NFL 2K1 - Strategy Guide (Page 03)

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 Eh, not much here. Get it to S. Sharpe as much as you can. Q. Ismail has some speed and could be used on the long
  pass, but T. Banks can't throw it very accurately down field. J. Lewis is a good, but has lots to learn. I say
  let the defense do all the work, but if you do not then take my advice and get it to S. Sharpe.

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       1-3. Defense
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 Diesel. Beast. Best. Three words that describe this defense. They have players at all positions. Two great linebackers,
  two great corner backs, a good line. Everything you need to do good. Blitz lots with R. Lewis, and he will kill QBs.
  Do not be afraid either. Your corner backs will help you out.

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      26. Washington Redskins
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 Going to the playoffs in the first year in more then five seasons, the Redskins, with new owner D. Synder, brought in
  more talent to make their team even stronger. Considered the best team on paper, these bunch of all-stars have what 
  it takes to win the Superbowl.

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 City: Landover (Raljon In Game)
 Stadium: FedEx Field
 Offense: 94 Key Players: B. Johnson - S. Davis - M. Westbrook - A. Connell
 Defense: 85 Key Players: B. Smith - L. Arrington (#56) - D. Green - D. Sanders
 Overall: 87

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 This offense has it all. A great running back who can plow over the defense. A receiver that can get off the blocks
  and get wide open, and a QB that can pass the ball accurately. With S. Davis, run the ball, over and over and play
  smash mouth football. Do not be afraid to run on three and 5. Chance are S. Davis will do it.

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       1-3. Defense
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 Weak only in the line, nobody can pass against these guys. With a secondary that consists of D. Sanders, C. Bailey,
  and D. Green, you do not have to worry about anything. These guys will stop the pass, with no problems. Your defense
  will have problems stopping the run, but B. Smith can get to the QB before he hands it off sometimes. #56 will be
  able to make sure no one comes over the middle with his huge stature. Do not be impressed if they stop the Rams. It's
  their job.

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      27. New Orleans Saints
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 With a healthy R. Williams, and some new guys coming to the Saints, they look promising. J. Blake and company will
  be able to add new dimensions to their game and possibly beat the Superbowl champs, St. Louis. If they can rally
  together, they will be a force to reckon with.

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 City: New Orleans
 Stadium: Louisiana Superdome
 Offense: 76 Key Players: J. Blake - R. Williams - J. Reed - A. Glover
 Defense: 72 Key Players: N. Hand - L. Glover - J. Johnson - M. Fields
 Overall: 74

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 The Saints acquired J. Blake over the off season, and he might be what the Saints need to get to the championship. He's
  got an accurate arm, can scramble in the pocket, and is a natural leader. R. Williams will run for 1000 yards, and
  is one of the key aspects of this offense. Give it to him a lot, and he will give you results. J. Reed is the main
  man to throw it too, he's got hands like glue, and can take a hit.

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       1-3. Defense
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 Only weak in the secondary, this team can stop the run with its big four line. Try not to let the running backs get
  past the line, or your linebackers might have trouble bringing him down. Run 4-3's a lot and blitz with M. Fields lots
  to force the inaccurate ball.

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      28. Seattle Seahawks
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 This team made it to the playoffs, but got beat by late game heroics by D. Marino. Do not let this happen again and get
  to the playoffs. M. Holmgren is a coaching genius and can make up plays that will confuse the opposition. All you have
  to do is put the plays into action.

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 City: Seattle
 Stadium: Husky Stadium
 Offense: 80 Key Players: J. Kitna - R. Watters - S. Dawkins - D. Mayes
 Defense: 81 Key Players: C. Kennedy - M. Sinclair - C. Brown - S. Springs
 Overall: 79

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 The key to winning is to run the ball with R. Watters every chance you get. He is a beast and very quick to the hole.
  J. Kitna has some passing problems, but if you work with him, he will get better, and possibly be a superstar. Again,
  run with R. Watters to win, as relying on the passing game is shaky.

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       1-3. Defense
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 One of the best secondaries in the league, you should have no problem defending against the pass. A line that has a
  couple of great players, you will not have much trouble stopping the run either. You have a great linebacking crew too,
  so do not be disappointed when your linebackers are a better line then your line.

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      29. Pittsburgh Steelers
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 With a struggling K. Stewart, the Steelers have put in K. Graham, who is probably the better of the two. A defense with
  these kinds of players can also help the offense, scoring their own amounts of touchdowns. Do not forget about J. Bettis
  one of the premiere backs in the league.

