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Michael Smith of ESPN reports that new Browns coach Eric Mangini is expected to hire Rob Ryan to serve as defensive coordinator, and Brian Daboll to become the offensive coordinator. Both Ryan and Daboll have contracts that will expire soon, presumably at the end of the month.

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Greg Knapp has reached an agreement with the Seattle Seahawks to be there new offensive coordinator under coach Jim Mora. No deal has been signed, but the agreement has been reached and was first reported by the NFL Network, which is owned by the league. Knapp worked on the same coaching staff with Mora first [...]

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The New Orleans Saints fired defensive coordinator Gary Gibbs on Wednesday, jettisoning him from the coaching staff after finishing in the bottom third in total defense for two consecutive seasons under his leadership. The Saints had the 11th-ranked defense during Gibbs’ first season in New Orleans.  They fell to 27th in 2007, and showed little [...]

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The Dallas Cowboys announced the release of cornerback Adam Jones today. The transaction will be made official on February 9th which is the first day that NFL clubs are allowed to make waiver requests.. The Cowboys traded for Jones before the season even though he had been suspended for the 2007 season because of a [...]

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The Cleveland Browns have worked out a deal to hire former Jets head coach Eric Mangini to lead a team that finished a disappointing 4-12 this season, FOXSports.com is reporting. It is unclear when an official announcement will be made. One Browns source confirmed Wednesday that the team has in fact made the move but [...]

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By PFC Lions Writer JP King
It can openly and honestly be said that Detroit has been on a downward spiral for many years. Some call it the players, while others say that from a leadership perspective, there has not been a good coach in years. Regardless of which side of the argument you are taking, [...]

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By PFC Bills Writer Jonathan Wheelock
Dick Jauron avoided the trend of coaching firings this offseason when it was announced that he would keep his position as Bills head coach.  Owner Ralph Wilson repeatedly dodged around questions concerning Jauron’s status throughout the last half of the season, but ultimately decided to honor Jauron’s contract extension. 

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Mike Triplett, of The Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints RB Reggie Bush (knee) had a more serious knee injury than the team let on. General manager Mickey Loomis said Bush had microfracture surgery on his left knee after he went on season-ending Injured Reserve in December. Loomis said Bush is expected to be ready for [...]

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John Tomase, of The Boston Herald, reports New England Patriots DE Richard Seymour (finger) will have minor finger surgery Jan. 9. The procedure will be done to correct a lingering problem he played with all season and it is not expected to keep him out of offseason workouts.

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The North County Times reports San Diego Chargers WR Vincent Jackson’s arrest on suspicion of drunken driving is still in process. Jackson submitted to a blood test and the results are pending. The case has not been turned over to prosecutors to file any charges because the police report is not yet complete. Jackson, in [...]

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Bob McManaman, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Cardinals RB Edgerrin James admitted that had he not received some carries at the tail end of the season after being benched he would have quit on the team and walked away. James didn’t play in three games and in four others, had only seven total carries. [...]

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Pro Football Central Radio Show is back and on live tonight at 7 pm est and we have a jam packed 2 hour show for you all. The following guests will be on live!!
Kevin Acee from the San Diego Tribune
Danno Swanwick from Stillers.com
Gary Estwick from Tennessean.com
David Scott from the Charlotte Observer
Chad Brillante from ESPN Radio [...]

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By PFC Draft Analyst Doug Bowman
LSU standout receiver Brandon LaFell confirmed last night that he intends to make his official decision regarding his draft status on January 14th, the day before the deadline for underclassmen to declare.

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