Misc Rumor - Football Wiretap

Seahawks Likely To Start Whitehurst Against Rams
The Seahawks will play the Rams for the NFC West title on Sunday night.

NFL.com

Turner, Smith Will Return To Chargers
Norv Turner and A.J. Smith will return to the Chargers despite the team's disappointing season.

NFL.com

Belichick Mum On Whether Brady Will Play
The Patriots have already clinched the AFC's No. 1 seed.

ESPN

Fans Planning 'Fire Kubiak' Rally
A pair of Texans fans are planning a rally for Sunday to make the point that coach Gary Kubiak should be fired.

ESPN

Saints Clinch Berth, No. 1 Seed Still Possible
The Saints are still in play for the NFC's No. 1 seed after defeating the Falcons on Monday night.

ESPN

Reid: Two Games In Five Days Won't Be A Problem
The Eagles can still earn a first-round bye if they win out and the Bears lose to the Packers.

Yahoo! Sports

Obama Commends Eagles For Giving Vick Second Chance
Barack Obama has commended the Eagles for giving quarterback Michael Vick a second chance after his release from prison.

Yahoo! Sports

Brady: Winning MVP 'Doesn't Make A Lot Of Sense'
Tom Brady values a Super Bowl ring much more than any individual award.

NFL.com

Dolphins To 'Evaluate' Sparano, Ireland
The Dolphins suffered a devastating loss to the Lions on Sunday afternoon.

NFL.com

York Asking DeBartolo For Help In Turning 49ers Around
Jed York is asking Eddie DeBartolo Jr., his uncle, for advice on how to turn the 49ers around.

ESPN

Penn. Governor Says U.S. Is A 'Nation Of Wusses'
The decision to postpone Sunday night's Vikings-Eagles game was made before a single snowflake fell in Philadelphia.

ESPN

Rams-Seahawks Game Flexed To Sunday Night
The Rams and the Seahawks will battle for the NFC West title in Week 17.

NFL.com

Panthers Lock Up No. 1 Pick In 2011 Draft
The Panthers have only had the No. 1 pick once before, in 1995 prior to their inaugural season.

ESPN

49ers Fire Mike Singletary
The 49ers fired head coach Mike Singletary on Sunday night.

ESPN.com

49ers Remain Quiet On Singletary's Fate
49ers president Jed York was noncommittal about whether Mike Singletary will coach the season finale next week against the Cardinals.

ESPN.com

Chiefs In, Chargers Out Of Playoff Picture
The Chiefs have won the AFC West, while the Chargers won't make the playoffs for the first time since 2005.

NFL.com

Jets Clinch Berth With Jacksonville Loss
The Jets backed into the playoffs after losing to the Bears.

NFL.com

Reed Stands Too Close To Heater, Coat Catches Fire
Ed Reed stood too close to the sideline heater on Sunday.

ESPN

Ravens Beat Browns To Clinch Playoff Berth
Baltimore is headed to the playoffs for the third-straight season.

ESPN

Brady Sets Record For Passes Without An Interception
Tom Brady has thrown 319 passes without an interception.

ESPN

Patriots Lock Up AFC's No. 1 Seed
The Patriots have finished first in the AFC three times since 2003.

ESPN

Lewis Optimistic On Return To Bengals
Marvin Lewis hopes to remain with the Bengals past this season.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Despite Loss, Witten Feels Cowboys Are Building On Something
The Cowboys are 4-3 under Jason Garrett.

NFL.com

Ward Wants To Be Part Of Blitz Package On Defense
Hines Ward says he has always had a defensive mentality.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Cardinals Assistant Taken To Hospital After Fainting
Arizona's defensive backs coach fainted at the wheel prior to the team's game against Dallas.

ESPN

Scaife Unsure If Comments Led To Benching
Bo Scaife may be playing his final games with Tennessee.

ESPN

Broncos, Elway Still Discussing Front-Office Role
John Elway says talks are ongoing with the Broncos about a front-office role.

Denver Post

Tuck Upset With Strahan For Comments Made On FOX
Michael Strahan called the Giants "soft" following their collapse against the Eagles in Week 15.

New York Daily News

Namath's High School Coach Dies At 88
Larry Bruno was a football player in his own right.

ESPN

Fan Buys 7,000 Tickets To Save Bills From Blackout
Buffalo restaurateur Russell J. Salvatore has saved fans from a local blackout.

Buffalo News