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 City: Pittsburgh
 Stadium: Pittsburgh Stadium
 Offense: 71 Key Players: K. Graham - J. Bettis - T. Edwards - P. Burress
 Defense: 73 Key Players: L. Kirkland - R. Holmes - L. Flowers - K. Henry
 Overall: 72

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 This is a team with a lot of mediocre players. Not really any overpowering force. If you want to do well, run the ball
  up the middle, lower your shoulder, and plow over the defense. Throw the ball on out routes many a times. You do not
  have a deep threat, so open up the game with your running.

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 Not any spectacular players here expect for L. Flowers. You will have problems controlling the run, since they aren't
  very well at stopping it. The pass will be hard to defend against too. You will have to call the correct plays, and
  blitz at the correct times to do any damage. 3-4 is a good defense to run, as the Steelers use it in real life also.

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      30. Tennessee Titans
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 Defending runner-ups of the league, they have the power to repeat all over again. With a beast in E. George, as well
  as great receivers like K. Dyson, you should not have much problems going against any opponents. Do not let your
  turnovers rise, or you might be hurt by it.

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 City: Nashville
 Stadium: Tennessee Stadium
 Offense: 93 Key Players: S. McNair - E. George - C. Pickens - F. Wycheck
 Defense: 93 Key Players: J. Kearse - R. Godfrey - S. Rolle - B. Bishop
 Overall: 92

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 Run the ball. That is all you have to do to win. E. George is the MVP of this team, and without him, the Titans would not
  have much of a chance. To open the game up, run, then pass to F. Wycheck, who is S. McNair's favorite target. He can
  get open, he can block, and he can pass too.

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       1-3. Defense
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 The power here lies in J. Kearse. Rush with him and get to the QB to force the pass into defended territory. With your
  CB's you will pick off many passes if you apply pressure. J. Kearse is so fast that he can get the QB in a matter of
  seconds, and his strength is unsurpassed. Rush with him and force the turnover.

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      31. Minnesota Vikings
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 The Vikings said bye-bye to J. George and R. Cunningham, and place D. Culpepper into the role of QB. Can he repeat the
  last two years, and have one of the greatest offenses in the league? We will have to see, and hope the C. Carter and R.
  Moss help the kid out.

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 City: Minneapolis
 Stadium: H. H. H. Metrodome
 Offense: 88 Key Players: R. Smith - R. Moss - C. Carter - D. Culpepper
 Defense: 67 Key Players: O. Thomas - R. Griffith - E. McDaniel - J. Randle
 Overall: 77

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 If D. Culpepper can study the game and learn how to pass to R. Moss, and C. Carter, the Vikings will be one of the best
  offenses in the league. Passing to R. Moss is easy, as he is one of the best in the business. All C. Carter does is
  catch touchdown passes. R. Smith will lead the running game, to open the huge deep game the Vikings want this year.

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 A decent defense, with many high ranked players, you will not have much trouble defending against the run, with J. Randle
  leading the line. Linebackers can also keep the flat pass under raps, and the secondary might give up the huge play
  every once in a while, but you can come back with an offense like the Vikings.

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      32. American Football Conference
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 With the best of the best in the AFC coming out to play, you will not have any problems with this team. Of course, with
  all the talent, no one will have any problem with them, since they are the best of the best.

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 City: Honolulu
 Stadium: Aloha Stadium
 Offense: 100 Key Players: P. Manning - E. James - J. Smith - T. Gonzalez
 Defense: 100 Key Players: T. Pryce - T. Brackens - K. Hardy - S. Madison
 Overall:  99

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      33. National Football Conference
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 With the best of the best in the NFC coming out to play, you will not have any problems with this team. Of course, with
  all the talent, no one will have any problem with them, since they are the best of the best.

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 City: Honolulu
 Stadium: Aloha Stadium
 Offense: 100 Key Players: K. Warner - M. Faulk - R. Moss - W. Walls
 Defense: 100 Key Players: W. Sapp - M. Strahan - J. Armstead - D. Sanders
 Overall:  99

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      34. National Football League
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 With the best of the best in the NFL coming out to play, you will not have any problems with this team. Of course, with
  all the talent, no one will have any problem with them, since they are the best of the best.

