| RECENT NFL TEAM NEWS |
| Coverwire Update |
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12/15/2011 |
Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips is taking a medical leave of absence that is expected to last between seven and 10 days, the Houston Chronicle reports. Phillips will undergo surgery on his kidney and have his gall bladder removed. To the extent Phillips is responsible for the resurgence in the Texans' defense this season, this may alter fantasy plans if you have Houston. Linebackers coach Reggie Herring, who has worked under Phillips since 2008, will take over the play-calling. |
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3/2/2011 |
| Offensive coordinator Bruce Arians has re-signed with the Steelers, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. It's a one-year deal for Arians, who will be entering his fifth season with Pittsburgh. |
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1/6/2011 |
The Texans will switch to a 3-4 defense under new defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, the Houston Chronicle reports. This probably works out best for Houston because they have more quality at linebacker than they do on the front. |
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1/5/2011 |
| The Texans hired Wade Phillips as their defensive coordinator, according to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. While hiring a retread like Phillips isn't going to energize the fan base, Houston head coach Gary Kubiak was not in the position to groom the next great defensive mind. If the Texans don't turn things around in 2011, the whole lot will be jettisoned -- Kubiak, Phillips and general manager Rick Smith. |
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1/3/2011 |
| Texans owner Bob McNair confirmed that head coach Gary Kubiak will return for the 2011 season, according to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. This probably isn't the most popular decision within the Houston fan base and sports media, but Kubiak does have support amongst the players. Playoff aspirations and expectations were in the air when the Texans started training camp in July 2010, and they fell far short at 6-10. Mostly it was a bad defense that cost Houston wins, but there had been some questionable play calling and clock management issues that lay at Kubiak's doorstep. Although it wasn't stated as a condition of Kubiak's return to the sideline, the coach fired defensive coordinator Frank Bush and three other coaches on the defensive side of the ball. |
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| PIT |
9/21/2010 |
| The Steelers worked out quarterback Levi Brown and are expected to work out Jarret Brown (also a QB) Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. However, coach Mike Tomlin said the team does not plan to sign a quarterback to either the practice or active squad despite the injuries to Dennis Dixon and Byron Leftwich. |
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| PIT |
7/24/2010 |
| Updating a previous report, the Steelers' web site reports Coach Mike Tomlin's contract extension is through the 2012 season with an option that could push the contract through 2013. |
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| PIT |
7/13/2010 |
| Coach Mike Tomlin has received a three-year contract extension, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Tomlin has guided the Steelers to a 31-17 record and one Super Bowl title in his three seasons. His contract now goes through 2014. |
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| PIT |
1/22/2010 |
The Steelers have hired Al Everest to coach special teams, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. He held the position with San Francisco the past three seasons and was Special Teams Coach of the Year in 2002 with Arizona. |
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| PIT |
1/14/2010 |
| The Steelers have hired Sean Kugler as offensive line coach, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Kugler held the same position for the Buffalo Bills this past season. |
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