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Jennings: Everyone Within Vikings Wants Adrian Peterson Back

Jan 30, 2015 6:04 PM

Greg Jennings believes everyone within the Minnesota Vikings wants Adrian Peterson to return in 2015.

“I don’t know if he’ll be back. I can’t answer that question,” Jennings said. “But what I do know is that if he does come back, he’d be accepted with open arms. As an organization from the Wilfs on down, we all want him back. So, I mean, it’s a touchy subject and he’s been the franchise player – face of that team – for eight years. So it will be a loss, a huge loss, if we can’t get him back, and that’s the nature of this business.” 

 

Peterson played in just one game in 2014.

"There's people in the organization that I know hands-down love me," Peterson said in December. "I feel skeptical, of course, but that has been comforting." 

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Cardinals Confident Of Agreeing To New Deal With Larry Fitzgerald

Jan 30, 2015 5:59 PM

The Arizona Cardinals are confident they will be able to agree upon a restructured deal with Larry Fitzgerald.

"Well last year, we made some changes to his contract to free up some cap space last year that got moved into 2015, so we're right now trying to work with him," Michael Bidwell said. "He and I have had conversations, and after the Super Bowl and all the dust settles, we'll sit down, and I'm confident that we'll get that worked out."

The Cardinals will ask Fitzgerald to take a pay cut from his $15 million salary, which will count $23.6 million against the cap.

"We want to see Larry retire as an Arizona Cardinal several years from now -- it's not going to anytime happen soon, 'cause he's still a great player on the field. I believe this is where he wants to be. It's where we want him," Bidwill said.

Kevin Patra/NFL.com

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Peyton Manning Decision Coming Soon

Jan 31, 2015 11:19 PM

Peyton Manning may announce his intentions for the 2015 season within the next few weeks.

"He's given a lot of thought to it," Archie Manning said during an appearance from the Super Bowl XLIX media center, aired by a Nashville, Tennessee radio station, via ESPN.com. "My advice for him is to go through the process, get away a little bit, let your leg heal, give it a lot of thought and decide what you're going to do ... (I) think he's taken a good evaluation of where he is physically."

Manning has until March 9 to inform the Denver Broncos of his decision.

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Nick Foles Expects To Remain Eagles' Starting Quarterback

Jan 30, 2015 8:39 AM

Nick Foles enters the offseason with an uncertain future with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Foles has been the subject of trade rumors while the Eagles have also been linked to trading up for Marcus Mariota.

Foles continues to consider himself the Eagles' starting quarterback.

"I'm still being introduced as that, but then you get asked different questions, the rumors and everything, so that is a part of it," Foles said on NFL Network. "But still getting introduced, and that's, in my mindset, that's where I'm at."

Foles plans on being with the Eagles in 2015.

"It's always about the trade rumors -- that's always the hot topic," he said. "But that's one of those things where you just have to smile about. The only thing I listen to is what (coach) Chip (Kelly) decides, and that's all I care about."

Kevin Patra/NFL.com

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Tom Gamble Returns To 49ers As Senior Personnel Executive

Jan 30, 2015 2:51 AM

Tom Gamble has returned to the San Francisco 49ers as the team's senior personnel executive.

Gamble’s return to the 49ers has been expected since Dec. 31, when the Philadelphia Eagles announced a mutual parting. Gamble had been the Eagles’ vice president of player personnel since February 2013.

Gamble formerly worked with the 49ers as director of player personnel.

“Tom is one of the most experienced, knowledgeable, and respected personnel men in the business,” Trent Baalke said in a statement. “He played an instrumental role in our personnel department from 2005-2012, and is well versed in our system having played a role in its development. This familiarity, along with his many strengths, will be tremendous assets as we prepare for free agency and the draft. It is great to have Tom back with the 49ers.”

Matt Maiocco/Comcast

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28 NFL Teams Have Hired New Offensive Coordinator In Past Two Seasons

Jan 29, 2015 11:24 AM

The carousel for NFL coordinators is far quicker than that of head coaches.

Darrell Bevell and Josh McDaniels, offensive coordinators for the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, are two of the longest tenured in the NFL.

Bevell has been with the Seahawks for four seasons, making him the second-longest-tenured coordinator in the NFC behind Pete Carmichael of the New Orleans Saints.

McDaniels and Todd Haley have been with their teams for three seasons, making them the longest-tenured offensive coordinators in the AFC.

Every other NFL team has hired at least one new offensive coordinator within the past two offseasons.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

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Eagles Hire Ed Marynowitz As VP Of Player Personnel

Jan 29, 2015 11:11 AM

The Philadelphia Eagles have hired Ed Marynowitz as vice president of player personnel.

The 30-year-old joined the Eagles in 2012 as assistant director of pro scouting and was promoted in 2013 to assistant director of player personnel.

Marynowitz will help guide the Eagles' personnel department under Chip Kelly.

