Insider Shanahan poised to join Skins
Don't read much into the Redskins' delay in announcing a Mike Shanahan agreement. There aren't any major issues that will block the deal. He'll become…
Insider Fox entertaining lame-duck status
Carolina Panthers coach John Fox has pulled a Jeff Fisher-like turnaround in the last couple of weeks. Just when it appeared the Panthers were heading…
Insider AFC playoff picture in Patriots' hands
The Patriots can pretty much determine the first-round agenda for the AFC playoffs. Here's how the scenario goes: If the Patriots play their starter…
Insider Disappointing end for Byrd, Bills
The need for safety Jairus Byrd to go on injured reserve because of a groin injury was a tough break for Byrd and the Bils. Byrd needs surgery, but …
Insider Steelers' demise perhaps premature
Here is why it's hard to proclaim a team dead when it hasn't been mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. The Steelers had a big win over the Pa…
Insider Seahawks content to let Holmgren join Browns
According to several sources, the Seattle Seahawks aren't going to jump in and make Mike Holmgren their general manager while he decides whether to ac…
Insider Holmgren's Cleveland visit telling
That Mike Holmgren is visiting Cleveland and nothing yet has been set up with the Seahawks is the first sign Holmgren could end up running the Browns.…
Insider Colts hurting at offensive tackle
Coach Jim Caldwell said the Colts will play their healthy starters in Thursday's game against the Jaguars. But who's healthy? The Colts put 29 playe…
Insider Lions not ready to shut down Stafford
The Lions officially ruled out quarterback Matthew Stafford for Sunday's game against the Ravens, but they aren't planning on shutting him down for th…
Insider Cable close to earning one more year
Victories over the Bengals and Steelers could be moving Raiders coach Tom Cable toward some job security for next season. Even though the Raiders are …