<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>washingtonpost.com - Sideline View</title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</link><description>Sideline View</description><language>en-us</language><ttl>15</ttl><image><title>washingtonpost.com</title><width>140</width><height>20</height><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com</link><url>http://media.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/hp/image/wp_web.gif</url></image><item><title><![CDATA[Cracks in Revenue Sharing Threatens NFL]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A1461-2005Mar25.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A1461-2005Mar25.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:13:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NFL's biggest problem over the next couple of years may come from owners who want to buck the revenue sharing model that has turned the league into a true television juggernaut and enriched all involved.]]></description><author> Leonard Shapiro</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Hall of Mystery]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A51024-2005Feb24.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A51024-2005Feb24.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:13:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As a Hall of Fame selector for the last 23 years, Leonard Shapiro remains mystified by his fellow selectors refusal to judge Art Monk as one of the greatest and certainly most productive receivers in the history of the NFL.]]></description><author> Leonard Shapiro</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Final Super Word]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A10673-2005Feb9.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A10673-2005Feb9.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:13:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Leonard Shapiro isn't ready to elevate the Patriots into the same company as the Vince Lombardi Packers or the Steelers of the 1970s.]]></description><author> Leonard Shapiro</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Moss, Another Bad Moon Rising]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A1770-2005Jan11.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A1770-2005Jan11.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:13:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Like him or not, Randy Moss offers the best hope Minnesota has for beating the slightlyrusty Eagles on Sunday. If the Vikings advance to the NFC title game, one can only imagine what stunt randy Randy will have in store for the final seconds.]]></description><author> Leonard Shapiro</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Look Back at the Best & Worst]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A50405-2005Jan5.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A50405-2005Jan5.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:13:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Another year, another chance to pick the best and worst of the NFL regular season, and a few other categories, as well:]]></description><author> Leonard Shapiro</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passing Out Candy, Coal for the Holidays]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A64550-2004Dec14.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A64550-2004Dec14.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:13:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With so much holiday spirit in the air, it's the perfect time to offer baubles, or bupkus, to people have been nice or naughty so far during the 2004 pro football season.]]></description><author> Leonard Shapiro</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quick Rebound Possible in NFL]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A45170-2004Dec7.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A45170-2004Dec7.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:13:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Redskins fans should take solace in the fact that, in this era of free agency and the salary cap, teams can go from worst to first in a veritable heartbeat.  The Chargers have done just that under Marty Schottenheimer.]]></description><author> Leonard Shapiro</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plenty of Blame for Monday Night's Meltdown]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A57771-2004Nov17.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A57771-2004Nov17.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:13:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NFL constantly talks about its so-called partnership with its network and cable carriers. But with partners who keep trying to mix sex and football, perhaps the league ought to think about keeping a far more careful eye on its product.]]></description><author> Leonard Shapiro</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grading the League at the Half]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A40749-2004Nov10.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A40749-2004Nov10.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:13:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It is time to offer our annual assessment of what's gone on in the appetizer portion of the schedule before the main feast of stretch drives and playoffs.]]></description><author> Leonard Shapiro</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amid Hoopla, Belichick, Patriots Maintain Focus]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A7210-2004Oct28.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A7210-2004Oct28.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:13:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Preparation and focusing on the task at hand is what has made Patriots Coach Bill Belichick the master of his profession, and he certainly has gotten the message across loud and clear to his players.]]></description><author> Leonard Shapiro</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assistants, Practices Should Be Fair Game]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A30394-2004Oct13.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A30394-2004Oct13.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:13:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While it is sometimes easy to see why NFL head coaches are among the most paranoid people in the world, restricting reporters from talking to assistant coaches or attending practices goes too far, writes Leonard Shapiro.]]></description><author> Leonard Shapiro</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gibbs Is the Difference]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A18603-2004Sep13.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A18603-2004Sep13.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:13:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Joe Gibbs can handle the grinding pressure and stay on the job for a few years, there's no doubt the Redskins will be back in the Super Bowl hunt.]]></description><author> Leonard Shapiro</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predictions for the Season Ahead]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A47820-2003Sep9.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A47820-2003Sep9.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:13:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the NFL opens its 84th season, writes Leonard Shapiro for washingtonpost.com, it's time for a few predictions, including division winners, wild cards and a Super Bowl champion.]]></description><author> Leonard Shapiro</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight Wins Not a Bad Start for Spurrier's Redskins]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A42505-2002Sep5.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A42505-2002Sep5.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:13:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Steve Spurrier will win a lot of football games in the NFL, writes Leonard Shapiro for washingtonpost.com, if Dan Snyder leaves him alone. But given the talent and health of Washington's quarterbacks, wide receivers and offensive line, 8-8 would not be a bad start for the ball coach.]]></description><author> Leonard Shapiro</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predicting the Super Bowl]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A35282-2002Feb6.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A35282-2002Feb6.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:13:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Few, including Leonard Shaprio, could have predicted the Patriots would play superb defense and upset the Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI.  Bill Belichick devised a brilliant defensive game plan and simply out-coached Mike Martz.]]></description><author> Leonard Shapiro</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rams Will Win It All]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A28542-2002Jan23.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A28542-2002Jan23.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:13:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are some good teams still in the playoffs but it is hard to pick agains the St. Louis Rams, writes Leonard Shapiro.  The Rams finally have a defense to complement their great offense and carry them into the Super Bowl.]]></description><author> Leonard Shapiro</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knuckleheads Just Won't Learn Until It's Too Late]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A4855-2001Dec6.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A4855-2001Dec6.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:13:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Moss, Terry Glenn and Terrell Owens and the other knuckleheads in the NFL risk their careers and a ton of money virtually every time they open their mouths. It's a shame, writes The Post's Leonard Shapiro, that they don't appreciate the gifts they have until it's far too late.]]></description><author> Leonard Shapiro</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parity in the NFL at Its Best, Worst]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A63814-2001Nov21.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A63814-2001Nov21.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:13:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Leonard Shapiro write that the St. Louis Rams may be the best team in the NFL right now but even they are seriously flawed.]]></description><author> Leonard Shapiro</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Security at Super Bowl Is NFL's Top Priority]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A55558-2001Nov7.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A55558-2001Nov7.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/shapiroleonard/sidelineview</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:13:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Leonard Shapiro writes that the NFL, aware that its Super Bowl might be an inviting target for terrorists, is promising that the game will be the most secure football game played.]]></description><author> Leonard Shapiro</author></item></channel></rss>