NFL News And Rumors: Playoffs/ Conference Championships

gmrcharity · 01-19-2008, 03:45 AM

Mike Sullivan, of the North County Times, reports San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (toe) missed the team's practice Friday, Jan. 18. He is a game-time decision for the team's AFC Championship Game, but he is listed as doubtful for the game.

gmrcharity · 01-19-2008, 03:48 AM

LaDainian Tomlinson is not on the Chargers' injury report.Impact: Tomlinson practiced without restrictions on both Thursday and Friday and will start against the Patriots.

gmrcharity · 01-19-2008, 03:50 AM

Mike O'Hara, of the Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions QB Jon Kitna is not guaranteed to start in 2008, according to offensive coordinator Jim Colletto. "We're going to go into the OTAs (offseason workouts) and training camp and let it all sort itself out," Colletto said.

Coachnorm · 01-19-2008, 10:20 AM

With two of their top three candidates eliminated, the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday expanded their search for a new head coach, as ESPN.com has learned that club officials met here with Minnesota Vikings' defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier.

ESPN - Vikings' Frazier to interview for open Falcons job - NFL

Coachnorm · 01-19-2008, 10:29 AM

The remaking of Scott Linehan's staff in St. Louis has continued, with the Rams dismissing two more assistant coaches.
Linehan has fired secondary coach Willy Robinson and running backs aide Wayne Moses, both of whom were part of his original staff with the club in 2006.
Earlier in the offseason, St. Louis fired offensive line coach Paul Boudreau and apprised offensive coordinator Greg Olson that he will not continue in that capacity. Olson could remain with the team, but as a position coach not a coordinator, and he has been told he can seek a job with another franchise if he wishes.
Bengals QB coach Zamepese could be moving

ESPN - Rams' makeover continues with two more dismissals - NFL

Coachnorm · 01-19-2008, 10:38 AM

Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills DE Anthony Hargrove has reportedly failed another drug test, according to Sirius NFL Radio. He could be suspended for the entire 2008 season.

This is not good news for the Bills. Hargrove was suspended 4 games this last year.

Coachnorm · 01-20-2008, 03:12 AM

Titans RB lendale White will have his knee scoped in the off season. White had knee problems almost all season but it usually affected his practice time more than his playing time. This shouldn't be that big a deal but we will watch.

Coachnorm · 01-20-2008, 08:13 AM

Ravens owner Steve Biscotti wants to retain DC Rex Ryan to be the team's defensive coordinator if Ryan doesn't get a head coaching job in Atlanta. It would be a big boost to the new Ravens coach Harbaugh if Ryan stays to coach the D, obviously .

Coachnorm · 01-20-2008, 08:34 AM

The Rams are still making a "big push" to hire Cam Cameron as their offensive coordinator, according to ESPN's John Clayton. The Ravens are still in the running to get Cameron.

01-19-2008, 10:29 AM	#85
Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 10,687 vCash: 121039 Donate Blog Entries: 6	Ram's Continue Shuffle. The remaking of Scott Linehan's staff in St. Louis has continued, with the Rams dismissing two more assistant coaches. Linehan has fired secondary coach Willy Robinson and running backs aide Wayne Moses, both of whom were part of his original staff with the club in 2006. Earlier in the offseason, St. Louis fired offensive line coach Paul Boudreau and apprised offensive coordinator Greg Olson that he will not continue in that capacity. Olson could remain with the team, but as a position coach not a coordinator, and he has been told he can seek a job with another franchise if he wishes. Bengals QB coach Zamepese could be moving ESPN - Rams' makeover continues with two more dismissals - NFL

01-19-2008, 10:38 AM	#86
Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 10,687 vCash: 121039 Donate Blog Entries: 6	Bills DE Anthony Hargrove Fails Another Drug Test Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills DE Anthony Hargrove has reportedly failed another drug test, according to Sirius NFL Radio. He could be suspended for the entire 2008 season. This is not good news for the Bills. Hargrove was suspended 4 games this last year.

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01-19-2008, 03:45 AM	#81
gmrcharity Outlaw Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 733 vCash: 246368 Donate	Mike Sullivan, of the North County Times, reports San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (toe) missed the team's practice Friday, Jan. 18. He is a game-time decision for the team's AFC Championship Game, but he is listed as doubtful for the game.

01-19-2008, 03:48 AM	#82
gmrcharity Outlaw Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 733 vCash: 246368 Donate	LaDainian Tomlinson is not on the Chargers' injury report.Impact: Tomlinson practiced without restrictions on both Thursday and Friday and will start against the Patriots.

01-19-2008, 03:50 AM	#83
gmrcharity Outlaw Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 733 vCash: 246368 Donate	Mike O'Hara, of the Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions QB Jon Kitna is not guaranteed to start in 2008, according to offensive coordinator Jim Colletto. "We're going to go into the OTAs (offseason workouts) and training camp and let it all sort itself out," Colletto said.

01-19-2008, 10:20 AM	#84
Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 10,687 vCash: 121039 Donate Blog Entries: 6	With two of their top three candidates eliminated, the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday expanded their search for a new head coach, as ESPN.com has learned that club officials met here with Minnesota Vikings' defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier. ESPN - Vikings' Frazier to interview for open Falcons job - NFL

01-20-2008, 03:12 AM	#87
Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 10,687 vCash: 121039 Donate Blog Entries: 6	Titans RB lendale White will have his knee scoped in the off season. White had knee problems almost all season but it usually affected his practice time more than his playing time. This shouldn't be that big a deal but we will watch.

01-20-2008, 08:13 AM	#88
Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 10,687 vCash: 121039 Donate Blog Entries: 6	Ravens owner Steve Biscotti wants to retain DC Rex Ryan to be the team's defensive coordinator if Ryan doesn't get a head coaching job in Atlanta. It would be a big boost to the new Ravens coach Harbaugh if Ryan stays to coach the D, obviously .

01-20-2008, 08:34 AM	#89
Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 10,687 vCash: 121039 Donate Blog Entries: 6	The Rams are still making a "big push" to hire Cam Cameron as their offensive coordinator, according to ESPN's John Clayton. The Ravens are still in the running to get Cameron.