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 "John Fox and I met for more than an hour on Monday afternoon to
discuss the 2014 season and our goals for the future," team
president John Elway said in a statement. "During our open and
candid conversation, it became clear that it was best for both the
Denver Broncos and Coach Fox to move on and make this change."
Fox leaves the Broncos with a .719 winning percentage, the best in
franchise history. In four seasons, he went 46-18 -- thanks largely
to the presence of quarterback Peyton Manning.
However, the Broncos were bounced from the divisional round by the
Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, losing 24-13. It was the second time
in three years Fox's Broncos had been knocked out in their first
playoff game. In between, they reached the Super Bowl, where they
were blown out 43-8 by the Seattle Seahawks.
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Denver quarterback Peyton Manning reportedly played the final month
of the season, including Sunday's divisional playoff loss, with a
torn right quadriceps.
 Two sources told ESPN that Manning initially injured his thigh Dec.
14 in a win over the San Diego Chargers.
Over the team's last four games and Sunday's 24-13 playoff loss to
the Indianapolis Colts, Manning accounted for four touchdowns and
eight turnovers. Manning finished 26-of-46 passing for 211 yards and
a touchdown against the Colts.
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The Buffalo Bills officially announced the hiring of former New York
Jets coach Rex Ryan to lead their team.
The five-year deal reportedly is worth $5.5 million per year.
Ryan, 52, will become the 18th coach in team history, replacing Doug
Marrone, who opted out of his contract on Dec. 31.
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Jason Garrett, a free agent now that his season has concluded, said
Monday that he wants to continue as the coach of the Dallas Cowboys.
The Cowboys lost 26-21 to the Green Bay Packers in Sunday's
divisional playoff game.
On Monday, Garrett was asked on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas if he wants
to return as the Cowboys' coach.
"Absolutely. This is a great organization," Garrett said. "I think
we really built a football team that we can be proud of, and there
are some really good things ahead for this team."
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Owner Jerry Jones called Garrett "my coach of the year" after
Sunday's loss. Garrett has a 42-32 career record.
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The Oakland Raiders will interview Denver Broncos defensive
coordinator Jack Del Rio for a second time, according to reports
Monday.
Del Rio is free to talk with any team after Denver's 24-13 loss to
the Indianapolis Colts in Sunday's divisional playoff game. He has
served as the Broncos' defensive coordinator for three years.
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"I'm not dying tonight," Rob Konrad told himself as he made a
determined effort to finish a 9-mile, 16-hour swim to shore after he
fell off his fishing boat last week.
On Monday in Palm Beach, Fla., the former Miami Dolphins fullback
emotionally recalled the harrowing odyssey that began last Wednesday
when he fell off his 36-foot boat and could not catch up to it as it
motored away under its own power.
He said he began to swim toward shore. "After about probably five
hours, I said, 'I can do this. I'm going to swim all night and hit
the shore.'"
Konrad said he was encouraged by thoughts of his daughters, ages 8
and 10.
"After some time, I just said, 'I'm not dying tonight. I have two
beautiful daughters. I'm hitting that shore.'"
Konrad reached shore in Palm Beach County about 4:30 a.m. Thursday
and made his way to a nearby beach house. He was taken to a hospital
and treated for hypothermia and dehydration. He was released Sunday.
(Editing by Steve Keating.)
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