LOCAL SHOTS
- Chris Gasper reports McDaniels takes reins of Broncos but won't be taking Dom Capers.
- Mike Reiss points out Dom Capers and Brad Seely aren't expected to return in 2009.
- Christopher Price speculates on the candidates who might replace McDaniels.
- John Tomase discusses the defections and their potential impact next season, and Josh McDaniels' press conference.
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Mike Reiss notes Patriots' additional 2nd round pick in solid spot, looks at the current team coaching staff, and offers some nuggets from Josh McDaniels' press conference.
LONG SHOTS
- Michael Lombardi (National Football Post) hears that tthe Browns might look at Nick Cesario of the Patriots as a GM candidate if George Kokinis turns down the job.
- Matt Sohn (ProFootball Weekly) says the Patriots would like to find offensive coordinator from within.
- ProFootball Weekly notes Patriots are no longer interested in Pacman.
- Rick Gosselin (Dallas News) Regular season injury analysis. Gosselin charts the injuries incurred by each team, games lost by starters due to injury, number of starters put on IR, and more. Pretty cool.
- Adam Teicher (Kansas City Star) Chiefs go about their business as GM hunt goes on.
- Mark Kiszla (Denver Post) Heat comes with the seat.
- Woody Paige (Denver Post) Homework awaits McD.
- Brian Costello (NY Post) Spagnuolo, Ryan finalists for Jets' head coach.
- Associated Press (SI) Source: Congress may monitor NFLPA exec search.