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Schottenheimer wants Brees back
Jan 3 2006 10:07PM (CT)
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Marty Schottenheimer "absolutely" would like to have Drew Brees back, even though the Chargers' starting quarterback is going under the knife and is not under contract for next year.
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Raiders' 'Just Win' mantra dooms Turner
Jan 3 2006 9:26PM (CT)
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - Al Davis preaches winning, and for three seasons now the Oakland Raiders have been losing. Norv Turner didn't produce the quick turnaround expected of him in his two seasons as coach of the Raiders, so Davis fired him Tuesday _ his third coaching change in five years.
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Lions contact Hall of Famer Singletary
Jan 3 2006 9:05PM (CT)
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have contacted Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Singletary about their vacant coaching job.
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Browns president quits in power struggle
Jan 3 2006 7:23PM (CT)
BEREA, Ohio (AP) - John Collins joined the Cleveland Browns from the NFL office with the reputation of being a strong negotiator in the boardroom. Less than two years later, he left without saying a word.
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Williams stays on as Redskins assistant
Jan 3 2006 7:22PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - Washington Redskins assistant Gregg Williams signed a three-year contract Tuesday to remain with the team, a move that solidifies his status as the heir apparent to coach Joe Gibbs.
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Patriots, Jaguars play disrespect game
Jan 3 2006 7:10PM (CT)
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Four days before they take the field, Tom Brady and Byron Leftwich staged a preliminary match for the title of quarterback on the most disrespected team.
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Patriots' Harrison eager to return
Jan 3 2006 6:59PM (CT)
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Rodney Harrison may not be standing on the sidelines at the Patriots playoff game Saturday night if the weather is too cold or his damaged knee can't handle the stress.
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Cottrell, others to interview with Vikings
Jan 3 2006 6:39PM (CT)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings launched their search for a head coach Tuesday, planning an interview with defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell and lining up other candidates from around the league.
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Steelers experienced, except for Parker
Jan 3 2006 6:34PM (CT)
PITTSBURGH (AP) - If there was a crisis point in running back Willie Parker's breakthrough season for the Pittsburgh Steelers, it came a month ago against Cincinnati.
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NFL sets tentative divisional schedule
Jan 3 2006 6:31PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - If the Washington Redskins beat Tampa Bay on Saturday in an NFC wild-card game, they will open the second round of the playoffs at Seattle on Saturday, Jan. 14.
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Henderson permitted to talk to Saints
Jan 3 2006 6:30PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - The New Orleans Saints were given permission to interview Jets defensive coordinator Donnie Henderson for their head coaching vacancy, a person familiar with the situation said Tuesday on condition of anonymity.
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Giants defense defends maligned unit
Jan 3 2006 6:16PM (CT)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - What wound up a footnote to the New York Giants' division-clinching win at Oakland Saturday night may have provided an important boost for a defense that has had been berated at times this season.
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Browns' Edwards has knee surgery
Jan 3 2006 5:40PM (CT)
CLEVELAND (AP) - Browns rookie wide receiver Braylon Edwards had successful surgery Tuesday to repair a torn ligament in his right knee and faces months of rehabilitation.
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Vitt hospitalized with staph infection
Jan 3 2006 4:53PM (CT)
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Joe Vitt, who served as interim coach of the St. Louis Rams for the last 11 games of the season, has checked into a hospital for treatment of a lingering staph infection.
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Redskins' Gibbs proves he can still coach
Jan 3 2006 4:16PM (CT)
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) - When Dan Snyder bought the Washington Redskins six years ago, he ordered huge blowups of magazine covers from the glory years, framed them and put them on the walls outside the locker room. All were from the Joe Gibbs era, when the team won three Super Bowls.
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N.C. State's Williams to enter NFL draft
Jan 3 2006 4:05PM (CT)
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Defensive end Mario Williams helped North Carolina State complete its turnaround with a convincing bowl victory, then decided there was nothing left to prove.
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Owner orders Billick to make changes
Jan 3 2006 3:58PM (CT)
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) - Baltimore Ravens coach Brian Billick was given the opportunity to return in 2006 only after agreeing with owner Steve Bisciotti to make significant changes in the way he runs the team.
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Martz says he's ready to coach again
Jan 3 2006 2:18PM (CT)
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Mike Martz is eager to coach again, especially after missing the last 11 games of the season with a heart ailment.
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Browns fan convicted of running onto field
Jan 3 2006 1:00PM (CT)
CLEVELAND (AP) - A fan whose romp on the field at Cleveland Browns Stadium ended in a body slam by a Pittsburgh player was convicted Tuesday of disorderly conduct charges.
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Capers fired as Texans coach
Jan 3 2006 5:22AM (CT)
HOUSTON (AP) - Houston Texans owner Bob McNair fired Dom Capers, guaranteed fans they'd see an exciting team next season and immediately began the search for a new coach.
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Packers dismiss coach Mike Sherman
Jan 3 2006 5:21AM (CT)
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Mike Sherman won't be back with Green Bay next season. Whether Brett Favre stays might depend on who the Packers choose as their next coach.
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Panthers need Foster to pound the ball
Jan 3 2006 5:17AM (CT)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - DeShaun Foster helped Carolina get into the playoffs with his best running performance of the season. If the Panthers plan to make it past the first round, they'll need a lot more of that out of him.
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