New York Jets 12/30/2006 9:26 AMThe Star-Ledger reports CB Drew Coleman isn't sure where he'd be this season without CB Andre Dyson. The Jets rookie cornerback, a sixth-round pick, badgered Dyson with questions about playing the position and has improved greatly since training camp. "He's been a key to my success and me knowing how to play certain people and techniques and little fundamental things," said Coleman, who has played in every game, starting four at right corner. "I always asked him and he always wanted to help me." Coleman is not alone.Read more
Dallas Cowboys 12/30/2006 9:23 AMThe Star-Telegram reports HC Bill Parcells said RB Julius Jones' carries have been purposely reduced over the past five or six weeks because he wanted to keep him fresh. After getting 17 or more carries in eight of the first 10 games this season, Jones has had no more than 13 in each of the last five games, including three games with no more than 11. Jones has 257 carries for 1,063 yards this season. "I do not think he is a 350-carries-a-year guy," Parcells said. "I think he is in the range where I want him to be. I think that's about what you can ask."Read more
Philadelphia Eagles 12/30/2006 9:21 AMThe Trenton Times reports it seems the only player able to slow down RB Brian Westbrook over the last two months is ... Brian Westbrook. The Eagles' star running back missed his second straight practice due to a stomach virus yesterday, but HC Andy Reid said he expects Westbrook to participate in today's walkthrough and be ready to start against the Falcons (7-8) tomorrow at Lincoln Financial Field.Read more
Atlanta Falcons 12/30/2006 9:19 AMThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Falcons owner Arthur Blank will decide this week whether to fire HC Jim Mora. According to several team officials who spoke to the AJC on the condition of anonymity, they believe the amount of evidence stacked against the third-year coach greatly exceeds the case to keep him. The Falcons are actively looking at possible replacements but are not yet convinced any available candidates would provide a significant upgrade, the team officials said. The team wants to make sure that if they make a change they can hire a coach whose philosophy would work with the current players.Read more
