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Parcells, Dolphins hire Ireland as new GM

Miami Dolphins
01/02/2008 5:57 PM AP reports the Miami Dolphins named Jeff Ireland as their new general manager, the team announced Wednesday. Ireland joins the Dolphins after a seven-year stint with the Dallas Cowboys, where he spent the past three as the team’s Vice President of College and Pro Scouting. Read more

Charles leaving school to enter NFL draft

Baltimore Ravens
01/02/2008 3:45 PM AP reports Texas junior RB Jamaal Charles, who rushed for 1,619 yards this season, has decided to leave the Longhorns to enter the NFL draft. Charles joined Ricky Williams, Earl Campbell and Cedric Benson as the only Longhorns to rush for over 1,500 yards in a season. He had 161 yards and two touchdowns in Texas' Holiday Bowl win over Arizona State. The Longhorns finished 10-3. Read more

Lions fire Mike Martz

Detroit Lions
01/02/2008 1:43 PM The Detroit Free Press reports Mike Martz confirmed today the Lions had fired him as offensive coordinator. “The only thing I will tell you is, I came here because of Rod,” Martz said in a brief telephone interview with the Free Press. “Rod’s a terrific coach, a man of great character. “We fell short of what we wanted to do offensively, and I regret that. Nonetheless, he’s going to be successful, and I wish he and the Lions all the best. My experience there was very positive.” Read more

Chiefs Edwards fires offensive coordinator Solari, three others

Kansas City Chiefs
01/02/2008 10:11 AM The Kansas City Star reports the first casualties of the Chiefs’ 4-12 season came Tuesday, when four assistant coaches, including offensive coordinator Mike Solari, were fired. The others fired were John Matsko (offensive line), Charlie Joiner (wide receivers) and James Saxon (running backs). Solari, Joiner and Saxon were remnants from the staff of former coach Dick Vermeil. Vermeil’s quarterback coach, Terry Shea, was fired last year. Read more