Colts strive to fix shaky defense after playoff exit
Colts finished 2000 with a 10 win season and playoff berth but fell to the Dolphins 23 17 in overtime. Peyton Manning Edgerrin James and Marvin Harrison starred on offense while the defense struggled, prompting calls for improved front line play and personnel upgrades.
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Urlacher rises as Bears star after breakout season
Rookie 1B Urlacher moves to middle linebacker during training camp. He finishes with 125 tackles 99 solo and eight sacks leading Chicago. Two interceptions and a fumble recovery highlight a season that earns praise from Al Groh and echoes Butkus and Singletary. He credits safety and hard work shaping a longtime future.
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Ravens and Sharpe lift Baltimore in playoff win
Lewis rushes for 1364 yards and a 58 yard score as Ravens overpower Broncos 34 23 in a frenzied PSINet Stadium crowd of 69 638. McCrary and Lewis anchor defense while Sharpe and Buckley collide on the return. Modell defends move to Baltimore amid pride and doubt as Denver falls short of a third straight playoff upset.
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Eagles clinch win as McNabb to Brown seals late score
Philadelphia rallied for a 14 point fourth quarter, driving 57 yards in 10 plays for a 2 yard TD pass from McNabb to Thomason early in the fourth. The win leaves NFC field with four teams totaling 25-39 last season, Giants-top seed with two late wins over the Eagles.
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Rams plan defense overhaul after playoff exit
Rams face massive defensive changes after a 31-28 wild card loss to the Saints. Coach Mike Martz declines postgame remarks as Charley Armey says the defense must be rebuilt around Wistrom Fletcher and McClean. Wistrom led with 11 sacks, Fletcher set a 193 tackles record, and McClean had eight picks.
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