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Coaches in the
News HC Marvin Lewis (Cin) has officially been hired by the team. HC Steve Mariucci (SF) has been released by the team.
Possible candidates include Dennis Green and Jim Mora, Jr. (the team�s current
defensive coordinator). Something tells me that Terrell Owens shed no tears
after this decision. Quarterbacks in
the News QB Brian Griese (Den) is expected to be a June 1st cut from the team. One team that is reportedly interested in Griese is the Miami Dolphins. QB Vinny Testaverde (NYJ) has been given permission (according to his agent) to speak with other teams. However, Jets General Manager Terry Bradway is not aware of the team giving Testaverde this permission. The problem is that the Jets will face a $10 million cap hit if they release Testaverde. That�s not going to happen. QB Kordell Stewart (Pit) will be with a different team next season. To quote Stewart: �I�m a starter, and I want to be a starter, that�s the key. Obviously, that�s not here.� Obviously. QB Brad Johnson (TB) suffered a cut on his forehead but is certainly expected to play this Sunday. QB Steve McNair (Ten) jammed his throwing thumb against a helmet in last week�s game. He was held out of practice on Tuesday and Wednesday. He was able to throw some in individual work and expects to practice Thursday and be ready to play this Sunday. QB Troy Aikman (up in the booth) says he would consider returning to the Cowboys if Bill Parcels asks. QB Elvis Grbac (retirement) has announced that he is un-retiring. His agent has called at least one team: the Denver Broncos. QB Eli Manning (Ole Miss) is staying in school for his senior season. It seems that Manning = four years. Running Backs in
the News RB DeShaun Foster (Car) is so far from returning from his knee injury/surgery (about six more months) that the team has not ruled out selecting another RB in the upcoming NFL draft. The team �hopes� Foster will come back OK, but they truly are not sure. RB Emmitt Smith (Dal) has yet to meet with the team regarding next season. RB Priest Holmes (KC) is reportedly �progressing nicely� with his rehab, according to Carl Peterson (the team�s president). RB Obafemi Ayanbadejo (Mia) has been signed by the team. If
by some chance you remember this name, it�s likely from his time in RB Ron Dayne (NYG) says he does not want to be traded. Furthermore, the team says they will not try to deal him away. It seems as though Ron Dayne and the NY Giants are a perfect fit. RB Curtis Martin (NYJ) will not require ankle surgery this off-season but instead will rehab. RB Jerome Bettis (Pit) will undergo knee surgery later this month to repair a cartilage tear. On a more long term note: Bettis is not a sure bet to return to the team next season. If he does, he will likely be expected to compete for the starting job. RB Eddie George (Ten) suffered a concussion during
Saturday�s game. Head coach Jeff Fisher said Sunday that he expects George to
be ready to play this Sunday. George sat out of practice on Tuesday but was
able to practice on Wednesday without any concussion related problems. Wide Receivers in
the News WR Shawn Jefferson (Atl) might be released by the team. WR Brandon Stokley (Bal) is still on crutches but hopes to be rid of them within a week or two. WR Eddie Kennison (KC) has been re-signed by the team for six years and $14.8 million. WR Laveranues Coles (NYJ) will be targeted by the team this off-season. They very much want to re-sign Coles. WR Todd Pinkston (Phi) is expected to play this weekend despite being sore after playing last weekend with his turf toe. WR JJ Stokes (SF) is contracted to make $2.25 million next
season. The team does not want him at that sticker price. Tight Ends in the
News TE Roland Williams (Oak) will most likely sit out again this Sunday with his assortment of torn ligaments. Place Kickers in
the News PK Jeff Reed (Pit) will be listed as the team�s starting PK
going into next season�s training camp. Todd Peterson will be given a chance to
compete for the job as well. |