There also have been reports of friction between Jim Harbaugh and general manager Trent Baalke.
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Jim Harbaugh Wants To Remain With 49ers
Lovie Smith Becomes Texans' First Interview
Lovie Smith was fired by the Bears after the 2012 season despite a 10-6 record.
Santonio Holmes Willing To Reduce Pay Again To Remain With Jets
Santonio Holmes is almost certainly not going to remain on the Jets next season because they can save $8.25 million in cap space if he's cut.
Marcus Mariota Requested Draft Grade Despite Staying At Oregon For '14
Marcus Mariota requested his draft stock be evaluated by the NFL despite a Dec. 3 announcement that he would remain at Oregon in 2014.
Browns 'One Of Several Teams' Expected To Pursue Ben Tate
Ben Tate has been placed on injured reserve and his tenure with the Texans is almost certainly over.
Saints Cut Garrett Hartley, Sign Shayne Graham
Garrett Hartley has only made 22-of-30 field goal attempts, including two of three in the Saints' loss on Sunday to the Rams.
Rex Ryan Lobbies To Remain As Jets' Head Coach
The Jets have been eliminated from playoff contention, but have been competitive and Rex Ryan wants to return next season.
Jim Schwartz Likely To Be Fired If Lions Miss Playoffs
The internal belief is that the Lions have enough talent to be a playoff team.
Report: Mark Davis Has Acted Like 'Petulant Child' After Losses
Mark Davis has acted like a "petulant child" on the team plane after unfavorable outcomes, according to witnesses.
Al Davis Asked Play-By-Play Man For Advice On Firing Coaches
Greg Papa is the longtime radio play-by-play man for the Raiders and also was a trusted confidant to Al Davis during the final years of the owner's life.
Giants Expected To Sign Eli Manning To Extension
The Giants would like to lower Eli Manning's 2014 cap number while also ensuring he finishes his career with the franchise.
David Shaw To Remain At Stanford
Stanford is the only program to make a BCS bowl in each of the last four years.
Ponder, Freeman Not In Vikings' Plans
The Vikings could keep Christian Ponder depending on how their next head coach thinks of him.
Leslie Frazier Unlikely To Return To Vikings In 2014
The Vikings will target a young coach, likely a NFL assistant with "star power.
Vikings Won't Trade Adrian Peterson
The Vikings revere Adrian Peterson and also believe he is critical in helping the franchise open their new stadium in 2016.
Shanahan Believes Redskins Could Get First Rounder For Kirk Cousins
Mike Shanahan believes the Redskins could parlay Kirk Cousins into a first round pick if he performs well during the final three games of the season.
Irvin: Josh Gordon Was Hurt By Trade Rumors, Wants To Be With Browns
Josh Gordon is averaging 127.3 receiving yards per game for the Browns.
Robert Griffin III 'Extremely Angry' About Benching
Mike Shanahan is afraid of Robert Griffin III getting injured and missing his offseason program for the second straight year.
Incognito, Martin Won't Return To Dolphins In 2014
The tenures of both Richie Incognito and Jonathan Martin with the Dolphins are over.
Shanahan Considering Sitting Griffin For Final Three Games
Kirk Cousins would start in Robert Griffin's place.
Texans Expected To Interview Ken Whisenhunt
Ken Whisenhunt and Rick Smith are familiar with each other from working together on the NFL's competition committee for a year.
Jimbo Fisher Agrees To Five-Year, $21M Deal With Florida State
Jimbo Fisher has agreed to a new five-year, $21 million deal with Florida State.
Shanahan Nearly Didn't Return To Redskins In 2013
Mike Shanahan changed his plans when Robert Griffin injured his knee in the playoff loss.
Some Execs Fear NFL May Be Too Involved In GM/Coach Hiring Process
The NFL hired zero minorities hired last offseason despite seven general manager vacancies and eight head coaching spots.
RGIII Denies Rushing Back From Injury In Fear Of Losing Job To Cousins
Kirk Cousins showed promise last season when Robert Griffin III was out.
Patriots Sign Austin Collie
Austin Collie was signed in October by the Patriots, but he was quickly released.
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