Feb 23 - Mar. 1, 2005
NFL Combine, Indianapolis, Indiana
1-Mar-04
Expiration date of contracts due to expire in 2005
2-Mar-05
Free agency and trading period begins
Mar. 20-Mar. 23, 2005
NFL Annual Meeting, Maui, Hawaii
15-Apr-05
Restricted free agent offers deadline
April 23-24, 2005
2004 NFL Draft, New York City, New York
- Slim Tim
Sunday, January 30, 2005
ESPN.com - NFL - Redskins permit WR Gardner to seek trade
ESPN.com - NFL - Redskins permit WR Gardner to seek trade: "The agent for Rod Gardner confirmed to ESPN.com on Saturday that the Washington Redskins have granted him permission to seek a trade for the veteran wide receiver."
The Bear could go after this free agent wide receiver... - Slim Tim.
The Bear could go after this free agent wide receiver... - Slim Tim.
Bears could trade first round pick for Reggie Wayne
2005 NFL Mock Draft by hailRedskins.com, Akkhorus: "projected trade with Chicago: Chicago gets #29 pick & Reggie Wayne--Indianapolis gets the #4 & the #39 & a conditional pick in 06"
Wow, Reggie Wayne, this is the first scenario for the '05 draft that has the Bear trading with Indy for their wide receiver.. Interesting. - Slim Tim.
Wow, Reggie Wayne, this is the first scenario for the '05 draft that has the Bear trading with Indy for their wide receiver.. Interesting. - Slim Tim.
Saturday, January 22, 2005
Bears' Terrell cuffed for being late to court
Bears' Terrell cuffed for being late to court: "He is scheduled to earn a base salary of $925,000 next season."
This just proves that the having of money does not a smart person make... He just does not get it... There is a reason that the only news surrounding this dope is bad news... How much bigger of a sign do we need to know that this is not the future of what the bears franchise should be? Sink Anthony Thomas, but hang on to this guy??? ANTHONY THOMAS saved a person from a car that was burning and went home without saying, "Look at ME" to anyone. The only reason it was made public was when he mentioned it in passing to David Terrell, who did the only good thing I have seem him do, which is bring attention to Anthony Thomas for doing the good deed. Bottom Line is that this guy does not embody what the Bears are, and should go home, or to another team - I don't care, I just don't want him here anymore... - Slim Tim.
This just proves that the having of money does not a smart person make... He just does not get it... There is a reason that the only news surrounding this dope is bad news... How much bigger of a sign do we need to know that this is not the future of what the bears franchise should be? Sink Anthony Thomas, but hang on to this guy??? ANTHONY THOMAS saved a person from a car that was burning and went home without saying, "Look at ME" to anyone. The only reason it was made public was when he mentioned it in passing to David Terrell, who did the only good thing I have seem him do, which is bring attention to Anthony Thomas for doing the good deed. Bottom Line is that this guy does not embody what the Bears are, and should go home, or to another team - I don't care, I just don't want him here anymore... - Slim Tim.
Friday, January 21, 2005
Bears: Arrest warrant issued for Terrell
Yahoo! Sports: "An arrest warrant has been issued for Bears' wide receiver David Terrell"
Is anyone else sick of these stories??? Does it not seem like this is the only type of news connected to this guy???
Is anyone else sick of these stories??? Does it not seem like this is the only type of news connected to this guy???
D�Brickashaw Ferguson - 2005 NFL Draft Prospects
D�Brickashaw Ferguson - 2005 NFL Draft Prospects: "took the starting left tackle job in camp as a true freshman, and never let it go during his career at Virginia."
OOOOOOOh, I wish this guy would come out this year in the draft. He would be a very welcome first pick for the Bears. Exactly what we need, a slam dunk for Angelo, no questions asked, if this guy declares, he is our guy.... - Slim Tim.
OOOOOOOh, I wish this guy would come out this year in the draft. He would be a very welcome first pick for the Bears. Exactly what we need, a slam dunk for Angelo, no questions asked, if this guy declares, he is our guy.... - Slim Tim.
Saturday, January 08, 2005
Turner returns as Bears offensive coordinator
Chicago Bears: "Turner returns as Bears offensive coordinator"
Well, it's official.... Ron Turner is our guy. Good!
- Slim Tim
Well, it's official.... Ron Turner is our guy. Good!
- Slim Tim
Friday, January 07, 2005
Ron Turner should be next Offensive Coordinator of Da Bears
ChicagoSports.com - Bears hoping to complete pass: "'Ron's was a true version of the West Coast offense, a pro-style, I-set with three-wide-receiver sets, normal stuff,' Waddle said. "
Waddle goes on to say "He wasn't gimmicky with a lot of four- and five-receiver sets. It was not groundbreaking but solid. I don't think you have to reinvent the wheel to be successful." My view, if he is good enough for Tommy Waddle, he is good enough for me. I like the no-nonsense approach. Too many times I saw people moving on the offense for no good reason this year. Changing formations multiple times, switching up right before the snap, and what did we get out of it? Many, many penalties. Never before do I remember there being so many uncovered LOT's care of WR's not doing their due dilligence to get up to the line of scrimmage. And do not get me started on the false start penalties... WOW. So, hopefully Ron Turner is our guy... - Slim Tim.
Waddle goes on to say "He wasn't gimmicky with a lot of four- and five-receiver sets. It was not groundbreaking but solid. I don't think you have to reinvent the wheel to be successful." My view, if he is good enough for Tommy Waddle, he is good enough for me. I like the no-nonsense approach. Too many times I saw people moving on the offense for no good reason this year. Changing formations multiple times, switching up right before the snap, and what did we get out of it? Many, many penalties. Never before do I remember there being so many uncovered LOT's care of WR's not doing their due dilligence to get up to the line of scrimmage. And do not get me started on the false start penalties... WOW. So, hopefully Ron Turner is our guy... - Slim Tim.
Thursday, January 06, 2005
Norm Chow - Bio
Player Bio: Norm Chow :: Football: "was named the 2002 NCAA Division I-A Offensive Coordinator of the Year by American Football Monthly"
Norm Chow, regarded as one of the premier offensive coordinators in college football, is in his fourth year at USC. He joined the Trojan staff in January of 2001 as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach; beginning in 2002, he just handled the offensive coordinator duties.
In 2003, quarterback Matt Leinart was an All-American first teamer and was the Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year (he finished sixth in the Heisman Trophy voting) while setting Pac-10 season records for touchdown passes (38) and consecutive passes without an interception (212). He also had the highest passing efficiency rating (164.5) of any USC quarterback in history. USC was fifth nationally in passing efficiency and scoring offense, and the Trojans set Pac-10 season records with 534 points and by scoring 40-plus points in 7 consecutive games. Following the season, Chow served as the grand marshal of the 2004 Golden Dragon Parade celebrating the Chinese New Year in Los Angeles' Chinatown.
Chow won the 2002 Broyles Award as the nation's top assistant coach. He also was named the 2002 NCAA Division I-A Offensive Coordinator of the Year by American Football Monthly. In 2002, quarterback Carson Palmer won the Heisman Trophy and Unitas Award en route to becoming the Pac-10's career leader in passing yards and total offense (he was the No. 1 pick in the 2003 NFL draft), while USC led the Pac-10 in total offense and scoring offense.
USC played in the 2001 Las Vegas Bowl, 2003 Orange Bowl and 2004 Rose Bowl.
He spent the 2000 season as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at North Carolina State, where he helped the Wolfpack to an 8-4 season and a victory in the Micronpc.com Bowl. The NCSU passing offense was ranked 15th nationally (292.6). His quarterback, Philip Rivers, was a Freshman All-American who completed 53.7% (237-of-441) of his passes for 3,054 yards with 25 touchdowns and was 12th nationally in total offense (269.9).
Before that, the 58-year-old Chow spent the previous 27 years (1973-99) at BYU. At various times, he was the Cougars' assistant head coach, offensive coordinator, co-offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach, receivers coach, recruiting coordinator and graduate assistant (1973 and 1974).
He coached 6 of the NCAA's top 16 career passing efficiency leaders and was involved with squads that hold 11 of the top 30 single season passing yardage totals in NCAA history. He coached in 22 bowls at BYU and was on the staff of the Cougars' 1984 national championship team. BYU went 244-91-3 during his time in Provo.
He was named the National Assistant Coach of the Year in 1999 by the American Football Foundation and in 1993 by Athlon. He was the 1996 Division I Offensive Coordinator of the Year by American Football Quarterly. In 1996, he was a finalist for the Broyles Award.
Among the Cougar players he coached were a number of future NFL stars, including quarterbacks Steve Young, Jim McMahon, Marc Wilson, Gifford Nielsen, Ty Detmer and Robbie Bosco, plus tight end Todd Christensen. Detmer won the 1990 Heisman Trophy and was a Davey O'Brien Trophy winner (twice), as were Young and McMahon.
Chow began his coaching career as the head coach at Waialua (Hi.) High for 3 seasons (1970-72) before going to BYU.
He was a 2-year starter and 3-year letterman at offensive guard for Utah (1965-67). In 1967, he earned All-Western Athletic Conference first team and All-American honorable mention honors. He was selected to Utah's All-Century Team.
He then played briefly with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League in 1968 before a knee injury ended his playing career.
