Rhodes earns AP Coach of the Year after Eagles surge to playoffs
Ray Rhodes, in his first NFL season as Eagles coach, guides Philadelphia from a 4-12 finish to a 10-6 playoff berth earning 24 AP Coach of the Year votes. He edges Dom Capers and Marty Schottenheimer, with others like Cowher Seifert Levy Holmgren also receiving votes.
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Arizona Cardinals fire Buddy Ryan after 4-12 season
Tempe Arizona AP reports owner Bill Bidwill dismissed Buddy Ryan, 61, following a 37-13 Monday night loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Ryan went 12-26 in two seasons, with players like Larry Centers supporting him but the move tied to a push for a $200 million domed stadium needing public funding. Eric Hill cited political factors behind the decision.
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Cowboys clinch home field after season of struggle
Irving Texas AP Cowboys secure NFC home field after a 37 18 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Dallas finishes 12 4, ending the 49ers bid for home field. Troy Aikman and Kevin Williams lead a season marked by injuries and late optimism.
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New NFL stars emerge as Rice sets yardage record
The 1995 season spotlighted Isaac Bruce with 1781 receiving yards second only to Jerry Rice 1848 while Bruce earned no Pro Bowl berth. Favre, Brooks, Chmura and Paup fueled Packers and Bills success as rookies and veterans combined with emerging playmakers including Galloway Davis Martin Salaam and others shaping a star-filled year.
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Less proved more for Lions
In a pivotal meeting Lions players urged offensive coordinator Tom Moore and coach Wayne Fontes to simplify the offense. They cut 35 percent of plays, moved to three wide receivers, and emphasized Barry Sanders and Johnnie Morton. The shift sparked a seven-game win streak to end the regular season with a 10 6 record.
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Browns Disarray Postseason Dreams Fade in Cleveland and Baltimore
The 1995 Browns spiraled from hopeful 3-1 start to a retreating 5-11 finish, with Vinny Testaverde benched late in the season. Ownership talks swirl over a possible move to Baltimore as Cleveland courts and NFL owners weigh the franchise’s future amid collapsed playoff hopes.
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