some much needed depth at those positions.

The New England Patriots are set with their wide receiver starters. Irving Fryar had a breakout year last year and as a result the 28 year old (89 Ovr) along with 24 year old Hart Lee Dykes (85 Ovr) are one of the better duos in the league. Last year each of them had 9 touchdowns, and a combined 1,629 yards on only 126 catches (59 rec 779 yds, and 67 rec 850 yards respectively). However after those two they dropped off a bit, last season they had Sammy Martin as the #3 and Greg McMurtry at the #4 spot battling it out with Michael Timpson. However Martin is currently sitting in free agency. As a result Greg McMurtry (72 Ovr) and Michael Timpson (69) are the #3 and #4 wide receivers, but the Patriots felt they needed to have at least 5 on the roster in case of an injury hitting one of the receivers. As ar esult they decided to go out and snag rookie wide receiver Ernie Mills. The Patriots put some faith into Mills by signing him to a guaranteed 2 year $2.20 million dollar contract with a $340k signing bonus. Hopefully the commitment by the Patriots won't be regretful when Mills contract ends.

Ernie Mills was a talent receiver at the University of Florida. Mills was originally drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the 6th round of this years 1991 draft. However due to the glut of wide receivers battling it out in training camp there had to be a few losses. With Andre Reed and Steve Tasker locking up the #1 and 2 spots several rookies in Jeff Graham (73 Ovr), Mike Pritchard (74 Ovr), and Raghib Ismail (71 Ovr) were fighting it out, along with 27 year old Don Beebe (72 Ovr) and performing better than Mills. Mills did improve throughout pre-season (+1 Ovr) but the Bills needed the roster space and on the final cut day released Mills. Mills however was quick as to find a new job as two weeks later he just signed with the Patriots. They already believe he is better than Michael Timpson (69 Ovr) and will be the #4 wide receiver on the roster.

As for the Patriots other free agent signing, it was young 24 year old quarterback, Peter Tom Willis. Willis was actually a rookie last season with the Chicago Bears, and was the #3 quarterback behind Jim Harbaugh (75 Ovr) and Mike Tomczak (73 Ovr). Due to the fact that Chicago was intent on getting Harbaugh playing time, and Tomczak filled in for the only game that Jim did not play, Willis was left without taking a single snap during the regular season. However some solid pre-season play still kept him in the heads of many NFL teams, and obviously New England was one of them. The young quarterback will once again find himself at the #3 spot behind starter Steve Beuerlein (80 Ovr) and backup Tom Hodson (70 Ovr). However he only signed a 1 year $480k salary, $60k bonus contract. Willis said he would love nothing more than to play out his career in New England but his desire to start outweighs that. As a result he said by the end of the year if he gets playing time with the Patriots and they offer an extension he would gladly sign, but if not, he would like to find someplace else to throw the football in 1992.

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Johnny Rembert Holdout Continues

AP - The New England Patriots had a surprising 12-4 season last year that saw them go to the playoffs. Many people did not expect the stellar play out of the Patriots defense that helped then to allow the lowest points of their division at 221. This was achieved mainly due to their solid linebacker corps consisting of 31 year old Andre Tippett (89 Ovr), 25 year old Vincent Brown (89 Ovr) and their two middle linebackers Ed Reynolds (89 Ovr, 29 Yrs) and 29 year old Johnny Rembert (93 Ovr). Through their unique 3-4 scheme the Patriots defense stopped many talented offenses last year, but one of these linebackers is causing some problems in the 1991 season.

Johnny Rembert is currently refusing to play for the New England Patriots until they give him what he thinks he deserves. Last year with the Patriots Rembert was 4th on the team in tackles with 83, and had 5 sacks along with 3 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recover and 2 interceptions. While these numbers certainly were solid, fellow linebackers Ed Reynolds and Vincent Brown as well as free safety, Fred Marion, all eclipsed him in tackles, yet Rembert's ego is getting in the way of the team's success. Rembert has demanded a lucrative double-figure salary to suit back up in a Patriots uniform and take out offensive players. However the New England Patriots are simply ignoring him and seem to be content letting him sit on the bench.

The New England Patriots are refusing to pay Johnny Rembert his demands for two simple reasons. The first being that they simply do not have the money available unless they were to release several players currently contributing on the roster. With a cap room of $200,000 and demands of $10 million + , it doesn't look like Rembert will be playing much this season. Not to mention the Patriots seem to be perfectly happy handing the reigns to their 3rd, now 2nd string MLB, Ilia Jarostchuk. The 27 year old spent his rookie year with the Cardinals, was released and went to Miami, was released, and returned to the Cardinals, before coming to New England in 1990. As a 3rd stringer in 1990 he had only 8 tackles to his stat line all year long, but so far in 1991 he is picking up right where Johnny Rembert left off. Jarostchuk has improved greatly and is already tied for #2 in tackles on the Patriots with 30. Only second to ROLB Vincent Brown's 37. He also has a fumble recovery on the year as well.

Ilia is playing well and as a result the Patriots are not concerned with Rembert, who's demands are falling on deaf ears. It doesn't appear like the Patriots are willing to compensate Rembert by offering a release to him either. Either way it seems Johnny Rembert may have bitten off a little more than he can chew, as it appears the solid play of Ilia Jarostchuk has given him no leverage.

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Rookie Quarterback, Brett Favre Is Given the Green Light.

AP - Brett Favre is a young 22 year old rookie out of Southern Mississippi who may be getting his first big chance in the NFL. Favre was highly touted coming out of college and as a result with the #1 pick in the 1991 NFL draft the Atlanta Falcons selected young Favre. However would he be able to get playing time despite being on the same team as a veteran like Chris Miller?

Chris Miller is entering into his 5th season in 1991 as an Atlanta Falcon quarterback. He too was originally drafted in the 1st round by the Falcons in 1987. However every year he has seemingly progressed into a better quarterback, after only 3 games starting his rookie season and with a horrible 1 touchdown 9 interception mark, things weren't looking good. Then 1988 rolled around and he threw 2,133 yards, 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions as a respectable split-time starter for the Falcons. Then in 1989 he finally came into his own with a 3,459 yard performance with 16 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. However his production was cut short in 1990 which many expected to be a breakout year for Miller because of an injury. As a result he had 1,413 yards 8 touchdowns and 8 interceptions, meanwhile backup Scott Campbell completed the season. Then in 1991 the Falcons threw a curve ball by drafting a quarterback with their #1 pick, showing a lack of confidence in the durability and capability of Chris Miller. Miller has started the first two games of the 1991 season with the Atlanta Falcons and they've stumbled to an 0-2 start. As a result head coach Jerry Glanville will be making the decision to start rookie Brett Favre at quarterback.

Favre certainly has the tools and capabilities to be a starter but many think it may be too early to throw such a young prospect into the starting lineup, especially when the season is certainly salvagable. Miller has openly expressed his lack of faith in the decision and is also hurt that the Falcons organization would shame him in such a manner.

Favre will have a lot of talented players to work with as Steve Broussard returns after a 1,189 yard 7 touchdown season on the ground (352 yards 4 touchdowns in the air) as well as wide receivers Andre Rison, Michael Haynes, and Floyd Dixon. Now it is up to him to utilize these tools to their best capabilities and prove critics wrong and show that he truly can be a great NFL quarterback.