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 City: Honolulu
 Stadium: Aloha Stadium
 Offense: 100 Key Players: P. Manning - E. James - R. Moss - T. Gonzalez
 Defense: 100 W. Sapp - K. Carter - K. Hardy - D. Sanders
 Overall:  99

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   B. Alumni Teams
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      1. Far West Alumni
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 The best from the Far West come out to play. You will not have any troubles, since they are the best from College, and
  have great draftees

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 City: San Francisco
 Stadium: 3Com Park
 Offense: 100 Key Players: M. Brunell - M. Faulk - K. Johnson - T. Gonzalez
 Defense: 100 Key Players: D. Russell - W. McGinest - C. Claiborne - J. Hasty
 Overall:  99

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      2. Great Plains Alumni 
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 One of the weaker alumni, you might have trouble going up against stronger teams. You have good players, but your
  rating is brought down by no-names.

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 City: Denver
 Stadium: Mile High Stadium
 Offense: 72 Key Players: T. Detmer - J. Anderson - K. Dyson - B. Chamberlain
 Defense: 76 Key Players: L. Elliss - G. Wistrom - M. Simoneau - T. Williams
 Overall: 74

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      3. Mid West Alumni 
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 Definitely a strong alumni, this team has some great players, and future hall of famers. The best from College.

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 City: Chicago
 Stadium: Soldier Field
 Offense: 100 Key Players: K. Warner - E. George - J. Galloway - R. Dudley
 Defense: 100 Key Players: B. Young - J. Taylor - K. Hardy - C. Woodson
 Overall:  99

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      4. North East Alumni
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 Another weaker alumni, with good players, but a lot of bad players. You can do stuff with them, but it's hard to match
  up against the stronger teams.

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 City: East Rutherford
 Stadium: Giants Stadium
 Offense: 100 Key Players: R. Gannon - C. Martin - M. Harrison - F. Wycheck
 Defense:  79 Key Players: K. Hamilton - M. Mamula - J. Mobley - T. Jones
 Overall:  89

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      5. South East Alumni
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 A very strong alumni, you will not have problems against any team. Players from this alumni are some of the best in the
  league.

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 City: Miami
 Stadium: Pro Player Stadium
 Offense: 100 Key Players: B. Favre - E. James - R. Moss - W. Walls
 Defense: 100 Key Players: W. Sapp - K. Carter - D. Brooks - D. Sanders
 Overall:  99

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      6. South West Alumni
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 A mediocre alumni, has a great defense, but the offense lacks in what other alumni do not. Play this team for a somewhat
  challenge.

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 City: Irving
 Stadium: Dallas Stadium
 Offense: 83 Key Players: K. Stewart - R. Williams - M. Westbrook - D. Sloan
 Defense: 97 Key Players: J. Randle - T. Brackens - J. Gildon - D. Green
 Overall: 89

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 IV. Glitches
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 In this section, you will learn about glitches in the game play of NFL 2K1. Some of them good, and some of them bad.

 When punting, punt to the left and very high. When the opponent fair catches, tackle him. It will now be 2nd and 10,
  instead of 1st and 10.

 When fumbling in the end zone that is behind you, and the ball goes out of bounds, it's supposed to be a safety. Instead,
  it's your ball on the one yard line.

 Sometimes the PA announcers say "There's a flag on the play" when there isn't.

 When you decline a penalty, the sports anchor says "I don't understand the logic in this. They should have accepted the
  penalty" even if accepting meant you lose a touchdown.

 If you load a franchise file from the VMU, and are in the 2nd or more seasons, all your rookies will have a zero rating
  in Exhibition mode.

 When on defense, press L or R with a defensive back. Without letting go of L or R, select a lineman. It will stay in
  the L or R view point.

 When you let a punt go into the end zone, and your opponent touches it, the announcer says "In front of everyone" like
  he's about to score a touchdown.

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 V. E-mail Q&A
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 Q. Can I post your FAQ on my webpage?
 A. I only let host my pre-final FAQs. After I finish the final draft, you can E-mail me at
  dirty2000@home.com to ask for permission. For versions, look at the bottom or top of the FAQ. Do NOT use without my
  permission, even if says it is ok, do not use it without written or E-mailed permission.

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 VI. Credits
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 Visual Concepts
 SEGA
 SEGA of America
 Brad Cherone

          * Copyright - All rights reserved - Do not distribute without permission of author *

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 VII. Updates
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 Version 1
  Version 1.0 (Jan 6, 2000)
  - Made FAQ 
  Version 1.1 (Jan 7, 2000)
   - Fixed grammatical errors 
  Version 1.2 (Jan 8, 2000)
  - Fixed offscreen sentences.
  - Added to Glitches.
  - Added E-mail Q&A.
Final
  - Finished