He earned his bachelor's degree in physical education from Utah in 1968, his master's in special education from Utah in 1970 and his doctorate in educational psychology from BYU in 1979.
He prepped at Punahou High in Honolulu, Hi., starring in football, basketball and baseball.
He was born on May 3, 1946. He and his wife, Diane, have 3 sons–Carter, 28, Cameron, 22, and Chandler, 17–and a daughter, Maile, 26.
CHOW SNAPSHOT
BIRTHDAY: May 3, 1946
FAMILY: Wife, Diane; Sons, Carter, 28, Cameron, 22, and Chandler, 17; Daughter, Maile, 26
HIGH SCHOOL: Punahou HS, Honolulu, Hi.
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree, physical education, Utah, 1968; Master's degree, health, physical education and recreation/special education, Utah, 1970; Doctorate degree, educational psychology, BYU, 1979
PLAYING EXPERIENCE: Punahou HS, Honolulu, Hi.; Utah, offensive guard, 1965-67; Saskatchewan Roughriders, offensive line, 1968
COACHING EXPERIENCE: 34 years
YEAR TEAM POSITION BOWL
2003 USC Offensive Coordinator Rose
2002 USC Offensive Coordinator Orange
2001 USC Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Las Vegas
2000 North Carolina State Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Micronpc.com
1999 BYU Asst. HC/Off. Coord./Quarterbacks Motor City
1998 BYU Asst. HC/Off. Coord./Quarterbacks Liberty
1997 BYU Asst. HC/Off. Coord./Quarterbacks --
1996 BYU Asst. HC/Off. Coord./Quarterbacks Cotton
1995 BYU Asst. HC/Co-Off. Coord./Quarterbacks --
1994 BYU Asst. HC/Co-Off. Coord./Quarterbacks Copper
1993 BYU Asst. HC/Co-Off. Coord./Quarterbacks Holiday
1992 BYU Asst. HC/Co-Off. Coord./Quarterbacks Aloha
1991 BYU Asst. HC/Co-Off. Coord./Quarterbacks Holiday
1990 BYU Asst. HC/Co-Off. Coord./Quarterbacks Holiday
1989 BYU Co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Holiday
1988 BYU Co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Freedom
1987 BYU Co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks All-American
1986 BYU Co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Freedom
1985 BYU Co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Florida Citrus
1984 BYU Co-Off. Coord./Q'backs/Wide Rec. Holiday
1983 BYU Co-Off. Coord./Q'backs/Wide Rec. Holiday
1982 BYU Co-Off. Coord./Q'backs/Wide Rec. Holiday
1981 BYU Wide Receivers/Recruiting Coord. Holiday
1980 BYU Wide Receivers/Recruiting Coord. Holiday
1979 BYU Wide Receivers/Recruiting Coord. Holiday
1978 BYU Wide Receivers/Recruiting Coord. Holiday
1977 BYU Wide Receivers/Recruiting Coord. --
1976 BYU Wide Receivers/Recruiting Coord. Tangerine
1975 BYU Wide Receivers/Recruiting Coord. --
1974 BYU Graduate Assistant Fiesta
1973 BYU Graduate Assistant --
1972 Waialua HS Head Coach --
1971 Waialua HS Head Coach --
1970 Waialua HS Head Coach --
- Slim Tim
Norm Chow, regarded as one of the premier offensive coordinators in college football, is in his fourth year at USC. He joined the Trojan staff in January of 2001 as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach; beginning in 2002, he just handled the offensive coordinator duties.
In 2003, quarterback Matt Leinart was an All-American first teamer and was the Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year (he finished sixth in the Heisman Trophy voting) while setting Pac-10 season records for touchdown passes (38) and consecutive passes without an interception (212). He also had the highest passing efficiency rating (164.5) of any USC quarterback in history. USC was fifth nationally in passing efficiency and scoring offense, and the Trojans set Pac-10 season records with 534 points and by scoring 40-plus points in 7 consecutive games. Following the season, Chow served as the grand marshal of the 2004 Golden Dragon Parade celebrating the Chinese New Year in Los Angeles' Chinatown.
Chow won the 2002 Broyles Award as the nation's top assistant coach. He also was named the 2002 NCAA Division I-A Offensive Coordinator of the Year by American Football Monthly. In 2002, quarterback Carson Palmer won the Heisman Trophy and Unitas Award en route to becoming the Pac-10's career leader in passing yards and total offense (he was the No. 1 pick in the 2003 NFL draft), while USC led the Pac-10 in total offense and scoring offense.
USC played in the 2001 Las Vegas Bowl, 2003 Orange Bowl and 2004 Rose Bowl.
He spent the 2000 season as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at North Carolina State, where he helped the Wolfpack to an 8-4 season and a victory in the Micronpc.com Bowl. The NCSU passing offense was ranked 15th nationally (292.6). His quarterback, Philip Rivers, was a Freshman All-American who completed 53.7% (237-of-441) of his passes for 3,054 yards with 25 touchdowns and was 12th nationally in total offense (269.9).
Before that, the 58-year-old Chow spent the previous 27 years (1973-99) at BYU. At various times, he was the Cougars' assistant head coach, offensive coordinator, co-offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach, receivers coach, recruiting coordinator and graduate assistant (1973 and 1974).
He coached 6 of the NCAA's top 16 career passing efficiency leaders and was involved with squads that hold 11 of the top 30 single season passing yardage totals in NCAA history. He coached in 22 bowls at BYU and was on the staff of the Cougars' 1984 national championship team. BYU went 244-91-3 during his time in Provo.
He was named the National Assistant Coach of the Year in 1999 by the American Football Foundation and in 1993 by Athlon. He was the 1996 Division I Offensive Coordinator of the Year by American Football Quarterly. In 1996, he was a finalist for the Broyles Award.
Among the Cougar players he coached were a number of future NFL stars, including quarterbacks Steve Young, Jim McMahon, Marc Wilson, Gifford Nielsen, Ty Detmer and Robbie Bosco, plus tight end Todd Christensen. Detmer won the 1990 Heisman Trophy and was a Davey O'Brien Trophy winner (twice), as were Young and McMahon.
Chow began his coaching career as the head coach at Waialua (Hi.) High for 3 seasons (1970-72) before going to BYU.
He was a 2-year starter and 3-year letterman at offensive guard for Utah (1965-67). In 1967, he earned All-Western Athletic Conference first team and All-American honorable mention honors. He was selected to Utah's All-Century Team.
He then played briefly with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League in 1968 before a knee injury ended his playing career.
He earned his bachelor's degree in physical education from Utah in 1968, his master's in special education from Utah in 1970 and his doctorate in educational psychology from BYU in 1979.
He prepped at Punahou High in Honolulu, Hi., starring in football, basketball and baseball.
He was born on May 3, 1946. He and his wife, Diane, have 3 sons–Carter, 28, Cameron, 22, and Chandler, 17–and a daughter, Maile, 26.
CHOW SNAPSHOT
BIRTHDAY: May 3, 1946
FAMILY: Wife, Diane; Sons, Carter, 28, Cameron, 22, and Chandler, 17; Daughter, Maile, 26
HIGH SCHOOL: Punahou HS, Honolulu, Hi.
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree, physical education, Utah, 1968; Master's degree, health, physical education and recreation/special education, Utah, 1970; Doctorate degree, educational psychology, BYU, 1979
PLAYING EXPERIENCE: Punahou HS, Honolulu, Hi.; Utah, offensive guard, 1965-67; Saskatchewan Roughriders, offensive line, 1968
COACHING EXPERIENCE: 34 years
YEAR TEAM POSITION BOWL
2003 USC Offensive Coordinator Rose
2002 USC Offensive Coordinator Orange
2001 USC Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Las Vegas
2000 North Carolina State Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Micronpc.com
1999 BYU Asst. HC/Off. Coord./Quarterbacks Motor City
1998 BYU Asst. HC/Off. Coord./Quarterbacks Liberty
1997 BYU Asst. HC/Off. Coord./Quarterbacks --
1996 BYU Asst. HC/Off. Coord./Quarterbacks Cotton
1995 BYU Asst. HC/Co-Off. Coord./Quarterbacks --
1994 BYU Asst. HC/Co-Off. Coord./Quarterbacks Copper
1993 BYU Asst. HC/Co-Off. Coord./Quarterbacks Holiday
1992 BYU Asst. HC/Co-Off. Coord./Quarterbacks Aloha
1991 BYU Asst. HC/Co-Off. Coord./Quarterbacks Holiday
1990 BYU Asst. HC/Co-Off. Coord./Quarterbacks Holiday
1989 BYU Co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Holiday
1988 BYU Co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Freedom
1987 BYU Co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks All-American
1986 BYU Co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Freedom
1985 BYU Co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Florida Citrus
1984 BYU Co-Off. Coord./Q'backs/Wide Rec. Holiday
1983 BYU Co-Off. Coord./Q'backs/Wide Rec. Holiday
1982 BYU Co-Off. Coord./Q'backs/Wide Rec. Holiday
1981 BYU Wide Receivers/Recruiting Coord. Holiday
1980 BYU Wide Receivers/Recruiting Coord. Holiday
1979 BYU Wide Receivers/Recruiting Coord. Holiday
1978 BYU Wide Receivers/Recruiting Coord. Holiday
1977 BYU Wide Receivers/Recruiting Coord. --
1976 BYU Wide Receivers/Recruiting Coord. Tangerine
1975 BYU Wide Receivers/Recruiting Coord. --
1974 BYU Graduate Assistant Fiesta
1973 BYU Graduate Assistant --
1972 Waialua HS Head Coach --
1971 Waialua HS Head Coach --
1970 Waialua HS Head Coach --
- Slim Tim
Wednesday, January 05, 2005
Scott Linehan - Bio
The Minnesota Vikings - Coach Detail - Scott Linehan: "The Vikings offense has set numerous records in Linehan's short reign and has dramatically increased its scoring punch"
Scott Linehan returns to the Vikings in 2004 for his third season as offensive coordinator and his 16th season of coaching. The 2003 Vikings became the first unit in franchise history to boast the #1 offense in the NFL following a #2 rank in his NFL debut in 2002. The Vikings offense has set numerous records in Linehan's short reign and has dramatically increased its scoring punch. The 2001 Vikings scored 290 points while the team has exploded for 390 and 416 points respectively under Linehan, an increase from 18.1 points per game before his arrival to 26.0 last season. The Vikings offensive output has improved from 33 TDs in 2001 to 47 in 2003 and yards per game has jumped from 324.1 to 393.4 over that span.
