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Bengals Become 3rd Team Since '90 To Have Both OC, DC Become HCs

Nov 27, 2014 8:55 AM

The Cincinnati Bengals are the third NFL team since 1990 to have both coordinators take jobs as head coach.

Mike Zimmer was hired by the Minnesota Vikings, while Jay Gruden is now head coach of the Washington Redskins.

The 2006 San Diego Chargers and 1994 San Francisco 49ers are the other two teams to have both coordinators leave for head coaching positions.

The Chargers had Cam Cameron and Wade Phillips leave for the Dolphins and Cowboys respectively.

The 49ers had Mike Shanahan and Ray Rhodes leave for the Broncos and Eagles.

Chase Stuart/Football Perspective

Tags: Cincinnati Bengals, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, IQ, Misc Rumor

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Divisional Round Games Average 34.3M Viewers

Oct 15, 2014 6:37 PM

The NFL's four Divisional Round playoff games averaged 34.3 million viewers.

Sunday's coverage on CBS of the Denver Broncos' win over the San Diego Chargers pulled 41.2 million, followed by the San Francisco 49ers' victory over the Carolina Panthers at 33.3 million viewers.

On Saturday, the New England Patriots defeat of the Indianapolis Colts drew 31.7 million viewers and the Seattle Seahawks' win over the New Orleans Saints drew 31.1 million.

The numbers are down slightly from the Wild Card weekend in which 35 million viewers was the average. The Divisional Round games were not as close, which is the likely cause for the drop in ratings.

Michael David Smith/Pro Football Talk

Tags: Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Carolina Panthers

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Titans Hire Ken Whisenhunt

Sep 17, 2014 11:27 AM

The Tennessee Titans have hired Ken Whisenhunt as head coach.

Whisenhunt spent the 2013 season as offensive coordinator of the San Diego Chargers.

Whisenhunt was previously head coach of the Arizona Cardinals.

The Detroit Lions also considered Whisenhunt a leading candidate.

“I have a lot of respect for Ken as a coach and as an offensive mind,” said Titans General Manager Ruston Webster. “The traits that stand out to me when identifying him as our next coach – he is intelligent, has a track record with quality offenses and head coaching success. I really enjoyed our meeting on Friday night in San Diego and we share similar philosophies about the game. Additionally, we have several mutual colleagues that have spoken highly to me about Ken both as a coach and as a person. I am excited about Ken joining us and the future of the Titans.”

RealGM Staff Report

Tags: Tennessee Titans, Detroit Lions, San Diego Chargers, Misc Rumor

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Frank Reich In Chargers' Plans For OC

Nov 1, 2014 7:58 PM

If Ken Whisenhunt leaves San Diego for a head coaching job, the Chargers would likely promote their QB coach Frank Reich, best known for leading a record-setting comeback for the Bills against the Oilers in the 1992 playoffs and his work with Phillip Rivers, to offensive coordinator, league sources said.

ESPN.com

Tags: San Diego Chargers, Misc Rumor

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Peyton, Broncos Advance To AFC Title Game

Oct 31, 2014 12:49 PM

QB Peyton Manning welcomed Wes Welker back into the lineup with a touchdown and the Broncos narrowly avoided a repeat of their playoff slip from last year, advancing to the AFC Championship Game with a 24-17 win over the Chargers on Sunday.

They'll host the Patriots next Sunday, according to an ESPN.com report.

ESPN.com

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Full List Of 2013 All-Pros

Sep 30, 2014 7:59 PM

The AP released its 2013 All-Pro team on Friday, which is determined by 50 AP voters.

Offense

Quarterback: Peyton Manning, Denver. No second team quarterback.

Running backs: LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia; Jamaal Charles, Kansas City  Second team: Adrian Peterson, Minnesota; Eddie Lacy, Green Bay 

Fullback: Mike Tolbert, Carolina. Second team: Marcel Reese, Oakland.

Tight End: Jimmy Graham, New Orleans. Second team: Vernon Davis, San Francisco.

Wide receivers: Calvin Johnson, Detroit; Josh Gordon, Cleveland. Second team: A.J. Green, Cincinnati; Demaryius Thomas, Denver and Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh. 

Tackles: Joe Thomas, Cleveland; Jason Peters, Philadelphia. Second team: Tyron Smith, Dallas; Joe Staley, San Francisco. 

Guards: Louis Vasquez, Denver; Evan Mathis, Philadelphia. Second team: Jahri Evans, New Orleans; Logan Mankins, New England, and Josh Sitton, Green Bay. 

Center: Ryan Kalil, Carolina. Second team: Alex Mack, Cleveland.

Defense

Defensive end: J.J. Watt, Houston; Robert Quinn, St. Louis. Second team: Mario Williams, Buffalo; Greg Hardy, Carolina. 

Defensive tackle: Gerald McCoy, Tampa Bay; Ndamukong Suh, Detroit. Second team: Dontari Poe, Kansas City; Muhammad Wilkerson, New York Jets, Jurrell Casey, Tennessee and Justin Smith, San Francisco. 

Outside linebackers: Robert Mathis, Indianapolis; Lavonte David, Tampa Bay. Second team: Tamba Hali, Kansas City; Ahmad Brooks, San Francisco. 

Inside linebackers: Luke Kuechly, Carolina; NaVorro Bowman, San Francisco. Second team: Vontaze Burfict, Cincinnati; Karlos Dansby, Arizona. 

Cornerbacks: Richard Sherman, Seattle; Patrick Peterson, Arizona. Second team: Aqib Talib, New England; Joe Haden, Cleveland and Alterraun Verner, Tennessee. 

Safeties: Earl Thomas, Seattle; Eric Berry, Kansas City. Second team: Eric Weddle, San Diego; Kam Chancellor, Seattle, Jairus Byrd, Buffalo, T.J. Ward, Cleveland, Devin McCourty, New England and Antrel Rolle, New York Giants. 

Special teams

Punter: Johnny Hekker, St. Louis. Second team: Brandon Fields, Miami.

Placekicker: Justin Tucker, Baltimore. Second team: Matt Prater, Denver.

Kick Returner: Cordarrelle Patterson, Minnesota. Second team: Dexter McCluster, Kansas City.

NFL.com

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