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Williams' grant is announced

Denver Broncos
01/30/2007 8:45 AM
The Denver Post reports the day after CB Darrent Williams was shot and killed, an emotional Mike Shanahan vowed the Broncos would keep alive the cornerback's vision of helping children. Monday, after four weeks of planning, the Broncos announced their plans to honor Williams and help local children. Williams was killed in an unsolved drive-by shooting Jan. 1 while riding in a limousine near downtown Denver. The Darrent Williams Memorial Grant will donate $50,000 a year to organizations in the Denver community that promote positive alternatives to youth. This year's recipient is Open Door Youth Gang Alternatives, under the direction of the Rev. Leon Kelly. The $50,000 grant will be spread over five years and is being matched this year by Doug Morton, president of Morton Publishing Co., for a total investment of $100,000 in Open Door over five years. Read more

Titans done interviewing GM candidates

Tennessee Titans
01/30/2007 8:39 AM
The Nashville Tennessean reports The Titans finished interviewing general manager candidates on Monday and indicated they should make a decision by the end of the week. "We were extremely impressed with each of the candidates," Titans chief operating officer Steve Underwood said in a statement. "Each possessed a thorough knowledge of the league and presented a clear vision of how they can help this franchise reach the ultimate goal of a championship. "We as an organization will take the next couple of days to consider the information we have gathered and possibly conduct further interviews with some of the candidates. Following these discussions, (Titans owner Bud Adams) will make a final decision on our next general manager." Jaguars director of pro personnel Charles Bailey visited with the Titans on Monday. Read more

Reinfeldt is reportedly Titans GM favorite

Seattle Seahawks
01/30/2007 8:36 AM
The Seattle Times reports the interview process for the Tennessee Titans' general manager position was completed Monday, and Mike Reinfeldt's name is believed to be at the top of the list of candidates. That is according to league sources, who also believe Reinfeldt, the Seahawks' vice president of football administration, could get an offer before the end of the week. The next step in the process for Reinfeldt might be a face-to-face meeting with Titans owner Bud Adams in Houston, from where Adams handles business affairs. Reinfeldt interviewed with Titans HC Jeff Fisher and chief operating officer Steve Underwood last week. Read more

Raiders eyeing Cable

Oakland Raiders
01/30/2007 8:32 AM
The Contra Costa Times reports HC Lane Kiffin still is awaiting word from former Falcons offensive line coach Tom Cable about an offer to assume the Raiders offensive line coaching position. Read more