Emphasizing an even run-pass mix in his two seasons with the Vikings, the team has posted two of the top three single-season rushing totals in team history, running for 2,507 yards in 2002 to lead the NFL and ranking 4th in 2003 with 2,343 yards on the ground. In 2003 the Vikings threw 32 TD passes compared to 19 in 2002 and increased time of possession from 31:30 per game to 32:52 along with increasing the team passer rating from 76.1 to 99.0 in that one-year span.
Along with the #1 ranking in the NFL, the Vikings finished the 2003 season with 416 points, the 2nd-highest total in franchise history behind the NFL-record 556 points scored in 1998. The '03 Vikings also set team marks for most net yards (6,294) and average yards per game (393.4). The Vikings 51 TDs on the season ranked 2nd behind the 64 scored in 1998 and Vikings QBs completed passes at a 64.0% clip, topping the old team record of 63.0% set in 1975. Under Linehan's balanced attack in 2003 the Vikings had 4 players top the 400-yard rushing mark for the season and had three different backs break the 100-yard mark, Michael Bennett (1), Onterrio Smith (2) and Moe Williams (1). The Vikings passing game continued to excel under Linehan with Randy Moss posting a career-highs in catches (111) and receiving yards (1,632) and tieing his career-best 17 TDs along while earning his 5th berth in the Pro Bowl in his 6 seasons. Moss became the 1st player in NFL history to post 1,000+ receiving yards in each of his first 6 seasons in the League and set new NFL records for catches (525) and yards (8,375) in the first 6 seasons. Linehan added the QB coaching duties midway through the 2002 season and in 2003 tutored Daunte Culpepper full-time. The 4th-year starter responded with a season that earned his second starting spot in the Pro Bowl. Culpepper also set a new team record by completing 65.0% of his passes, completing 60% of his passes in 10 games and posting the 3rd-highest passer rating in team history at 96.4. Linehan also prepped backup QB Gus Frerotte to step in for an injured Culpepper and go 2-0 as a starter. In his 1st start as a Viking vs. San Francisco (9/28), Frerotte set a Vikings record with a 157.2 passer rating and throw 4 TDs without an INT. Rookie RB Onterrio Smith, a 4th-round draft choice, earned consensus all-rookie honors and ranked 2nd in the NFL for rookie rushing. Smith tied the Vikings rookie record with 5 rushing TDs on the season, set the top rookie rushing marks in a game with 148 yards at Chicago (12/14) and 146 vs. Kansas City (12/20) and set a team record by rushing for 3 TDs vs. Kansas City.
Linehan directed a Viking offense that led the league in several categories and produced several team records in 2002. The Vikings rushed for a team record 2,507 yards on the season, breaking the previous mark of 2,279 set in 1965, and also set a team record with 26 rushing TDs. Under Linehan's guidance the team finished second in the NFL in total yards per game (387.0) and led the league in rushing yards (2,507), rushing yards per game (156.7), and rushing yards per attempt (5.3). Minnesota also set a new team record for first downs in a season with 350, topping the old mark of 343 set in 1981. In Linehan's first year in the NFL, several Vikings set individual marks. Second-year RB Michael Bennett ran for 1,296 yards, which was the 2nd-best single season performance in team history, and was named to his first Pro Bowl. Moss led the NFC with a career-high 106 catches for 1,347 yards and became the first player in NFL history to top the 1,000-yard receiving mark in each of his first five seasons. Moss was also named to his fourth Pro Bowl. Culpepper set team records for rushing yards by a quarterback with 609, breaking his own mark of 470 in 2000, and rushing TDs by a QB with 10, breaking his mark of 7 in 2000. RB Moe Williams set a new Vikings' record by rushing for a TD in 7 consecutive games, breaking Bill Brown's record of 6 set in 1968. Williams' 11 TDs on the season moved him into a tie for 3rd in Vikings' single-season history, matching Brown's total in 1968 and trailing the 13 that Chuck Foreman scored in 1975 and 1976 and Terry Allen totaled in 1993.
Although 2002 marked Linehan's first season coaching in the NFL, he had experience working with NFL-caliber quarterbacks before coming to Minnesota. Five of his proteges, Louisville's Chris Redman and Dave Ragone, Washington's Brock Huard and Marques Tuiasosopo, and Idaho's Doug Nussmeier, went on to be drafted by NFL teams.
Linehan spent the three seasons prior to joining the Vikings at the University of Louisville as offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach. During his tenure there, the Cardinals went to three straight bowl games, became the first team to win consecutive Conference USA championships (2000 & 2001), and had a Louisville quarterback named as the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year in each season (Dave Ragone - 2000 & 2001; Chris Redman - 1999).
In his first season with the Cardinals, Linehan helped Redman attain the NCAA career record for passes attempted (1679) and completed (1031). Redman also finished third all-time in career passing yards with 12,541 and won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award in 1999. Ragone would benefit from Linehan's coaching in 2000 and 2001 as he passed for more than 2600 yards and 23 touchdowns both seasons.
Louisville posted three of the top six passing seasons in school history under Linehan's direction and had three of the top four single-season receiving marks. In his three years at Louisville, the Cardinals produced school records for wins in a season with 11 in 2001, and for wins in a two (20) and three-year (27) span. Linehan led Louisville to a 28-10 victory over BYU in the 2001 Liberty Bowl that helped propel the Cardinals to a top 20 finish in both polls to end the season.
Linehan was a member of John L. Smith's coaching staff during his three years at Louisville. He was reunited with Smith at Louisville in 1999 after serving on Smith's coaching staff during two tenures at Idaho (1989-90 & 1992-93). Linehan's ties to Smith go back to his playing days at Idaho where he lettered as a quarterback while Smith was the assistant head coach and defensive coordinator.
Prior to his tenure at Louisville, Linehan coached at the University of Washington from 1994-98. He was the Huskies offensive coordinator his final three seasons and had additional duties as quarterbacks coach in 1998 and receivers coach from 1994-97. Brock Huard joined the list of quarterbacks that Linehan has developed as he set career records at Washington for passing yards (5,742) and touchdown passes (91). During Linehan's five seasons with the Huskies the team advanced to four bowl games.
Linehan broke into the coaching ranks as an assistant at his alma mater, Idaho, in 1989. From 1989-90 he worked as receivers coach and from 1992-93 he served as offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach. Linehan tutored standout quarterback Doug Nussmeier during his second stint with the Vandals and helped Nussmeier earn several accolades between 1992-93. Nussmeier was the recipient of the 1993 Walter Payton Award, which recognizes the NCAA Division I-AA Player of the Year, and was a unanimous Division I-AA All-American as a senior after throwing for a career-high 33 TDs and just five interceptions. He was named Big Sky Player of the Year in 1992 by leading the conference in passing and total offense. Under Linehan, Nussmeier established career records at Idaho for passing yards (10,824), total offense (12,027) and touchdown passes (91).
In his two seasons as offensive coordinator, Linehan helped guide the Vandals to a 20-6 record. Idaho led the nation in scoring (47.5 points per game) and total offense (532 yards per game) in 1993. Linehan spent the 1991 season as the quarterbacks coach at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas before returning to his alma mater in 1992.
Linehan played quarterback at Idaho from 1982-86, guiding the Dennis Erickson-coached Vandals to a Big Sky Conference championship in 1985 and Division I-AA playoff appearances in 1984, '85 and '86. He finished his playing career with a 32-16 record as a starter and was 547-of-947 passing for 7018 yards. Linehan signed as a rookie free agent with the Dallas Cowboys in 1987 before a shoulder injury ended his playing career. During his career at Idaho, Linehan was teammates with current University of Minnesota head basketball coach Dan Monson.
Born in Sunnyside, WA, (9/17/63), Linehan is married to the former Kristen Browitt. They are the parents of three sons - Matthew (11/13/94), Michael (9/24/96), and Marcus (8/22/00).
Information of past play experience:
Idaho 1982-86.
