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 Caldwell, 58, was the head coach in Indianapolis from 2009-11,
posting a 26-22 regular-season record. The Colts lost the Super Bowl
to the New Orleans Saints at the end of his first season.
Caldwell was hired as Baltimore Ravens quarterbacks coach before the
2012 season, and he was promoted to offensive coordinator in
December 2012. Under Caldwell's guidance, quarterback Joe Flacco and
the Ravens went on a sizzling postseason run that resulted in a
Super Bowl title.
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Ken Whisenhunt was introduced as head coach of the Tennessee Titans
in Nashville at Saint Thomas Park.
"We had a good talk last Friday night and we hit it off," Whisenhunt
said. "I feel very good about where we're going as an organization."
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United States District Court Judge Anita Brody denied the initial
settlement between the NFL and more than 4,500 retired players with
concussion claims for a proposed $765 million.
The agreement reached on August 29 was submitted for approval in
federal court in Philadelphia and Brody issued a court memorandum
Tuesday saying the proposed settlement to injury litigation was
denied.
The primary issue is whether the settlement amount is insufficient.
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Pro Bowl tight end Jimmy Graham is not going anywhere if New Orleans
Saints quarterback Drew Brees can help it.
Graham, a free agent in the offseason, is expecting the franchise
tag. The Saints used the same strategy to retain Brees before
eventually signing him to a contract worth $100 million. His deal
consumes $18.4 million and $26.4 million in cap space the next two
seasons.
"Listen, I get compensated very well. I don't take that for granted
for one second," Brees said. "But I play this game because I love
this game, I love this locker room and I love the opportunity to win
a championship."
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A slow-moving coaching search by the Cleveland Browns is unlikely to
shift gears until the front office sits down to interview Denver
Broncos offensive coordinator Adam Gase.
Gase is expected to interview with the Browns only after the Broncos
are eliminated from the postseason.
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In a refreshing break from the 24/7/365 chatter about quarterbacks,
the Professional Football Writers of America selected Green Bay
running back Eddie Lacy as NFL's 2013 Rookie of the Year.
The PFWA named San Diego Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen as
Offensive Rookie of the Year and Buffalo Bills linebacker Kiko
Alonso as Defensive Rookie of the Year.
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Bob McNair is foremost the owner of the Houston Texans, the
franchise that holds the No. 1 pick in the 2014 NFL Draft after
ending last season with 14 consecutive losses.
But McNair is also a proud alumnus of the University of South
Carolina, and he paid pretty close attention to junior defensive
end Jadeveon Clowney, the No. 2 overall prospect eligible for
the May draft according to NFLDraftScout.com.
"He's one of these players who's a once-in-every-10 years kind
of physical specimen that comes along," McNair said, before
comparing Clowney to the team's last No. 1 pick in 2006. "Mario
Williams was that way. I think Clowney is actually a better
athlete than Mario."
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The San Diego Chargers have re-signed defensive coordinator
John Pagano, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported.
The news comes one day after the Tennessee Titans hired former
San Diego offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt to become their
next head coach.
Pagano, whose previous contract expired after this season, had
drawn interest from the Titans as well, according to ESPN.
Pagano oversaw a defense this season that was instrumental in
getting the Chargers to the postseason. After upsetting the
Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC wild-card round, San Diego was
eliminated by Denver in Sunday's divisional playoff game.
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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Percy Harvin, who suffered a
concussion in Saturday's playoff win, won't know until at least
Wednesday on his playing status for this week, coach Pete
Carroll said.
Harvin must go through the NFL's mandatory concussion protocol.
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The Oakland Raiders have re-signed defensive coordinator Jason
Tarver on the day his contract expired, the team announced
Tuesday.
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The Denver Broncos have signed free agent cornerback Marquice
Cole, who was on and off the New England roster this season, the
team announced Tuesday as it prepares to face the Patriots in
the AFC Championship Game.
The Broncos also signed practice squad tackle Vinston Painter to
their active roster and placed cornerback Chris Harris Jr. and
defensive end Derek Wolfe on injured reserve.
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The New York Giants have hired former Green Bay Packers
quarterbacks coach Ben McAdoo as their new offensive
coordinator, the team announced Tuesday.
McAdoo served as Green Bay's quarterbacks coach the past two
years, working with one of the league's best in three-time Pro
Bowler and 2011 MVP Aaron Rodgers.
(Editing by Frank Pingue)
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