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1991 - Week 3 Wrap up
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Week 3 Games
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Cowboys (2-0) - Vs - Giants (2-0) - (13-30) - P.O.T.G. - QB - Jeff Hostetler (20 of 35 Att - 57.1% - 230 Yds - 2 TD - 1 Int)
Saints (1-1) - Vs - Redskins (1-1) - (31-6) - P.O.T.G. - WR - Gerald Alphin (2 Rec - 38.0 Avg - 76 Yds - 2 TD)
Jets (1-1) - Vs - Bills(1-1) - (14-24) - P.O.T.G. - QB - Jim Kelly (22 of 32 Att - 68.8% - 206 Yds - 2 TD - 1 Int)
Eagles (0-2) - Vs - Chiefs (2-0) - (34-20) - P.O.T.G. - HB - Anthony Toney (18 Att - 6.5 Avg - 117 Yds - 3 TD - 2 Rec - 8 Yds - 1 KR - 41 Yds - 1 PR - 61 Yds)
Vikings (0-2) - Vs - Steelers (1-1) - (10-20) - P.O.T.G. - QB - Bubby Brister (25 of 35 Att - 71.4% - 221 Yds - 2 TD - 1 Int)
Colts (1-1) - Vs - Seahawks (2-0) - (13-34) - P.O.T.G. - QB - Dave Krieg (27 of 39 Att - 69.2% - 252 Yds - 3 TD - 0 Int)
Oilers (2-0) - Vs - Bengals (1-1) - (21-18) - P.O.T.G. - WR - Ernest Givens (11 Rec - 11.5 Avg - 126 Yds - 1 TD)
Packers (1-1) - Vs - Lions (2-0) - (13-23) - P.O.T.G. - KR/WR - Mel Gray (3 KR - 61.0 Avg - 183 Yds - 1 TD - 8 PR - 9.3 Avg - 74 Yds)
Raiders (2-0) - Vs - Chargers (2-0) - (10-27) - P.O.T.G. - HB - Marion Butts (26 Att - 5.1 Avg - 132 Yds - 1 TD - 3 Rec - 19 Yds)
Dolphins (1-1) - Vs - Patriots (0-2) - (16-35) - P.O.T.G. - QB - Steve Beuerlein (18 of 26 Att - 69.2% - 247 Yds - 3 TD - 0 Int)
Falcons (0-2) - Vs - Buccaneers (2-0) - (14-21) - P.O.T.G. - QB - Vinny Testeverde (15 of 22 Att - 68.2% - 164 Yds - 2 TD - 1 Int)
Bye Weeks - Rams - 49ers - Browns

News & Notes
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Career Firsts
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-Chiefs - QB - Scott Zolak achieved his 1st career touchdown pass.
-Eagles - FS - Marty Carter achieved his 1st career interception.

Complaining About Not Starting
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-Chiefs - TE - Pete Holohan is demanding to be traded and refuses to play for the Kansas City Chiefs after they showed a lack of loyalty to him.
-Packers - SS - George Greene is whining about his lack of playing time on the Packers defense and wants management to involve him more.
-Raiders - FS - Solomon Wilcots, the veteran free saftey is not happy about the lack of time he is being put out on the field. Hopefully things won't get to heated in Los Angeles.


Players of the Week
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Offensive Player of the Week
Eagles - HB - Anthony Toney - 18 Att - 6.5 Avg - 117 Yds - 3 TD - 2 Rec - 8 Yds - 1 KR - 41 Yds - 1 PR - 61 Yds

Defensive Player of the Week
Seahawks - CB - Nick Glasgow - 6 Tak - 1 Int - 1 TD - 2 Deflect

Top 3 Performances
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QB
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1. Seahawks - Dave Krieg - 27 of 39 Att - 69.2% - 252 Yds - 3 TD - 0 Int
2. Patriots - Steve Beuerlein - 18 of 26 Att - 69.2% - 247 Yds - 3 TD - 0 Int
3. Steelers - Bubby Brister - 25 of 35 Att - 71.4% - 221 Yds - 2 TD - 1 Int

HB
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1. Eagles - Anthony Toney - 18 Att - 6.5 Avg - 117 Yds - 3 TD - 2 Rec - 8 Yds - 1 KR - 41 Yds - 1 PR - 61 Yds
2. Chargers - Marion Butts - 26 Att - 5.1 Avg - 132 Yds - 1 TD - 3 Rec - 19 Yds
3. Buccaneers - Roger Craig - 33 Att - 3.6 Avg - 118 Yds - 1 TD - 3 Rec - 25 Yds

WR
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1. Patriots - Irving Fryar - 5 Rec - 20.0 Avg - 100 Yds - 2 TD - 2 KR - 29 Yds
2. Dolphins - 3 Rec - 36.0 Avg - 108 Yds - 2 TD
3. Oilers - Ernest Givens - 11 Rec - 11.5 Avg - 126 Yds - 1 TD

DL
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1. Patriots - Garin Veris - 5 Tak - 2 Sack - 1 Deflect
2. Bengals - Daniel Stubbs - 2 Tak - 2 Sack - 1 FR
3. Steelers - Keith Willis - 2 Tak - 2 Sack - 1 FR

LB
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1. Redskins - WIlbur Marshall - 14 Tak - 3 Sack - 1 FR - 2 Deflect
2. Chiefs - Percy Snow - 8 Tak - 1 Sack - 1 Int - 1 Deflect
3. Packers - Anthony Bell - 9 Tak - 2 Sack

DB
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1. Seahawks - Nick Glasgow - 6 Tak - 1 Int - 1 TD - 2 Deflect
2. Eagles - Andre Waters - 4 Tak - 2 Sack - 1 Int - 2 Deflect
3. Eagles - Wes Hopkins - 7 Tak - 2 Sack - 1 Deflect



Injuries
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Bengals Fill Two Holes

AP - The Cincinnati Bengals made a dip into free agency at the end of the 3rd week of the regular season. Apparently the front office felt they lacked the depth they needed at the Wide Receiver and Cornerback positions. As a result the Cincinnati Bengals signed wide receiver Clarence Weathers, and cornerback Donnie Elder to the team.

Clarence Weathers (71 Ovr) is a 31 year old 8 year veteran wide receiver of the NFL. While he's never really been given a #1 position, he did have his best years with the Cleveland Browns, including 1985 where he had 16 catches for 449 yards and 3 touchdowns, with that 28.1 yard per catch average proving that he was a capable deep threat. Last season with the Green Bay Packers Weathers accumulated 25 catches for 277 yards and 2 touchdowns as the teams #4 receiver, which caught the Bengals eye. WIth the injury to Tim McGee (89 Ovr) the Bengals were left with only 3 wide receivers on the roster and decided they needed to add another in case of a second injury. As a result Weathers was signed to a 2 year, $2.46 million, $400,000 bonus contract. The 31 year old will play the #4 spot for the Bengals, but while McGee is injured he will be the #3 receiver on the team in the interim.

The Bengals also signed a cornerback to the team in 28 year old Donnie Elder (74 Ovr). Elder is a nomad in the NFL because in his 7 years in the NFL he now has been on 6 teams, the only team he's spent more than one year with was the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1988 and 1989 where he had 4 interceptions combined there as a nickle corner. He won't be asked to do much more here with the Bengals as he'll probably be played as the #3 nickel corner on the Bengals roster behind Mark Lee (91 Ovr) and rookie Jimmy Spencer (79 Ovr). The Bengals bring much needed depth with elder as they currenlty had Rod Jones (64 Ovr) playing the nickle corner positon, and with a glut of talented corners still sitting in free agency the Bengals decided to pull the trigger. Edler signed a 2 year $3.24 million dollar contract with a $920k bonus.

