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Raiders Hire Wylie As O-Line Coach
The Raiders have hired longtime assistant Bob Wylie as their new offensive line coach.
Oakland announced the move Monday, with head coach Hue Jackson calling Wylie a "spectacular teacher, motivator and drill sergeant."
Wylie spent last season sharing offensive line coaching duties for the Broncos.
Weather Forces Packers To Move Practice Inside
The Packers have moved their practice site because of bad weather expected in North Texas.
Green Bay was originally were scheduled to practice outdoors at Southern Methodist University, but NFL.com is reporting that the team will instead work out just down the road at Highland Park High School's indoor facilities.
A winter storm watch is in effect through Tuesday in the Dallas area.
The Steelers were expected to practice at TCU, which has indoor facilities.
NFL, NFLPA Looking To Setup Meeting
The NFL and the NFL Players Association are trying to schedule a negotiation session that could occur the day before the Super Bowl, according to sources.
The two sides are attempting to negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement before the current deal expires on March 3.
If Saturday's session happens, it would mark the first full negotiating session between the league and the union in almost two months.
Graves Leaves Titans To Coach Carolina's Receivers
Titans wide receivers coach Rod Graves has left the team to take the same position with the Panthers, according to a report.
With Graves leaving after four seasons in Tennessee, five coaches have either been fired or departed since the end of the season.
Mayoral Candidate Wants Super Bowl In Chicago
Chicago mayoral candidate Gery Chico wants to see a Super Bowl hosted by the city.
Chico, who trails two competitors in the polls, said if he's elected, he'll work toward bringing the Super Bowl to Chicago.
"We should pursue every possible avenue to bring America's greatest sports competition to America's greatest sports city," Chico said. "If New York can do it, Chicago can do it."
New Jersey will host the Super Bowl in 2014, but it's more than weather that Chicago organizers would have to consider.
Soldier Field's capacity is just 61,500, which is considered at least 8,500 seats too small to host the Super Bowl.
Browns Hire Whipple To Coach Quarterbacks
Former University of Miami offensive coordinator Mark Whipple agreed Monday morning to become Cleveland's quarterbacks coach, according to a league source.
Browns coach Pat Shurmur won't have an offensive coordinator during his first season.
Shurmur said when he was hired that he would call the offensive plays next season.
Bengals Fire O-Coordinator Bratkowski
The Bengals have fired offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski, according to a team source.
Bratkowski's dismissal comes amid a trade request by Carson Palmer and Twitter comments by Chad Ochocinco that have criticized head coach Marvin Lewis.
Lewis agreed to an extension with Cincinnati earlier this month.
Bratkowski had run Cincinnati's offense for 10 years.
Titans To Interview Munchak On Monday
The Titans will begin interview on Monday with offensive line coach Mike Munchak as they search for a new head coach.
Tennessee owner Bud Adams wants to name a replacement for Jeff Fisher by the end of the week.
"I'm looking to be in the playoffs next year," Adams said Sunday. "We want a coach that's going to get us into the Super Bowl."
Perry May Not Be Philly's Top Choice For D-Coordinator
Several outlets have reported that Packers secondary coach Darren Perry is Philadelphia's top choice to fill their defensive coordinator position.
However, a high-ranking source claims that while the Eagles may want to interview Perry, he isn't the the mystery assistant coach head coach Andy Reid and general manager Howie Roseman covet.
Bears Mourn Passing Of Tim McCaskey
The Chicago Bears are saddened this evening to announce the passing of team VP Tim McCaskey.
Tim was dedicated and took great pride in working for his family?s business. Despite battling cancer over the past 17 months, Tim never allowed the illness to dampen the spirit and sense of humor he was known for at Halas Hall.
?Tim, first and foremost , was a fan ? as passionate, loyal, critical, analytical, committed and devoted a Bears fan as there ever was,? said the McCaskey family. ?The tenacity and dignity with which he fought this dreaded disease is an inspiration to all of us.?
The second oldest of Ed and Virginia McCaskey?s 11 children, Tim was named to his vice president position in 1993 after a four-year, part-time affiliation with the club.
Tim is survived by his four children, eight grandchildren, 10 siblings and mother.
Insiders Convinced Impasse, Not Lockout, Is Coming
There are some league insiders who feel a lockout isn't as strong a possibility as those involved are letting on.
Rodgers Calls Barnett, Says 'Everything Is Cool'
Aaron Rodgers called Nick Burnett to discuss comments both made about Green Bay's team photo saga.
Akers Reveals Daughter Battling Cancer
David Akers missed two kicks in Philadelphia's loss to Green Bay earlier this month.
Pacman: Firing Fisher Was 'Dumbest Move Ever'
Adam Jones says Jeff Fisher "never turned his back on me."
South Beats North, Ponder Named MVP
Christian Ponder threw two touchdown passes.
Rodgers Questions Rehab Choices Of Some Packers
Aaron Rodgers criticized members of the Packers that didn't stay close to the team after landing on the IR.
Packers Focused On Tackling Roethlisberger Properly
The Packers are worried about Ben Roethlisberger's ability to break tackles.
Flacco Believes Zorn's Firing Was An 'Attack' On His Performance
Joe Flacco is not happy with Baltimore's decision to fire quarterbacks coach Jim Zorn.
Union: Injuries Up During 2010 Season
The NFLPA says injuries increased by four percent this season.
Five Iowa Players Out Of Hospital
Eight Iowa football players remain in the hospital because of a stress-induced kidney issue.
Akers Not Concerned About Past, Future
David Akers will be an unrestricted free agent.
Pro Bowl Doesn't Get Old For Peyton
Peyton Manning, Ray Lewis and Tony Gonzalez will all be playing in their 11th Pro Bowl on Sunday.
Urlacher Sees Silver Lining In Cutler Controversy
The Bears will look to build on their success in 2010.
Titans, Jeff Fisher Part Ways
Jeff Fisher is no longer the head coach of the Titans.
Saints Unsure Of Bush's Future With Team
Reggie Bush is set to make $11.8 million next season.
E.J. Henderson Added To NFC Squad
E.J. Henderson's leg injury was so severe that it was concerned career-ending.
Ravens Part Ways With QB Coach Zorn
Jim Zorn is expected to draw interest around the league.
Titus Young Compared To DeSean Jackson
Boise State wide receiver Titus Young is being compared to DeSean Jackson.
Ward Remains Elusive About Possible Retirement
Hines Ward told a group of students in April that he would retire if the Steelers won another Super Bowl.
NFL: Players Forfeit Millions If No Deal By March
Owners could impose a lockout as early as March 4.