Coaching Information:
Idaho 1988-90, Nevada-Las Vegas 1991, Idaho 1992-93, Washington 1994-98, Louisville 1999-2001, Minnesota Vikings 2002-present.
- Slim Tim
Scott Linehan returns to the Vikings in 2004 for his third season as offensive coordinator and his 16th season of coaching. The 2003 Vikings became the first unit in franchise history to boast the #1 offense in the NFL following a #2 rank in his NFL debut in 2002. The Vikings offense has set numerous records in Linehan's short reign and has dramatically increased its scoring punch. The 2001 Vikings scored 290 points while the team has exploded for 390 and 416 points respectively under Linehan, an increase from 18.1 points per game before his arrival to 26.0 last season. The Vikings offensive output has improved from 33 TDs in 2001 to 47 in 2003 and yards per game has jumped from 324.1 to 393.4 over that span.
Emphasizing an even run-pass mix in his two seasons with the Vikings, the team has posted two of the top three single-season rushing totals in team history, running for 2,507 yards in 2002 to lead the NFL and ranking 4th in 2003 with 2,343 yards on the ground. In 2003 the Vikings threw 32 TD passes compared to 19 in 2002 and increased time of possession from 31:30 per game to 32:52 along with increasing the team passer rating from 76.1 to 99.0 in that one-year span.
Along with the #1 ranking in the NFL, the Vikings finished the 2003 season with 416 points, the 2nd-highest total in franchise history behind the NFL-record 556 points scored in 1998. The '03 Vikings also set team marks for most net yards (6,294) and average yards per game (393.4). The Vikings 51 TDs on the season ranked 2nd behind the 64 scored in 1998 and Vikings QBs completed passes at a 64.0% clip, topping the old team record of 63.0% set in 1975. Under Linehan's balanced attack in 2003 the Vikings had 4 players top the 400-yard rushing mark for the season and had three different backs break the 100-yard mark, Michael Bennett (1), Onterrio Smith (2) and Moe Williams (1). The Vikings passing game continued to excel under Linehan with Randy Moss posting a career-highs in catches (111) and receiving yards (1,632) and tieing his career-best 17 TDs along while earning his 5th berth in the Pro Bowl in his 6 seasons. Moss became the 1st player in NFL history to post 1,000+ receiving yards in each of his first 6 seasons in the League and set new NFL records for catches (525) and yards (8,375) in the first 6 seasons. Linehan added the QB coaching duties midway through the 2002 season and in 2003 tutored Daunte Culpepper full-time. The 4th-year starter responded with a season that earned his second starting spot in the Pro Bowl. Culpepper also set a new team record by completing 65.0% of his passes, completing 60% of his passes in 10 games and posting the 3rd-highest passer rating in team history at 96.4. Linehan also prepped backup QB Gus Frerotte to step in for an injured Culpepper and go 2-0 as a starter. In his 1st start as a Viking vs. San Francisco (9/28), Frerotte set a Vikings record with a 157.2 passer rating and throw 4 TDs without an INT. Rookie RB Onterrio Smith, a 4th-round draft choice, earned consensus all-rookie honors and ranked 2nd in the NFL for rookie rushing. Smith tied the Vikings rookie record with 5 rushing TDs on the season, set the top rookie rushing marks in a game with 148 yards at Chicago (12/14) and 146 vs. Kansas City (12/20) and set a team record by rushing for 3 TDs vs. Kansas City.
Linehan directed a Viking offense that led the league in several categories and produced several team records in 2002. The Vikings rushed for a team record 2,507 yards on the season, breaking the previous mark of 2,279 set in 1965, and also set a team record with 26 rushing TDs. Under Linehan's guidance the team finished second in the NFL in total yards per game (387.0) and led the league in rushing yards (2,507), rushing yards per game (156.7), and rushing yards per attempt (5.3). Minnesota also set a new team record for first downs in a season with 350, topping the old mark of 343 set in 1981. In Linehan's first year in the NFL, several Vikings set individual marks. Second-year RB Michael Bennett ran for 1,296 yards, which was the 2nd-best single season performance in team history, and was named to his first Pro Bowl. Moss led the NFC with a career-high 106 catches for 1,347 yards and became the first player in NFL history to top the 1,000-yard receiving mark in each of his first five seasons. Moss was also named to his fourth Pro Bowl. Culpepper set team records for rushing yards by a quarterback with 609, breaking his own mark of 470 in 2000, and rushing TDs by a QB with 10, breaking his mark of 7 in 2000. RB Moe Williams set a new Vikings' record by rushing for a TD in 7 consecutive games, breaking Bill Brown's record of 6 set in 1968. Williams' 11 TDs on the season moved him into a tie for 3rd in Vikings' single-season history, matching Brown's total in 1968 and trailing the 13 that Chuck Foreman scored in 1975 and 1976 and Terry Allen totaled in 1993.
Although 2002 marked Linehan's first season coaching in the NFL, he had experience working with NFL-caliber quarterbacks before coming to Minnesota. Five of his proteges, Louisville's Chris Redman and Dave Ragone, Washington's Brock Huard and Marques Tuiasosopo, and Idaho's Doug Nussmeier, went on to be drafted by NFL teams.
Linehan spent the three seasons prior to joining the Vikings at the University of Louisville as offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach. During his tenure there, the Cardinals went to three straight bowl games, became the first team to win consecutive Conference USA championships (2000 & 2001), and had a Louisville quarterback named as the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year in each season (Dave Ragone - 2000 & 2001; Chris Redman - 1999).
In his first season with the Cardinals, Linehan helped Redman attain the NCAA career record for passes attempted (1679) and completed (1031). Redman also finished third all-time in career passing yards with 12,541 and won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award in 1999. Ragone would benefit from Linehan's coaching in 2000 and 2001 as he passed for more than 2600 yards and 23 touchdowns both seasons.
Louisville posted three of the top six passing seasons in school history under Linehan's direction and had three of the top four single-season receiving marks. In his three years at Louisville, the Cardinals produced school records for wins in a season with 11 in 2001, and for wins in a two (20) and three-year (27) span. Linehan led Louisville to a 28-10 victory over BYU in the 2001 Liberty Bowl that helped propel the Cardinals to a top 20 finish in both polls to end the season.
Linehan was a member of John L. Smith's coaching staff during his three years at Louisville. He was reunited with Smith at Louisville in 1999 after serving on Smith's coaching staff during two tenures at Idaho (1989-90 & 1992-93). Linehan's ties to Smith go back to his playing days at Idaho where he lettered as a quarterback while Smith was the assistant head coach and defensive coordinator.
Prior to his tenure at Louisville, Linehan coached at the University of Washington from 1994-98. He was the Huskies offensive coordinator his final three seasons and had additional duties as quarterbacks coach in 1998 and receivers coach from 1994-97. Brock Huard joined the list of quarterbacks that Linehan has developed as he set career records at Washington for passing yards (5,742) and touchdown passes (91). During Linehan's five seasons with the Huskies the team advanced to four bowl games.
Linehan broke into the coaching ranks as an assistant at his alma mater, Idaho, in 1989. From 1989-90 he worked as receivers coach and from 1992-93 he served as offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach. Linehan tutored standout quarterback Doug Nussmeier during his second stint with the Vandals and helped Nussmeier earn several accolades between 1992-93. Nussmeier was the recipient of the 1993 Walter Payton Award, which recognizes the NCAA Division I-AA Player of the Year, and was a unanimous Division I-AA All-American as a senior after throwing for a career-high 33 TDs and just five interceptions. He was named Big Sky Player of the Year in 1992 by leading the conference in passing and total offense. Under Linehan, Nussmeier established career records at Idaho for passing yards (10,824), total offense (12,027) and touchdown passes (91).
In his two seasons as offensive coordinator, Linehan helped guide the Vandals to a 20-6 record. Idaho led the nation in scoring (47.5 points per game) and total offense (532 yards per game) in 1993. Linehan spent the 1991 season as the quarterbacks coach at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas before returning to his alma mater in 1992.
Linehan played quarterback at Idaho from 1982-86, guiding the Dennis Erickson-coached Vandals to a Big Sky Conference championship in 1985 and Division I-AA playoff appearances in 1984, '85 and '86. He finished his playing career with a 32-16 record as a starter and was 547-of-947 passing for 7018 yards. Linehan signed as a rookie free agent with the Dallas Cowboys in 1987 before a shoulder injury ended his playing career. During his career at Idaho, Linehan was teammates with current University of Minnesota head basketball coach Dan Monson.
Born in Sunnyside, WA, (9/17/63), Linehan is married to the former Kristen Browitt. They are the parents of three sons - Matthew (11/13/94), Michael (9/24/96), and Marcus (8/22/00).
Information of past play experience:
Idaho 1982-86.
Coaching Information:
Idaho 1988-90, Nevada-Las Vegas 1991, Idaho 1992-93, Washington 1994-98, Louisville 1999-2001, Minnesota Vikings 2002-present.
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Alex Wood - Bio
Arizona Cardinals - Alex Wood - Offensive Coordinator: "Last year, Wood�s tutelage of the Bengals� wide receivers was instrumental in the club�s resurgence to compete for a playoff spot through the final weekend of the season."
