The Rams continue to search for a capable backup to starting running back Stephen Jackson. "Isn't it amazing?" St. Louis general manager Billy Devaney said earlier this month. "We've had the toughest luck filling that. We'd like a game-changer there. Or a change-of-pace back." The Rams were happy with Kenneth Darby, but they'll keep their eyes open. "I thought Darby did a really good job," Devaney said. "But any time that you can add a third-down back type of guy, change-of-pace, who can score from way out. Absolutely. That hasn't changed."

The Rams hired former Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels as their offensive coordinator on Tuesday. The 34-year-old McDaniels replaces Pat Shurmur, who was hired by the Browns as head coach earlier this month.

The Rams have begun reaching out to other candidates after talks with Josh McDaniels to become their offensive coordinator hit a snag, according to sources. St. Louis went through league channels Tuesday morning to request interviews with coaches including Bill Musgrave of the Falcons and Darrell Bevell of the Vikings. McDaniels also is in conversation with other unidentified teams, according to another source.

The Rams are pursuing Josh McDaniels for their offensive coordinator position. McDaniels is also a candidate for the Vikings.

The Browns hired Rams' offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur on Thursday, ending a search for their fifth coach since 1999 that began when Eric Mangini was fired on Jan. 3. Shurmur was the first candidate interviewed by Browns president Mike Holmgren.

Rams offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur has emerged as the leading candidate for the Cleveland Browns' head coaching job, according to league sources. The sources said Cleveland hopes to hammer out a contract with Shurmur within the next 48 hours and introduce Shurmur as coach at a news conference by Friday.

In response to a question on Twitter, Terrell Owens says he "would love" to catch passes from Rams quarterback Sam Bradford next season. Owens will be a free agent this offseason and St. Louis is in need of a big-play receiver. However, the Rams passed on Owens last offseason.

The Browns will interview Rams offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur for their head coaching position on Friday. Shurmur will be the first candidate to formally interview with Cleveland. He worked previously in Philadelphia with Cleveland's general manager Tom Heckert.