Washington Redskins 01/26/2008 8:24 AMThe Washington Post reports the Washington Redskins hired Seattle Seahawks assistant Jim Zorn as offensive coordinator, league sources said, making a major addition to their coaching staff before deciding on a replacement for former head coach Joe Gibbs. Zorn, who coached Seattle's quarterbacks, agreed to a three-year deal. Zorn could not be reached for comment but sources said he took the job with the expectation that former Giants coach Jim Fassel, Washington assistant head coach-defense Gregg Williams or Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo would become head coach.Read more
Pittsburgh Steelers 01/26/2008 8:20 AMThe Post-Gazette reports S Troy Polamalu has pulled out of the Pro Bowl, leaving the Steelers with three players for the Feb. 10 NFL all-star game in Honolulu. Polamalu, who finished the season with a sprained knee, is the second Steelers player to withdraw from the Pro Bowl. RB Willie Parker, whose leg was broken in the 15th game of the season against St. Louis, was replaced by Jacksonville's Fred Taylor. S Antoine Bethea of Indianapolis will replace Polamalu.Read more
Atlanta Falcons 01/26/2008 8:19 AMThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports further emphasizing new coach Mike Smith's philosophy on being a smash-mouth offensive football team, the Falcons hired former Buffalo Bills coach Mike Mularkey as their new offensive coordinator Friday evening. Mularkey, who earned his reputation as an innovative offensive coach while Pittsburgh's offensive coordinator from 2000-03, recently was fired by the Dolphins, where he coached tight ends. Mularkey was Miami's offensive coordinator under former coach Nick Saban, but he was reassigned when Cam Cameron took over as head coach and play-caller in 2007.Read more
Cleveland Browns 01/26/2008 8:16 AMThe Dayton Daily News reports no team was as well-represented during the week of practice at the Senior Bowl than the Cleveland Browns. A record number of scouts and team personnel in attendance swarmed the fields in Mobile like busy little bees. While this is taking place the team's head honcho, coach Romeo Crennel, sits in the stands looking strong and proud of the work conducted by his disciples. Perched 10 feet away from the coach, I watched him closely as he surveyed the field and evaluated the talent. The look on Crennel's face never changed the entire practice even when a player made a big play. It was as if Crennel knew that he was being watched and didn't want to show any emotions or tip his hand as to the prospect he was eyeing. Just watching him you knew that Crennel was in his element. After practice on Wednesday the coach shared his knowledge on evaluating prospects and the importance of performing.Read more
