Still a Colt Dungy to stay as Colts coach for now
Tony Dungy will return for at least one more season as Indianapolis head coach while grooming Jim Caldwell as successor. He stressed family priorities and a platform to spread his message, with owner Jim Irsay offering workload relief and a private jet to Tampa. Caldwell becomes associate head coach as part of the plan.
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Chargers QB Rivers to undergo ACL surgery
Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers will have surgery to repair a torn right ACL after guiding the team through the AFC title game with a prior scope. Rehab could span six months, while LaDainian Tomlinson has a left knee sprain not requiring surgery.
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Giants win by drafting: Reese’s draft core fuels Super Bowl run
New Giants GM Jerry Reese built a title run with eight 2005 draft picks still on the roster and 18 drafted since 2004 key to NFC champion success. Eli Manning's maturation, solid 2004 picks Chris Snee Reggie Torbor Gibril Wilson, 2005 picks Aaron Ross Steve Smith Brandon Jacobs, and 2006 adds Kiwanuka Cofield Bradshaw Johnson helped push the team to a 10 straight road-game streak and a Super Bowl.
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Belichick defends Seymour against Chargers dirty play claims
Patriots coach Bill Belichick pushed back on San Diego charges that Richard Seymour played dirty after New England’s 21-12 AFC title win. He noted Seymour was penalized once for running into a kicker and suggested Hardwick’s accusations were unfounded while recalling Chargers’ frustration from the loss.
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