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There have been some whispers that Brett Favre would like to see the offense upgraded and, perhaps, even have the Packers trade for disgruntled Oakland receiver Randy Moss. -- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Mike McCarthy said nothing Favre told him in a recent phone conversation led the Packers coach to think a decision on the quarterback's future was imminent.
-- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The ideal Falcons draft scenario would be for Georgia Tech wide receiver Calvin Johnson to slip to the No. 10 pick, which at the time seems like a reach but stranger things have happened in the months, even days, leading up to a draft.
-- Atlanta Journal-Constitution
One NFL source said Jerry Jones was "very impressed" with Mike Singletary. Still, Singletary was not contacted until after the Cowboys had interviewed seven other candidates. And Singletary was the first candidate not to speak with either former Cowboys coach Bill Parcells. Singletary quashed the idea that the Cowboys would try to hire him as a defensive coordinator.
-- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Has the Bears' Tank Johnson stayed out of those troublesome clubs since coming to Miami? Of course not. "Let's just say I've had a very nice time here," Johnson said.
-- Los Angeles Times
Owner Jim Irsay of the Colts spent 30 days at an undisclosed treatment center in 2002 for an addiction to prescription pain medication that threatened his life. The 47-year-old Irsay told reporters at Super Bowl media day that his addiction was under control.
-- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Two of Andy Reid's sons were questioned by police after separate traffic incidents yesterday. Garrett Reid, 23, the oldest of the Eagles coach's three sons, was involved in a serious accident yesterday afternoon in Plymouth Township, police said. Britt Reid, 21, was being investigated regarding an alleged road-rage confrontation, police confirmed.
-- Philadelphia Inquirer
Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga isn't getting in the way. That's the message he sent Tuesday regarding the futures of general manager Randy Mueller and running back Ricky Williams, noting he would be pleased to see both return to the Dolphins next season.
-- Miami Herald
Dolphins coach Cam Cameron fired defensive line coach Dan Quinn because he was unwilling to sign a contract extension beyond 2007, a source said. A source said the Dolphins are expected to hire Indianapolis defensive quality control coach Diron Reynolds as Quinn's replacement.
-- South Florida Sun-Sentinel
There have been rumbles Steve Mariucci will get back in coaching. By most indications, he prefers the NFL to college, but he wouldn't shed light on his plans.
-- Detroit News
Less than a month before the deadline by which the Bears must decide whether to secure him with a franchise tag, Lance Briggs gave his strongest indication yet that he wants to stay with the Bears. And for that reason, he will give the Bears a hometown discount.
-- Chicago Tribune
The Titans could settle on a new general manager by today, or at least have a list of finalists. Mike Reinfeldt, the Seahawks' vice president of football administration, remains a leading candidate for the job.
-- Seattle Times
Ravens running back Jamal Lewis confirmed yesterday that he had surgery a week ago to remove bone spurs from his right ankle and that those bone spurs slowed him during the 2006 season. There has been speculation that the Ravens won't pay Lewis a $5 million roster bonus, instead asking him to take a pay cut with a reduced role, or not re-sign him at all.
-- Baltimore Sun
Giants third-year safety Gibril Wilson was no match for a couple of armed toughs outside a trendy Bowery nightclub last week.
-- New York Daily News
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/scorecard/01/31/truth.rumors.nfl/1.html
Mike McCarthy said nothing Favre told him in a recent phone conversation led the Packers coach to think a decision on the quarterback's future was imminent.
-- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The ideal Falcons draft scenario would be for Georgia Tech wide receiver Calvin Johnson to slip to the No. 10 pick, which at the time seems like a reach but stranger things have happened in the months, even days, leading up to a draft.
-- Atlanta Journal-Constitution
One NFL source said Jerry Jones was "very impressed" with Mike Singletary. Still, Singletary was not contacted until after the Cowboys had interviewed seven other candidates. And Singletary was the first candidate not to speak with either former Cowboys coach Bill Parcells. Singletary quashed the idea that the Cowboys would try to hire him as a defensive coordinator.
-- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Has the Bears' Tank Johnson stayed out of those troublesome clubs since coming to Miami? Of course not. "Let's just say I've had a very nice time here," Johnson said.
-- Los Angeles Times
Owner Jim Irsay of the Colts spent 30 days at an undisclosed treatment center in 2002 for an addiction to prescription pain medication that threatened his life. The 47-year-old Irsay told reporters at Super Bowl media day that his addiction was under control.
-- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Two of Andy Reid's sons were questioned by police after separate traffic incidents yesterday. Garrett Reid, 23, the oldest of the Eagles coach's three sons, was involved in a serious accident yesterday afternoon in Plymouth Township, police said. Britt Reid, 21, was being investigated regarding an alleged road-rage confrontation, police confirmed.
-- Philadelphia Inquirer
Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga isn't getting in the way. That's the message he sent Tuesday regarding the futures of general manager Randy Mueller and running back Ricky Williams, noting he would be pleased to see both return to the Dolphins next season.
-- Miami Herald
Dolphins coach Cam Cameron fired defensive line coach Dan Quinn because he was unwilling to sign a contract extension beyond 2007, a source said. A source said the Dolphins are expected to hire Indianapolis defensive quality control coach Diron Reynolds as Quinn's replacement.
-- South Florida Sun-Sentinel
There have been rumbles Steve Mariucci will get back in coaching. By most indications, he prefers the NFL to college, but he wouldn't shed light on his plans.
-- Detroit News
Less than a month before the deadline by which the Bears must decide whether to secure him with a franchise tag, Lance Briggs gave his strongest indication yet that he wants to stay with the Bears. And for that reason, he will give the Bears a hometown discount.
-- Chicago Tribune
The Titans could settle on a new general manager by today, or at least have a list of finalists. Mike Reinfeldt, the Seahawks' vice president of football administration, remains a leading candidate for the job.
-- Seattle Times
Ravens running back Jamal Lewis confirmed yesterday that he had surgery a week ago to remove bone spurs from his right ankle and that those bone spurs slowed him during the 2006 season. There has been speculation that the Ravens won't pay Lewis a $5 million roster bonus, instead asking him to take a pay cut with a reduced role, or not re-sign him at all.
-- Baltimore Sun
Giants third-year safety Gibril Wilson was no match for a couple of armed toughs outside a trendy Bowery nightclub last week.
-- New York Daily News
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/scorecard/01/31/truth.rumors.nfl/1.html
and if they were like you, they'd settle for McDonalds