Misc Rumor - Football Wiretap

Cowher Leaves Coaching Future Wide Open
Former Steelers coach Bill Cowher will evaluate coaching opportunities are they present themselves.

Greenwich Time

Mangini: QB Decision Has Nothing To Do With Quinn's Bonus
Browns coach Eric Mangini claims that his decision on the team's starting quarterback has nothing to do with Brady Quinn's possible bonus.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Haynesworth Rips Teammates After Loss
Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth ripped his teammates following their loss to the Eagles on Monday night.

ESPN

Saints On Pace To Break NFL Scoring Mark
The Saints are on pace to score 635 points this season, which would set a new NFL scoring record.

NBC Sports

Lovie Smith Safe In Chicago
Bears head coach Lovie Smith has two years and $11 million left on his contract.

Chicago Tribune

Chargers Want To Get Chambers Going
The Chargers are looking to get wide receiver Chris Chambers going.

San Diego Union-Tribune

Fisher Mum On Starting Quarterback
Titans coach Jeff Fisher is undecided about who will start at quarterback for the team this weekend.

ESPN

Sanchez Ate Hot Dog On Sideline
Mark Sanchez ate a hot dog on the sidelines during the team's win over the Raiders on Sunday.

New York Post

Brackett: Colts Are 'America's Team'
Colts linebacker Gary Brackett believes that the team has surpassed the Cowboys as "America's Team."

Indianapolis Star

Westbrook Wants More Touches
Eagles running back Brian Westbrook believes that he'd be very effective if given more touches.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Russell Doesn't Think He's To Blame For Losses
JaMarcus Russell doesn't think he's the reason why the Raiders are struggling.

San Francisco Chronicle

Browns Will Continue To Start Anderson
The Browns will continue to start Derek Anderson at quarterback.

ESPN

Bills Opt For Fitzpatrick Over Edwards
The Bills are going to start Ryan Fitzpatrick at quarterback over Trent Edwards this weekend.

ESPN

Singletary Names Smith 49ers' New Starting QB
The 49ers on Monday named Alex Smith the team's new starting quarterback for their upcoming game against the Colts.

AP

Panthers Will 'Evaluate' Delhomme's Play
Panthers coach John Fox says that he will evaluate the play of quarterback Jake Delhomme before deciding if he'll remain the starter.

Carolina Growl

Source: Holmgren Has Eye On GM Role In Seattle
Former Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren reportedly has his eye on the team's general manager job.

National Football Post

Cowher's Name Popping Up In Tampa Bay
Bill Cowher's name has begun popping up in Tampa Bay.

FOX Sports

Russell Remains Oakland's Starter
Tom Cable indicated that JaMarcus Russell is still the team's starting quarterback.

NFL.com

Benson: Win Over Bears Was 'Wonderful'
Bengals running back Cedric Benson helped his team dominate the Bears on Sunday.

ESPN

Gibbs Has No Plans For Return To D.C.
Former Redskins coach Joe Gibbs has no plans to return to the struggling franchise.

ESPN

San Francisco Benches Hill For Smith
The 49ers pulled quarterback Shaun Hill at halftime of the team's loss to the Texans.

NBC Sports

Fitzpatrick: I Can Start In This League
Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is confident that he can be an NFL-caliber starter.

Buffalo News

Theismann: Zorn Wasn't Ready
Redskins legend Joe Theismann says that Jim Zorn wasn't ready to be a head coach in the NFL.

Pro Football Talk

Texans Will Put Top Corner On Crabtree
The Texans are going to put top cornerback Dunta Robinson on 49ers rookie receiver Michael Crabtree on Sunday.

Houston Chronicle

Zorn Doesn't See Positive In Play-Calling Change
Redskins coach Jim Zorn can't find a positive in the team's decision to strip him of play-calling duties.

Washington Examiner

Sparano Preaches Team Defense, Not Big Plays
Dolphins coach Tony Sparano is preaching the concept of team defense.

Miami Herald

Vick's Playing Time Won't Change
The Eagles aren't planning to use Michael Vick any more than they have so far this season.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Haynesworth Questionable Against Eagles
Redskins tackle Albert Haynesworth is questionable for Monday night's game against the Eagles.

ESPN

Ochocinco Plans For News Network
Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco is planning to form his own social news network on Twitter.

ESPN

Poor Tackling Doesn't Concern Samuel
Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel isn't concerned about his tackling.

Delaware Online