Washington Redskins fire six coaches in reshaped staff
Marty Schottenheimer announced a purge of six coaches including Russ Grimm and Rich Olson as he reshapes the Washington Redskins staff. Defensive coordinator Ray Rhodes will seek other opportunities. Schottenheimer plans to assemble his full staff later this week.
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Mangurian joins Falcons as offensive line coach
Pete Mangurian named offensive line coach for the Atlanta Falcons reuniting with Dan Reeves. The Cornell coach has NFL assistant experience with Reeves at the Falcons Giants and Broncos during a decade in pro football. Matt Millen was hired by the Detroit Lions for a front office role, though details were not disclosed by chairman William Clay Ford.
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Bills fire Phillips after 8-8 season tale of Miracle
Bills owner Ralph Wilson fired Wade Phillips a year after the Music City Miracle loss that cost Buffalo a playoff berth. Ronnie Jones, hired to run special teams, was named interim coach as Buffalo’s units posted one of the league’s worst marks. Dyson’s 75 yard kickoff return decided the Titans game.
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Bills fire coach Wade Phillips after 8 8 season
The Buffalo Bills dismissed Wade Phillips on Sunday night after an 8 8 season and missing the playoffs for the first time since 1997. Phillips arrived back in Buffalo with his wife and thanked owner Ralph Wilson and former GM John Butler, praising the coaching staff and players.
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Ravens Seek Raiders Challenge in AFC Title clash
Ravens coach Brian Billick notes the Oakland Raiders pose a tougher unknown than the familiar Tennessee Titans. Shannon Sharpe, veteran tight end, studies Raiders tapes as Baltimore prepares for a road battle in Oakland after a 24-10 win over the Titans. Sharpe cites Rich Gannon’s scrambling offense and the Raiders’ No. 1 rushing attack as reasons for caution.
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Vikings seek focus as memories of 1998 loss fade
Minnesota rides a 15-1 season into the NFC title game against the Giants while players downplay the Falcons defeat two years earlier. Gary Anderson notes a near perfect year amid lingering memories, but coach Dennis Green and Korey Stringer stress not dwelling on past failures.
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Texans interview Saunders as coaching search continues
Houston Texans expansion talks move forward with Al Saunders of the St. Louis Rams meeting team leaders Charley Casserly and Bob McNair. Saunders praised the Texans facilities and hinted at possible return to a Vermeil staff, while Gregg Williams and several others were noted as potential candidates.
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Vikings Giants Preview and Ravens at Raiders Playoff Clash
The article outlines key matchups for a Giants at Vikings game with Sehorn shadowing Moss and Carter aided by Thomas and Williams against Toomer Hilliard. It then analyzes Ravens at Raiders, highlighting Ray Lewis and balanced attack as factors, and predicts Silver and Black.
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