‘His face etched with passion and outright ferocity, headphones blaring heavy metal into his ears, the Chiefs’ new starting linebacker is thinking about only one thing: the fury he’s about to dispense on his opponent.’
Archives for November 19, 2000
It’s obvious that Chiefs miss No. 58
‘Before this season began, there were people in the Chiefs organization who whispered — quietly, very quietly — that the team just might have a better defense without Derrick Thomas.’
Chiefs’ Gonzalez makes the catch of a lifetime
‘There are people who fervently believe everything happens for a reason. Last Sunday in San Francisco, two of those believers met, violently, at a football game.’
Will Bills get chilly reception?
‘A key question: Can a Kansas City defense that yielded 70 points in two straight losses keep a once-potent Chiefs offense within striking distance?’
Sideline collision may prove to be life-saver
‘An MRI examination of Mickey Pfleger, the 52-year-old free lance Bay Area photographer, revealed a pre-existing brain tumor doctors believe can be treated because it was detected early enough.’
Bills Have a Backfield in Motion
‘Debate all you want, but here are the numbers that seem to matter most: Johnson is 27, is 6 feet 4, and signed a five-year, $25-million contract in 1998. Flutie is 38, is 5-10, and didn’t.’