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Giants Trade Away Rookie Runningback

AP - 21 year old Michigan graduate, Jon Vaughn, has not taken his first snap in the NFL, and he is already being traded away to another team. The young star (73 Ovr) was drafted by the New York Giants late in the draft in a position that they already had plenty of depth in, as a result, they felt the roster spot could've been utilized elsewhere by another player.

Vaughn was sitting 3rd on the depth chart for the Giants behind starter Rodney Hampton (84 Ovr) backup Dave Meggett (77 Ovr) and was being pushed by two other young running backs behind him in Lewis Tillman (69 Ovr) and Nick Bell (69 Ovr). As a result the New York Giants decided to trade away Jon Vaughn so that they could put an established 3rd quarterback on the roster, so they decided to trade him to the New Orleans Saints for veteran quarterback, John Fourcade.

The Giants were weakened at the quarterback position when star quarterback Phil Simms retired this off-season. As a result Jeff Hostetler (78 Ovr) finally gets his big chance this year, being backed up by youngster Paul Justin (74 Ovr) who also may see some playing time before the seasons over. However due to the untested nature of these two quarterbacks and the high risk of injury the Giants felt like they needed to add another quarterback to the roster in John Fourcade (72 Ovr). The 27 year old may see a snap or two before the years over and would probably have a better chance than sitting behind Bobby Herbert (79 Ovr) and rookie Dan McGwire (73 Ovr) in New Orleans.

The Saints will be utilizing Jon Vaughn much more then the Giants because for the Saints Vaughn will overtake the #2 spot from Gil Fenerty who has not been playing to his potential thus far this year. Fenerty (73 ovr) will take a step back to the rookie in the hopes that the Saints can locate a solid backup to fill in for Dalton Hillard (83 Ovr) when he needs a breather.

This mutually beneficial trade helps both the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints organizations, and probably won't be the last wheel-and-deal we see before the trade deadline arrives in just 3 more weeks.

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Houston Oilers Release Kicker

AP - The Houston Oilers have agreed to terms to release 27 year old 4th year kicker, Teddy Garcia. Just one season after Garcia kicked his way into the playoffs with the AFC Champion Houston Oilers he is thrown into the free agent market.

Garcia (80 Ovr) was originally drafted by the New England Patriots in 1988. With the Patriots he kicked a horrible 6 of 13 field goals and 11 of 16 extra points. Needless to say the Patriots were quick to cut the rookie after that years performance. However one team took a chance with him in 1989 as the Minnesota Vikings added him to their roster. He definately improved his extra point kicking as he went 8 for 8 with the Vikings but his 1 of 5 field goal attempts left much to be desired. As a result, once again, Garcia was released by the Vikings. Then finally the Houston Oilers decided to add him to their roster in case 5 year Oiler kicker, Tony Zendejas (72 Ovr) didn't work out, and what do you know, early that year Zendejas got hurt and Garcia started to pave the way.

After much improvement throughout the regular season Teddy Garcia managed to improve greatly on his kicking accuracy. In week 5 with just a few seconds remaining in the 1990 regular season game Teddy Garcia knocked in a 50 yard field goal to give the Oilers the victory over the Green Bay Packers 27 to 24, and cement his spot as their starter. He became an integral part of the 12-4 team and a big reason for their arrival to the Super Bowl. In fact if it wasn't for the 2 field goals that Garcia hit (granted he missed 2 others) in their 13-10 victory over the San Diego Chargers in the AFC Championship game, they may not have even had a chance to win the Super Bowl. Throughout the season Garcia ended with 17 of 21 field goals for a much improved 80%, and hit 49 of 51 extra points! Although apparently that wasn't enough to suffice the Houston Oilers.

In the off-season the Houston Oilers signed kicker Norm Johnson (92 Ovr) to the team. In 1990 Norm Johnson had a struggling year with the Seattle Seahawks as he ended 26 of 33 for a 78% field goal rating, but still hit a perfect 41 of 41 extra points. However Houston, like many teams, felt this was just an off-year, and Johnson was quickly inked to a 2 year, $2.32 million dollar contract. The 31 year old has been playing greatly with an 80% field goal rating thus far this season, and has fully solidified himself as the new starting kicker for the Houston Oilers.

It may seem rather harsh that the Oilers were so quick to bail on Teddy Garcia after he had finally shown signs of improvement, and the capabilities to be a big-game kicker in 1990. But Norm Johnson just has too much skill for the Oilers to abandon to loyalty. Despite a rough season last year Johnson appears to be back to top form, as he's already responsible for the Week 3 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals (21 of 18) as well as scoring 14 of the 26 points scored by the Oilers in their week 2 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.

There's no doubt that Teddy Garcia shall once again find himself playing on a new team, and kicking victory field goals for that squad. The only question is will that team actually give him the loyalty he deserves, and keep him as their starter, or is he forever cursed to be a placeholder for the golden leg.

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1991 - Week 4 Wrap up
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Week 4 Games
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Cowboys (2-1 - Vs - Seahawks (3-0) - (18-13) - P.O.T.G. - K - Ken Willis (4 of 4 FG - 100% - 43 LG - 0 of 0 XP)
Giants (3-0) - Vs - Bears (2-0) - (23-31) - P.O.T.G. - HB - Neal Anderson (14 Att - 2.9 Avg - 41 Yds - 1 TD - 4 Rec - 25 Yds - 1 TD)
Saints (2-1) - Vs - Patriots (1-2) - (0-6) - P.O.T.G. - WR - Hart Lee Dykes (5 Rec - 18.9 Avg - 92 Yds - 0 TD)
Rams (1-2) - Vs - Redskins (1-2) - (28-14) - P.O.T.G. - QB - Jim Everett (15 of 32 Att - 46.9% - 171 Yds - 3 TD - 1 Int)
Chargers (3-0) - Vs - Eagles (1-2) - (17-24) - P.O.T.G. - QB - Randall Cunningham (21 of 34 Att - 61.8% - 222 Yds - 2 TD - 1 Int - 6 Rsh - 28 Yds - 1 Fum)
Packers (1-2) - Vs - Vikings (0-3) - (13-20) - P.O.T.G. - HB - Herschel Walker (28 Att - 4.3 Avg - 119 Yds - 1 TD - 3 Rec - 26 Yds - 0 TD)
Lions (3-0) - Vs - 49ers (1-2) - (13-14) - P.O.T.G. - WR - Jerry Rice (1 Att - 8 Yds - 7 Rec - 5.1 Avg - 36 Yds - 2 TD)
Chiefs (2-1) - Vs - Raiders (2-1) - (20-21) - P.O.T.G. - QB - Jay Schroeder (15 of 27 Att - 55.6% - 152 Yds - 2 TD - 0 Int)
Browns (2-1) - Vs - Bengals (1-2) - (12-20) - P.O.T.G. - QB - Boomer Esiason (21 of 35 Att - 60.0% - 320 Yds - 2 TD - 0 Int)
Colts (1-2) - Vs - Cardinals (2-0) - (24-20) - P.O.T.G. - HB - Eric Dickerson - 25 Att - 3.2 Avg - 81 Yds - 1 TD - 2 Rec - 15 Yds)
Bye Weeks - Bills - Broncos - Dolphins - Falcons - Jets - Steelers

News & Notes
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Career Firsts
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-Raiders - WR - Michael Jackson achieved his 1st career touchdown reception.


