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INSIDE THE NFC WEST.(football teams, players)
2000 HIGHS AND LOWS
BEST SURPRISE Jeff Garcia, QB, 49ers. At the start of the year, he was regarded as nothing more than a stopgap at the position. By the end of the year, he was voted to the Pro Bowl and considered a franchise cornerstone.
BIGGEST BUST (tie): Kevin Carter, DE, Todd Lyght, CB, Rams. Unhappy over contract issues, they seemed unprepared for the season. Both were slow and sluggish and shells of what they were as Pro Bowl players in 1999.
BEST BAND-AID: Aaron Brooks, QB, Saints. After Jeff Blake was hurt, Brooks sustained the Saints' march to the NFC West title. He may not let go of the job.
MOST PAINFUL INJURY: Patrick Jeffers, WR, Panthers. His season-ending knee injury in an exhibition game took the steam out of Carolina's big-play passing game.
PLAY TO REMEMBER: With a 10-6, fourth-quarter lead over Carolina in Week 7, the Saints pulled a fake punt on a fourth-and-1 from their 35. Up back Fred McAfee took the snap and raced 40 yards, setting up a game-icing TD. That typified the Saints' aggressive, unpredictable style.
PLAY TO FORGET: In a microcosm of the Rams' awful defensive season, Carter could not get Bucs RB Warrick Dunn to the ground in the Monday game in Week 16. Dunn lateraled to Shaun King, who set up the winning TD.
- NFC WEST SCOUTING REPORT.(Special Pullouts)
- Newspaper article from: Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO) Adams, Sam September 5, 1999 700+ words
...considering the offensive line allowed 53 sacks...first place in NFC West. Beat San Francisco...third place in NFC West. KEY RETURNEES...BETTER THAN '98?: Offensive line expected to improve...fourth place in NFC West. KEY RETURNEES...
- Rams prepare to face tough NFC West foe in Saints.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Korte, Steve October 27, 2001 700+ words
...will move out of the NFC West next season when the...will be the Saints' offensive line against the Rams' defensive...Chris Naeole _ on their offensive line. "They are tough...including 5-0 vs. the NFC West, under Haslett...
- NFC WEST PREVIEW.(PRO FOOTBALL 2004: PACKERS AND NFL PREVIEW)
- Newspaper article from: Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI) September 12, 2004 700+ words
...10-6 (second in the NFC West). * Key additions...The projected starting offensive line wasn't at full strength...12-4 (first in the NFC West). * Key additions...remain in the mix for the NFC West title and a playoff berth...
- SEAHAWKS FACE INCREASED COMPETITION IN QUEST FOR FOURTH NFC WEST TITLE IN...
- Newspaper article from: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA) Farnsworth, Clare September 7, 2007 700+ words
...other three teams in the NFC West had made during the offseason...who doesn't think the NFC West is better this year...them about each of the NFC West teams: Arizona Cardinals...Grimm taking over the offensive line. Strong safety Adrian...
- It's an early NFC West showdown: 49ers, Seattle both have a lot to prove after...
- Newspaper article from: San Jose Mercury News (San Jose, CA) September 30, 2007 700+ words
...its importance to both NFC West co-leaders. "It...its third consecutive NFC West title, but the Seahawks...first swing through the NFC West with a 3-0 record and...the onus on the 49ers offensive line by putting an eighth defender...
- NFC West off to races.(Sports)
- Newspaper article from: The Seattle Times (Seattle, WA) September 10, 2009 700+ words
...RENTON -- Not so long ago the NFC West featured the most dynamic passing...the most dominant runner in the NFC West, well, then it's very good...blocking scheme and a makeshift offensive line missing starting tackle Walter...
- NFL Football: Niners hope to clinch NFC West in Dallas.
- News wire article from: Sports Network December 6, 2002 700+ words
...the 49ers can clinch the NFC West title with a victory over...got some help from the [offensive] line and our offense was doing...passing the honors on to his offensive line. "The guys up front did...game (10th in NFL). Their offensive line has to be considered one...
- The new king of the hill: the Seahawks, led by Matt Hasselbeck, have replaced...
- Magazine article from: Football Digest Georgatos, Dennis September 1, 2004 700+ words
...the team to beat in the NFC West. The Seahawks stamped...Francisco 49ers (who won the NFC West the year before) en route...year. Here's how the NFC West shapes up: 1. Seattle...Stock, and assistant offensive line coach John Benton. Why...
