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Dallas
Jan. 4, 2008
With success, Cowboys' staff is ripe for the picking
The Cowboys are paying the price for their success. They’ve already lost director of scouting Jeff Ireland to the Dolphins to reunite with Bill Parcells. Now, it appears that offensive coaches Jason Garrett and Tony Sparano are in hot demand for vacant head-coaching positions. Both men will interview for the Falcons’ vacancy on Friday, and each could be a candidate in other spots. The Ravens’ long list of candidates is said to have Garrett very high up, and Parcells always has been an admirer of Sparano, so the Dolphins are also a possibility now that Cam Cameron has been fired. If Garrett accepts a job and Sparano doesn’t, Sparano be a natural fit to take over the offensive coordinator position he had shared previously. If both leave, the team has a couple of in-house candidates who could fill the bill: WR coach Ray Sherman, who twice was an offensive coordinator (Vikings in 1999, Steelers in 1998), and QB coach Wade Wilson, who has done a great job with Tony Romo this season. It’s believed that TE coach John Garrett, Jason’s brother, is not considered a coordinator candidate just yet, despite having spent nine years in the NFL as a coach and four in personnel departments.
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NY Giants
Jan. 4, 2008
Giants’ depth shows up well at end of regular season
Depth always is a tough thing this time of year, but the Giants’ second-teamers have shown up well when pressed into duty because of injuries ahead of them. The nice play by rookie TE Kevin Boss, seen to be something of a project in his first season, has convinced sources that he will make the coaches strongly consider using Boss and Jeremy Shockey on the field together next season. Boss caught a TD pass against the Commanders in Week 15 in his first extended action of the season and followed that up with four catches for 50 yards against the Patriots in Week 17. TE coach Mike Pope said Boss’ blocking has improved week to week, and it likely will be an area of focus for the offseason program. And backup LB Gerris Wilkinson, who had to step in for Kawika Mitchell, twice showed off his athleticism by staying with Patriots WR Randy Moss step for step in coverage, though Wilkinson was called for pass interference once. Still, that athleticism caught the coaches’ eyes and gave them something to consider when determining future playing time.
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Philadelphia
Jan. 4, 2008
Eagles' coaching staff might not lose much, but additions possible
Head coach Andy Reid has had about as tumultuous a year as a person can have, with his two sons getting into considerable legal trouble and with their health a major concern. But he’s expected to return next season — and perhaps be energized by getting some time away from the team to deal with personal issues. Secondary coach John Harbaugh right now is considered the most likely coach on staff to take a job elsewhere, having finished second to Rick Neuheisel for the UCLA job. Harbaugh could be a candidate as a defensive coordinator in the NFL in due time, and QB coach Pat Shurmur’s name has come up for several mid-level college head-coaching jobs the past few years. It’s likely, though, that both will remain on staff at least one more year. And Reid could bring in more help in the form of a fired head coach for a position such as senior assistant, similar to what he did with Marty Mornhinweg in 2003. Mornhinweg was considered a potential replacement in San Francisco had Mike Nolan been fired, and he could get a head-coaching job in the next season or two. Reid has not been afraid to hire a potential replacement a year or two ahead of time — Mornhinweg was insurance for the future loss of Brad Childress. “Andy has that power (to add a high-profile coach), and he has done it,” said one team source close to Reid. But sources with knowledge of the situation tell PFW that Brian Billick is not likely to be someone the Eagles would add, as has been rumored.
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Washington
Jan. 4, 2008
Healthy Moss plus Collins equals better production
The re-emergence of WR Santana Moss has been a big development for the offense. Statistically, the 2007 season was one of Moss’ worst, though he did improve his receptions and yards from last season slightly. That said, he finished the regular season with three strong games, totaling 15 receptions for 261 yards and two TDs. Clearly, Todd Collins’ presence has been a factor in Moss’ resurgence, as Collins started all three games. But team sources warn that blaming Jason Campbell for not getting Moss the ball more is a convenient and not entirely correct assumption. Moss was affected by an abdominal injury this summer and a groin during training camp, as well as missing a game apiece with a hamstring injury in October and a heel in November. Moss has been relatively healthy since, which has precipitated his better production late in the season. That said, Collins has made a concerted effort to get Moss the ball in key spots downfield, and it has helped the offensive production.
