Frazier Eyes Rams Interview Amid Busy Coaching Week
Close associates say Leslie Frazier, 49, is eager to interview for the St. Louis Rams head coach vacancy after testing talks with Denver and Detroit. With 10 years as an NFL assistant, he has only one losing season and earned Super Bowls with Indianapolis and Chicago.
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Vikings owner praises team progress after playoff exit
Vikings owner Zygi Wilf expresses optimism about the franchise direction and confirms coach Brad Childress will return for a fourth season. He notes the 10-6 record, division title, and first playoff berth since 2004 while players face free agency and uncertain futures.
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Brees Clinches AP Offensive Player of the Year
New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees led the league in attempts and completions while throwing for 5069 yards, earning 22 votes to win the AP Offensive Player of the Year award. He topped Peyton Manning and Adrian Peterson despite the Saints finishing 8-8.
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Top seeds this year look like a penalty, not privilege
Wall Street Journal style analysis by Wallace Matthews argues that in 2009 the NFL playoff seeding punishes the No 1 seeds Giants and Titans. It notes their favorable records yet tougher first playoff opponents and questions the fairness of the seeding system despite strong regular seasons.
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