Best of the Panthers in 1998 season

Carolina Panthers' Steve Beuerlein (7) looks to throw during the Panthers' 20-13 win over the St. Louis Rams at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday Dec. 20, 1998. Beuerlein threw for 193 yards and two touchdowns in the win.(AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Steve Beuerlein (7) sends a pass downfield during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Oct. 11, 1998, in Irving, Texas. Beuerlein, the Panthers back up quarterback, started the game after quarterback Kerry Collins benched himself on Wednesday. Collins did not make the trip to Texas. In the background is Cowboys tackle Leon Lett (78) and defensive end Kavika Pittman (97). (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)

Carolina Panthers' Fred Lane (32) loses his helmut as he is hit by New Orleans Saints' Tyronne Drakeford (22) at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday Nov. 1, 1998 (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Steve Beuerlein sets up to pass during the second quarter against the St. Louis Rams, Sunday, Nov. 22, 1998, at the TWA Dome in St. Louis. Beuerlein was 21 for 26 for 211 yards and two touchdowns in Carolina's 24-20 win. Covering is Rams' Roman Phifer (58). (AP Photo/Leon Algee)

San Francisco 49ers vs. Carolina Panthers at Candlestick Park Sunday, November 8, 1998. 49ers beat Panthers 25-23. Carolina Panthers linebacker Kevin Greene (91) sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback Ty Detmer (11). (AP Photo/Al Golub)

San Francisco 49ers vs. Carolina Panthers at Candlestick Park Sunday, November 8, 1998. 49ers beat Panthers 25-23. Carolina Panthers linebacker Jeff Brady (52). (AP Photo/Al Golub)

San Francisco 49ers vs. Carolina Panthers at Candlestick Park Sunday, November 8, 1998. 49ers beat Panthers 25-23. Carolina Panthers linebacker Kevin Greene (91). (AP Photo/Al Golub)

San Francisco 49ers vs. Carolina Panthers at Candlestick Park Sunday, November 8, 1998. 49ers beat Panthers 25-23. Carolina Panthers running back Fred Lane (32). (AP Photo/Al Golub)

San Francisco 49ers vs. Carolina Panthers at Candlestick Park Sunday, November 8, 1998. 49ers beat Panthers 25-23. Carolina Panthers running back Michael Bates (82). (AP Photo/Al Golub)

San Francisco 49ers vs. Carolina Panthers at Candlestick Park Sunday, November 8, 1998. 49ers beat Panthers 25-23. 49er head coach Steve Mariucci watches Carolina Panthers wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad (87) catch pass. (AP Photo/Al Golub)

San Francisco 49ers vs. Carolina Panthers at Candlestick Park Sunday, November 8, 1998. 49ers beat Panthers 25-23. Carolina Panthers defensive back Eric Davis (25). (AP Photo/Al Golub)

San Francisco 49ers vs. Carolina Panthers at Candlestick Park Sunday, November 8, 1998. 49ers beat Panthers 25-23. Carolina Panthers quarterback Steve Beuerlein (7) works with coaching staff on sidelines. (AP Photo/Al Golub)