Larry Felser of the Buffalo News advocates Marty Schottenheimer as the next coach of the Bills.
Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald ranks the Dolphins players and puts T Jake Long at the top of the list.
The absence of WR Wes Welker might lead to more action for Patriots TE Benjamin Watson.
Said Ravens QB Joe Flacco of the Patriots, “Obviously, they have some guys that can play over there, but we’re going to take the approach that we’ve got to control what we can. We believe that we have the guys to match up with them.”
Bud Shaw of the Cleveland Plain Dealer criticizes the way Browns WR/KR Josh Cribbs is conducting himself in regard to his contract demand.
Major personnel changes don’t appear to be on the horizon for the Steelers.
Said Texans S Bernard Pollard of the defense, “We have to get better this offseason. We have to be pros. We have to keep our weights. We have to hold ourselves accountable, and we have to show up ready.”
Bob Kravitz of the Indianapolis Star writes that several members of the Colts organization deserve to share in QB Peyton Manning’s fourth MVP award.
The Jaguars are cutting the price of season tickets that cost $580 this season to $480 and offering buyers the chance to lock in that price through 2012.
Terry McCormick of the Nashville City Paper isn’t a buyer of rumors linking Titans coach Jeff Fisher to the USC job.
Mike Klis of the Denver Post applauds Broncos coach Josh McDaniels’ decision to refuse the Redskins a chance to interview running backs coach Bobby Turner.
A comparison of the current rebuilding process and the one the Chiefs underwent 20 years ago reveals significant differences.
David White of the San Francisco Chronicle looks at the Raiders position-by-position to determine what they have and what they need.
Said Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson on the possibility that he may be playing his final home game with the team, “If it is, it is. I’ve had a great career and I’ve enjoyed the fans and the entire community during my time here. If that’s the way it goes, I’m going to move on and continue playing football.”
The possibility of a lockout might affect how the Giants handle the future of coach Tom Coughlin.
New coach Mike Shanahan is expected to revitalize the running game for the Redskins.
Sean Jensen of the Chicago Sun-Times thinks the Bears should sign TE Greg Olsen to a long-term contract extension.
The top of the draft looks like a chance for the Lions to add some defensive help.
A tirade by coach Mike McCarthy following a loss to the Buccaneers helped turn the Packers season around.
Said Vikings coach Brad Childress of the change to C John Sullivan, “I don’t think we took a back step like a lot of people would have thought.”
The injury to RB Michael Turner gave the Falcons a chance to see what Jason Snelling could do as the featured back.
QB Jake Delhomme and a bunch of injuries were the key reasons why the Panthers stumbled in 2009.
Is there a future for DE Charles Grant with the Saints?
The offseason will be important for QB Josh Freeman’s development but the Buccaneers might need to find another veteran mentor if Byron Leftwich moves on.
A victory on Sunday would allow the Cardinals to put off questions about QB Kurt Warner’s future.
Said Rams CB Ron Bartell, “When I re-signed, I knew it wasn’t going to be an overnight thing. I got into it for the long haul. So I knew it was going to take time. ... We still have the right people in place. I totally, firmly believe that. I think I made the best decision for me. I still think we can get this thing turned around.”
The 49ers reportedly interviewed former special teams coach Larry MacDuff for their current opening at that spot.
Dave Boling of the the Tacoma News-Tribune isn’t convinced that Pete Carroll is the right choice for Seahawks coach.