2010 NFL Off Season Thread

[burn_baby_burn]

With Jim Zorn fired and Mike Shanahan meeting with Dan Snyder as we speak. I thought it would be fitting to start the off season thread so as not to muddy up the play off thread.

[burn_baby_burn]

Al Davis to meet with Raiders coaching staff next monday.

Buffalo coaching staff has been fired apparantly.

According to Schefter, Cowher has turned down Bills job and doesn't plan to coach in 2010.

[burn_baby_burn]

Wow, lots of rumors starting to flood in.

Brian Billick wants to coach this upcoming season.

49ers looking to trade both first round picks.

Charlie Wies and Romeo Crennel to reunite at 1 Arrowhead Drive.

[Jesse834]

The Raiders want Mike Leach as their coach.

From Dan Patrick twitter.

Mike Leach to the Oakland Raiders? Sources telling the Dan Patrick Show...yes.

[HelloHockeyFans]

Originally Posted by burn_baby_burn

Al Davis to meet with Raiders coaching staff next monday.

Buffalo coaching staff has been fired apparantly.

According to Schefter, Cowher has turned down Bills job and doesn't plan to coach in 2010.

Yup. Entire Buffalo coaching staff axed.

[burn_baby_burn]

The New York football Giants have fired rookie DC Bill Sheridan.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4795970

"I am disappointed in everybody, in everything," Mara said less than 24 hours after a season-ending 44-7 loss in Minnesota. "I am unhappy with everyone. It's just not acceptable to perform like that. There are 8-8 seasons and there are 8-8 seasons, but this one felt like more like 2-14 to me."

[KTown]

Originally Posted by burn_baby_burn

Wow, lots of rumors starting to flood in.

Brian Billick wants to coach this upcoming season.

49ers looking to trade both first round picks.

Charlie Wies and Romeo Crennel to reunite at 1 Arrowhead Drive.

My guess is the owners ane the football operations personal are quite upset with the rookie contracts and how Crabtree held out on them and they are looking to improve there team a different way. Can't say I blame them allthough I do think in my opinion building through the draft is the best way to build a winner in the NFL.

[ResAlien]

Interesting tidbit. Marshall just had an unannounced segment on the Alfred Williams and Dmac show here on the radio. Just showed up "I want to clear the air about some stuff". Basically it was him doing PR for himself, how he supports the team, his teammates and the decisions coach makes. He did basically write his own ticket out of town though, announcing private discussion him and coach had during the week regarding his injury.

He said that earlier in the week he was told to not go to meetings and focus on rehab, and that the rehab guys told him that meant he was to play Sunday. Allegedly coach benched him because he didn't come to him and ask "Why am I out of the meetings?" and coach took that to mean Marshall didn't care. Kind of a one sided thing, but he was on for a good 45 minutes. Oh, he also cleaned out his locker totally, name plate and all when he left today.

There was some more to it but I don't want to transcribe a 45 minute conversation.

[transplant99]

Next years opponents and where they will play has been announced, at least for the NFC North. dates to be determined later.

Minnesota Vikings
Home: NFC North, Dallas, New York Giants, Buffalo, Miami, Arizona
Away: NFC North, Philadelphia, Washington, New England, New York Jets, New Orleans

Green Bay Packers
Home: NFC North, Dallas, New York Giants, Buffalo, Miami, San Francisco
Away: NFC North, Philadelphia, Washington, New England, New York Jets, Atlanta

Chicago Bears
Home: NFC North, Philadelphia, Washington, New England, New York Jets, Seattle
Away: NFC North, Dallas, New York Giants, Buffalo, Miami, Carolina

Detroit Lions
Home: NFC North, Philadelphia, Washington, New England, New York Jets, St. Louis
Away: NFC North, Dallas, New York Giants, Buffalo, Miami, Tampa Bay

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth

[Sylvanfan]

Yeah, I'll waste a few of my hard earned dollars from the past when the worlds economy didn't suck donkey reproductive organs to go to Seattle and watch my pathetic Chiefs play the Seahawks. First time in 8 years that the Chiefs are in Seattle, so the chances to see my team are few and far between if I want to do it and spend less the $500. At least ticket interest in both teams is minimal so it'll be easy to get them.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Originally Posted by ResAlien

Interesting tidbit. Marshall just had an unannounced segment on the Alfred Williams and Dmac show here on the radio. Just showed up "I want to clear the air about some stuff". Basically it was him doing PR for himself, how he supports the team, his teammates and the decisions coach makes. He did basically write his own ticket out of town though, announcing private discussion him and coach had during the week regarding his injury.

He said that earlier in the week he was told to not go to meetings and focus on rehab, and that the rehab guys told him that meant he was to play Sunday. Allegedly coach benched him because he didn't come to him and ask "Why am I out of the meetings?" and coach took that to mean Marshall didn't care. Kind of a one sided thing, but he was on for a good 45 minutes. Oh, he also cleaned out his locker totally, name plate and all when he left today.

There was some more to it but I don't want to transcribe a 45 minute conversation.

Man I miss Alfred Williams. What a motor.

Writing was on the wall yesterday for both Marshall and Scheffler IMO. Great players.....

Some words of Eddie Vedder's come to mind but I might be accused of being over reactionary!

[ResAlien]

Originally Posted by Displaced Flames fan

Man I miss Alfred Williams. What a motor.

Writing was on the wall yesterday for both Marshall and Scheffler IMO. Great players.....

Some words of Eddie Vedder's come to mind but I might be accused of being over reactionary!

I'm sure it will be on their website as a podcast soon enough for anyone who wants to hear it. 104.3 The Fan is the station, Al and D-mac show.

Link: http://www.fm1043thefan.com/channels...spx?ID=1181090

[Montana Moe]

2010 Opponents per NFL.com:

2010_Opponents

If anyone can show me how to re-title links, I'd appreciate it. I tried to do what was laid out in the "Everything you always wanted to know about CP" thread, but I must have been doing something wrong...

I'm thinking I may have to get down to Phoenix for the Saints game. Hopefully the Flames are in town to complete a killer weekend!

[burn_baby_burn]

Mike Holmgren will address the media today at 2pm Mountain time at the Browns training facility according to Schefter.

[transplant99]

yeah the Bears have called a presser for this afternoon as well where it expected they will announce that Lovie Smith....will be back!

You know your living on the edge when the club has to call a PC to tell everyone you will be back to do your job.

[burn_baby_burn]

According to Schefter, Mangini and Holmgren are meeting right now.

[The Ditch]

Oh cool I get to go see my Seahawks lose to everyone except St. Louis at home next year. Though I've never seen the Giants play that will be a fun game.

[burn_baby_burn]

Originally Posted by The Ditch

Oh cool I get to go see my Seahawks lose to everyone except St. Louis at home next year. Though I've never seen the Giants play that will be a fun game.

The Chiefs play at Seattle, I wouldn't conceed losing to them just yet.

[Sylvanfan]

According to Adam Schefters twitter some huge news!

Bill Cowher spotted out walking his dog in North Carolina according to NFL radio. Not in Buffalo, not in Cleveland, not in Chicago. Pretty good chance he's not coaching and sticking with the TV job.

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by Sylvanfan

According to Adam Schefters twitter some huge news!

Bill Cowher spotted out walking his dog in North Carolina according to NFL radio. Not in Buffalo, not in Cleveland, not in Chicago. Pretty good chance he's not coaching and sticking with the TV job.

I think he just went by my window!!