As the Cardinals’ first-year offensive coordinator, Alex Wood brings 26 years of coaching experience to the Valley, including five at the professional level with the Minnesota Vikings (1999–2002) and Cincinnati Bengals (2003).
Last year, Wood’s tutelage of the Bengals’ wide receivers was instrumental in the club’s resurgence to compete for a playoff spot through the final weekend of the season. Under his guidance, Chad Johnson led the AFC with 1,355 receiving yards on 90 receptions, and the Bengals were the only AFC team to place two receivers among the top 10 in the conference (Johnson, 90 receptions, first; Peter Warrick, 79 receptions, sixth). Johnson was selected a Pro Bowl starter.
Prior to joining the Bengals, Wood served as quarterbacks coach for the Vikings where he developed Daunte Culpepper into one of the NFL’s bright young stars. A first-round draft choice in 1999 (selected after Tim Couch, Donovan McNabb, and Akili Smith), Culpepper became the Vikings’ starting quarterback in 2000, led the NFC with 33 touchdown passes, set a team quarterback rushing record for yards (470) and touchdowns (7) as Minnesota advanced to the conference title game, and was named a starter in the Pro Bowl. Culpepper also finished second in the NFC in passing yards (3,937) and third in passer rating (98.0). After missing the end of the ’01 season due to injury, Culpepper returned in 2002 to rank second in the NFC in passing yards (3,853) and third in yards-per-attempt (7.02) as Minnesota finished second in the NFL in net offense and ninth in passing.
A college running back and special teams player at Iowa from 1975–77, Wood began his coaching career at his alma mater in 1978, then served on staff at Kent State (1979–80) as quarterbacks and wide receivers coach. Wood changed gears and moved to the defensive side of the ball as defensive backs coach at Southern Illinois (1981) and as defensive coordiantor at Southern University (1982–84) before returning to the offense as wide receivers coach at Wyoming (1985–86).
After two seasons overseeing the tight ends at Washington State (1987–88), Wood handled the running backs at Miami-Florida (1989–92), followed by two years as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Wake Forest (1993–94). A four-year stint as head coach at James Madison (1995–98) followed, and in his first season he led the school to an 8–4 record and postseason berth. Overall, his four-year record was 23–22. While running backs coach at Miami under head coach Dennis Erickson, Wood helped the Hurricanes earn national championships in 1989 and 1991.
Born March 14, 1955 in Massilon, Ohio where he was a prep running back and wrestler at Washington High School. Wood and his wife, Rosa have three children—Jerrel, Alex, and Natalie.
Coaching Breakdown
1978 University of Iowa Graduate Assistant
1979–80 Kent State University Quarterbacks/Wide Receivers
1981 Southern Illinois University Defensive Backs
1982–84 Southern University Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs
1985–86 University of Wyoming Wide Receivers
1987–88 Washington State University Tight Ends
1989–92 University of Miami Running Backs
1993–94 Wake Forest University Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
1995–98 James Madison University Head Coach
1999–2002 Minnesota Vikings Quarterbacks
2003 Cincinnati Bengals Wide Receivers
2004 Arizona Cardinals Offensive Coordinator
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As the Cardinals’ first-year offensive coordinator, Alex Wood brings 26 years of coaching experience to the Valley, including five at the professional level with the Minnesota Vikings (1999–2002) and Cincinnati Bengals (2003).
Last year, Wood’s tutelage of the Bengals’ wide receivers was instrumental in the club’s resurgence to compete for a playoff spot through the final weekend of the season. Under his guidance, Chad Johnson led the AFC with 1,355 receiving yards on 90 receptions, and the Bengals were the only AFC team to place two receivers among the top 10 in the conference (Johnson, 90 receptions, first; Peter Warrick, 79 receptions, sixth). Johnson was selected a Pro Bowl starter.
Prior to joining the Bengals, Wood served as quarterbacks coach for the Vikings where he developed Daunte Culpepper into one of the NFL’s bright young stars. A first-round draft choice in 1999 (selected after Tim Couch, Donovan McNabb, and Akili Smith), Culpepper became the Vikings’ starting quarterback in 2000, led the NFC with 33 touchdown passes, set a team quarterback rushing record for yards (470) and touchdowns (7) as Minnesota advanced to the conference title game, and was named a starter in the Pro Bowl. Culpepper also finished second in the NFC in passing yards (3,937) and third in passer rating (98.0). After missing the end of the ’01 season due to injury, Culpepper returned in 2002 to rank second in the NFC in passing yards (3,853) and third in yards-per-attempt (7.02) as Minnesota finished second in the NFL in net offense and ninth in passing.
A college running back and special teams player at Iowa from 1975–77, Wood began his coaching career at his alma mater in 1978, then served on staff at Kent State (1979–80) as quarterbacks and wide receivers coach. Wood changed gears and moved to the defensive side of the ball as defensive backs coach at Southern Illinois (1981) and as defensive coordiantor at Southern University (1982–84) before returning to the offense as wide receivers coach at Wyoming (1985–86).
After two seasons overseeing the tight ends at Washington State (1987–88), Wood handled the running backs at Miami-Florida (1989–92), followed by two years as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Wake Forest (1993–94). A four-year stint as head coach at James Madison (1995–98) followed, and in his first season he led the school to an 8–4 record and postseason berth. Overall, his four-year record was 23–22. While running backs coach at Miami under head coach Dennis Erickson, Wood helped the Hurricanes earn national championships in 1989 and 1991.
Born March 14, 1955 in Massilon, Ohio where he was a prep running back and wrestler at Washington High School. Wood and his wife, Rosa have three children—Jerrel, Alex, and Natalie.
Coaching Breakdown
1978 University of Iowa Graduate Assistant
1979–80 Kent State University Quarterbacks/Wide Receivers
1981 Southern Illinois University Defensive Backs
1982–84 Southern University Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs
1985–86 University of Wyoming Wide Receivers
1987–88 Washington State University Tight Ends
1989–92 University of Miami Running Backs
1993–94 Wake Forest University Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
1995–98 James Madison University Head Coach
1999–2002 Minnesota Vikings Quarterbacks
2003 Cincinnati Bengals Wide Receivers
2004 Arizona Cardinals Offensive Coordinator
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Matt Cavanaugh - Bio
:: The Official Website of the Baltimore Ravens � ::: "Matt owns three Super Bowl rings, earned in 26 years in the NFL�one as offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens and two as a player on two different teams (49ers in 1984 and Giants in 1990). "
Career Summary:
Matt Cavanaugh, who is in his sixth season as the Ravens’ offensive coordinator, helped guide an explosive, young Ravens offense in 2003. Baltimore won its first-ever division title, earned its third winning season and third playoff appearance in the last four years with a 10-6 finish. The Ravens ranked first in the NFL in rushing offense and scored a team-record 391 points.
OVERVIEW: Cavanaugh was a 14-year NFL veteran QB and marks his 12th season in coaching. Since his arrival in 1999, he has worked with nine starting QBs (Scott Mitchell, Stoney Case, Tony Banks, Trent Dilfer, Elvis Grbac, Chris Redman, Jeff Blake, Kyle Boller and Anthony Wright). Matt owns three Super Bowl rings, earned in 26 years in the NFL—one as offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens and two as a player on two different teams (49ers in 1984 and Giants in 1990). He launched his coaching career (1993) as a tight ends coach at the University of Pittsburgh, his alma mater.
1999-2003: (with Baltimore) 2003: Ravens scored a franchise-record 391 points (previously, 371 in 1996) when they led the NFL in rushing with 2,669 yards (166.8 per game)…RB Jamal Lewis became fifth running back in NFL history to run for over 2,000 yards, finishing with 2,066, second-best ever behind Eric Dickerson’s 2,105 in 1984…Lewis broke numerous team and NFL records and was named AP’s NFL Offensive Player of the Year…TE Todd Heap was the team’s leading receiver (57-693) for second year in a row…Rookie QB Kyle Boller (5-3) began the season as a starter and was hurt in the second quarter of game 9…Anthony Wright (5-2) started final seven games…Totaled a franchise-record 63 explosive plays (of 20 yards or more) vs. 59 in previous year. 2002: Chris Redman’s back injury kept him out of action following the sixth game of the season…In fourth game at Cleveland, he had a career-high 106.0 QB rating and did not throw an interception, nor was he sacked…QB Jeff Blake started ten games…RB Jamal Lewis posted 1,327 rushing yards (six touchdowns), finishing sixth in AFC…Heap and LT Jonathan Ogden were voted to the Pro Bowl despite a 7-9 season. 2001: Jamal Lewis missed season with a knee injury. 2000: Trent Dilfer finished 11-1 as a starter, including the Ravens’ 34-7 Super Bowl XXXV victory over the Giants…Ravens set a then-team season rushing record with 2,199 yards, fifth in the NFL…Powerful ground game was led by rookie Jamal Lewis (1,364 yards)…Offense ranked second in NFL in average time of possession (33:19)…Ravens scored 333 points, then-second-most in team history, despite five-game touchdown drought in October. 1999: Finished tenth in the league with a 4.1-yard rushing average and 30 touchdowns…Ravens posted a .500 season (8-8).
1997-1998: (with Chicago) Served as an offensive coordinator prior to coming to Baltimore.
1996: (with 49ers) Spent season as quarterbacks coach, where he first coached former Raven QB Elvis Grbac.
