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Hitting the NFC South hot spots - NFC South Blog - ESPN
Sebastian in New Orleans asks if safety Darren Sharper might retire and take over as New Orleans’ defensive backs coach.
Pat Yasinskas: That’s going to be up to Sharper. Yes, it appears his career is near the end, and he’s a bright guy who certainly could go into coaching if he chooses. But Sharper also has the skills to go into broadcasting (and already has done some of that). The life of an assistant coach isn’t very glamorous and the hours are brutal. A guy like Sharper probably could earn a lot more money as a broadcaster, and the hours wouldn’t be nearly as long.
Saints promote assistant Tony Oden to secondary coach
"Oden has been a tireless worker and is a very talented staff member. Whenever we can promote from within, we feel it pays big dividends," explained Payton via phone on Sunday.
New Orleans Saints promote Tony Oden to role of secondary coach | NOLA.com
Oden, who served as assistant secondary coach for five years, replaces Dennis Allen
CBA TALKS:
NFL, union resume mediation for 4th day in row - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
Say this for the NFL and its players' union: They are on speaking terms at the moment. The sides met with a federal mediator for the fourth day in a row Monday, trying to make progress toward a new collective bargaining agreement before the current labor deal expires. After months of infrequent -- and sometimes contentious -- bargaining, the league and union were face-to-face Friday, Saturday... - National Football League news
3rd day of mediated NFL labor talks done
NFL.com news: NFL, NFLPA reps meet for fourth day of mediated discussions
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NFL.com news: Titans' Munchak mum on Moss, says Amano to avoid surgery
Munchak met with Titans fans Saturday at 104.5 FM's SportsFest in Nashville, and he declined to comment when asked if the free-agent receiver would return with the team next season, according to The Tennessean.
NFL.com news: Entire NFL could be affected by Manning's contract status
Let's take a quick look at Saints quarterback Drew Brees. He is entering the last year of his contract at $7.4 million. He would be a free agent next year, if he doesn't negotiate a long-term deal. The franchise-tag value could be close to $19 million by that time, which means Brees would basically get $10 million more than the 120 percent raise would have given him if Manning and Vick were not franchised.
NFL.com news: Released by Colts, Pro Bowler Sanders to meet with Jaguars
Former Indianapolis Colts Pro Bowl safety Bob Sanders will visit the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday, according to a league source.