Injured New England Patriots defensive lineman Willie McGinest is pictured during Patriots practice in Wrentham, MA on Dec. 9, 1998.
New England Patriots defensive end Willie McGinest lays injured on the field. The New England Patriots visit the Pittsburgh Steelers in a regular...
An injured Willie McGinest sits on a stationary bike during New England Patriots practice in Foxborough, MA on Nov. 20, 1998.
Injured New England Patriots player Willie McGinest, right, watches the game from the bench with teammate Chris Slade. The New England Patriots visit...
New York Jets' quarterback Vinny Testaverde on sidelines at end of game against New England Patriots at the Meadowlands.
New York Jets' center Kevin Mawae on sidelines during game against New England Patriots at the Meadowlands.
Wide receiver Terry Glenn of the New England Patriots looks on from the sideline during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Three Rivers...
Running back Robert Edwards of the New England Patriots runs with the football during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Three Rivers Stadium...
Running back Robert Edwards of the New England Patriots runs with the football as tight end Ben Coates blocks cornerback Carnell Lake of the...
Defensive back Donnell Woolford of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on from the field during a playoff game against the New England Patriots at Three...
Quarterback Drew Bledsoe of the New England Patriots falls to the turf as he is sacked by linebacker Jason Gildon of the Pittsburgh Steelers during a...
Quarterback Drew Bledsoe of the New England Patriots falls to the turf as he is sacked by linebacker Jason Gildon of the Pittsburgh Steelers during a...
Cornerback Chad Scott of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on from the sideline during a playoff game against the New England Patriots at Three Rivers...
Cornerback Steve Israel of the New England Patriots looks on from the sideline during a playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Three Rivers...
Linebacker Earl Holmes of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on from the sideline during a playoff game against the New England Patriots at Three Rivers...
Defensive back Chris Carter of the New England Patriots looks on from the sideline during a playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Three...
Linebacker Chris Slade of the New England Patriots looks on from the sideline during a playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Three Rivers...
Defensive lineman Brandon Mitchell of the New England Patriots looks on from the sideline during a playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at...
Running back Derrick Cullors of the New England Patriots runs the football against the Pittsburgh Steelers during a playoff game at Three Rivers...
The New England Patriots, led by quarterback TOM BRADY, blasted past Miami 35-17 and improved to 9-2. The Patriots clinched their 17th consecutive...
New England Patriots Terry Glenn in action vs Pittsburgh Steelers at Three Rivers Stadium. Pittsburgh, PA 12/6/1998 CREDIT: Al Tielemans
New England Patriots Terry Glenn in action vs Pittsburgh Steelers at Three Rivers Stadium. Pittsburgh, PA 12/6/1998 CREDIT: John Biever
New England Patriots Terry Glenn in action vs Tennessee Oilers at Foxboro Stadium. Foxborough, MA CREDIT: Winslow Townson
Safety Lawyer Milloy of the New England Patriots celebrates after a play during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Three Rivers Stadium on...
Linebacker Kevin Greene of the Pittsburgh Steelers sacks quarterback Drew Bledsoe of the New England Patriots as he is blocked by offensive lineman...
Defensive back Chris Carter of the New England Patriots looks on from the field before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Three Rivers Stadium...
Runningback Robert Edwards of the New England Patriots runs with the ball during the game against the Denver Broncos on September 7, 1998 at Mile...
Pete Carroll, head coach of the New England Patriots, during a NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on December 20, 1998 at Sullivan...
New England Patriots coach Pete Carroll on sidelines during game vs San Francisco 49ers. Foxboro, MA CREDIT: Damian Strohmeyer
New England Patriots head coach Pete Carroll during game vs San Francisco 49ers. Foxboro, MA CREDIT: Al Tielemans
Playoffs: New England Patriots David Meggett in action, rushing vs Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh, PA 1/3/1998 CREDIT: Richard Mackson
Playoffs: New England Patriots Vincent Brisby in action vs Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh, PA 1/3/1998 CREDIT: Richard Mackson
Playoffs: Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kordell Stewart in action vs New England Patriots. Pittsburgh, PA 1/3/1998 CREDIT: John Iacono
New England Patriots coach Pete Carroll on sidelines during game vs Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh, PA 1/3/1998 CREDIT: John Iacono
Pittsburgh Steelers Jerome Bettis in action vs New England Patriots Chris Slade . Pittsburgh, PA 1/3/1998 CREDIT: John Iacono
Pittsburgh Steelers Paul Wiggings in action, reverse play vs New England Patriots. Pittsburgh, PA 1/3/1998 CREDIT: John Iacono
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kordell Stewart calling signals during game vs New England Patriots. Pittsburgh, PA 1/3/1998 CREDIT: John Iacono
Playoffs: Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kordell Stewart in action vs New England Patriots. Pittsburgh, PA 1/3/1998 CREDIT: John Iacono