1994-95: (with Arizona) Tutored quarterbacks.
1993: (with U. of Pittsburgh) Launched coaching career as tight ends coach.
1990-91: (with NY Giants) Played quarterback and earned second Super Bowl ring in 1990.
1986-89: (with Philadelphia) Traded to Eagles in 1986, where he then-played four seasons.
1983-85: (with San Francisco) Traded to 49ers in 1983, where he backed up Joe Montana…San Francisco defeated Miami, 38-16, in Super Bowl XIX following the 1984 season…Earned first Super Bowl ring.
1978-82: (with New England) Selected in second round of the draft.
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Career Summary:
Matt Cavanaugh, who is in his sixth season as the Ravens’ offensive coordinator, helped guide an explosive, young Ravens offense in 2003. Baltimore won its first-ever division title, earned its third winning season and third playoff appearance in the last four years with a 10-6 finish. The Ravens ranked first in the NFL in rushing offense and scored a team-record 391 points.
OVERVIEW: Cavanaugh was a 14-year NFL veteran QB and marks his 12th season in coaching. Since his arrival in 1999, he has worked with nine starting QBs (Scott Mitchell, Stoney Case, Tony Banks, Trent Dilfer, Elvis Grbac, Chris Redman, Jeff Blake, Kyle Boller and Anthony Wright). Matt owns three Super Bowl rings, earned in 26 years in the NFL—one as offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens and two as a player on two different teams (49ers in 1984 and Giants in 1990). He launched his coaching career (1993) as a tight ends coach at the University of Pittsburgh, his alma mater.
1999-2003: (with Baltimore) 2003: Ravens scored a franchise-record 391 points (previously, 371 in 1996) when they led the NFL in rushing with 2,669 yards (166.8 per game)…RB Jamal Lewis became fifth running back in NFL history to run for over 2,000 yards, finishing with 2,066, second-best ever behind Eric Dickerson’s 2,105 in 1984…Lewis broke numerous team and NFL records and was named AP’s NFL Offensive Player of the Year…TE Todd Heap was the team’s leading receiver (57-693) for second year in a row…Rookie QB Kyle Boller (5-3) began the season as a starter and was hurt in the second quarter of game 9…Anthony Wright (5-2) started final seven games…Totaled a franchise-record 63 explosive plays (of 20 yards or more) vs. 59 in previous year. 2002: Chris Redman’s back injury kept him out of action following the sixth game of the season…In fourth game at Cleveland, he had a career-high 106.0 QB rating and did not throw an interception, nor was he sacked…QB Jeff Blake started ten games…RB Jamal Lewis posted 1,327 rushing yards (six touchdowns), finishing sixth in AFC…Heap and LT Jonathan Ogden were voted to the Pro Bowl despite a 7-9 season. 2001: Jamal Lewis missed season with a knee injury. 2000: Trent Dilfer finished 11-1 as a starter, including the Ravens’ 34-7 Super Bowl XXXV victory over the Giants…Ravens set a then-team season rushing record with 2,199 yards, fifth in the NFL…Powerful ground game was led by rookie Jamal Lewis (1,364 yards)…Offense ranked second in NFL in average time of possession (33:19)…Ravens scored 333 points, then-second-most in team history, despite five-game touchdown drought in October. 1999: Finished tenth in the league with a 4.1-yard rushing average and 30 touchdowns…Ravens posted a .500 season (8-8).
1997-1998: (with Chicago) Served as an offensive coordinator prior to coming to Baltimore.
1996: (with 49ers) Spent season as quarterbacks coach, where he first coached former Raven QB Elvis Grbac.
1994-95: (with Arizona) Tutored quarterbacks.
1993: (with U. of Pittsburgh) Launched coaching career as tight ends coach.
1990-91: (with NY Giants) Played quarterback and earned second Super Bowl ring in 1990.
1986-89: (with Philadelphia) Traded to Eagles in 1986, where he then-played four seasons.
1983-85: (with San Francisco) Traded to 49ers in 1983, where he backed up Joe Montana…San Francisco defeated Miami, 38-16, in Super Bowl XIX following the 1984 season…Earned first Super Bowl ring.
1978-82: (with New England) Selected in second round of the draft.
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Ron Turner - Bio
Player Bio: Ron Turner :: Football: "In four seasons working with the Chicago Bears, Turner coordinated an offense that improved every season, breaking the club record for passing yards with 233 yards per game in 1995 and producing a 1,000-yard receiver and rusher in the same season"
Although only 50 years old, Turner is a seasoned coaching veteran, spending 20-plus seasons in the collegiate ranks and four years as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach of the National Football League's Chicago Bears.
Turner became the 21st head coach in Illinois football history on Dec. 2, 1996 and recently signed a contract extension that keeps him in Champaign through January of 2007.
The Chicago Bears
In four seasons working with the Chicago Bears, Turner coordinated an offense that improved every season, breaking the club record for passing yards with 233 yards per game in 1995 and producing a 1,000-yard receiver and rusher in the same season. The diversity of the Turner offense in Chicago found success under four different quarterbacks in Jim Harbaugh (1993), Steve Walsh (1994), Erik Kramer (1995) and Dave Krieg (1996). In 1994, the Bears led the NFC Central Division for much of the regular season and defeated division rival Minnesota, 35-18, in a first-round playoff game.
San Jose State
The Martinez, Calif., native entered the professional ranks in 1993 after a long and successful college coaching ledger. In 1992, Turner was named head coach at San Jose State. In just one season, Turner led a remarkable turnaround at SJSU, leading the Spartans to a 7-4 record and a second-place finish in the Big West Conference. Turner guided San Jose State to its best record in six years and directed a potent offense that churned out 400 yards per game while averaging 30 points per contest, good for 15th in the nation.
The Assistant Coach
A proven offensive teacher and tenacious recruiter, Turner spent the previous 16 years as an assistant at the major college level. He earned the San Jose State post after coordinating the Stanford offense for three seasons under Dennis Green. Turner began his coaching career as a graduate assistant coach at the University of Pacific before becoming the receivers coach at the University of Arizona, a post he held for two seasons (1978-79).
After coaching the Arizona running backs in 1980, Turner joined Green at Northwestern University in 1981 where he spent two seasons as quarterbacks/receivers coach. At Northwestern, Turner helped turn the Wildcat offense into one of the most exciting in the Big Ten, tutoring NU quarterback Sandy Schwab to several school and Big Ten records. As an assistant at Northwestern, Turner also recruited all-time NU punt and kickoff return leader Steve Tasker, who went on to a long career in the NFL.
In 1983, Turner became the quarterbacks coach at the University of Pittsburgh, working with Panther QB John Congemi for two seasons. He joined the Ted Tollner staff at Southern California in 1985 in a similar role before he was elevated to offensive coordinator in 1986, coaching 1988 Heisman Trophy runner-up Rodney Peete.
In 1987, new head coach Larry Smith retained Turner on the USC staff as receivers coach as the Trojans romped to the Pac 10 Conference title. The following season, Turner moved to Texas A&M University as the quarterbacks coach before moving to Stanford University in 1989. With the 2002 Sugar Bowl appearance, Turner has been a part of nine bowl teams, including the 1988 Rose Bowl team and the 1991 Stanford Aloha Bowl squad.
The Athlete
As a player, Turner was a second-team junior college All-American wide receiver at Diablo Valley Community College. He earned a scholarship to the University of Pacific and led the Tigers in receiving in 1975 and 1976, catching 40 passes for 666 yards (16.7 avg.) and three touchdowns. The following year, Turner began his coaching career at his alma mater.
Although only 50 years old, Turner is a seasoned coaching veteran, spending 20-plus seasons in the collegiate ranks and four years as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach of the National Football League's Chicago Bears.
Turner became the 21st head coach in Illinois football history on Dec. 2, 1996 and recently signed a contract extension that keeps him in Champaign through January of 2007.
The Chicago Bears
In four seasons working with the Chicago Bears, Turner coordinated an offense that improved every season, breaking the club record for passing yards with 233 yards per game in 1995 and producing a 1,000-yard receiver and rusher in the same season. The diversity of the Turner offense in Chicago found success under four different quarterbacks in Jim Harbaugh (1993), Steve Walsh (1994), Erik Kramer (1995) and Dave Krieg (1996). In 1994, the Bears led the NFC Central Division for much of the regular season and defeated division rival Minnesota, 35-18, in a first-round playoff game.
San Jose State
The Martinez, Calif., native entered the professional ranks in 1993 after a long and successful college coaching ledger. In 1992, Turner was named head coach at San Jose State. In just one season, Turner led a remarkable turnaround at SJSU, leading the Spartans to a 7-4 record and a second-place finish in the Big West Conference. Turner guided San Jose State to its best record in six years and directed a potent offense that churned out 400 yards per game while averaging 30 points per contest, good for 15th in the nation.
The Assistant Coach
A proven offensive teacher and tenacious recruiter, Turner spent the previous 16 years as an assistant at the major college level. He earned the San Jose State post after coordinating the Stanford offense for three seasons under Dennis Green. Turner began his coaching career as a graduate assistant coach at the University of Pacific before becoming the receivers coach at the University of Arizona, a post he held for two seasons (1978-79).
