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Buccaneers Add Three to Coaching Staff
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced three additions to their 2011 coaching staff on Tuesday. Including among today’s hires are Keith Millad and Grady Stetz, who will both coach the team’s defensive line. Millard will focus on the team’s pass rush, while Stetz handles the team’s run defense. A first-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings, Millard [...]
Cardinals Request Permission to Interview Three For DC Opening
The Arizona Cardinals have requested permission to interview a pair of Pittsburgh Steelers assistant coaches for their defensive coordinator vacancy, Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic reports. Arizona has requested to interview Steelers linebackers coach Keith Butler and defensive backs coach Ray Horton, as well as Green Bay Packers assistant head coach/inside linebackers coach Winston [...]
Falcons to Release S Erik Coleman
The Atlanta Falcons are expected to release safety Erik Coleman on Tuesday, Jason La Canfora of the NFL Network reports. A fifth-round pick (143rd overall) out of Washington State by the New York Jets in 2004, Coleman has recorded 604 tackles, 2 quarterback sacks, and 10 interceptions during his seven-year career. Coleman has spent the [...]
Eagles Announce More Coaching Changes
The Philadelphia Eagles have neared completion of their 2011 coaching staff, announcing several changes on Tuesday. Johnny Lynn has been hired for the team’s secondary/cornerbacks coaching position, while Bobby April, Jr., whose father is the Eagles’ special teams coordinator, has been hired as a defensive quality control coach. Offensively, David Culley has been promoted to [...]
Cowboys Hire Brian Baker to Coach Defensive Line
University of North Carolina defensive line coach Brian Baker is leaving the school to accept the same position with the Dallas Cowboys, Darin Gantt of the Rock Hill Herald reports. Baker, who played linebacker and coached at the University of Maryland, Army, and Georgia Tech, joined Butch Davis’ coaching staff early last month after a [...]
MN Court of Appeals Paves Way for StarCaps Suspensions
NFL spokesman Greg Aiello announced that the Minnesota State Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s ruling, denying Minnesota Vikings defensive tackles Kevin and Pat Williams request for a permanent injunction that would prevent the NFL from suspending them for violating the league’s policy against performance-enhancing drugs. According to the Brian Murphy of the [...]
#NFL News and Notes – February 8, 2011
Super Bowl XLV News and Notes The Green Bay Packers have a clear vision for their future, writes Gary D’Amato of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Packers head coach Mike McCarthy hopes to be in Green Bay for a very long time, writes Mike Vandermause of the Green Bay Press-Gazette. McCarthy is proud of where he comes [...]
Cardinals Intend to Formally Pursue Keith Butler
The Arizona Cardinals are expected to formally approach the Pittsburgh Steelers for permission to interview linebackers coach Keith Butler regarding their defensive coordinator vacancy, Jason La Canfora of the NFL Network reports. La Canfora adds that the Steelers are not expected to block the move. Pittsburgh’s linebackers coach since 2003, Butler has been linked to [...]
Lions Free to Release LB Julian Peterson
With the Super Bowl in the rear-view mirror, NFL teams may start releasing veteran players. One player who will be released or (in a less-likely scenario) traded this off-season is Detroit Lions linebacker Julian Peterson, Tom Kowalski of MLive.com reports. Acquired from the Seattle Seahawks for defensive tackle Corey Redding and a fifth-round pick in [...]
Eagles Debunk Andy Reid/Jon Gruden Rumor
The Philadelphia Eagles have issued a statement debunking a rumor from former fullback Kyle Eckel that head coach Andy Reid was being replaced with former NFL head coach and current ESPN analyst Jon Gruden. “Early this morning we have received several inquiries regarding the rumors regarding Andy Reid and Jon Gruden,” the Eagles announced. “This [...]
Saints Debunk Sean Payton Rumor
Though it was not reported by any news outlet, the rumors of New Orleans Saints departing the franchise to become general manager of the Dallas Cowboys prompted the Saints to issue a statement. “Sean Payton is the coach of the New Orleans Saints. He will not be going to the Dallas Cowboys in any capacity,” [...]
Green Bay Packers 31, Pittsburgh Steelers 25
GThe Packers hung on to win their fourth Super Bowl title, writes Bob McGinn of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. A Steelers comeback fell short, writes Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The more experienced team was not the best team on Sunday night, writes John Harris of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Super Bowl MVP Aaron Rodgers repaid [...]
Redskins WR Santana Moss’ Contract to Void
Washington Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss’ contract will void five days after Super Bowl XLV, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Sunday. Moss’ voiding contract is not news, but is a reminder that the 31-year old, who had a career-high 93 receptions for 1,115 yards, 6 touchdowns, and a career-high 61 receptions for a first down, [...]
Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald Shares Input on QB Acquisition
When it comes to acquiring a quarterback this off-season, the Arizona Cardinals have solicited the opinion of wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. According to Schefter, Fitzgerald’s first choice is Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb, with Baltimore Ravens quarterback Marc Bulger also discussed as a possibility. Bulger will be a free agent this [...]
Super Bowl XLV News and Notes – 2/6/11
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger concerns himself with the next game, not his legacy, writes Michael Sanserino of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Roethlisberger and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers take center stage tonight, writes Scott Brown of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Roethlisberger and Rodgers are moving into the elite category among NFL quarterbacks, writes Pete Dougherty [...]