"We intend to build a collaborative and competitive work environment with our coaches, one built upon trust and respect with a focus on winning," Marynowitz said in a statement. "I have had a great experience working with Chip over the last two years and the opportunity to work with him in this new capacity is one I look forward to.

"Our goal as a personnel department will be to develop a detailed process to maximize each segment of the scouting calendar in order to support and execute Chip's vision."

Marynowitz helped Nick Saban win his first two titles at Alabama.

Kevin Patra/NFL.com

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Teams Working On Background Info For Adrian Peterson

Jan 29, 2015 11:37 PM

There have been at least six teams working on finding background information on Adrian Peterson.

Peterson's future with the Minnesota Vikings is uncertain following his plea deal and suspension for child abuse.

Peterson played in just one game in 2014, rushing for 75 yards on 21 carries. Peterson now has over 2,000 carries for his career.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

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49ers To Hire Geep Chryst As Offensive Coordinator

Jan 29, 2015 11:09 AM

The San Francisco 49ers are expected to hire Geep Chryst as offensive coordinator.

Chryst was previously quarterbacks coach of the 49ers.

The 49ers also considered Adam Gase, Mike Shanahan, Lane Kiffin and Rob Chudzinski for the job to replace Greg Roman.

Albert Breer/NFL.com

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Duron Carter Close To Deal With Colts

Jan 28, 2015 10:43 AM

Duron Carter is close to an agreement to sign with the Indianapolis Colts.

Carter played for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League last season.

The 6-foot-5 receiver was very productive in the CFL last season with 75 catches for 1,030 yards and seven touchdowns.

The Minnesota Vikings, Carolina Panthers, Washington Redskins, San Francisco 49ers and Cleveland Browns were also interested in Carter.

Carter is the son of Cris Carter.

 

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Eagles' Bob Bicknell Not Interested In 49ers' OC Job
Jim Tomsula and Bicknell coached in NFL Europe, but never on the same staff.

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Rob Chudzinski Staying With Colts On New Deal, Title
Rob Chudzinski was a prime candidate to become offensive coordinator of either the 49ers or Rams.

Larry Hartstein/CBS Sports

Wade Phillips Interviewing For Broncos' Defensive Coordinator Job
Wade Phillips was most recently defensive coordinator of the Texans under Gary Kubiak.

Ed Werder/ESPN

Charles Woodson Re-Signs With Raiders
Charles Woodson was scheduled to become a free agent this offseason.

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Broncos Hire Rick Dennison As Offensive Coordinator
Rick Dennison was a Broncos assistant coach beginning with Mike Shanahan’s first season with the Broncos in 1995 through the end of Josh McDaniels' first season in 2009.

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49ers, Rams Seek Interview With Rob Chudzinski
Rob Chudzinski has appeared to be the 49ers’ top candidate all along to take over the post Greg Roman held the past four seasons.

Matt Maiocco/Comcast

Andrew Luck, Colts Haven't Held New Contract Talks
Andrew Luck can sign an extension for the first time this offseason.

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Rams Interested In Trading For Nick Foles
The Texans and Titans also are believed to have interest in Nick Foles.

Eliot Shorr-Parks/Star-Ledger

Josh Gordon Could Face One-Year Suspension
Josh Gordon tested positive for alcohol and will now be subject to a one-year suspension.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Forsett: Ravens Express Interest In Re-Signing
Justin Forsett averaged 5.4 yards per carry in 2014, which led the NFL.

Kevin Patra/NFL.com

Haslam: Browns Need To Get A Quarterback
The Browns used a first round pick on Johnny Manziel last year.

Chris Wesseling/NFL.com

Ravens Release Terrence Cody
The Ravens have released Terrence Cody, who is being investigated for animal cruelty involving a dog.

Jamison Hensley/ESPN

49ers Hire Eric Mangini As Defensive Coordinator
Eric Mangini has been with the 49ers as a special assistant over the past few seasons.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

DeFilippo Unsure If Browns Already Have Their QB On Roster
John DeFilippo met Johnny Manziel before last year's draft and said he's ready and eager to work with him.

Pat McManamon/ESPN

Tony Sparano Hired By 49ers As Tight Ends Coach
Tony Sparano was most recently interim head coach of the Raiders.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Adam Gase Hired By Bears As Offensive Coordinator
Adam Gase was a head coaching candidate for multiple openings.

Chris Mortensen/ESPN

Peyton Manning Intends To Return In 2015
The Broncos have asked Peyton Manning to inform them of his plans by March 9.

Woody Paige/ESPN

Browns Hire John DeFilippo As Offensive Coordinator
John DeFilippo will be in charge of figuring out how to maximize the effectiveness of Johnny Manziel.

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Eagles Will Try To Move Up For Marcus Mariota
The Eagles have the 20th overall pick and Marcus Mariota is expected to be one of the first five selections.

Mark Eckel/Trenton Times

49ers Considering Eric Mangini As Defensive Coordinator
Eric Mangini served as the team’s tight ends coach last season and was an offensive consultant with the 49ers the year before that.

Matt Barrows/Sacramento Bee