Redskins at Seahawks face playoff test with momentum cross-country
The Washington Redskins ride four straight must-win victories into a wild card at Seattle, hoping Todd Collins spark and the Sean Taylor tragedy fuel momentum against a Seahawks team that rested stars and improved rushing late season.
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Dolphins fire Cam Cameron after 1-15 season
Miami Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga and new executive Bill Parcells dismissed head coach Cam Cameron after a 1-15 year that began 0-13. General manager Jeff Ireland will lead a broad search with Tony Sparano as a leading candidate. Cameron’s staff largely dismissed as the team eyes a quick, disciplined rebuild.
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Belichick Wins AP NFL Coach of the Year for Perfect Season
New England coach Bill Belichick earns the AP Coach of the Year award for guiding a 16-0 regular season, becoming the first to do so since Don Shula in 1972, with 29 of 50 voters support amid Spygate concerns. The Packers’ Mike McCarthy and others received votes as well. Belichick, praising the season’s finish against the Giants, remains a prominent figure in a Patriots-dominated NFL landscape.
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Bears eye QB competition as Angelo outlines plan
Bears general manager Jerry Angelo said the team will pursue quarterback stability for 2008 and may draft or sign a running back to compete with Cedric Benson after a 7-9 season. He floated Rex Grossman back into the mix while noting Orton and Griese were under contract, with free agency possible for Briggs and Berrian.
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