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News HC Marvin Lewis (Cin) has officially been hired by the team. *** Thursday Night Update � Jack Del Rio has officially been hired by the Jacksonville Jaguars as the head coach. 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. *** Thursday Night Update � Former
HC Denny Green has thrown his hat into the ring for the vacant 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. *** Thursday Night Update � QB Jay Fiedler (Mia) was given a vote of confidence by head coach Dave Wannstedt as the coach said, �He�s our guy�. Why does it always seem in the NFL that a vote of confidence is followed by a contradictory action that is done because the team �just couldn�t pass up an opportunity to improve our roster�? Of course, Jay Fiedler could really be their guy. 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. *** Thursday Night Update � QB Brad Johnson (TB) is no longer listed on the team�s injury report with his forehead/eye injury. He�s good to go for 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. *** Thursday Night Update � QB Steve McNair (Ten) partially participated in Thursday�s practice. He was able to throw but not in the actual team drills. McNair did not participate in the team drills because they were being held indoors on artificial turf due to the half a foot of snow that was outside. McNair is expected to practice on Friday. 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). *** Friday Night Update � Although RB Priest Holmes (KC) could play in the Pro-Bowl, it looks as if the team is going to keep him out and avoid any additional risk with their star running back. 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. *** Friday Night Update � WR Randy Moss (Min) is still recovering from his MCL and might miss the Pro-Bowl. 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. *** Thursday Night Update � WR Joe
Jurevicius (TB) was excused from Thursday�s practice for personal reasons. Head
coach Jon Gruden says he didn�t believe Jurevicius would miss Sunday�s game. *** Friday Night Update � WR Joe Jurevicius (TB) remains with his wife after their child was
born with complications earlier in the week.�
He is not practicing, but has the green light to play if he rejoins the
team before Sunday.� Karl Williams would
be the third receiver and the team would activate Reggie Barlow should Joe not
join up with the team.�� Tight Ends in the
News *** Friday Night Update � TE Mikhael Ricks (Det) re-signed with the Lions for another 3 years. TE Roland Williams (Oak) will most likely sit out again this Sunday with his assortment of torn ligaments. *** Friday Night Update � TE Roland Williams (Oak) has missed practice all week and remains doubtful for the game.� Doug Jolley will start. 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. *** Friday Night Update � PK
Martin Gramatica (TB) has what Jon Gruden is calling a tired leg.� It will not stop him from kicking field goals
this weekend, but he has practiced lightly this week. |