31.   A game that figured to be closer than a Roy Firestone interview was a blowout.

32.   A new arena figures to be the first priority for whoever buys the franchise.

33.   Above all, the defensive front is the opening line in an Arizona defense that figures to be characteristically creative.

34.   After a year out of coaching, Harrick figures to be back in the spotlight in March.

35.   After all, if one of the two is going to earn the megabucks, it figures to be Cage.

36.   Against the Patriots on Sunday, Elway figured to be in a shootout with Drew Bledsoe.

37.   Agassi figured to be the hard sell.

38.   All but Thomas figure to be back when training camp begins in September.

39.   Alderson said he had not studied the run production, but he figured to be unhappy with what he sees when he looks at the numbers.

40.   All the clatter, hype, and hysteria aside, Guerin figures to be a fine addition to the Boston lineup.