After coaching the Arizona running backs in 1980, Turner joined Green at Northwestern University in 1981 where he spent two seasons as quarterbacks/receivers coach. At Northwestern, Turner helped turn the Wildcat offense into one of the most exciting in the Big Ten, tutoring NU quarterback Sandy Schwab to several school and Big Ten records. As an assistant at Northwestern, Turner also recruited all-time NU punt and kickoff return leader Steve Tasker, who went on to a long career in the NFL.
In 1983, Turner became the quarterbacks coach at the University of Pittsburgh, working with Panther QB John Congemi for two seasons. He joined the Ted Tollner staff at Southern California in 1985 in a similar role before he was elevated to offensive coordinator in 1986, coaching 1988 Heisman Trophy runner-up Rodney Peete.
In 1987, new head coach Larry Smith retained Turner on the USC staff as receivers coach as the Trojans romped to the Pac 10 Conference title. The following season, Turner moved to Texas A&M University as the quarterbacks coach before moving to Stanford University in 1989. With the 2002 Sugar Bowl appearance, Turner has been a part of nine bowl teams, including the 1988 Rose Bowl team and the 1991 Stanford Aloha Bowl squad.
The Athlete
As a player, Turner was a second-team junior college All-American wide receiver at Diablo Valley Community College. He earned a scholarship to the University of Pacific and led the Tigers in receiving in 1975 and 1976, catching 40 passes for 666 yards (16.7 avg.) and three touchdowns. The following year, Turner began his coaching career at his alma mater.
Dennis Erickson - Bio
NFL.com - San Francisco 49ers Coaching Staff: "His 144 career coaching victories at the collegiate level ranked him ninth among active coaches prior to accepting the position with the 49ers"
Head Coach
Dennis Erickson
Pro Career: Named the fourteenth head coach in 49ers history on February 12, 2003. Erickson previously spent four seasons (1995-98) with Seattle, where he coached the Seahawks to a 31-33 record and helped the franchise bounce back from four consecutive losing seasons. Seattle enjoyed its most productive season on offense under Erickson in 1997, leading the NFL in passing offense (274.4 yards/ game) and finishing third overall. The defense improved as well, placing eighth in the NFL, making Seattle one of only four teams to place in the top 10 on both sides of the ball.
Career record: 38-42.
Background: Two-time first-team All-Big Sky Conference quarterback at Montana State. Erickson began his coaching career as an assistant at his alma mater (1971-73), Idaho (1974-75), Fresno State (1976-78), and San Jose State (1979-1981). He was named head coach at Idaho (1982-85), where he posted a 32-15 record. Erickson spent one season at Wyoming (1986) and two years as head coach at Washington State (1987-88), before moving on to Miami (1989-1994). Erickson won two National Championships (1989 and 1991) with the Hurricanes, becoming one of 15 college coaches to win multiple titles. His 63-9 (.875) record at Miami was the best in the nation during his six-year tenure. Erickson took over the Oregon State program in 1999, leading the Beavers to their first-ever 11-win season in 2000, earning a share of the Pac-10 Conference Championship, a berth in the Fiesta Bowl, and a number four national ranking. His 144 career coaching victories at the collegiate level ranked him ninth among active coaches prior to accepting the position with the 49ers.
Head Coach
Dennis Erickson
Pro Career: Named the fourteenth head coach in 49ers history on February 12, 2003. Erickson previously spent four seasons (1995-98) with Seattle, where he coached the Seahawks to a 31-33 record and helped the franchise bounce back from four consecutive losing seasons. Seattle enjoyed its most productive season on offense under Erickson in 1997, leading the NFL in passing offense (274.4 yards/ game) and finishing third overall. The defense improved as well, placing eighth in the NFL, making Seattle one of only four teams to place in the top 10 on both sides of the ball.
Career record: 38-42.
Background: Two-time first-team All-Big Sky Conference quarterback at Montana State. Erickson began his coaching career as an assistant at his alma mater (1971-73), Idaho (1974-75), Fresno State (1976-78), and San Jose State (1979-1981). He was named head coach at Idaho (1982-85), where he posted a 32-15 record. Erickson spent one season at Wyoming (1986) and two years as head coach at Washington State (1987-88), before moving on to Miami (1989-1994). Erickson won two National Championships (1989 and 1991) with the Hurricanes, becoming one of 15 college coaches to win multiple titles. His 63-9 (.875) record at Miami was the best in the nation during his six-year tenure. Erickson took over the Oregon State program in 1999, leading the Beavers to their first-ever 11-win season in 2000, earning a share of the Pac-10 Conference Championship, a berth in the Fiesta Bowl, and a number four national ranking. His 144 career coaching victories at the collegiate level ranked him ninth among active coaches prior to accepting the position with the 49ers.
Bill Musgrave - Bio
Bill Musgrave Bio: "he helped guide Jeff George to a league-leading 3,919 yards passing and an AFC-best 29 touchdown passes"
Bill Musgrave
Off. Coord./Quarterbacks
Bill Musgrave begins his second season as offensive coordinator in Jacksonville. Quarterback Byron Leftwich returns for his first full season as the starter and newly drafted players Reggie Williams and Greg Jones join an already talented squad headlined by Jimmy Smith, Fred Taylor and Kyle Brady.
Musgrave spent six years as a quarterback in the NFL, four years as an NFL assistant coach and two years coaching on the collegiate level. Musgrave returned to the NFL in 2003 following two successful seasons as the offensive coordinator at the University of Virginia. Previously, he served as the offensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers and Philadelphia Eagles.
Musgrave was a fourth-round draft choice of the Dallas Cowboys in 1991. He played for the San Francisco 49ers from 1991 to ’94, backing up Steve Young and playing in the 49ers’ Super Bowl XXIX victory over San Diego. He spent 1995 and ’96 with the Denver Broncos, playing behind another future Hall of Famer in John Elway.
Musgrave’s coaching career began before his playing days were over. He was released by the Broncos during the 1997 preseason and was quickly hired by the Oakland Raiders as quarterbacks coach. That year, he helped guide Jeff George to a league-leading 3,919 yards passing and an AFC-best 29 touchdown passes. In 1998, Musgrave went to training camp with the Indianapolis Colts. After being released, he joined the Philadelphia Eagles’ coaching staff as offensive coordinator for the final 10 games of the season. He joined the Carolina Panthers as quarterbacks coach in 1999, playing an instrumental role in a Pro Bowl season for Steve Beuerlein, who passed for nearly 4,500 yards and 36 touchdowns, as the Panthers had the NFL’s No. 2-ranked passing offense. Musgrave was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2000.
He spent the last two years as the offensive coordinator at the University of Virginia. Named the "Best Coordinator" in the ACC by The Sporting News in 2002, he was instrumental in the development of quarterback Matt Schaub. One of a host of players who flourished under Musgrave’s innovative schemes, Schaub almost completely rewrote the Virginia record book for passing and was named ACC Player of the Year. Overall, Virginia threw 32 touchdown passes in 2002, including a record 28 by Schaub.
Musgrave was a four-year starting quarterback and three-year captain at Oregon. He finished his collegiate career as the Ducks’ all-time leading passer while setting a total of 15 school records. His 60 career passing touchdowns ranked second only to Elway in Pac-10 history. He was a three-time All-Academic selection and was the nation’s All-Academic Player of the Year as a senior. He received a bachelor’s degree in finance in 1990. Musgrave was born November 11, 1967 in Grand Junction, Colo. He was a standout athlete at Grand Junction High School and was named the Colorado High School Athlete of the Year in 1985. He and his wife, Neely, have two sons, Carter and Eli, and two daughters, Miranda and Delaney. They reside in Jacksonville.
COACHING BACKGROUND: 1997 Oakland Raiders, 1998 Philadelphia Eagles, 1999-2000 Carolina Panthers, 2001-02 Virginia, 2003-04 Jacksonville Jaguars
- Slim Tim
Bill Musgrave
Off. Coord./Quarterbacks
Bill Musgrave begins his second season as offensive coordinator in Jacksonville. Quarterback Byron Leftwich returns for his first full season as the starter and newly drafted players Reggie Williams and Greg Jones join an already talented squad headlined by Jimmy Smith, Fred Taylor and Kyle Brady.
Musgrave spent six years as a quarterback in the NFL, four years as an NFL assistant coach and two years coaching on the collegiate level. Musgrave returned to the NFL in 2003 following two successful seasons as the offensive coordinator at the University of Virginia. Previously, he served as the offensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers and Philadelphia Eagles.
Musgrave was a fourth-round draft choice of the Dallas Cowboys in 1991. He played for the San Francisco 49ers from 1991 to ’94, backing up Steve Young and playing in the 49ers’ Super Bowl XXIX victory over San Diego. He spent 1995 and ’96 with the Denver Broncos, playing behind another future Hall of Famer in John Elway.
Musgrave’s coaching career began before his playing days were over. He was released by the Broncos during the 1997 preseason and was quickly hired by the Oakland Raiders as quarterbacks coach. That year, he helped guide Jeff George to a league-leading 3,919 yards passing and an AFC-best 29 touchdown passes. In 1998, Musgrave went to training camp with the Indianapolis Colts. After being released, he joined the Philadelphia Eagles’ coaching staff as offensive coordinator for the final 10 games of the season. He joined the Carolina Panthers as quarterbacks coach in 1999, playing an instrumental role in a Pro Bowl season for Steve Beuerlein, who passed for nearly 4,500 yards and 36 touchdowns, as the Panthers had the NFL’s No. 2-ranked passing offense. Musgrave was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2000.
