Atlanta Falcons 01/18/2007 8:44 AMThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Falcons QB Michael Vick is under investigation for an incident at Miami International Airport on Wednesday morning in which a water bottle he allegedly possessed contained a secret compartment that held an undetermined trace substance and smelled like marijuana. Contents in the water bottle described in a police report as "a dark particulate," are being analyzed by Miami-Dade Police. The Falcons are aware of the incident involving their star player, who is playing under an NFL-high $130 million contract.Read more
Pittsburgh Steelers 01/18/2007 8:37 AMThe Post-Gazette reports Russ Grimm took his second turn yesterday to convince the Steelers he can be their next coach, and, if longevity is what they are looking for, they got it yesterday. Grimm's interview lasted about six hours, counting a brief break for lunch, a day after Mike Tomlin's second interview ran 3-1/2 hours. "I'm excited about the opportunity," said Grimm, the Steelers' assistant head coach and offensive line coach. "I think it's a point in time in my career where I'm ready to make that next move."Read more
Detroit Lions 01/18/2007 8:35 AMThe Detroit Free Press reports Lions wide receivers coach Kippy Brown is a finalist for the head coaching job at Grambling State, the News Star of Monroe, La., reported Wednesday. Other finalists are Grambling volunteer assistant Albert Lewis, North Carolina Central coach Rod Broadway and Alabama A&M coach Anthony Jones. They were interviewed this week by a panel that included Grambling president Horace Judson, provost Robert Dixon and athletic director Troy Mathieu, the News Star reported.Read more
Minnesota Vikings 01/18/2007 8:34 AMThe Pioneer Press reports the Vikings hired veteran assistant George Stewart as receivers coach, the team announced Wednesday night. A respected teacher who developed players such as Terrell Owens and Tim Brown, Stewart replaces the inexperienced Darrell Wyatt. "We're excited to add George to the staff as we move our program forward," Vikings HC Brad Childress said in a statement. "He is a proven football coach that will bring a wealth of experience to the team."Read more
