In the same week Jason Garrett was stripped of his play-calling duties, the coach shed light on why former defensive coordinator Rob Ryan was sent packing in favor of Monte Kiffin.
Jason Garrett: Lack of turnovers led to Ryan’s dismissal
The New York Jets would take a $9 million salary cap hit if they trade CB Darrelle Revis before June 1. It is also unlikely the Jets could get a fair return for arguably the best defensive player in the NFL.
Jets | Trading Darrelle Revis could be costly
Michigan WR Denard Robinson’s draft stock appears to be dropping after a poor showing in workouts at the Senior Bowl. ‘Not good,’ one AFC scout said. ‘I think he took himself from like the third, fourth round to like the sixth, seventh round.’ Robinson had difficulty catching the football and showed his inexperience running routes and getting off jams at the line of scrimmage. ‘He’s got to catch the ball a lot better,’ an NFC scout said. ‘I have no idea at this point what I would do. He’s not a corner, he’s an offensive skill guy, but where do you put him?’
NFL | Denard Robinson’s stock dropping?
The Dallas Cowboys have focused on Auburn special teams and running backs coach Rich Bisaccia for their special teams coordinator job and could make the hire official as early as Thursday, Jan. 24, if a buyout from the school is finalized.
Cowboys | Targeting Rich Bisaccia
Carson Palmer earned high praise from Oakland Raiders coach Dennis Allen, but Terrelle Pryor also is in the mix. The job is an open competition, Allen says Thursday morning on “NFL AM.”
Dennis Allen: Oakland Raiders plan for QB competition
Under new offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell, the Baltimore Ravens have attempted a pass on 52 percent of their plays, which has been more balanced than his predecessor Cam Cameron. Under Cameron, the Ravens attempted a pass on 60 percent of their plays.
Ravens | Offense more balanced under Jim Caldwell
The San Francisco 49ers have run option plays 29 times in the playoffs after using them just 26 times in QB Colin Kaepernick’s seven regular season starts. On those postseason plays, the 49ers have averaged 8.4 yards per rush with four touchdowns.
49ers | Option plays bigger part of arsenal in postseason
Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco needs three more touchdowns in Super Bowl XLVII to tie the record for most in one postseason.
Ravens | Joe Flacco approaching a postseason record
Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers said CB Charles Woodson is one of the team’s core players and hopes he returns in 2013. Woodson is due $10 million next season, and the team may want him back at a lower number. ‘I know he is under contract and that he is an important part of our football team,’ Rodgers said. ‘I think he adds a lot. He is still playing at a really high level. He’s very intelligent and sets a good example in preparation … Having his presence around the locker room really helps, setting an example for the young guys. It helps me out, as far as being the leader.’
Packers | Aaron Rodgers wants Charles Woodson back
Although New York Jets owner Woody Johnson has shown his support publicly for head coach Rex Ryan, he is reportedly not as devoted to Ryan as everyone thinks. While Johnson admires Ryan’s innate leadership skills and his ability to relate to players, he isn’t blind to the other stuff, according to people familiar with his thinking. As one person said, ‘He’s tired of the circus.’ Ryan has two years and more than $6 million remaining on his contract, so that is likely a big reason why he is still the head coach.
Jets | Owner growing tired of Rex Ryan?