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Jan. 4, 2008
With success, Cowboys' staff is ripe for the picking
The Cowboys are paying the price for their success. They’ve already lost director of scouting Jeff Ireland to the Dolphins to reunite with Bill Parcells. Now, it appears that offensive coaches Jason Garrett and Tony Sparano are in hot demand for vacant head-coaching positions. Both men will interview for the Falcons’ vacancy on Friday, and each could be a candidate in other spots. The Ravens’ long list of candidates is said to have Garrett very high up, and Parcells always has been an admirer of Sparano, so the Dolphins are also a possibility now that Cam Cameron has been fired. If Garrett accepts a job and Sparano doesn’t, Sparano be a natural fit to take over the offensive coordinator position he had shared previously. If both leave, the team has a couple of in-house candidates who could fill the bill: WR coach Ray Sherman, who twice was an offensive coordinator (Vikings in 1999, Steelers in 1998), and QB coach Wade Wilson, who has done a great job with Tony Romo this season. It’s believed that TE coach John Garrett, Jason’s brother, is not considered a coordinator candidate just yet, despite having spent nine years in the NFL as a coach and four in personnel departments.
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NY Giants
Jan. 4, 2008
Giants’ depth shows up well at end of regular season
Depth always is a tough thing this time of year, but the Giants’ second-teamers have shown up well when pressed into duty because of injuries ahead of them. The nice play by rookie TE Kevin Boss, seen to be something of a project in his first season, has convinced sources that he will make the coaches strongly consider using Boss and Jeremy Shockey on the field together next season. Boss caught a TD pass against the Commanders in Week 15 in his first extended action of the season and followed that up with four catches for 50 yards against the Patriots in Week 17. TE coach Mike Pope said Boss’ blocking has improved week to week, and it likely will be an area of focus for the offseason program. And backup LB Gerris Wilkinson, who had to step in for Kawika Mitchell, twice showed off his athleticism by staying with Patriots WR Randy Moss step for step in coverage, though Wilkinson was called for pass interference once. Still, that athleticism caught the coaches’ eyes and gave them something to consider when determining future playing time.
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Philadelphia
Jan. 4, 2008
Eagles' coaching staff might not lose much, but additions possible
Head coach Andy Reid has had about as tumultuous a year as a person can have, with his two sons getting into considerable legal trouble and with their health a major concern. But he’s expected to return next season — and perhaps be energized by getting some time away from the team to deal with personal issues. Secondary coach John Harbaugh right now is considered the most likely coach on staff to take a job elsewhere, having finished second to Rick Neuheisel for the UCLA job. Harbaugh could be a candidate as a defensive coordinator in the NFL in due time, and QB coach Pat Shurmur’s name has come up for several mid-level college head-coaching jobs the past few years. It’s likely, though, that both will remain on staff at least one more year. And Reid could bring in more help in the form of a fired head coach for a position such as senior assistant, similar to what he did with Marty Mornhinweg in 2003. Mornhinweg was considered a potential replacement in San Francisco had Mike Nolan been fired, and he could get a head-coaching job in the next season or two. Reid has not been afraid to hire a potential replacement a year or two ahead of time — Mornhinweg was insurance for the future loss of Brad Childress. “Andy has that power (to add a high-profile coach), and he has done it,” said one team source close to Reid. But sources with knowledge of the situation tell PFW that Brian Billick is not likely to be someone the Eagles would add, as has been rumored.
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Washington
Jan. 4, 2008
Healthy Moss plus Collins equals better production
The re-emergence of WR Santana Moss has been a big development for the offense. Statistically, the 2007 season was one of Moss’ worst, though he did improve his receptions and yards from last season slightly. That said, he finished the regular season with three strong games, totaling 15 receptions for 261 yards and two TDs. Clearly, Todd Collins’ presence has been a factor in Moss’ resurgence, as Collins started all three games. But team sources warn that blaming Jason Campbell for not getting Moss the ball more is a convenient and not entirely correct assumption. Moss was affected by an abdominal injury this summer and a groin during training camp, as well as missing a game apiece with a hamstring injury in October and a heel in November. Moss has been relatively healthy since, which has precipitated his better production late in the season. That said, Collins has made a concerted effort to get Moss the ball in key spots downfield, and it has helped the offensive production.
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