Complaining About Not Starting
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-Browns - RE - Robert Banks is unhappy that he is not being given the starting job in Cleveland, and is voicing his opinion to the local media about it. The Browns better keep him quiet unless they want to hurt their public image.
-Chargers - FS - Martin Bayless is not happy about the addition of some free agent safteys that have overtaken his spot. He says he feels he still has what it takes to be a starter in this league and may end up playing somewhere else if this treatment continues.


Players of the Week
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Offensive Player of the Week
Vikings - HB - Herschel Walker - 28 Att - 4.3 Avg - 119 Yds - 1 TD - 3 Rec - 26 Yds - 0 TD

Defensive Player of the Week
Raiders - MLB - Ervin Randle - 11 Tak - 1 FF - 2 Int - 2 Deflect

Top 3 Performances
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QB
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1. Bengals - Boomer Esiason - 21 of 35 Att - 60.0% - 320 Yds - 2 TD - 0 Int
2. Rams - Jim Everett - 15 of 32 Att - 46.9% - 171 Yds - 3 TD - 1 Int
3. Redskins - Mark Rypien - 20 of 30 Att - 66.7% - 229 Yds - 2 TD - 0 Int

HB
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1. Giants - Rodney Hampton - 32 Att - 5.3 Avg - 171 Yds - 1 TD - 1 Fum - 2 Rec - 4 Yds
2. Vikings - Herschel Walker - 28 Att - 4.3 Avg - 119 Yds - 1 TD - 3 Rec - 26 Yds
3. Browns - Leroy Hoard - 24 Att - 3.9 Avg - 94 Yds - 0 TD - 1 Fum - 7 Rec - 52 Yds - 1 TD

WR
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1. Bengals - Michael Barber - 5 Rec - 23.6 Avg - 118 Yds - 2 TD - 0 Drop
2. Rams - Henry Ellard - 6 Rec - 10.2 Avg - 61 Yds - 2 TD - 1 Drop
3. Eagles - Calvin Williams - 7 Rec - 16.1 Avg - 113 Yds - 1 TD - 1 Drop

DL
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1. Vikings - Henry Thomas - 4 Tak - 2 Sack - 1 FF - 1 FR
2. Redskins - Fred Stokes - 4 Tak - 2 Sack - 1 FF
3. Cowboys - Danny Noonan - 4 Tak - 2 Sack - 1 FR

LB
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1. Raiders - Ervin Randle - 11 Tak - 1 FF - 2 Int - 2 Deflect
2. Cardinals - Ken Harvey - 11 Tak - 1 Sack - 1 Int - 1 Deflect
3. Saints - Sam Mills - 15 Tak - 1 Sack

DB
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1. Saints - Robert Massey - 2 Tak - 2 Int - 4 Deflect
2. Rams - Darrell Fullington - 5 Tak - 2 Sack - 1 FF - 1 Deflect
3. Bears - Donnell Woolford - 3 Tak - 1 Int - 1 TD - 2 Deflect



Injuries
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49ers Make Some Moves

AP - The San Francisco 49ers were in trouble after this week 4 game against the Detroit Lions ended in a close 13-14 victory. The main reason being that they lost a starting cornerback in Don Griffin (80 Ovr). Griffin sprained his knee and after a diagnosis team doctors say he won't return for at least 10 weeks.

The San Francisco 49ers aren't very deep at the cornerback position this season. After their starter Darryl Pollard (85) they drop to Griffin then Eric Davis (72) and finally Greg Cox (61). Since the 49ers don't feel that young Eric Davis is ready for the #2 cornerback slot and would still benefit from a few years as a nickel it appears they decided to dip into a rich free agent CB market and come out with a gem.

In doing so the San Francisco 49ers signed 28 year old conerback, Vestee Jackson (79 Ovr) to a 5 year, $11.45 million dollar contract with a $1.30 million dollar bonus. The hefty contract shows the 49ers willingness to be loyal to Jackson if he can take them to the next level. Jackson will undoubtedly fill in for Griffin during his absence, but by the time Griffin returns the 49ers are saying there is a possibility that Jackson could even surpass him and become their permanent #2 if he plays well.

However the signing of Jackson did come at a price as the 49ers needed to free some cap space in order to sign Jackson to his demands. As a result they released right outside linebacker, Mike Walter (69 Ovr). The 49ers decided to release the 30 year old 9 year veteran, who has spent the past 8 years with the San Francisco 49ers. Walter was at one point a solid starter for the 49ers but in his age has been surpassed by Bill Romanowski. As a result last year in 1990 Walter only had 9 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 ff, and 1 fr on the season. The 49ers felt that he had spent his time with them and decided to release his contract to help sign a more pressing need in Vestee Jackson.

If Jackson works out for the 49ers they shouldn't miss a step going into the next few weeks. Defensively they need the help against the pass or else they could easily be exploited by the opposing teams.

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Packers Sign Three, Release One

AP - The Green Bay Packers made a big roster addition during their Week 4 loss to the Minnesota Vikings as they signed three players to the team, WR/CB/KR all around special teams player, Dwight Stone (73 Ovr), backup veteran quarterback, Mike Pagel (65 Ovr), and 26 year old cornerback, Sheldon White (70 Ovr). At the same time to make room due to the roster player limit the Packers were forced to release Lester Archambeau (69 Ovr) from the team, to make room for this talent.

The first significant signing by the Green Bay Packers was the addition of wide receiver, Dwight Stone, to be the 5th receiver on the Packers roster. The Packers have a star at the #1 in Sterling Sharpe (90 Ovr) and a solid veteran #2 in Perry Kemp (87) but they brought Dwight Stone in to fight it out with #3 Jeff Query (74 Ovr) who hasn't been playing as well as they'd like. They also brought him in to help returning the football as Vince Workman has been trying to return the kicks for the team so far, his 12 KR with a 21.5 average for 258 yards are solid, but they claim he lacks the explosive capabilities needed to break one for a touchdown. Last year Stone was circumvented by Rod Woodson in the return duties but did average 19.4 yards on kicks and 14.2 on punts in the few chances he got, but that including a 79 yard punt return, proving his ability to break a long one. Not to mention in 1988 he returned one for the Steelers 92 yards for the touchdown. Last season he also proved solid in the receiving category as he caught 26 passes for 307 yards and 1 touchdown. Either way Stone will be a valuable and versatile addition to the Green Bay Packer squad at the price of a 3 year $4.68 million dollar contract.