He spent the last two years as the offensive coordinator at the University of Virginia. Named the "Best Coordinator" in the ACC by The Sporting News in 2002, he was instrumental in the development of quarterback Matt Schaub. One of a host of players who flourished under Musgrave’s innovative schemes, Schaub almost completely rewrote the Virginia record book for passing and was named ACC Player of the Year. Overall, Virginia threw 32 touchdown passes in 2002, including a record 28 by Schaub.
Musgrave was a four-year starting quarterback and three-year captain at Oregon. He finished his collegiate career as the Ducks’ all-time leading passer while setting a total of 15 school records. His 60 career passing touchdowns ranked second only to Elway in Pac-10 history. He was a three-time All-Academic selection and was the nation’s All-Academic Player of the Year as a senior. He received a bachelor’s degree in finance in 1990. Musgrave was born November 11, 1967 in Grand Junction, Colo. He was a standout athlete at Grand Junction High School and was named the Colorado High School Athlete of the Year in 1985. He and his wife, Neely, have two sons, Carter and Eli, and two daughters, Miranda and Delaney. They reside in Jacksonville.
COACHING BACKGROUND: 1997 Oakland Raiders, 1998 Philadelphia Eagles, 1999-2000 Carolina Panthers, 2001-02 Virginia, 2003-04 Jacksonville Jaguars
- Slim Tim
Tuesday, January 04, 2005
Fire Jerry Angelo. - a must read for every Bears fan!
The Official Web Site of FireJerryAngelo.com - End the reign of incompetence now!: "Drafted one offensive lineman in 2003 in the seventh round with our final pick."
This website is devoted to Jerry Angelo and all of his many blunders... I will copy verbatim from the website: firejerryangelo.com as these need repeating.:
Blunders
This website is devoted to Jerry Angelo and all of his many blunders... I will copy verbatim from the website: firejerryangelo.com as these need repeating.:
Blunders
In no particular order, here is a list of flagrant blunders by Jerry Angelo.
He should be penalized the full amount and fired from the team!
- Cuts Blake Brockermeyer forcing us to stretch and draft Marc Columbo in the first round. Thus begins the destruction an offensive line that allowed the fewest sacks in the NFL in 2001. See Marc Columbo blunder below for more detail.
- Lets Tony Parish go in favor of Mike Green. Between 2002 and 2003 Tony Parish has had 16 interceptions, Mike green has had 1.
- Makes Brian Robinson one of the top five highest paid defensive ends in 2002. Subsequently Robinsons received multiple DUIs and is accused of sexual assault against another man.
- Signed RW McQuarters for $21 million and Azumah for $5+ million, they combined for 1 interception in 2002. McQuarters, Angelo's $21 million dollar lock down corner, was demoted to third string CB in 2003.
- Forgets to check a box requiring teams to provide compensation for Warrick Holdman if they sign him to an offer sheet. Subsequently the Bears have to pay through the nose in order to match Kanasas City's offer leading to the departure of double digit sackman Rosevelt Colvin.
- Forgets to check a box requiring teams to provide compensation for Dwayne Bates . Dwayne Bates is signed to an offer sheet by Minnesota which our "hero" Jerry matched because he "knew" that Dwayne would renegotiate to a smaller salary. When Dwayne refused to take a pay cut Angelo released him, but Dwayne got to keep the signing bonus. Bates signed with Minnesota and enjoyed a comparable, but slightly more productive year than Dez White. (thanks to Bud Scholle for additional info on this one)
- At the end of 2001 despite the availability of QB Drew Bledsoe and the Bears need for an upgrade Angelo said Bledsoe, "is nothing special" and re-signed Jim Miller to a five year contract. Jim Miller was cut the following year.
- Drafts CB Roosevelt Williams in 3rd round. What might have been? CB Derek Ross who had 5 interceptions 2002. Williams was cut the following year.
- Releases Big Cat Williams in favor of Aaron Gibson or Bernad Robertson (subsequently cut).
- Declines to resign double digit sackman Rosevelt Colvin -- declaring Bryan Knight his replacement. Bryan Knight was demoted by game four of 2003 and ended the year with no sacks.
- Trades Ted Washington away in favor of Alfonso Boone -- hurting team chemistry, morale, and diminishes Urlachers effectiveness.
- Signs Kordell Stewart as the starting QB for the 2003 season. Kordell goes on to have the worst debut of any free agent QB and ends the season with a rating of 56.8, lower than 31 other quarterbacks.
- Doesn't give Paul Edinger a qualifying offer and is forced to match the Vikings large $$ contract offer. Edinger rewards Angelo's faith by missing ten field goals in 2003, two of them directly resulted in losses. Edinger missed 3 of his first 7 field goals in 2004.
- Extended John Shoop's contract, 'nuff said.
- Signed the substance abuse quintet of: Bryan Robinson (DUIx2 + alleged sexual assault against a man), Damon Moore (DUI), Damien Shelton (banned substances), Paul Edinger (DUI), and Rahib Abdullah (DUI).
- Who can forget such memorable roster additions as: QB Henry Burris, TE Luther Broughton, DE Keith McKenzie, and QB Kordell Stewart.
- Drafted one offensive lineman in 2003 in the seventh round with our final pick.
- Decided Hall of Famer Mike Singeltary wasn't good enough to coach our linebackers.
- Replaced two-time special teams pro-bowler (2001, 2002) Larry Whigham with Cameron Worrell. Worrell missed his first blocking assignment against San Francisco resulting in a blocked punt and a subsequent touchdown.
- Cut Skip Hicks (56 car 341 yds 1 TD 6.1 yd/car for Titans) in favor of Autry Denson (1 car 4 yds for Chicago)
- Signed the accused criminal sex offender DT Christian Peter
- BUCS Blunder: Part of the brain trust that traded QB Steve Young to the 49ers for second and fourth round draft picks.
- BUCS Blunder: Part of the brain trust that traded the second overall pick in the draft for ... QB Chris Chandler who was cut midway through the 1991 season. Jerry continued his love affair with Chandler, bringing him to Chicago and then cutting him when we needed him most — to back up fragile Rex Grossman.
- BUCS Blunder: Signed WR Alvin Harper to a lucrative contract.
- BUCS Blunder: The much heralded and now maligned trades for RB Gary Anderson and WR Stephan Starring (who?)
- Drafts Marc Columbo with our first round pick. Considered a second round prospect by draft experts. The same draft experts who appear correct in their analysis that Columbo needed to add strength in order to compete at the NFL level. Columbo was not durable enough to last more than five starts in the NFL. What might have been? RB Clinton Portis.
- BUCS Blunder(s): Amassed the talent that produced 10 consecutive losing seasons. Ted Philips must have missed that line of the resume.
- Traded #4 overall pick, passing on Terrel Suggs (12 sacks), Kevin Williams (10.5 sacks).
- Traded #4 overall pick, the fruit of Jerry's labor, and passed on LB/DE Terrell Suggs. As a rookie Suggs registered 12 sacks, 6 forced fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries, an interception and was named defensive rookie of the year. Through the first four games of 2004 Suggs has more sacks than Alex Brown, Tommie Harris and Ogunleye combined.
- Drafted DE Michael Haynes in the first round. Haynes had two sacks in 2003 and has not broken into the starting lineup. The failure of Michael Haynes lead to the trade of Marty Booker and a third round pick for DE Ogunleye.
- Signed an injured Mike Green to a five year deal averaging $2.4 million per year. Tony Parish signed a five year deal averaging $2.8 million per year. Do you think the 49ers would trade Tony Parish for Mike Green, even if we threw in a high draft pick? We don't think so either. To make rub salt in the wound Bobby Gray played better than Mike Green while replacing sore groined Green in nine games of 2003.
- Released Marcus Robinson who went on to catch 6 touchdowns and average over 14 yards per catch. Robinson had one touchdown less than the combined production of Dez White and Marty Booker in 2003.
- Did not draft a single offensive lineman in 2004.
- Traded Ted Washington for a fourth round draft pick and used it to select OLB Leon Joe who was cut before the start of the season. So for a pro-bowl defensive tackle, arguably a hall of fame defensive tackle, the same defensive tackle who helped New England win a record 18 games straight, we received nothing.
- Because Jerry released double digit sackman Roosevelt Colvin and the subsequent failure of first round pick Michael Haynes - - Jerry trades Marty Booker and a third round draft pick for DE Ogunleye who had one sack through the first four games of 2004.
- Jerry arrogantly defied common sense and refused to sign a capable backup quarterback, despite the availability of Kerry Collins, Kurt Warner. Fragile Rex Grossman goes down and the 2004 season is left in the hands of Jonathan Quinn.
- Rewards steady OL Chris Villarial with a pink slip and signs the older disgruntled veteran Ruben Brown to replace him for more money than Villarial wanted.
- Releases Warrick Holdman after paying through the nose to keep him from the Chiefs. Ultimately Jerry's "forgot to check the box" fiasco cost us Warrick Holdman, Roosevelt Colvin, Marty Booker and a third round pick.
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