In the wake of a 20-point loss to an NFC powerhouse Sunday, the watchword from Broncos coach Mike Shanahan when considering at least one of the problems was .
Making the Pro Bowl can be messy, because the NFL puts way too much emphasis on the fan vote -- it counts for one-third but should count for no more than 10 percent.
When Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson found out last week he needed a heart transplant, coach John Fox asked his boss what the players could do to help.
In front of their ailing owner, the Carolina Panthers finished off a perfect regular season at home with a dominating performance that had to make Jerry Richardson proud.