Washington Redskins 01/08/2008 10:45 AMAP reports Joe Gibbs resigned as coach and team president of the Washington Redskins on Tuesday. The Redskins said in a statement that Gibbs will remain part of the Redskins family and serve as a special adviser to owner Dan Snyder. Gibbs was to discuss his decision at a 3 p.m. news conference at Redskins Park. The Redskins will begin a search for a new coach immediately. Among the certain candidates are two former head coaches on Gibbs' staff, Gregg Williams and Al Saunders.Read more
Cleveland Browns 01/07/2008 2:44 PMThe Cleveland Browns have signed Offensive Coordinator Rob Chudzinski to a two-year contract extension through the 2011 season, the club announced today.Read more
Baltimore Ravens 01/07/2008 9:44 AMESPN.com reports Central Florida's RB Kevin Smith, the nation's leading rusher this season, changed his mind and will turn pro, he confirmed Sunday night. Smith seriously challenged Barry Sanders' NCAA record of 2,628 rushing yards in a season, but finished 61 yards short. The running back was hailed as a hero three weeks ago for deciding to stay in school to earn a degree and help build UCF's burgeoning program. "When I had the press conference a few weeks ago, that's how I felt then," Smith told the Orlando Sentinel. "I think people know with decision people know you're gonna go back and forth and change your mind until you realize what you really want to do. Two weeks ago had every intention of going back and being a knight. My true supporters will understand and realize I'm doing what's best for me." Another season would have put Smith well within reach of former Wisconsin back Ron Dayne's NCAA career record.Read more
Cleveland Browns 01/07/2008 9:19 AMThe Cleveland Plain Dealer reports Browns offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski is apparently staying put. The Baltimore Sun reported this morning Chud received an extension from the team and has taken his name out of the running for the Ravens' head coaching job.Read more
