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The Arizona Cardinals now will not interview Andy Reid. He is about to sign with the Chiefs. There are lots of coaching thoughts. Oh, and there is one look at the Cardinals' roster.
Check out today's links:
Cardinals:
Cardinals' candidates boast solid credentials
Horton, Reid, McCoy have credentials that fit Cardinals' needs.
Players Wait To See
Nothing in their control while Cardinals search for a new coach
Word From the Birds Blog | And then there was Haley
Darren Urban's thoughts on the Cards' coaching situation.
Was Reid ever interested? Or did he play the Cardinals? | Insiders
Andy Reid was a nice thought. So was Peyton Manning.
Coach, GM search: what we know | Insiders
As usual, there are rumors, innuendo, speculation and a few bits of real news flying about GM and coaching hires. Here’s what we know about what the Cardinals are doing.
ESPN insider: 'There isn't any doubt' Horton's a frontrunner for head coaching jobs - ArizonaSports.com
Earlier this week, ESPN Insider John Clayton said he wasn't sold that Ray Horton had the experience necessary to be a head coach in the NFL just yet.
ESPN insider: Cardinals just 'got beat' by Chiefs - ArizonaSports.com
For a brief moment in time it appeared Andy Reid was going to be the next head coach of the Arizona Cardinals. Then Reid interviewed with the Kansas City Chiefs, and that idea flew out the window.
NFL analyst: Todd Haley deserves a second chance - ArizonaSports.com
"Clearly, I think coaches, as head coaches the first time, they learn an awful lot," Jaworski said. "You can be overwhelmed by it, and I personally believe guys are much better the second time around.
Source: Reid cancels interview with Cardinals
Nearing deal to take over as coach of Chiefs, Andy Reid cancels other interviews, including one with Cards.
NFL:
The 2012 NFL season in photos - SBNation.com
From the Giants' Super Bowl win through another Week 17 nail-biter in the NFC East, it was a wild year in the NFL.
The List: Top animals that should be hired as NFL head coaches - SBNation.com
More animals in the NFL. More animals immediately.
Chicago Bears coaching search: A look at the six known candidates - SBNation.com
The Chicago Bears have six head coaching candidates already lined up. We take a look at each of them.
Adrian Peterson, Peyton Manning earn December Player of the Month honors - SBNation.com
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning headlined the NFL's Player of the Month awards for December.
Chip Kelly rumors: Bills, Browns, Eagles eyeing Oregon coach - SBNation.com
What did we learn about Chip Kelly's possible move to the NFL on Thursday? Here is a recap.
Bill O'Brien will stay at Penn State: 'I'm not gonna cut and run' - SBNation.com
Bill O'Brien's interest in a handful of NFL vacancies will be just that, as reports late Thursday night indicate the Penn State head coach will remain with the Nittany Lions.
NFL Playoffs 2013: Why the Bengals win the Super Bowl - SBNation.com
Cincinnati should not be a surprise anymore.
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