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Sad start to the new year: 2007 ended quickly and tragically for
Denver cornerback Darrent Williams, a 2005 second-round draft pick out of
Oklahoma State who started nine games during his rookie season and fifteen games
in 2006. The white Hummer limousine that Williams was riding in shortly after 2
a.m. this morning was sprayed with bullets from the side in a drive-by shooting.
Williams was killed while two others were hospitalized. A few Broncos players
were reportedly at a nightclub in downtown Denver when an altercation broke out
amongst some of the patrons. The Broncos cornerback left with his friends and
the shooting occurred minutes later. Williams was just 24 years old.
Xs and Os: Our Giants site breaks down how New York fared by
position group against the Redskins this weekend. Scout.com
subscribers can check it out to get an idea of how those groups are
performing as they prepare for this weekend's playoff game at Philadelphia.
Green, Mora out: Two clubs have already parted ways with their head
coaches. Find out more about
it here.
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| Browns head coach Romeo Crennel (David Maxwell/Getty Images) |
Is Crennel next? Over the weekend, our Browns site got way out in front of
Cleveland's decision about the future of their head coach, Romeo Crennel. Scout.com
subscribers can find out what their sources have told them regarding
Crennel's interest in staying, the team's thought process, and the possibility
of other coaching staff changes. Today, Fred Greetham reports that the Browns
weren't tipping their hand publicly yet based on Crennel's Monday press
conference. Take a look at his
report here.
By land or by air... The Chiefs needed to win their game on Sunday plus have
three other games turn out just right. At this
feature at our Colts site, you can see how Kansas City slipped into the
playoffs and get a first glance snapshot at their upcoming game on Saturday at
Indianapolis.
Who's your Granddaddy? Tony Pauline, our draft expert at Scout.com,
takes a look at the granddaddy of all the bowl games, the Rose Bowl, and the
players who could sign with your favorite NFL team this year. Michigan has five
projected first-rounders playing while USC has three more. Scout.com
subscribers can read this TFY Draft Preview player-by-player analysis here.
Kickoff is at 5:00 p.m. (ET).
Quotable: "I can't tell you how disappointed I am. I really can't.
This is the low point for me in a long time." -- Cowboys head coach Bill
Parcells. Find out what the outlook is in Dallas following their 39-31 loss to
the Lions at our Cowboys site.
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| Bears QB Rex Grossman (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) |
One thinking, one stinking: Matt Tvish at our Bears site had this to
say about the Packer's 26-7 win at Soldier Field on Sunday night over the Bears.
"What NBC’s prime-time regular season finale telecast between the Packers
and Bears lacked in playoff implications it gained in quarterback drama,"
he says. "Rex Grossman left the game stinking while Brett Favre left it
thinking ... about whether this is the real end of an amazing NFL
career." Scout.com
subscribers can enjoy Tvish's commentary on the performances of both
quarterbacks.
Monday Morning Quarterback: Kyle Rota at our Seahawks site breaks down
Seattle's 23-7 win over the Buccaneers and asks, "Who is going to play
cornerback? CBs Kelly Herndon and Jimmy Williams both suffered injuries –
Herndon a broken ankle, Williams some sort of knee injury." Get an
idea of the state of the Seahawks as they prepare to host the Dallas Cowboys
this weekend in this article.
Simply stunning: John Holler at our Vikings site notes that the
usually reliable Minnesota defense couldn't believe how easily the Rams moved
the ball up and down the field on them during a 41-21 loss on Sunday. Holler
also mentions that Minnesota's head coach Brad Childress reminded the media that
the team is in a transition that is similar to remodeling a house while you
still live in it -- uncomfortable for the occupants and a pain to the neighbors
(the Vikings fans). Scout.com
subscribers can check out his gameday notes here.
Today's Birthday Bunch: Bears WR Rashied Davis (28), Saints LB
Terrence Melton (30), Redskins K Shaun Suisham (26), Titans LB Stephen Tulloch
(22).
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