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Super Bowl
Tuesday, January 26, 1999
Defensive monsters ready for bowl
Atwater slowing wants to continue after Super Bowl
The Associated Press
MIAMI — His chronically sore shoulders are a testament to the intimidating hits he has delivered to wide receivers and running backs for the past 10 seasons.
More than 1,300 total tackles, 12 forced fumbles, 24 interceptions, 89 passes defended and countless warnings; Pain zone ahead.
Since entering the league, Denver Broncos safety Steve Atwater has started 155 games in the regular season and 13 in the postseason, missing only five games.
But last season and again this season, he failed to post 100 tackles for the only two times in his career, a sure sign that his body finally is beginning to wear down.
Although he has been selected to his eighth Pro Bowl and his third as a starter, Atwater has given increasing thought to his future and might decide to retire, producing a leadership void in the Broncos' defense similar to the effect of John Elway's expected retirement on the offense.
“It’s going to end sometime, but whether or not it’s this year, I haven’t decided,” Atwater said. “It would take away from my preparation to think about it right now.”
In his healthier moments, the Broncos' hit man doesn't believe he is ready to leave the game. This could be his last season with the Broncos, however. Or it might be his last season as a full-time starter because young safeties Eric Brown and George Coghill already have increased playing time.
"Anything's possible," he said. "I hope it's not my last year with the Broncos."
A first-round draft choice from Arkansas in 1989. Atwater was selected to the Pro Bowl his
second season, beginning a string of seven-straight Pro Bowl appearances that set a franchise record.
Dubbed the "smiling assassin" by former assistant coach Charlie Waters because of his sunny off-field disposition and his bone-jarring tackling. Atwater established his reputation in his second season. That's when he stopped Kansas City's mammoth running back, Christian Okoye, with a thunderous collision in a memorable Monday night game.
Although the 6-foot 3,217 pound Atwater has endured his second straight sub-pair regular season, he has continued to excel in the post-season. To many NFL observers, Atwater's play in last year's Super Bowl victory against Green Bay set a standard for free safeties.
Falcon returns with no fear guarantees Atlanta win
MIAMI — Big Play Ray? No doubt about it.
The Associated Press
Big Mouth Ray? That fits, too.
Big old Ray. That his, too.
Whether it's shutting down Randy Moss or guaranteeing a Super Bowl victory for the Atlanta Falcons, Ray Buchanan puts a bull's eye on his chest every day and stands willingly in front of the firing soudd.
He is the consummate NLF cornerback, a star student in Deion 101.
"The only person I fear is God," Buchanan preaches to the assembled congregation. "Everybody else is a pea in the pod."
Like Deion Sanders, Buchanan combines superior athletic skills with a steadfast arrogance that lets you know he's the best.
“If I can go out there and cut you with a butter knife and find out you bleed, then I know you're human,” he said.
Buchanan, a Pro Bowler who ranked second in the NFC with seven interceptions, stirred up a tempest last week when he guaranteed a victory Sunday against the Denver Bronx.
cos. a la Joe Namath 30 years ago.
Although it was clear he was goaded into making the prediction by Cris Collinsworth during an appearance on HBO's "Inside the NFL." Buchanan refuses to distance himself from his inflammatory words.
"Everybody's mind set has got to be on winning this game," he said. "I'm not going to back down."
The Super Bowl savvy Broncos were stunned that someone would actually go on record with such a bold prediction, no matter what the circumstances.
"Are you crazy?" defensive tackle Trevor Pryce said. "If you don't have confidence going out there, you're going to get yourself killed. But to speak your mind and say you guarantee a win, that's a little deep."
But Buchanan spoke with equal confidence before the NFC championship game against Minnesota,
viewing the Vikings' high-
scoring offense with down-
right disdain.
The Falcons started out w
w i t h
Buchanan matched one-on-one against Cris Carter, while the other cornerback, Michael Booker, covered Moss with help from safety Eugene Robinson.
That didn't work and the Vikings scored on their four possessions, including a touchdown pass to Moss.
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