The second player the Packers added was veteran quarterback Mike Pagel (65 Ovr) to help backup Don Majkowski in case of an injury. Anthony Dilweg is the original backup (67 Ovr) and did have to fill in for Majkowski when he got hurt earlier this season for teh one game, and performed horribly as he went 17 of 32 for 53% for 92 yards and threw 3 interceptions. His 19.8 quarterback rating left much to be desired, so Green Bay felt they wanted to add an insurance policy to the team in Mike Pagel. Pagel has starting experience as he started for the Indianapolis Colts in 1985 and threw 14 touchdowns to 15 interceptions for 2,414 yards. He then went to the Cleveland Browns where he spent most of it backing up Bernie Kosar. Then last year he got another chance to start when Kosar went down with an injury. While he didn't perform that great with his 1,495 yard 5 touchdown and 15 interception performance, he did show that he could still lead a team as the Cleveland Browns, despite numerous injuries, finished 7-9 on the season. As a result the Packers felt he was the most capable backup available in free agency and signed him to a 3 year, $2.10 million dollar contract with a $150,000 dollar signing bonus.

The final addition to the Green Bay Packers team is cornerback Sheldon White (70 Ovr) who will be the 5th and final cornerback on a talented Packer secondary. The Packers have Jerry Holmes (90 Ovr) starting with Cris Dishman at the #2 (88 Ovr) youngster Leroy Butler (87 Ovr) sneaking in the nickel, as well as R.Pitts (76 Ovr) rounding out the top 4, so they're certainly capable, but White will prove as a solid backup in case one of the Packers talented corners goes down. Sheldon White came at a 3 year, $3.03 million, $450,000 bonus price tag however, but with Holmes at 32 years 1 year left and Pitts on his final year of his contract, one of the two probably won't be returning and White already fills that void.

The Packers did have to release a player in order to add these 3 talented substitutes to their squad, so young 23 year old Lester Archambeau was released after just 1 season as a pro. The youngster did show signs of talent (69 Ovr). But only so much could be done as he spent it sitting behind Matt Brock (82 Ovr). There's no doubt in the Packers mind though that this time next year he'll easily be on another squad somewhere in the NFL, just hopefully not in the Packers division.

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Pete Holohan Traded to Atlanta Falcons

AP - 32 Year old Tight End, Pete Holohan found a new home today with the Atlanta Falcons. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end was traded away to Atlanta for two young backup offensive-lineman in a deal after expressing his lack of desire to play for the Chiefs.

Pete Holohan was originally drafted by the San Diego Chargers in 1981 and has been a solid tight end in the NFL since then. His best year was 1988 with the Los Angeles Rams as he tallied 59 Catches for 640 yards and 3 touchdowns as their top tight end. Then last season he played his final season with the Rams as he caught 28 passes for 148 yards and 1 touchdown in a lackluster year. As a result the Rams did not resign Holohan and he was put into free agency, where he ended up signing with the Kansas City Chiefs. However it only took 4 weeks into the season that Holohan found himself on another team, why? Because he demanded it so

"I didn't come to this team to spend the last few years of my career sitting on the bench and watching some young kid take my job. (Ben Coates 86 Ovr) I joined the Chiefs because they initially promised me that I would be starting for them. Well apparently that's not happening so I refuse to play for them. I demanded for management to trade me away, and i'm happy I did because now I get to join the Atlanta Falcons. They've already assured me that I'll be starting next week over Gene Wilkens for the starting tight end spot. I can't wait to get on the field and show that I still have what it takes to be a top starting tight end in this league."Pete Holohan, Falcons Tight End

In order to obtain Pete Holohan the Atlanta Falcons had to get ride of a few backup offensive lineman to entice the Kansas City Chiefs. As a result left guard, Reggie Wells (69 Ovr), the 24 year old 2nd season guard, and backup center Elbert Shelley (67 Ovr) at 25 years of age, both join the Chiefs. The Kansas City Chiefs are already short on the offensive line as starting left tackle Rich Baldinger hurt himself for the entire season, the addition of Reggie Wells will help backup Irv Pankey (83 Ovr) who is now starting at that position. Then to add continues depth they add Shelley to the team to play behind Tim Grunhard (87 Ovr) and Winters (71 Ovr).

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Ronnie Lott Cracks The Top 15 All-Time List

AP - Veteran safety, Ronnie Lott, made history this week against the Detroit Lions as he picked off Rodney Peete. That interception marked the 52nd time that Ronnie Lott has made an interception in his career and as a result he has cracked the Top 15 all-time interception list.

32-Year Old Ronnie Lott now enters his 11th season with the San Francisco 49ers and continues to hear his name echoed amongst the greatest safeties to ever play the game. Well this week he just earned an argument in that favor as he cracked the top 15 all-time interception list at 52 on his career. Lott ties for 14th all-time with the likes of Jack Butler, Bobby Dillon, Jimmy Patton, Mel Renfro, and Larry Wilson, who all completed their stellar careers with 52 interceptions. Ronnie Lott still has plenty of games this season to move up and challenge the 13th overall player, Willie Brown who has 54 on his career. It will only be a matter of time before this veteran safety starts taking down one-by-one the members of this elite list.

Ronnie Lott is a true testament to versatility at the safety position. Ronnie Lott is currently leading the San Francisco 49ers in tackles, as well as tied for the lead in sacks. He is leading the team in fumbles recovered and tied for the lead in forced fumbles.

Whether he's taking a receivers head off as he goes across the middle, rushing to the line to stuff a runner at the line of scrimmage, or leaping into the air and picking off a quarterback's throw, there is nothing that Lott can't do.

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1991 - Week 5 Wrap up
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Week 5 Games
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Bears (3-0) - Vs - Rams (2-2) - (20-27) - P.O.T.G. - LB - Kevin Greene (7 Tak - 1 Int - 1 TD - 1 Deflect)
Colts (2-2) - Vs - Bills (3-1) - (9-38) - P.O.T.G. - HB - Thurman Thomas (15 Att - 4.7 Avg - 70 Yds - 4 TD - 6 Rec - 73 Yds - 0 TD)
Dolphins (1-2) - Vs - Jets (2-2) - (35-14) - P.O.T.G. - WR - Mark Duper (7 Rec - 11.3 Avg - 79 Yds - 1 TD)
Buccaneers (3-0) - Vs - Packers (1-3) - (20-34) - P.O.T.G. - WR - Sterling Sharpe - 5 Rec - 8.0 Avg - 40 Yds - 2 TD - 0 Drop)
Bengals (2-2) - Vs - Vikings (1-3) - (23-12) - P.O.T.G. - HB - James Brooks (17 Att - 3.6 Avg - 61 Yds - 2 TD - 0 Rec - 0 Yds)
Cowboys (3-1) - Vs - Cardinals (2-1) - (27-30) - P.O.T.G. - WR - Brett Perriman (6 Rec - 27.7 Avg - 166 Yds - 2 TD)
Eagles (2-2) - Vs - 49ers (2-2) - (21-35) - P.O.T.G. - QB - Joe Montana (31 of 41 Att - 75.6% - 317 Yds- 5 TD - 1 Int)
Redskins (1-3) - Vs - Chargers (3-1) - (9-7) - P.O.T.G. - K - Chip Lohimiller (3 of 4 FG - 75% - 45 Lg - 0 of 0 XP)
Broncos (1-2) - Vs - Raiders (3-1) - (12-27) - P.O.T.G. - HB - Marcus Allen (19 Att - 3.3 Avg - 63 Yds - 2 TD - 0 Rec - 0 Yds)
Falcons (0-3) - Vs - Saints (2-2) - (24-20) - P.O.T.G. - QB - Brett Favre (19 of 36 Att - 52.8% - 152 Yds - 3 TD - 1 Int)
Bye Weeks - Browns - Lions - Oilers - Seahawks

News & Notes
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Career Firsts
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-None


Complaining About Not Starting
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-Bears - CB - Lamuel Stinson feels that his reduced role on the defense is not using him to his full potential. He hopes to see more action in the next few weeks.

