8(40) Dallas With the 40th pick, the Dallas Cowboys selected North Carolina LB Bruce Carter. He was a top 15 pick, but tore his ACL last season. He blocked more punts in North Carolina history.The defense kept the clamps on a gimpy Favre. The result wasn't as punishing as it was in the NFC title game, when New Orleans battered the Vikings quarterback with repeated blows, including the shot to the right ankle that led to offseason surgery and still appears to be problematic. But with tight coverage and consistent pressure, Favre was just a shadow of the passer who often dominated games last season..

Buccaneers owner Malcolm Glazer came under attack from soccer fans for his purchase last year of the world's premier soccer team, Manchester United. Glazer's woes continued this year when he suffered strokes in April and May that are said to be nonlife threatening. But the fortunes of Glazer's Bucs continue to shine, thanks to the packed houses at Raymond James Field and the te