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| As NFL retirees' problems are acknowledged, solutions are harder to come by |
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| accuse him of conflicts of interest. Condon is a powerful agent whose clients include many current players; he has also represented NFLPA executive director Gene Upshaw. The NFL-appointed board members are Arizona Cardinals owner William Bidwill, Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt and Baltimore Ravens president Dick Cass. Doctors play a critical role in the resolution of disability claims. They evaluate players for the board, and if the six members are deadlocked, a physician may provide the final say. The |
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| Gibbs' resignation put Rams' new coordinator on market |
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01/31/2008 |
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| in their own people.'' Saunders is beginning his second stint with the Rams after serving as associate head coach and wide receivers coach in 1999 and 2000. A former head coach with the San Diego Chargers in 1986, he also was an assistant with the Kansas City Chiefs for 10 years over two stints. ``My wife and I have spent 17 years in the state of Missouri, so we've been paying taxes there for a long time,'' Saunders said. ``And that's home for us.'' The offense he returns to is nothing like the Greatest Sho |
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| Chiefs make Hunt patch permanent part of uniform |
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01/31/2008 |
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| Kansas City, MO (Best E Casino) - The Kansas City Chiefs have been granted approval by the NFL to make the patch remembering owner and founder Lamar Hunt a permanent part of their uniform. Hunt, who helped create the American Football League in 1960 and was a guiding force behind the merger with the NFL, died on December 13, 2006. The Chiefs wore a patch in tribute for the 2007 season. "For all of his countless accomplishments in the world of sports, my father's legacy will always be most closely linked to the |
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| Cowboys bring back Campo to be in charge of the secondary |
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01/29/2008 |
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| hile Campo's return might seem awkward - putting a former coach on the defensive staff, while the presumed coach-in-waiting Jason Garrett guides the offense - such a move has happened before. Gunther Cunningham went from defensive coordinator of the Kansas City Chiefs to their head coach in 1999-2000, and has been back as defensive coordinator since 2004.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or re |
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| Seahawks hire Mike Solari as new offensive line coach |
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01/24/2008 |
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KIRKLAND, Wash. (AP) -The Seattle Seahawks hired Mike Solari as offensive line coach Thursday, two days after coach Mike Holmgren said he was going to replace Bill Laveroni. Solari spent the past 11 seasons with Kansas City Chiefs, the first nine as offensive line coach and last two as offensive coordinator. The Chiefs fired Solari on New Year's Day after Kansas City gained just 1,248 yards rushing this season, the team's worst total in a non-strike year. Solari, a graduate of San Diego State, was the ti |
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| Chargers hire Charlie Joiner to replace Lofton as WR coach |
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01/23/2008 |
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| eam's media trailer. ``I've been working this way for about 16 years, trying to get back from Buffalo to the West Coast and I finally got here. And I'm very happy that Norv brought me in.'' Joiner was among four coaches fired by the division rival Kansas City Chiefs on Jan. 2 following a 4-12 season. Three days after losing the AFC championship game to New England, Turner danced around his reasons for firing Lofton. Instead, he cited Joiner's background in the Chargers' system and a ``new dimension in the ove |
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| Saxon, Marcus join Dolphins staff |
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01/22/2008 |
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| rk on the staff of new head coach Tony Sparano. Marcus was head strength and conditioning coach with the Atlanta Falcons last year. He had the same role at the Virginia in 2003-06. Saxon spent the past seven years as running backs coach with the Kansas City Chiefs. He helped Priest Holmes, Larry Johnson and Tony Richardson reach the Pro Bowl.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistribut |
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| Playoff Overtimes |
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| gland Patriots 16, Oakland Raiders 13 (AFC Divisional Playoffs), 8:29. Dec. 30, 2000-Miami Dolphins 23, Indianapolis Colts 17 (AFC Wild Card), 3:34. Jan. 17, 1999-Atlanta Falcons 30, Minnesota Vikings 27 (NFC Championship), 11:52. Jan. 8, 1994-Kansas City Chiefs 27, Pittsburgh Steelers 24, (AFC Wild Card), 11:03. Jan. 3, 1993-Buffalo Bills 41, Houston Oilers 38 (AFC Wild Card), 3:06. Jan. 7, 1990-Los Angeles Rams 19, New York Giants 13 (NFC Divisional Playoffs), 1:06. Dec. 31, 1989-Pittsburgh Steelers |
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| Chiefs owner Clark Hunt expects KC to compete for playoff spot in '08 |
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01/17/2008 |
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -In his first public comments since the Kansas City Chiefs lost their last nine games and finished 4-12, owner Clark Hunt seemed to be putting his embattled front office on notice. ``The 2008 season is going to be a very important year for our football team,'' Hunt said Thursday in an interview with The Associated Press. ``I expect us to at least compete for a playoff spot.'' At the same time, Hunt conceded that third-year coach Herm Edwards faces a major retooling of a team that fini |
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| Chiefs name Gailey offensive coordinator |
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01/16/2008 |
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| Kansas City, MO (Best E Casino) - Kansas City Chiefs head coach Herm Edwards tabbed Chan Gailey as the team's new offensive coordinator on Wednesday. Gailey spent the last six seasons as head coach with Georgia Tech, compiling a 44-33 record which included six consecutive bowl bids. He takes the place of Mike Solari, fired earlier in the month after a two-year stint at the position. "The best compliment that I can pay Chan Gailey is that he is tough," said Edwards. "He's been through the battles as both a head |
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