NFL News And Rumors: Playoffs/ Conference Championships

Coachnorm · 01-16-2008, 03:57 PM

New Bills offensive coordinator Turk Schonert anticipates using RB Marshawn Lynch as an every-down back in 2008. Schonert said, "He's had a year, he understands the protections now," said Schonert. "He'll be an integral part of our third-down package." It doesn't sound like Marshawn will be getting pulled in passing situations any more. Expect more receptions and plays designed to put Marshawn in space under this new look. Sounds like you should raise the bar a little bit next year for Lynch.

var8rfan · 01-16-2008, 04:01 PM

Chiefs | Team hires Gailey
Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:23:03 -0800

Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Chiefs hired former Georgia Tech head coach Chan Gailey Wednesday, Jan. 16, to be the offensive coordinator.

Coachnorm · 01-16-2008, 04:03 PM

NYG DB Sam Madison (abdomen) went through individual drills and is considered questionable. Nickel corner Kevin Dockery is still nursing a hip strain and doesn't sound he will be ready to play

var8rfan · 01-16-2008, 04:06 PM

All three may be invited to the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament which is scheduled to take place during the Pro Bowl. While all three are scheduled to appear in the Pro Bowl already, the NFL has previously allowed Brady to miss the Pro Bowl to play in the AT&T Pro-Am in 2004.

var8rfan · 01-16-2008, 04:07 PM

Bengals | Lewis says Johnson will not be traded
Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:40:49 -0800

Mark Curnutte, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said the team will not be trading WR Chad Johnson. "There will be no trade of Chad Johnson. He felt he was unduly chastised, ridiculed, we defended him then. ... He is a professional football player. He is a Cincinnati Bengal for quite a while," Leis said.

Coachnorm · 01-16-2008, 04:10 PM

It is sounding like Seahawks WR Deion Branch may start training camp on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list and maybe into next season.

Miller_time · 01-16-2008, 05:22 PM

Bengals hire former Dallas & Atlanta Defensive Coordinator Mike Zimmer for their vacant Defensive Coordinator position. He is the teams 3rd DC during the Marvin Lewis Era.

News - Bengals name Zimmer - Cincinnati Bengals

Coachnorm · 01-16-2008, 05:33 PM

The Bucs/Jake Plumber difference of opinion will flare up again soon.

Miller_time · 01-16-2008, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by var8rfan

I wouldn't put a lot of stock into what you hear from reporters "coming out of Oakland". There is a lot of media speculation right now, and that's all it is, speculation. When I hear a report about Oakland I pretty much wait until I see it actually happen before I believe it, unless it comes from Kiffin of Al Davis himself.

I wouldn't put a whole lot of stock into something reported on PFW....

var8rfan · 01-16-2008, 08:15 PM

Clarence E. Hill Jr., of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys secondary coach Todd Bowles is expected to be named the Miami Dolphins' new defensive coordinator. Bowles' contract with the Cowboys is expiring.

Dallas Cowboys linebackers coach Paul Pasqualoni's contract with the Cowboys is expiring and he could be headed to coach with the Miami Dolphins.

Dallas Cowboys defensive line coach Kacy Rogers' contract with the Cowboys is expiring and he could be headed to coach with the Miami Dolphins.

var8rfan · 01-16-2008, 08:30 PM

The Baltimore Sun reports Jason Garrett will choose between becoming the Ravens' head coach or staying in Dallas. A decision could come Thursday.

The Falcons are out of contention. We suspect Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is willing to match whatever the Ravens offer financially. Garrett's waffling isn't sitting well in Baltimore, but he's still the best option the Ravens could have to turn around their perennially anemic offense. If Garrett balks at their offer, the Ravens will likely turn to Eagles DBs coach John Harbaugh. They are no longer considering Marty Schottenheimer or Rex Ryan. Jan. 16 - 9:28 pm et

Source: Baltimore Sun

Coachnorm · 01-17-2008, 05:17 AM

The Titans will reportedly finalize a deal with ex-Broncos assistant Mike Heimerdinger on Thursday to be their offensive coordinator.

The Broncos are expected to target ex-UCLA head coach Karl Dorrell to replace Mike Heimerdinger as an offensive assistant.

Coachnorm · 01-17-2008, 05:26 AM

A woman who accused Titans Pacman Jones of assault and battery in Las Vegas has dropped her claim. Good news for Pacman but still he will suffer because he isn't supposed to be in strip clubs at all.

Coachnorm · 01-17-2008, 05:34 AM

49ers QB Trent Dillfer could be headed for retirement. At the very least he will lose his backup gig with the niners as soon as QB Shaun Hill is signed to a contract.

Coachnorm · 01-17-2008, 06:04 AM

If Tony Dungy decides to retire The Colts may be one of the few teams that will promote from within the organization. There is a chance the Redskins will do so also.

Da Bomb · 01-17-2008, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Coachnorm

If Tony Dungy decides to retire The Colts may be one of the few teams that will promote from within the organization. There is a chance the Redskins will do so also.

i wonder if that means jim caldwell then. that would be a pretty low profile hire.

Coachnorm · 01-17-2008, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Da Bomb

i wonder if that means jim caldwell then. that would be a pretty low profile hire.

Exactly, Jim Calldwell will be the man if Dungy retires. The Redskins reportedly were really impressed with Mora. Although Redskins Defensive Coach Gregg Williams remains a strong candidate to move up to Head Coach.

Coachnorm · 01-17-2008, 08:46 AM

Bills WRs Josh Reed and Lee Evans will both undergo off season surgery. Reed will have back surgery while Evans will have surgery on his shoulder. Evans has been bothered by shoulder problems for 2 seasons. Evans really banged it up in the last game of the season.

Surgery for Evans may turn out be good timing. He may be able to turn his game up a notch if he comes back pain free and fully mobile.

Coachnorm · 01-17-2008, 08:53 AM

Bills LT Jason Peters underwent surgery for a sports hernia in early January. He will miss the Pro Bowl, but will be ready to go for next season. Peters had an excellent first full year blocking on the blind side. He's a steal at $2 million in 2008 and the Bills have plenty of cap space to use this off season.

Arctic Dawgs · 01-17-2008, 10:35 AM

Jason Garrett stays in Dallas

ESPN - Garrett turns down offers, remains Dallas' offensive coordinator - NFL

Quote:

The Cowboys did not immediately comment Thursday on Garrett's status, but the Ravens released a statement about it.
"We did negotiate with Jason Garrett to become our head coach. In the end, he decided to stay in Dallas," the Ravens said.
The Ravens are now turning their attention to Eagles secondary coach John Harbaugh, who is expected to get his second interview Thursday.

01-16-2008, 04:06 PM	#44
var8rfan A.D.I.D.A.S Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rocky Mount, VA Posts: 1,772 vCash: 5070 Donate	Romo, Brady, LT2 may miss Pro Bowl All three may be invited to the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament which is scheduled to take place during the Pro Bowl. While all three are scheduled to appear in the Pro Bowl already, the NFL has previously allowed Brady to miss the Pro Bowl to play in the AT&T Pro-Am in 2004.

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var8rfan A.D.I.D.A.S Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rocky Mount, VA Posts: 1,772 vCash: 5070 Donate	Chiefs \| Team hires Gailey Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:23:03 -0800 Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Chiefs hired former Georgia Tech head coach Chan Gailey Wednesday, Jan. 16, to be the offensive coordinator.

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Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 10,687 vCash: 121039 Donate Blog Entries: 6	NYG DB Sam Madison (abdomen) went through individual drills and is considered questionable. Nickel corner Kevin Dockery is still nursing a hip strain and doesn't sound he will be ready to play

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var8rfan A.D.I.D.A.S Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rocky Mount, VA Posts: 1,772 vCash: 5070 Donate	Bengals \| Lewis says Johnson will not be traded Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:40:49 -0800 Mark Curnutte, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said the team will not be trading WR Chad Johnson. "There will be no trade of Chad Johnson. He felt he was unduly chastised, ridiculed, we defended him then. ... He is a professional football player. He is a Cincinnati Bengal for quite a while," Leis said.

01-16-2008, 04:10 PM	#46
Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 10,687 vCash: 121039 Donate Blog Entries: 6	It is sounding like Seahawks WR Deion Branch may start training camp on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list and maybe into next season.

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Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 10,687 vCash: 121039 Donate Blog Entries: 6	The Bucs/Jake Plumber difference of opinion will flare up again soon.

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var8rfan A.D.I.D.A.S Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rocky Mount, VA Posts: 1,772 vCash: 5070 Donate	Clarence E. Hill Jr., of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys secondary coach Todd Bowles is expected to be named the Miami Dolphins' new defensive coordinator. Bowles' contract with the Cowboys is expiring. Dallas Cowboys linebackers coach Paul Pasqualoni's contract with the Cowboys is expiring and he could be headed to coach with the Miami Dolphins. Dallas Cowboys defensive line coach Kacy Rogers' contract with the Cowboys is expiring and he could be headed to coach with the Miami Dolphins.

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var8rfan A.D.I.D.A.S Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rocky Mount, VA Posts: 1,772 vCash: 5070 Donate	The Baltimore Sun reports Jason Garrett will choose between becoming the Ravens' head coach or staying in Dallas. A decision could come Thursday. The Falcons are out of contention. We suspect Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is willing to match whatever the Ravens offer financially. Garrett's waffling isn't sitting well in Baltimore, but he's still the best option the Ravens could have to turn around their perennially anemic offense. If Garrett balks at their offer, the Ravens will likely turn to Eagles DBs coach John Harbaugh. They are no longer considering Marty Schottenheimer or Rex Ryan. Jan. 16 - 9:28 pm et Source: Baltimore Sun

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Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 10,687 vCash: 121039 Donate Blog Entries: 6	The Titans will reportedly finalize a deal with ex-Broncos assistant Mike Heimerdinger on Thursday to be their offensive coordinator. The Broncos are expected to target ex-UCLA head coach Karl Dorrell to replace Mike Heimerdinger as an offensive assistant.

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Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 10,687 vCash: 121039 Donate Blog Entries: 6	A woman who accused Titans Pacman Jones of assault and battery in Las Vegas has dropped her claim. Good news for Pacman but still he will suffer because he isn't supposed to be in strip clubs at all.

01-17-2008, 05:34 AM	#54
Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 10,687 vCash: 121039 Donate Blog Entries: 6	49ers QB Trent Dillfer could be headed for retirement. At the very least he will lose his backup gig with the niners as soon as QB Shaun Hill is signed to a contract.

01-17-2008, 06:04 AM	#55
Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 10,687 vCash: 121039 Donate Blog Entries: 6	If Tony Dungy decides to retire The Colts may be one of the few teams that will promote from within the organization. There is a chance the Redskins will do so also.

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Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 10,687 vCash: 121039 Donate Blog Entries: 6	Bills WRs Josh Reed and Lee Evans will both undergo off season surgery. Reed will have back surgery while Evans will have surgery on his shoulder. Evans has been bothered by shoulder problems for 2 seasons. Evans really banged it up in the last game of the season. Surgery for Evans may turn out be good timing. He may be able to turn his game up a notch if he comes back pain free and fully mobile.

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Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 10,687 vCash: 121039 Donate Blog Entries: 6	Bills LT Jason Peters underwent surgery for a sports hernia in early January. He will miss the Pro Bowl, but will be ready to go for next season. Peters had an excellent first full year blocking on the blind side. He's a steal at $2 million in 2008 and the Bills have plenty of cap space to use this off season.