NFL News & Notes

Giants To Give Coughlin Another Chance

For some reason, the Giants are giving head coach Tom Coughlin another chance to wear his sleeveless sweater while his team goes 8-8 and his quarterback continues to regress.

It's a bit curious to me why ownership would give Coughlin a repreive this soon into the off-season, especially since they'll soon be hiring another general manager to replace the retiring Ernie Accorsi.

The natural train of thought would be that the new GM would like to bring in his "own guy" to help right the ship.

Harrison To Miss (Another) Playoff Game

The Patriots will be without Rodney Harrison again this week. Harrison injured his knee during the season finale in Tennessee, and certainly would've liked the chance to play the Chargers, his former team, in the playoffs.

New England could certainly use his veteran presence in the secondary when the team attempts to tame NFL MVP LaDainian Tomlinson.

Coming Soon to a Police Blotter Near You

The Bengals have rewarded Trent Green's least favorite player with a 6-year contract with a maximum value of $33.7 million dollars.

Robert Geathers, who is known mostly for his knockout hit of Kansas City's Trent Green, has parlayed his 10.5 sack season into megabucks.

MNF Crew to Return

ESPN would like to have Tony Kornheiser back in the booth for Monday Night Football in 2007, and Kornheiser is all for it. (Provided it doesn't include a return trip to Seattle)

I've stated my opinion of ESPN's Monday Night Football broadcasts, so you already know that I think ESPN's eagerness to continue with this crew is a mistake. Aside from occasionally ripping into Joe Theismann, Kornheiser brings nothing to the table.

I don't know why ESPN wants him back, or why the Newsday article linked above labels Kornheiser as an "analyst". Does mentioning who is or isn't on your fantasy team and telling everyone when they can turn the channel or go to bed qualify as analysis?