One of the Cleveland Browns’ breaking points with former head coach Rob Chudzinski was he was told to cut a player a couple weeks ago and refused. Two players the organization didn’t feel were held accountable were QB Brandon Weeden and WR Greg Little.
Browns | Breaking point for Rob Chudzinski
The Cleveland Browns are interested in New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and San Diego Chargers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt for their head coaching vacancy.
Browns | Interested in two
The Houston Texans planned to wrap up their coaching search early. They also planned on interviewing San Diego Chargers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt. They can’t do both.
Will Houston Texans wait for Ken Whisenhunt?
Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin caught two passes for 22 yards to give him 301 career receptions, and he became the 10th Dallas Cowboy to reach 300 career catches. He also passed Doug Cosbie (300) for ninth all-time in franchise history.
Cowboys | Miles Austin achieves milestone
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reiterated his support for coach Jason Garrett following the team’s 24-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Dec. 29, saying Garrett’s job is safe despite three straight 8-8 finishes. Although there won’t be any changes at head coach, defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin is not guaranteed to return. And the owner won’t be making any changes with the general manager. Jones said he will remain in charge as owner/general manager and remains committed to getting the Cowboys back in the playoffs.
Cowboys | Jason Garrett’s job is safe, says owner
Dallas Cowboys QB Kyle Orton knows his interception by Philadelphia Eagles CB Brandon Boykin cost the team a victory and resulted in a 24-22 loss on Sunday, Dec. 29, and he addressed that with the media. “I just threw a bad pass,” Orton said. “Miles (Austin) ran a great route, same play we scored on the play before, just went to Miles this time and just threw it behind him and the guy made a nice catch on the ball.”
Cowboys | Kyle Orton owns up to interception
With 263 yards and two touchdown passes against the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles QB Nick Foles finished the regular season with 27 touchdowns and two interceptions.
Eagles | Nick Foles finishes regular season with impressive numbers
Philadelphia Eagles CB Brandon Boykin intercepted a pass from Dallas Cowboys QB Kyle Orton in the final two minutes of the game to preserve his team’s 24-22 win on Sunday, Dec. 29. The win gave the Eagles a 10-6 finish to the regular season and a wild-card game on Saturday, Jan. 4, against the New Orleans Saints.
Eagles | Brandon Boykin saves the season
Philadelphia Eagles RB LeSean McCoy notched his third 100-yard rushing performance in the last four games (27 carries, 131 yards) and seventh of the season in his team’s 24-22 win over the Dallas Cowboys. McCoy won the NFL rushing title going away, finishing with a franchise-record 1,607 yards, easily beating Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte, who finished with 1,339. It’s the first time an Eagle has won the rushing title since Steve Van Buren in 1949.
Eagles | LeSean McCoy wins NFL rushing title
If he is retained for 2014, Tennessee Titans coach Mike Munchak may have to look into shaking up his coaching staff. Defensive coordinator Jerry Gray and senior assistant/defense Gregg Williams both have expiring contracts, and Titans S Bernard Pollard said he couldn’t see a scenario in which Gray and Williams work together next season. “Coach Williams was asked to come into a situation and be a voice, but at the same time, it’s not his ship to run; it’s Coach Gray’s ship,” Pollard said.
Titans | Defensive staff changes could be coming