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Jim Haslett Out of Rams' Plans, New Coach Coming Soon

The St. Louis Rams will have a new head football coach in 2009, as interim coach Jim Haslett has been notified he is no longer a candidate for the full-time gig. Though he was said to have interviewed well for the job, I can't see how this is much of a surprise. He went 2-10 after taking over for Scott Linehan, including...

Introducing Jim Caldwell, Tony Dungy's Replacement as Colts Head Coach

With the retirement of Tony Dungy -- which was announced yesterday -- the torch is passed in Indianapolis to Jim Caldwell. It was hardly news, considering his eventual elevation was announced last season. Still, Caldwell is a relatively unknown dude to be taking the reins of one of the league's premiere franchises. While...

Gregg Williams and Saints Are Mutually Interested in a Courtship

Despite having a defense that has sabotaged a playoff-worthy offense and featured a player, Jason David, who Football Outsiders determined was less effective in coverage in 2007 than thin air, the Saints' defensive coordinator vacancy is actually desirable.It didn't take long for the Saints to bring Gregg Williams in for...

Rams Coaching Search to Include Steve Spagnuolo and Josh McDaniels

The St. Louis Rams interviewed Jim Haslett -- who served as the interim head coach when Scott Linehan was mercifully let go after four games -- Monday for their head coaching vacancy. I think we can all agree that it was a token interview. Sure, the Rams have a billion holes to fill, and Steven Jackson was hurt for much of...

Tony Dungy Will Take a Week Before Deciding His Coaching Future

The Indianapolis Colts' season came to an end last night with an overtime loss to the Chargers, so now the beat goes on with the inevitable retirement talks for their coach. Just as has been the case in the past few seasons, Tony Dungy is initially unsure if he's returning to the team. "For me, it will be kind of like...