“It’s official now! I got my 6th year! #SEC #MIZ #6thYear” That was how Elvis Fisher let his friends and fans know on Twitter that he will be returning to Missouri football for the 2012 season after missing all of last year with a knee injury. It comes at a time when the Tigers could use some experience on the o-line.
Daboll says Chiefs will install an attacking offense (AUDIO)
February 8, 2012 By
Brian Daboll, Miami's OC last season
New Chiefs offensive coordinator Brian Daboll spoke during a press conference after he was announced as the team’s fifth play caller in the last four seasons. Daboll says that continuity is a word that sometimes gets lost in coaching, but feels it will be important in the success of quarterback Matt Cassel.
Daboll could turn out to be the right choice to help Cassel in his growth. Daboll talked about turning the Chiefs into an uptempo, attacking offense, a system where Cassel thrived in when he took over for Tom Brady in New England. “I think it’s important to be balanced to help the quarterback out in the run and the pass, utilize different personnel groups, different formations,” Daboll said.
AUDIO Brian Daboll on his offensive philosophy (2:00)
Learn more about Chiefs new OC Daboll
February 7, 2012 By
Brian Daboll was announced as the Chiefs new offensive coordinator on Monday. He worked with GM Scott Pioli and head coach Romeo Crennel in New England, which is where the two got to know Daboll. This season, Daboll was Miami’s offensive coordinator and helped that team achieve a milestone never reached by that franchise.
Rams set to play Patriots in London
February 6, 2012 By
The St. Louis Rams and the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission will finalize an agreement to their current lease that let the Rams play home games in London in each of the next three seasons. The Rams are scheduled to play New England on Oct. 28 at Wembley Stadium. The CVC pressed the Rams on the issue since the terms of the lease prohibit the Rams from playing home games anywhere but at the dome. It appears a compromise has been reached.
St. Louis CVC sends dome proposal to the Rams
February 2, 2012 By
The first step in keeping the Rams football team in Missouri started with the St. Louis Convention and Visitor’s Bureau presenting their plan to upgrade the dome and make it a top-tier venue in the NFL.
The proposal is estimated to cost $124 million and the CVC is asking the Rams to cover more than 50% of the costs. The improvements include the following:
