NFL News And Rumors: Playoffs/ Conference Championships

eaglechick · 01-17-2008, 01:22 PM

Just so y'all know--John Harbaugh is the Special Teams coach of the Eagles, not the DBs/Secondary coach

var8rfan · 01-17-2008, 01:40 PM

NFL | League to play another game in United Kingdom
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:30:18 -0800

NFL.com reports the NFL has announced that a regular-season game will be played somewhere in the United Kingdom in 2008 as part of the NFL's International Series. The venue and the teams competing in the game are expected to be confirmed during the week leading up to Super Bowl XLII.

Coachnorm · 01-17-2008, 04:27 PM

After looking into two coaching jobs, Jason Garrett decided to remain offensive coordinator of the Cowboys after Dallas made him the highest-paid assistant coach in the NFL.

ESPN - Cowboys make Garrett highest-paid assistant in NFL - NFL

var8rfan · 01-17-2008, 06:12 PM

Chargers coach Norv Turner said on the NFL Network that Philip Rivers (knee) will be a "Sunday morning decision" against the Patriots. Rivers didn't practice Thursday, but did some throwing on the side.

Turner said that Rivers "absolutely" has a chance to play against the Pats as long as he's able to go through pre-game warmups. However, talk is buzzing in Boston that Rivers may have a partially torn ACL which could restrict his ability to move laterally. The partial tear wouldn't necessarily rule Rivers out, but would increase the odds of Billy Volek seeing action.
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune

Coachnorm · 01-18-2008, 07:22 AM

Shalise Manza Young, of The Providence Journal, reports New England Patriots WR Donte' Stallworth (knee) was not on the official injury report Thursday. Expect Stallworth to be playing in the game this weekend.

gmrcharity · 01-18-2008, 11:08 AM

Giants signed DE Justin Tuck to a five-year, $30-million contract extension.

The deal includes $16 million in guaranteed money and will start after next season, meaning Tuck is signed through 2013. The versatile lineman managed to accumulate ten sacks this past season despite not starting and is a force against the run. It's a great deal for both sides, although Osi Umenyiora and Michael Strahan, who each make less, are going to want to re-negotiate their contracts.

gmrcharity · 01-18-2008, 11:11 AM

Cowboys DL coach Paul Pasqualoni is expected to be named Dolphins defensive coordinator, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

It's unclear when the hire will take place. Cowboys DBs coach Todd Bowles is also expected to head to South Beach to become assistant head coach/defense. The Cowboys are pursuing Hall of Fame offensive line coach Hudson Houck to replace Tony Sparano. Houck coached in Dallas between 1993-2001

gmrcharity · 01-18-2008, 11:12 AM

Titans named Mike Heimerdinger offensive coordinator

Coachnorm · 01-18-2008, 12:53 PM

Former Steeler Ernie Holmes, who won two Super Bowls as an anchor of Pittsburgh's famed "Steel Curtain" defense in the 1970s, died in a car crash. He was 59.

Tragic news.

ESPN - Ernie Holmes, member of 'Steel Curtain', dies at 59 - NFL

Coachnorm · 01-18-2008, 12:56 PM

Dana Stubblefield, a four-time All-Pro lineman who played 11 seasons in the NFL and was part of the 49ers' 1994 Super Bowl team, is scheduled to plead guilty to one count of lying to federal agents when he denied using performance-enhancing drugs as part of the ongoing BALCO steroids saga.

ESPN - Former NFL lineman to plead to one count of lying to feds - NFL

Coachnorm · 01-18-2008, 01:02 PM

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday reached agreement with legendary defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin on a multiyear contract extension, ESPN.com has learned.

Whew, glad this got done.

ESPN - Bucs agree to multiyear contract extension with defensive coordinator Kiffin - NFL

Coachnorm · 01-18-2008, 01:06 PM

A breakout 2007 campaign for New York Giants backup defensive end Justin Tuck will on Friday become a break-the-bank season for the three-year veteran.
Tuck and the Giants reached agreement Thursday on a five-year contract extension that runs through the 2013 season, has a maximum value of $30 million, and includes $16 million in bonuses. Barring any last-minute glitches, the final details of the deal will be completed on Friday and the contract will be officially executed.

ESPN - Giants agree with DE Tuck on $30 million extension - NFL

Arctic Dawgs · 01-18-2008, 03:34 PM

Mora withdraws from Washington job

ESPN - Citing desire to stay in Seattle, Mora pulls out of Redskins' coaching search - NFL

Quote:

Seattle Seahawks defensive backs coach Jim Mora pulled his name out of consideration for the Washington Redskins head coaching job on Friday afternoon.
Mora, who interviewed with the Redskins on Wednesday and Thursday, called Redskins owner Dan Snyder on Friday and said he preferred to stay in Seattle for family reasons.

Hmm .... Holmgren leaving ??

Coachnorm · 01-18-2008, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arctic Dawgs

Mora withdraws from Washington job

ESPN - Citing desire to stay in Seattle, Mora pulls out of Redskins' coaching search - NFL

Hmm .... Holmgren leaving ??

Another interesting notion for you today, AD.

var8rfan · 01-18-2008, 04:32 PM

NFL | Walker reveals he has multiple personality disorder
Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:02:21 -0800

Chip Towers, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports former NFL RB Herschel Walker will reveal in a new book that he suffers from multiple personality disorder.

Arctic Dawgs · 01-18-2008, 04:36 PM

per NFL Network Total Access

John Harbaugh is the new head coach of Baltimore Ravens

var8rfan · 01-18-2008, 07:45 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Georgia Frontiere, the St. Louis native who became a hometown hero when she brought the NFL's Rams from Los Angeles in 1995, died Friday. She was 80.

Frontiere had been hospitalized for breast cancer for several months, the Rams said in a statement posted on their Web site.

The Associated Press: Rams Owner Georgia Frontiere Dies in LA

Tragic loss for the Rams organization.

Arctic Dawgs · 01-18-2008, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by var8rfan

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Georgia Frontiere, the St. Louis native who became a hometown hero when she brought the NFL's Rams from Los Angeles in 1995, died Friday. She was 80.

Frontiere had been hospitalized for breast cancer for several months, the Rams said in a statement posted on their Web site.

The Associated Press: Rams Owner Georgia Frontiere Dies in LA

Tragic loss for the Rams organization.

80 year old with breast cancer.

Those sound scary

gmrcharity · 01-19-2008, 02:58 AM

Packers agreed to a five-year contract extension with head coach Mike McCarthy.

The deal is worth about $20 million and will be finalized this weekend. It makes McCarthy one of the higher paid coaches in the NFL

gmrcharity · 01-19-2008, 02:59 AM

Philip Rivers is listed as doubtful for the AFC Championship. The San Diego Union-Tribune has confirmed that Rivers' ACL is partially torn.

However, Rivers practiced Friday and still has a chance to play against the Patriots, pending his performance in pre-game warmups. "It'll be day-to-day," GM A.J. Smith said. "We're going down the same road as (Antonio) Gates." The Chargers used Gates in the Divisional Round despite listing him as doubtful. Still, Billy Volek seems likely to play extensively on Sunday

01-17-2008, 04:27 PM	#63
Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 10,687 vCash: 121039 Donate Blog Entries: 6	Garrett Takes Jerrys Big Bucks To Stay With Cowboys After looking into two coaching jobs, Jason Garrett decided to remain offensive coordinator of the Cowboys after Dallas made him the highest-paid assistant coach in the NFL. ESPN - Cowboys make Garrett highest-paid assistant in NFL - NFL

01-18-2008, 12:53 PM	#69
Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 10,687 vCash: 121039 Donate Blog Entries: 6	Steeler Great Ernie Holmes Dies In Car Crash. Former Steeler Ernie Holmes, who won two Super Bowls as an anchor of Pittsburgh's famed "Steel Curtain" defense in the 1970s, died in a car crash. He was 59. Tragic news. ESPN - Ernie Holmes, member of 'Steel Curtain', dies at 59 - NFL

01-18-2008, 01:02 PM	#71
Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 10,687 vCash: 121039 Donate Blog Entries: 6	Bucs Sew Up DC Monte Kiffin The Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday reached agreement with legendary defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin on a multiyear contract extension, ESPN.com has learned. Whew, glad this got done. ESPN - Bucs agree to multiyear contract extension with defensive coordinator Kiffin - NFL

01-18-2008, 07:45 PM	#77
var8rfan A.D.I.D.A.S Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rocky Mount, VA Posts: 1,772 vCash: 5070 Donate	Rams Owner Georgia Frontiere Dies in LA LOS ANGELES (AP) — Georgia Frontiere, the St. Louis native who became a hometown hero when she brought the NFL's Rams from Los Angeles in 1995, died Friday. She was 80. Frontiere had been hospitalized for breast cancer for several months, the Rams said in a statement posted on their Web site. The Associated Press: Rams Owner Georgia Frontiere Dies in LA Tragic loss for the Rams organization.

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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	NFL \| League to play another game in United Kingdom Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:30:18 -0800 NFL.com reports the NFL has announced that a regular-season game will be played somewhere in the United Kingdom in 2008 as part of the NFL's International Series. The venue and the teams competing in the game are expected to be confirmed during the week leading up to Super Bowl XLII.

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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	Chargers coach Norv Turner said on the NFL Network that Philip Rivers (knee) will be a "Sunday morning decision" against the Patriots. Rivers didn't practice Thursday, but did some throwing on the side. Turner said that Rivers "absolutely" has a chance to play against the Pats as long as he's able to go through pre-game warmups. However, talk is buzzing in Boston that Rivers may have a partially torn ACL which could restrict his ability to move laterally. The partial tear wouldn't necessarily rule Rivers out, but would increase the odds of Billy Volek seeing action. Source: San Diego Union-Tribune

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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	Shalise Manza Young, of The Providence Journal, reports New England Patriots WR Donte' Stallworth (knee) was not on the official injury report Thursday. Expect Stallworth to be playing in the game this weekend.

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gmrcharity Outlaw Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 733 vCash: 246368 Donate	Giants signed DE Justin Tuck to a five-year, $30-million contract extension. The deal includes $16 million in guaranteed money and will start after next season, meaning Tuck is signed through 2013. The versatile lineman managed to accumulate ten sacks this past season despite not starting and is a force against the run. It's a great deal for both sides, although Osi Umenyiora and Michael Strahan, who each make less, are going to want to re-negotiate their contracts.

01-18-2008, 11:11 AM	#67
gmrcharity Outlaw Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 733 vCash: 246368 Donate	Cowboys DL coach Paul Pasqualoni is expected to be named Dolphins defensive coordinator, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. It's unclear when the hire will take place. Cowboys DBs coach Todd Bowles is also expected to head to South Beach to become assistant head coach/defense. The Cowboys are pursuing Hall of Fame offensive line coach Hudson Houck to replace Tony Sparano. Houck coached in Dallas between 1993-2001

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gmrcharity Outlaw Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 733 vCash: 246368 Donate	Titans named Mike Heimerdinger 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	Dana Stubblefield, a four-time All-Pro lineman who played 11 seasons in the NFL and was part of the 49ers' 1994 Super Bowl team, is scheduled to plead guilty to one count of lying to federal agents when he denied using performance-enhancing drugs as part of the ongoing BALCO steroids saga. ESPN - Former NFL lineman to plead to one count of lying to feds - NFL

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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 breakout 2007 campaign for New York Giants backup defensive end Justin Tuck will on Friday become a break-the-bank season for the three-year veteran. Tuck and the Giants reached agreement Thursday on a five-year contract extension that runs through the 2013 season, has a maximum value of $30 million, and includes $16 million in bonuses. Barring any last-minute glitches, the final details of the deal will be completed on Friday and the contract will be officially executed. ESPN - Giants agree with DE Tuck on $30 million extension - NFL

01-18-2008, 04:32 PM	#75
var8rfan A.D.I.D.A.S Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rocky Mount, VA Posts: 1,772 vCash: 5070 Donate	NFL \| Walker reveals he has multiple personality disorder Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:02:21 -0800 Chip Towers, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports former NFL RB Herschel Walker will reveal in a new book that he suffers from multiple personality disorder.

01-18-2008, 04:36 PM	#76
Arctic Dawgs Outlaw Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vancouver Island B.C. Posts: 1,042 vCash: 13955 Donate	per NFL Network Total Access John Harbaugh is the new head coach of Baltimore Ravens

01-19-2008, 02:58 AM	#79
gmrcharity Outlaw Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 733 vCash: 246368 Donate	Packers agreed to a five-year contract extension with head coach Mike McCarthy. The deal is worth about $20 million and will be finalized this weekend. It makes McCarthy one of the higher paid coaches in the NFL

01-19-2008, 02:59 AM	#80
gmrcharity Outlaw Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 733 vCash: 246368 Donate	Philip Rivers is listed as doubtful for the AFC Championship. The San Diego Union-Tribune has confirmed that Rivers' ACL is partially torn. However, Rivers practiced Friday and still has a chance to play against the Patriots, pending his performance in pre-game warmups. "It'll be day-to-day," GM A.J. Smith said. "We're going down the same road as (Antonio) Gates." The Chargers used Gates in the Divisional Round despite listing him as doubtful. Still, Billy Volek seems likely to play extensively on Sunday