Cleveland Sports Curse Podcast 2008-01-12
filteringcraig.com 1/12/2008 — This week we were live on 1540 KNR2. As we were talking about the Browns’ vacated Defensive coordinator job, they promoted Mel Tucker from within the organization. We talked about Derek Anderson and his being named the starter for next season. We talked about the Buckeyes and their problems in the national championship game. If you want to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, click here.

Bills realign front office, following Levy’s departure
mvn.com 1/13/2008 — Russ Brandon arises as the top guy in Buffalo's front office, though the team lacks a GM.

Lions Defensive Grades
lionsfansonline.com 1/13/2008 — A couple of days ago I handed out my end of season grades for the Detroit Lions Offensive unit. If you read that post, it’s pretty easy to see I wasn’t too happy and certainly let down by the offense this year. But how did the Defensive unit fare in my viewpoint? Read article at link below...

Bill Ford Jr. is rethinking how his family's iconic company should be operated as it begins its second century in business.
sbnonline.com 1/13/2008 — And Bill Ford has done that with abandon. Gone are the big themes and grand unifying visions. And despite his personal interest in the Internet -- he had the Detroit Lions online before other NFL teams when he ran the family-owned franchise in the '90s -- he tossed out earlier grand Internet strategies. Instead, the company has returned to its core mission -- building and selling cars the ...

Sources: Bills VP is top candidate to replace Levy
sports.espn.go.com 1/12/2008 — Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson will stay in-house to fill its top front-office vacancy, ESPN.com has learned, and Bills executive vice president of business operations Russ Brandon has emerged as the frontrunner.

Scheining Moments — FOXSports.com News for NFL 1/12/2008
Romeo Crennel led the Browns' turnaround with help from QB Derek Anderson. Adam Schein says both deserve new deals.

Tucker will lead defense — FOXSports.com News for NFL 1/13/2008
Mel Tucker, Cleveland's defensive backs coach the past three seasons, is the club's new defensive coordinator, replacing Todd Grantham, who was fired by the Browns on Friday. Tucker also received a two-year contract extension through the 2010 ...

Bills name Brandon as COO, don't name GM — SI.com - NFL 1/13/2008
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Bills promote Brandon to COO (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NFL News 1/12/2008
The Buffalo Bills promoted Russ Brandon to the new post of chief operating officer on Saturday as team owner Ralph Wilson elected to not formally fill the general manager's position following Marv Levy's departure. Brandon, previously the team's ...

Dallas's Ellis Honored for Superb Return — Wash Post NFL 1/13/2008
Greg Ellis made a major impact for the Cowboys at outside linebacker this season and is voted the NFL comeback player of the year.