Baltimore Ravens 01/11/2007 8:36 AMESPN.com reports Clemson CB C.J. Gaddis will pass up his senior year and enter the NFL draft. The school said Gaddis told his coaches about his decision Wednesday. "This is the best decision for me," Gaddis said. "I have thought about it for a long time and I am comfortable with the decision." Gaddis becomes the fifth player -- and second straight defensive back -- to leave coach Tommy Bowden's program early. In 2004, New York Jets cornerback and returner Justin Miller turned pro following his junior season with the Tigers.Read more
St. Louis Rams 01/11/2007 8:32 AMThe St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports as Scott Linehan fielded questions from the media following the Rams' season-ending victory in Minnesota, RB Stephen Davis stood patiently next to the makeshift podium in the visitors' locker room. Once Linehan finished talking, he was approached by Davis and they stepped into a side room for a brief conversation. Perhaps Davis was thanking Linehan for giving him a chance to continue his career despite continuing knee problems the previous season in Carolina. Perhaps Davis was expressing his interest in returning to the Rams in 2007. So does Davis want to come back?Read more
Oakland Raiders 01/11/2007 8:32 AMThe Contra Costa Times reports defensive coordinator Rob Ryan has been told that he will receive an interview for the Raiders coaching vacancy. That hasn't happened yet, but many players are making known their support of Ryan. Ryan has spent the past three seasons as the Raiders defensive coordinator. During that time, he has established a strong rapport with the players he coaches and gained the admiration of others on the roster.Read more
Arizona Cardinals 01/11/2007 8:19 AMThe Arizona Republic reports the Cardinals have narrowed their search for a new head coach to a short list of candidates. Just how short, they aren't saying. The team announced Wednesday it will hold a second interview with former Packers coach Mike Sherman today. But club officials wouldn't reveal other names or say how many candidates were on the short list.Read more
