In practice last week, the Giants worked on various ways to get him more involved in a stagnant offense.

Cleveland's stagnant offense produced only four assists in the first half, none by James.

The offense, stagnant for five games against the Tigers, did the rest.

All of the usual elements were there: unnecessary penalties, suspect goaltending and a stagnant offense.

Scouting report on the Redskins: good coach, stagnant offense.

Hoops and family values were fine, but no more about Trachsel or the stagnant offense.

Their stagnant offense looked even worse because Farrell was making only his fifth start since 1990 after spending two years recovering from elbow surgery.

There are attendance problems, stagnant offenses and low scores.

Suddenly, all parts of the stagnant offense looked good.

The Giants' offense, peculiarly stagnant against the 31st-ranked defense in the league, punted after three plays.