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DID NEW SHERIFF FORCE MCNAIR’S HAND?
Published 4/18/2008 by Mike Florio at ProFootballTalk.com
... considering retiring a year ago, will be the next to make it official.  From our perspective, the question then becomes whether players who were accustomed to Brian Billick’s more lackadaisical style when it comes to physicality will decide that they want outm or will be targeted by the new coaching regime for removal. As to the potential impact of the timing of the retirement announcement on the team’s draft plans, G.M. Ozzie Newsome insisted that the news will change nothing.  “ This will not impact our decision in the draft — not one iota.  I had the opportunity to speak to ...

NFL Friday: Urlacher Disputes Report; Walsh Talks Soon?
Published 4/18/2008 by Joel 'DiG' DiGiacomo at Football for Breakfast
AFC News Patriots: Walsh Talks May Be Near (Boston Herald) Jets: Jets Swooning Over Darren McFadden (Daily News) Dolphins: GM Jeff Ireland Drops Possible Hint (Miami Herald) Bengals: T.J.: It’s Best to Trade Chad (Cincinnati Enquirer) Ravens: McNair Retirement Shocks Teammates (Baltimore Sun) Chargers: Chargers Not Bolting from Area (San Diego Union-Tribune) ...