Cleveland Browns CEO Joe Banner, who is on his way out of the organization, had the new offensive and defensive coordinators reporting directly to him, according to a league source. The source said Banner was a bit of a control freak and structured the coaching staff so the coordinators answered directly to him. Coordinators generally answer directly to the head coach. New general manager Ray Farmer, who was the assistant GM at the time, was not involved in the search for a new head coach.

Footballguys View: Let’s hope the Browns can get things back on track with a new regime. Cleveland fans are some of the most passionate in all of professional football, and they deserve a better product.
Browns | Joe Banner had coordinators reporting to him

Miami Dolphins LS John Denney, a union representative, said Ted Wells’ report on the debacle involving OT Jonathan Martin ‘nauseated him.’ He said Wells was paid to find a problem, so he found a problem. Denney also said the situation was overblown, and it might not have occurred if Martin handled the situation differently. ‘I was bullied as a rookie, everyone I’ve seen has been bullied as a rookie,’ Denney said. ‘If this is something that needs to be addressed then it should have been addressed my rookie year because nothing’s changed since Day One that I’ve been in the league.’
Dolphins | John Denney rips Ted Wells report

Missouri DE Michael Sam disappointed with a 4.91-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine and a vertical jump of only 25 1/2 inches. He is considered a situational pass rusher at the next level, meaning he’ll probably be selected between the fourth and sixth rounds of the draft this year.

Footballguys View: Sam is a part-time pass-rusher at the next level. He lacks the explosion to create consistent pressure from the edge. Sam produced in college with heart, guile and a high motor.
NFL | Michael Sam to be situational player

Michigan State CB Darqueze Dennard ran an unofficial 40-yard dash at 4.42 seconds Tuesday, Feb. 25.
NFL | Darqueze Dennard runs the 40

Northwest Missouri State CB Brandon Dixon ran an unofficial 40-yard dash at 4.41 seconds Tuesday, Feb. 25.
NFL | Brandon Dixon runs the 40

Carolina Panthers OT Jordan Gross has announced he will retire after 11 seasons in the NFL.
Panthers | Jordan Gross to retire

Central Florida QB Blake Bortles was formally interviewed by the Tennessee Titans at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Titans | Met with Blake Bortles

Central Florida QB Blake Bortles was formally interviewed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Buccaneers | Visited with Blake Bortles

Central Florida QB Blake Bortles was formally interviewed by the Minnesota Vikings at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Vikings | Talked with Blake Bortles

Central Florida QB Blake Bortles was formally interviewed by the Oakland Raiders at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Raiders | Met with Blake Bortles