11.   PHOENIX - Jason Kidd is a grizzled playoff veteran now, having been through all of five postseason games last season.

12.   Running back James Stewart, who started seven games last season, and guard Rich Tylski, who started eight, left via free agency.

13.   So when he was asked how much he might have helped the Suns during the playoffs last season, he gave a very sensible answer.

14.   The Bengals lost running back Ki-Jana Carter and their leading tackler from last season, Steve Tovar.

15.   The foam strips are easy to use, but they usually only last a season or two before they become too compressed and have to be replaced.

16.   The question now is how to improve the offense, which scored more runs than only Tampa Bay, Pittsburgh and Montreal last season.

17.   The San Diego Chargers have shown interest in Cardinals safety Kwamie Lassiter, an unrestricted free agent, who had four interceptions against them last season.

18.   Coach Tommy Tuberville, who butted heads with Duval at times last season, said Duval has had the biggest impact among returning players.

19.   Matt was third in the slalom World Cup rankings last season and has three World Cup wins to his name.

20.   Matt was third in the slalom World Cup rankings last season and has three World Cup wins.