If Shanahan turns to second-year player Tory James , who was solid as a rookie, Washington will probably retire. He nearly retired last year after a hit in Kansas City caused temporary paralysis. If Washington retires, acquiring a veteran cornerback to compete with James will be another priority. . . . Denver plays six teams with winning records after playing on four in '96. . . . The team's record-tying 13 wins haven't changed the fans' minds about the upcoming stadium vote next fall.
Polls show voters are still against the proposed stadium tax.
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