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Garcia should step aside as Niners take to the road
Oakland Tribune columnist Carl Steward: "If Jeff Garcia is really as smart as he appears to be, he may not want to jump in front of the Tim Rattay bandwagon just now. It's simply moving way too fast and way too full to risk getting in its way ...

As the season winds down, the papers really start to go after any coaches on the hot seat. There are several columnists who seem bent on running coaches out of town.

There were quite a few Spurrier rumors going around a week or two ago, but nothing since.

Jints, Jim Are Done
New York Post columnist Steve Serby: "The Giants ran Jim Fassel out of town yesterday. They didn't block and they didn't tackle and they didn't play smart or tough and they didn't play with fire or desperation or swagger and they basically looked like a team that can't wait ...

Injuries force Davis to rethink firing Callahan
Oakland Tribune columnist Monte Poole: "It wasn't much of a leap to jump into the future and imagine someone other than Callahan on the sideline. Davis, in the back of his mind, may have started his search. But now that Mirer, Johnson and Martin are ...

Rattay gets nod, Garcia annoyed
San Francisco Chronicle: "While acknowledging he won't be ready to play Monday night against Pittsburgh, Jeff Garcia expressed exasperation Wednesday with what he called 'the fickleness of things' as some people called for a change at quarterback for the 49ers ...

What Pennington needs is a big target
Newark Star-Ledger: "Terrell Owens of the 49ers will become a free agent after the season, and Herman Edwards might take a run at him if he believes he can calm the mouthy receiver. And there's always the possibility of trading for Keyshawn Johnson, who might ...

I read some stories that said the Giants would actually consider hiring Marty Schottenheimer. That boggles my mind.

Mara: Fassel's job is safe - for now
New York Daily News: "He can add a few more scars after watching the Giants lose 27-7 to the lowly Atlanta Falcons - a game even the players admit they had no excuse to lose. Mara saw what happened. He heard the boos. And he heard the chants of 'Fire Fassel ...

Clueless Drew's time as a Bill is ticking away
Buffalo News columnist Jerry Sullivan: "Would anyone in his right mind extend Bledsoe's career as a Bill after what's happened over the last seven weeks? After the unsightly display that took place Sunday afternoon and on into the evening ...

Garcia battered, not done
San Jose Mercury News columnist Skip Bayless: "Maybe I'm wrong, but I'm not ready to write off Jeff Garcia. Maybe the speculation on the NFL street will prove true. Maybe Tim Rattay will be next season's starter while Ken Dorsey prepares to take over in 2005."

Losing ...

Redskins' Owner Backs Spurrier
New York Times (registration required): "Despite a four-game losing streak that has landed the Washington Redskins in last place in their division, Daniel Snyder, the team's owner, is apparently not disenchanted with his coach, Steve Spurrier."

Signs point to ...

Peterson the guy 49ers have to pay
Oakland Tribune: "York's true intentions regarding the 49ers will become evident once he forks over whatever it takes to re-sign linebacker Julian Peterson, who is by a considerable margin their best and most valuable player."

Miami, Webb discuss return ...

Spurrier losing control of team
Washington Times: "Washington Redskins coach Steve Spurrier is losing control of his team in his second season in the National Football League, raising the odds that he will depart the franchise at the season's end."

Criticism of coach could be sign mutiny near ...

Redskins got top spot today!

Teammates avoid backing Woodson
Oakland Tribune: "It was hard to tell if the fractures in the Raiders' clubhouse generated by cornerback Charles Woodson's diatribe against coach Bill Callahan were worse than the four-game losing streak. For the most part, Raider players tried to sidestep the ...

Raiders' Woodson says changes needed
Oakland Tribune: "If Woodson sounds even slightly insecure about his status, understand that he is not. Not at all. Even as his future remains unsettled, he conveyed typical candor on sensitive issues -- including head coach Bill Callahan -- during an ...

Bills' Williams is safe
Fans in Buffalo are calling for Gregg Williams' head, but Bills GM Tom Donahoe isn't ready to fire his coach. The Buffalo News' Mark Gaughan reports that Donahoe still has confidence in Williams and his assistants.

Griese hasn't impressed Fiedler's agent
Jay Fiedler ...

Thanks guys!

At first I was having trouble finding any rumors, but lately there's been some pretty good stuff written. Things should really heat up when teams start getting eliminated and think about dumping their coaches.

Russell meets with Redskins owner
The Washington Times' Jody Foldesy reports that the Redskins flew Darrell Russell to Chicago yesterday to meet with owner Dan Snyder. Although the Redskins appear to be ready to get a deal done, Russell may wait to see if the Buccaneers or Dolphins make him an ...

Bills should axe Williams
Buffalo News columnist Jerry Sullivan thinks that the Bills should clean house during their bye week. Sullivan suggests that the Bills replace head coach Greg Williams and offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride with Dick LeBeau and Les Steckel.

Russell may be too hot ...

You're probably right. I was amazed that he stepped aside in the first place. Jones will want to get back in the spotlight eventually. When he does, it'll be fun to watch the fireworks.

Redskins may sign Russell
The Washington Post's Mark Maske reports that the Redskins may be interested in signing Darrell Russell. Sources say that the Raiders are planning to release Russell after he returns from a drug suspension.

49ers expected to give Pochman the boot
Owen Pochman's ...

Rich,

I think Snyder needs to lose a few pounds and then get a little work done. A nice nip and tuck. Just kidding.

I'm definitely no fan of Jones', but you have to hand it to him for stepping aside and letting Parcells run the show. I think Snyder should do the same - either with Spurrier or ...

Will Dolphins choose Griese over Fiedler?
Miami Herald columnist Greg Cote writes that Dolphins have a full blown quarterback controversy on their hands. Cote calls the Jay Fiedler vs. Brian Griese debate the "the mother, father sister and brother of all Dolphin distractions".

Romo could ...

I think Snyder should take a cue from (gasp) Jerry Jones. Snyder should hire a coach and then step aside. Let the football people run things for a change.