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NFL 1999-2000 Audio Archive Click an image to hear some of the season's most memorable comments.

Saints new savior: 2/3/00 Jim Haslett takes on the challenge of rebuilding a team that hasn't had a winning season since 1992. FULL STORY | BOOM BOX

Sherman surprise: 1/18/00 The Packers pin their hopes on Mike Sherman, who has only three years of NFL coaching experience. FULL STORY | BOOM BOX

Jimmy walks away: 1/16/00 One day after a 62-7 playoff defeat, Jimmy Johnson resigns as coach of the Dolphins. FULL STORY | START (273 K)

Dallas dismissal: 1/11/00 Unsatisfied with the Cowboys' early exit from the playoffs, owner Jerry Jones fires Chan Gailey. FULL STORY | BOOM BOX

Ditka goes marching out: 1/5/00 The Saints clean house, firing Mike Ditka, his entire staff, and general manager Bill Kuharich. FULL STORY | BOOM BOX

Belichick won't take Jets' controls: 1/4/00 Instead of following Bill Parcells as head coach of the Jets, Bill Belichick chooses to follow Parcells' lead. FULL STORY | BOOM BOX

Black Monday: 1/3/00 Ray Rhodes and Pete Carroll loose their jobs, and Bills Parcells moves to the Jets' front office. FULL STORIES | BOOM BOX

Niners doubt Rice: 12/24/99 GM Bill Walsh says Jerry Rice has passed his prime and might not remain with the team. FULL STORY | START (319 K)

Beware of Brown: 12/19/99 Orlando Brown shoves referee Jeff Triplette after being struck in the eye by a weighted penalty flag. FULL STORY | BOOM BOX

Miller busted: 12/1/99 The NFL suspends Chicago QB Jim Miller for the rest of the season due to a positive steroid test. FULL STORY | BOOM BOX

A new Leaf: 11/29/99 Ryan Leaf, fresh off his four-week suspension, says he no longer wants to be a distraction for the Chargers. FULL STORY | START (159 K)

Snow job: 11/23/99 Raiders OL Lincoln Kennedy apologizes for punching a Broncos fan who nailed him with a snowball. FULL STORY | START (125 K)

Ready to retire? 10/13/99 Michael Irvin talks about the fear he felt while lying on the turf at Veterans Stadium unable to move. FULL STORY | START (189 K)

Keyshawn explodes: 9/12/99 Keyshawn Johnson can't hide how he feels about the season-ending injury of QB Vinny Testeverde. FULL STORY | START (94 K)

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