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NFC West leaders in weakened state

By Steve Muench
Scouts, Inc.

Friday, December 10, 2004

With just four weeks left in the regular season, injuries take on a whole new meaning, especially for teams trying to make the playoffs. Players will try to rush back in the hopes of helping their respective teams and this puts a tremendous amount of pressure on coaching and medical staffs. They must decide between allowing the player to suit up and protecting his future by keeping him on the bench. Coaches also have to decide between using certain players in an effort to get the win now and r ...

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