-Buccaneers - LOLB - Kevin Murphy is demanding to get some playing time as all he is doing is riding the pine this season. The Buccaneers feel they are set at their linebacking positions thus far through the season, and barring injury, it appears Murphy's demands may be falling on deaf ears.


Players of the Week
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Offensive Player of the Week
49ers - QB - Joe Montana - 31 of 41 Att - 75.6% - 317 Yds - 5 TD - 1 Int

Defensive Player of the Week
Dolphins - LB - Hugh Green - 5 Tak - 1 Sack - 1 FF - 1 FR - 2 Int - 1 TD - 1 Deflect

Top 3 Performances
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QB
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1. 49ers - Joe Montana - 31 of 41 Att - 75.6% - 317 Yds - 5 TD - 1 Int
2. Falcons - Brett Favre - 19 of 36 Att - 52.8% - 152 Yds - 3 TD - 1 Int
3. Cardinals - Timm Rosenbach - 21 of 33 Att - 63.6% - 287 Yds - 2 TD - 0 Int

HB
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1. Bills - Thurman Thomas - 15 Att - 4.7 Avg - 70 Yds - 4 TD - 6 Rec - 73 Yds - 0 TD
2. Bears - Neal Anderson - 24 Att - 4.7 Avg - 113 Yds - 2 TD - 0 Rec - 0 Yds - 0 TD
3. Cowboys - Emmitt Smith - 28 Att - 3.8 Avg - 105 Yds - 1 TD - 1 Rec - 6 Yds - 0 TD

WR
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1. Cardinals - Brett Perriman - 6 Rec - 27.7 Avg - 166 Yds - 2 TD - 1 Drop
2. 49ers - Jerry Rice - 7 Att - 15.9 Avg - 111 Yds - 2 TD - 1 Drop
3. Eagles - Fred Barnett - 9 Rec - 15.8 Avg - 142 Yds - 1 TD - 0 Drop

DL
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1. Cowboys - Jim Jeffcoat - 4 Tak - 2 Sack - 2 FR - 1 Deflect
2. Vikings - Al Noga - 4 Tak - 2 Sack - 1 FR
3. Bears - Richard Dent - 6 Tak - 1 Sack - 1 FR

LB
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1. Dolphins - Hugh Green - 5 Tak - 1 Sack - 1 FF - 1 FR - 2 Int - 1 TD - 1 Deflect
2. Rams - Kevin Greene - 7 Tak - 1 Int - 1 TD - 2 Deflect
3. Cowboys - Roman Phifer - 5 Tak - 3 FF - 1 FR - 1 Deflect

DB
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1. 49ers - Vestee Jackson - 6 Tak - 3 Int - 2 Deflect
2. Packers - Cris Dishamn - 2 Tak - 2 Int - 1 TD - 1 Deflect
3. Packers - Leroy Butler - 2 Tak - 2 Int - 1 TD



Injuries
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Progression Report
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Bears
HB - Neal Anderson - (+1) - (91)
WR - Rob Morris - (+1) - (83)
LT - Jimbo Covert (+1) - (88)
LG - Mark Bortz - (+1) - (88)
C - Joel Hilgenberg - (+1) - (96)
RG - Tom Thayer - (+1) - (91)
RT - Keith Van Horne - (+1) - (87)
RT - Aaaron Gibson - (-1) - (71)
LOLB - Ron Cox - (+1) - (69)
K - Kevin Butler - (=1) - (89)


Bengals
FB - Harold Green - (+2) - (87)
WR - Michael Barber - (+2) - (75)
WR - Kendall Smith - (+2) - (70)
LT - Anthony munoz - (+1) - (99)
C - Bruce Mozerski - (+1) - (86)
RG - Brian Blados - (+1) - (89)
RT - Kevin Walter - (+1) - (91)
LB - Leon White - (+1) - (79)
LB - James Francis - (+1) - (84)
LCB - Jimmy Spencer - (+1) - (79)
CB - Rod Jones - (+2) - (64)
FS - Aeneas Williams - (+3) - (87)
FS - Barney Bussey - (+2) - (75)
K - Jim Breech - (+1) - (90)


Bills
HB - Thurman Thomas - (+1) - (97)
HB - Harvey Williams - (+1) - (79)
FB - Jamie Mueller - (+2) - (91)
WR - Steve Tasker - (+2) - (76)
WR - Mike Pritchard - (+5) - (74)
TE - Keith McKeller - (+2) - (85)
LT - Will Wolford - (+2) - (92)
LG - Glenn Parker - (+2) - (82)
C - Kent Hull - (+1) - (99)
RG - John Davis - (+2) - (88)
RT - Howard Ballard - (+2) - (91)
RE - Mike Pike - (+4) - (72)
MLB - Shane Conlan - (+1) - (93)
ROLB - Cornelius Bennett - (+1) - (96)
CB - Nate Odomes - (+1) - (93)
CB - Kirby Jackson - (+1) - (88)
CB - James Williams - (+2) - (84)
SS - Mark Kelso - (+2) - (88)


Broncos
HB - Bobby Humphrey - (+1) - (85)
WR - Mark Jackson - (+2) - (86)
DT - Andre Townsend - (-1) - (80)
ROLB - Simon Fletcher - (+1) - (99)
CB - Steve Jackson - (+1) - (77)
FS - Kip Corrington - (+2) - (78)
SS - Elliot Smith - (+2) - (78)


Browns
QB - Bernie Kosar - (+3) - (89)
HB - Eric Metcalf - (+1) - (84)
WR - Webster Slaughter - (+1) - (90)
WR - Reggie Langhorne - (+3) - (84)
WR - Vernon Joines - (+5) - (74)
TE - Scott Galbraith - (+4) - (73)
LT - Paul Farren - (+1) - (86)
LG - Kyle Reeves - (+5) - (75)
C - Mike Baab - (+1) - (88)
RG - Dan Fike - (+5) - (73)
RT - Tony JOnes - (+3) - (83)
LE - Rob Burnett - (+3) - (83)
DT - Fred Smerlas - (+1) - (77)
DT - Gerald Nichols - (+3) - (76)
LOLB - William Thomas - (+2) - (80)
MLB - Mike Johnson - (+1) - (92)
ROLB - Mike Croel - (+3) - (81)
CB - Aaron Blaylock - (+1) - (84)
CB - Stephen Braggs - (+4) - (73)
FS - Harlon Barnett - (+3) - (74)
SS - Keith Bostic - (+4) - (77)
K - Jim Kauric - (+2) - (80)


Buccaneers
QQB - Vinny Testeverde - (+2) - (83)
QB - Steve Walsh - (-1) - (74)
HB - Roger Craig - (+1) - (94)
FB - Reggie Cobb - (+2) - (91)
WR - Bruce HIll - (+2) - (91)
LT - Paul Gruber - (+1) - (87)
LG - Derrick Kennard - (+1) - (84)
C - Ralph Grimes - (+2) - (91)
RG - Todd McHale - (+1) - (83)
RG - Calvin Stephens - (+1) - (79)
RT - Ralph Taylor - (+1) - (86)
RE - Ray Seals - (+3) - (79)
LOLB - Tim Harris - (+2) - (91)
MLB - Eugene Marve - (+1) - (91)
MLB - Sam Anno - (+5) - (79)
ROLB - John Grimsley - (+2) - (89)
CB - Ricky Reynolds - (+1) - (91)
CB- Tim McKyer - (+1) - (91)
CB - Rodney Rice - (+3) - (78)
FS - Harry Hamilton - (+1) - (93)
SS - Marcus Robinson - (+1) - (92)
SS - Bobby Gray - (+2) - (87)


