Miami Dolphins 01/02/2007 8:57 AMThe Palm Beach Post reports the Dolphins likely will know today whether HC Nick Saban will remain the club's head coach or leave less than halfway through his contract to coach the University of Alabama. According to two sources, the Crimson Tide on Monday made Saban an offer through his agent, Jimmy Sexton. The escalating contract, for seven to 10 years, would be worth approximately $40 million in guaranteed money, making Saban, 55, the highest-paid coach in college football.Read more
Atlanta Falcons 01/02/2007 8:55 AMThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Falcons HC Jim Mora was fired Monday after a three-year reign that started in storybook fashion but ended in controversy and underachievement. The Falcons, the only team in the NFL never to have had back-to-back winning seasons, came within one victory of reaching the Super Bowl in Mora's first year. But two disappointing seasons on the field and repeated inappropriate comments off the field quickly ended the tenure of the head coach.Read more
Arizona Cardinals 01/02/2007 8:53 AMThe Arizona Republic reports the Cardinals ushered in the new year on Monday by ushering out HC Dennis Green, firing him with one year left on his contract. They also started the process of finding his replacement and announced a new three-year contract for Rod Graves, vice president of football operations. "In the final analysis, when you look at the three years, we didn't win enough games," said Michael Bidwill, vice president and general counsel, who informed Green on Monday morning that he had been fired. "I think Dennis Green understands that in this league you've got to win games. We're all sorry it didn't turn out."Read more
Cincinnati Bengals 01/02/2007 8:50 AMThe Dayton Daily News reports the meltdown in the snow at Denver was bad. Wilting in the rain at home to Pittsburgh was worse. A botched extra point against the Broncos was followed by a missed field goal in regulation and an overtime loss to the Steelers. A victory in either game would've sent the Bengals into the playoffs. Instead, they're staying home, losers of three straight and eight of 13 after a 3-0 start. "The last two weeks, when the clocks ticked down to zero, they were probably the weirdest feelings I've ever felt," QB Carson Palmer said. "They were bad feelings â feelings you don't want to feel. It's frustrating, depressing.Read more
