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Saints headed to London

New Orleans Saints
02/02/2008 7:59 AM The Times-Picayune reports Friday's announcement that the Saints will "host" a regular-season game in London's Wembley Stadium against the San Diego Chargers on Oct. 26 was met with overwhelming enthusiasm by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Saints owner Tom Benson and representatives from New Orleans and the state, among others.  Granted, the Saints will be sacrificing one of their eight home games in the Superdome -- to the chagrin of fans. And the competitive merits of a midseason journey across the globe are questionable, at best. The game is scheduled to kick off at 6 p.m. in London, noon in New Orleans. Read more

Atlanta coach Thomas awaits Hall of Fame announcement

Atlanta Falcons
02/02/2008 7:56 AM The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Falcons assistant head coach Emmitt Thomas planned on spending this weekend at home, not doing much. Perhaps, he'd get a call Saturday telling him he made the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But Hall of Fame Vice President of Communications Joe Horrigan called Wednesday and asked Thomas to make the trip to Phoenix, where the 2008 class will be selected, "just in case." "I'm nervous now," Thomas, 64, said. "I was kind of anxious, but now I'm nervous." Whether Horrigan's late invitation is a positive sign won't be known until voters finish debating who makes the cut. Regardless, just being nominated, "is one of the greatest things to ever happen to me," said Thomas, who was nominated, along with Marshall Goldberg, by the Hall's Senior Committee. Read more

Bengals sign Palmer

Cincinnati Bengals
01/30/2008 12:38 PM The Cincinnati Bengals have signed free agent QB Jordan Palmer to a two-year deal. He is the younger brother of Bengals QB Carson Palmer. Read more

Browns sign Crennel to a 2-year extension

Cleveland Browns
01/29/2008 12:19 PM

The official website of the Cleveland Browns reports the Cleveland Browns have signed Head Coach Romeo Crennel to a two-year contract extension through the 2011 season, the club announced today. “I would like to thank Randy Lerner and the Lerner family for their confidence in the direction the program is going,” said Crennel.  “I would also like to thank Phil Savage, the Browns organization, as well as my coaches and players without whom none of this would be possible. We are excited for the upcoming season and will continue to work extremely hard toward making the Browns a consistent competitor within the division and a consistent winner in the NFL.” 

 

“We’re pleased to get this two-year extension done with Romeo Crennel,” said Browns Senior Vice President and General Manager, Phil Savage.  “Romeo has proven that he can be a winning NFL head coach, and he has the respect of the players and of the entire organization.  Not only is Romeo an excellent coach, he is a person of impeccable character, which sets an exemplary tone for everyone in the Browns’ organization.”

 

In his third season as head coach with the Browns, Crennel led the club to a 10-6 record last season, including a franchise-best seven home wins.  Crennel, who has a 20-28 career record, was originally named head coach on Feb. 8, 2005, the 11th full-time head coach in franchise history. Read more