Cardinals
QB - Timm Rosenbach - (+2) - (84)
HB - Johnny Johnson - (+1) - (81)
WR - Brett Perriman - (+1) - (83)
WR - Rickey Proehl - (+2) - (81)
WR - Ernie Jones - (-1) - (75)
WR - Tim Barnett - (-1) - (62)
LG - Joe Valerio - (+1) - (79)
RG - Leonard Smith - (+1) - (81)
DT - Mark Duckens - (+1) - (79)
LOLB - Winston Moss - (+1) - (89)
ROLB - Ken Harvey - (+1) - (90)
CB - Marcus Turner - (+1) - (84)
FS - Michael Zordich - (+1) - (87)


Chargers
WR - Walter Wilson - (+4) - (69)
RE - Burt Grossman - (+1) - (92)
LOLB - Jim Kowlakowski - (+4) - (66)
MLB - Junior Seau - (+1) - (93)
MLB - Gary Plummer - (+1) - (88)
ROLB - Leslie O'Neal - (+1) - (99)
CB - Gil Byrd - (+1) - (97)
CB - Donald Frank - (+2) - (85)
SS - Eric Turner - (+3) - (82)
K - Raul Allegre - (+2) - (79)
P - John Kidd - (+1) - (85)


Chiefs
QB - Steve Pelleur - (+2) - (80)
HB - Christian Okoye - (+1) - (91)
HB - Bill JOnes - (-1) - (69)
FB - Todd McNair - (+2) - (89)
WR - Emile Harry - (+4) - (78)
TE - Ben Coates - (+2) - (86)
LT - Irv Pankey - (+1) - (83)
LG - Dave Lutz - (+1) - (86)
C - Tim Grunhard - (+1) - (87)
RT - John Alt - (+1) - (94)
LE - Leonard Griffin - (+1) - (85)
RE - Phil Hansen - (+2) - (74)
MLB - Percy Snow - (+1) - (88)
CB - Aaron Lewis - (+1) - (91)
CB - Lloyd Burress - (+2) - (74)
FS - Ron Brown - (+2) - (79)
SS - Kevin Porter - (+1) - (86)


Colts
QB - Jeff George - (+1) - (80)
HB - Eric Dickerson - (+1) - (94)
FB - Anthony Johnson - (+4) - (78)
WR - Stacey Simmons - (+4) - (72)
LG - Kevin Donnalley - (+1) - (77)
C - Ray Donaldson - (+1) - (95)
RG - Brian Baldinger - (+1) - (85)
RT - Ralph Mattes - (+1) - (86)
LE - Donnell Thompson - (-2) - (73)
RE - Sam Clancy - (-2) - (84)
CB - Chris Goode - (-1) - (79)


Cowboys
HB - Emmitt Smith - (+1) - (91)
WR - Michael Irvin - (+1) - (85)
WR - Derrick Shepard - (-1) - (69)
MLB - Roman Phifer - (+3) - (80)
CB - Roland Williams - (-1) - (79)
SS - Stevon Moore - (-1) - (72)
K - Ken Willis - (+2) - (78)
P - Mike Saxon - (+1) - (83)


Dolphins
QB - Scott Secules - (-2) - (64)
WR - Michael Clayton - (+1) - (88)
WR - Tony Martin - (+2) - (74)
LG - Keith Sims - (+1) - (78)
RE - Moe Gardner - (-1) - (76)
RE - Michael Sinclaire - (-1) - (74)
DT - Alfred Oglesby - (-1) - (77)
ROLB - Hugh Green - (+1) - (84)
ROLB - Chris Odom - (-1) - (66)
CB - J.B. Brown - (+3) - (75)
SS - Louis Oliver - (-1) - (83)


Eagles
QB - Jim McMahon - (+2) - (74)
HB - Anthony Toney - (+1) - (88)
WR - Fred Barnett - (+1) - (90)
WR - Calvin Williams - (+1) - (88)
LE - Steve Kaufusi - (-1) - (62)
RE - Doug Bailey - (-1) - (71)
MLB - Bryce Paup - (+2) - (80)
ROLB - Godfrey Myles - (-1) - (64)
FS - Lonnie Young - (-1) - (77)


Falcons
QB - Brett Favre - (+2) - (85)
QB - Chris Miller - (-1) - (83)
HB - John Settle - (-1) - (76)
LE - Mike Gann - (+1) - (88)
RE - Oliver Barnett - (-2) - (67)
DT - Blaise Winter - (-1) - (74)
LOLB - John Rade - (+1) - (73)
CB - Bobby Butler - (+1) - (78)
CB - Eric Bergeson - (-1) - (61)
FS - Brian Jordan - (+1) - (90)
SS - Josh Booty - (+2) - (74)
K - John Kasay - (+4) - (77)
P - Scott Fulhage - (+2) - (85)


49ers
HB - Dexter Carter - (+1) - (80)
WR - Jerry Rice - (+1) - (98)
LT - Steve Wallace - (+1) - (85)
LG - Tom Ackerman - (+1) - (78)
C - Jesse Sapolu - (+1) - (89)
RG - Harris Barton - (+1) - (95)
LOLB - Keena Turner - (-1) - (76)
CB - Vestee Jackson - (+3) - (82)
CB - Darryl Pollard - (+2) - (85)


Giants
QB - Jeff Hostetler - (+2) - (78)
HB - Rodney Hampton - (+2) - (84)
WR - Stephen Baker - (+2) - (83)
LG - Eric Moore - (+1) - (84)
C - Bart Oates - (+1) - (92)
RG - William Roberts - (+1) - (84)
RT - Doug Riesemburg - (+1) - (87)
LE - Eric Dorsey - (+1) - (87)
DT - Erik Howard - (+1) - (84)
LOLB - Carl Banks - (+1) - (91)
LOLB - Bobby Abrams - (+1) - (71)
CB - Mark Collins - (+2) - (86)
FS - Myron Guyton - (+1) - (86)
SS - Greg Jackson - (+1) - (90)
K - Matt Bahr - (+2) - (82)


Jets
QB - Tony Eason - (+4) - (79)
HB - Fred McNiel - (+1) - (82)
HB - A.B. Brown - (+2) - (68)
FB - Brad Baxter - (+2) - (87)
WR - Terence Mathis - (+1) - (85)
WR - Jojo Townsell - (+3) - (71)
TE - Mark Boyer - (+1) - (86)
DT - Erik McNeil - (-1) - (59)
LOLB - Mo Lewis - (+3) - (83)
LOLB - Dan Murray - (+2) - (70)
ROLB - John Galvin - (=2) - (62)
CB - Tony Stargell - (+1) - (83)
CB - Don Odegard - (+3) - (76)
SS - Lester Lyles - (+4) - (77)
P - Chris Gardocki - (+2) - (77)


