Misc Rumor - Football Wiretap

Martz Wants To Be Head Coach Again
Mike Martz is happy as Chicago's offensive coordinator, but he won't rule out taking a lead job in the future.

Chicago Sun-Times

NFL Fines 16 Players For Hits In Week 15
Seven players were fined for roughing the passer following Week 15.

ESPN

Kyle Shanahan Met With McNabb
Kyle Shanahan says he met with Donovan McNabb last week to clear the air following his benching.

NFL.com

Vick Picks Himself For MVP
Michael Vick and Tom Brady are considered the top MVP picks this season.

ESPN

Lewis Upset Over Backlash From Ochocinco Comments
Marvin Lewis said earlier this week that Chad Ochocinco was being "mopey."

Cincinnati Enquirer

Stafford Hopes To Play In Season Finale
Matthew Stafford has been out since Nov. 7 when he separated his shoulder for the season time this season.

Detroit News

Gonzalez Unsure About Future Plans
Tony Gonzalez is a sure-fire Hall of Famer.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

NFL Corrects Mendenhall's Yardage Against Jets
The NFL has reduced Rashard Mendenhall's yardage from 100 yards to 99 yards in last Sunday's game against the Jets.

NFL.com

Brady Returns To Practice, Trainers Pass Out Sanitizer
Tom Brady missed time this week with an illness.

ESPN

McNabb's Agent Blames Shanahans For Dispute
The Redskins have decided to bench Donovan McNabb for the remainder of the season.

ESPN

Reid 'Would Be Honored' To Re-Hire Childress
Andy Reid would welcome Brad Childress back with the Eagles.

Pioneer-Press

Troy Smith To Start Against Rams
Troy Smith will start instead of Alex Smith with San Francisco still in the playoff picture.

NFL.com

Vikings Preparing Webb To Face Eagles
Joe Webb threw two interceptions on 26 attempts against Chicago.

NFL.com

Cutler Won't Avoid Throwing Towards Revis
Darrelle Revis hasn't recorded an interception this season because teams simply avoid him.

ESPN

Jets Won't Kick To Devin Hester
The Jets plan to avoid Devin Hester at all costs on Sunday against the Bears.

ESPN

Ryan Leaf Signs Book Deal
Ryan Leaf, drafted No. 2 behind Peyton Manning in 1998, will write three books.

SLAM! Sports

Singletary Mum On San Francisco's QB
Mike Singletary won't announce which Smith will start for the 49ers.

ESPN

Empty Press Room Wasn't Slight To Eli
Eli Manning beat reporters to his post-game press conference and New York's late-game collapse had the media focused on coach Tom Coughlin and the special teams unit.

ESPN

Fisher: Adding Moss 'Not A Mistake'
Randy Moss is averaging less than a catch per game with Tennessee.

Tennessean

Steve Smith Hasn't Decided If He Wants Out Of Carolina
Steve Smith is under contract through the 2012 season.

ESPN

Steelers Mistakenly Given First Down
Rashard Mendenhall was given a 10-yard rush on first down, even though he only obtained nine yards.

ESPN

McNabb Calls Benching 'Awkward,' Wants To Return
Donovan McNabb doesn't like how his benching was handled, but he's a believer in finishing what you start.

ESPN

Hester Sets NFL Return Record
Devin Hester credited his teammates for his success returning kicks.

ESPN

Tebow Will Make Second Straight Start
Tim Tebow will face the Texans in Week 16.

ESPN

Bears Clinch NFC North Title, Berth
Jay Cutler feels Chicago can improve offensively.

ESPN

Young Drops In On Titans' Win Over Texans
Jeff Fisher wasn't even aware that Vince Young was on the sideline during Sunday's victory.

Tennessean

Hasselbeck Is Still Seattle's Starting QB
Matt Hasselbeck was pulled in favor of Charlie Whitehurst on Sunday against the Falcons.

NFL.com

Eli Gives Rare Pep Talk To Teammates
Eli Manning addressed his teammates the day after their rough loss to the Eagles.

ESPN

Giants' Punter Still A 'Confident Guy'
Matt Dodge never feared that he'd lose his job after Sunday's stunning loss to the Eagles.

ESPN

Eagles Lose Nate Allen To Ruptured Patellar Tendon
The Eagles have lost four defensive starters for the season.

ESPN