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Injuries, simply, are a painful reality in NFL.(The Dallas Morning News)

Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service

| September 01, 2003 | Gosselin, Rick | COPYRIGHT 2003 Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Rick Gosselin

DALLAS _ Let's blame the preseason for the rash of injuries that will impact the fates of several NFL teams this season.

But that wouldn't be fair. Understand this: Football is a violent sport. When the NFL plays games, players get hurt _ whether the games count or not. If the NFL eliminated the preseason and went to a 20-game regular season, there would still be injuries in August.

Unfortunately, injuries are pivotal in who wins and loses every season. Health is a key ingredient in success.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost only 17 games by starters due to injury in 2002 on the way to the first Super Bowl in franchise ...

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