Lions
QB - Rodney Peete - (+3) - (83)
FB - Bob Christian - (+2) - (78)
WR - Richard Johnson - (+1) - (86)
C - Kevin Glover - (+1) - (85)
RG - Kevin Dallafior - (+1) - (83)
LE - Dan Owens - (+1) - (81)
RE - Keith Ferguson - (+1) - (84)
DT - Lawrence Peete - (+2) - (73)
LOLB - George Jamison - (+3) - (83)
MLB - Dennis Gibson - (+1) - (87)
MLB - Tracy Hayworth - (+3) - (72)
CB - Bruce McNorton - (+1) - (89)
CB - Leroy Irvin - (+2) - (84)
CB - Ray Crockett - (+3) - (82)
FS - Bennie Blades - (+1) - (93)
SS - William White - (+1) - (92)


Oilers
FB - Allen Pinkett - (+1) - (83)
WR - Ernest Givens - (+1) - (85)
WR - Curtis Duncan (+2) - (83)
TE - Leonard Harris - (=2) - (63)
LT - Dean Steinkuhler - (+2) - (89)
C - Jay Pennison - (+1) - (93)
RG - Greg Rakoczy - (+3) - (83)
RG - Doug Dawson - (+3) - (72)
RT - David Williams - (+1) - (92)
LE - William Fuller - (+1) - (88)
RE - Robert Young - (+5) - (78)
DT - Ray Childress - (+1) - (93)
ROLB - Lamar Lathon - (+1) - (94)
ROLB - Reggie Burnette - (-1) - (61)
CB - Richard Johnson - (+1) - (94)
CB - Paul Allen - (+3) - (81)
CB - Leander Knight - (+3) - (73)
FS - Bubba McDowell - (+2) - (90)
SS - Terry Kinard - (+1) - (85)
K - Norm Johnson - (+1) - (92)


Packers
QB - Anthony Dilweg - (-1) - (67)
HB - Leonard Russell - (+2) - (79)
HB - Vince Workman - (-1) - (65)
FB - Darrell Thompson - (+1) - (87)
WR - Perry Kemp - (+1) - (87)
LE - Keith Traylor - (-1) - (71)
LOLB - Anthony Bell - (+1) - (89)
CB - Cris Dishman - (+1) - (88)
CB - Leroy Butler - (+2) - (87)
K - Chris Jacke - (+1) - (89)
P - Bryan Wagner - (+1) - (90)


Patriots
QB - Steve Beuerlein - (+3) - (80)
WR - Hart Lee Dykes - (+2) - (88)
TE - Marv Cook - (+2) - (86)
RE - Gerald Veris - (+1) - (84)
DT - Fred Deriggi - (+4) - (77)
LOLB - Ed Williams - (-1) - (74)
MLB - Ilia Jarostchuk - (+7) - (73)
ROLB - Vincent Brown - (+1) - (90)
CB - Mickey Washington - (-1) - (71)
SS - Roland James - (+1) - (90)


Raiders
QB - Jay Schroeder - (+3) - (84)
HB - Greg Bell - (+1) - (80)
WR - Tim Brown - (+1) - (84)
MLB - Ervin Randle - (+1) - (92)
CB - Lionel Washington - (+1) - (90)
CB - Garry Lewis - (+1) - (81)
FS - Eddie Anderson - (+2) - (88)
FS - Solomon Wilcots - (+1) - (86)
SS - Henry Jones - (+3) - (83)
K - Jeff Jaeger - (+1) - (80)
P - Jeff Gossett - (+1) - (86)


Rams
HB - Rickey Watters - (+2) - (83)
FB - Buford McGee - (+4) - (85)
WR - Willie Anderson - (+1) - (90)
TE - Andre Glover - (+2) - (71)
RG - Doug Love - (+1) - (84)
RG - Tito Reyes - (+3) - (74)
LE - Doug Reed - (+1) - (87)
MLB - Frank Stickland - (+6) - (80)
CB - Darryl Henley - (+8) - (84)
FS - Darrell Fullington - (+2) - (91)
P - Keith English - (+1) - (86)


Redskins
QB - Mark Rypien - (+2) - (90)
HB - Reggie Dupard - (+1) - (79)
WR - Gary Clark - (+1) - (86)
TE - Jimmie Johnson - (+1) - (85)
LE - Eric Williams (+2) - (68)
RE - Fred Stokes - (+2) - (91)
DT - Leon Lett - (+4) - (78)
LOLB - Wilbur Marshall - (+1) - (97)
ROLB - Bobby Houston - (+2) - (82)
ROLB - Andre Collins - (-1) - (76)
CB - Martin Mayhew - (+1) - (86)
SS - Brad Edwards - (-1) - (76)
K - Chip Lohimiller - (+1) - (97)
P - Dave Zastudil - (+1) - (87)


Saints
HB - Dalton Hillard - (+1) - (85)
WR - Quinn Early - (+1) - (86)
RE - Michael Simmons - (+1) - (83)
DT - Wayne Martin - (+1) - (81)
DT - Chris Pike - (-1) - (76)
MLB - Sam Mills - (+1) - (96)
MLB - Vaughn Johnson - (+1) - (91)
ROLB - Pat Swilling - (+1) - (87)
CB - Robert Massey - (+1) - (88)
CB - Toi Cook - (+2) - (81)
CB - Vince Buck - (-1) - (73)
FS - Brett Maxie - (+1) - (87)
SS - Gene Atikins - (+2) - (84)
SS - Bennie Thompson - (+1) - (78)
P - Tommy Barnhardt - (+2) - (91)


Seahawks
HB - Chris Warren - (+1) - (83)
FB - Derrick Fenner - (+1) - (92)
WR - Tommy Kane - (+3) - (83)
TE - Travis McNeil - (+1) - (85)
LT - Andy Heck - (+1) - (82)
C - Greg Feasel - (+1) - (86)
CB - Cedrick Mack - (+1) - (87)
CB - Derrick Harper - (+1) - (79)
SS - Nick Glasgow - (+2) - (91)
K - Al Del Greco - (+3) - (81)


Steelers
QB - Bubby Brister - (+2) - (93)
HB - Barry Foster - (+1) - (79)
FB - Tim Worley - (+2) - (81)
WR - Derek Hill - (+1) - (90)
WR - Chris Calloway - (+3) - (71)
WR - Lorenzo Davis - (+4) - (68)
TE - Eric Green - (+1) - (88)
TE - Mike Mularkey - (+1) - (77)
LG - Terry Long - (+2) - (86)
C - Dermontti Dawson - (+1) - (90)
RG - Jihn Rienstra - (+1) - (86)
RT - Tom Ricketts - (+1) - (87)
LE - Aaron Jones - (+3) - (84)
LE - Kenny Davison - (-2) - (76)
RE - Keith Willis - (+1) - (89)
LOLB - Bryan Hinkle - (+1) - (80)
MLB - Hardy Nickerson - (+1) - (91)
CB - Raymond Felton - (-1) - (64)


Vikings
QB - Rich Gannon - (-1) - (81)
HB - Terry Allen - (+1) - (81)
LE - Al Noga - (+2) - (91)
DT - John Randle - (-2) - (72)
LOLB - Mike Merriweather - (+1) - (89)
ROLB - Ray Berry - (+1) - (88)
FS - Tim Gordon - (+1) - (77)
SS - Pat Eilers - (+1) - (73)