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Parcells steps aside, Ireland takes Miami reins

CBS Bill Parcells is putting his protege in charge.

The Miami Dolphins football czar has given control of the team to general manager Jeff Ireland but will retain a role as a daily consultant. The Dolphins announced the move in a three-sentence statement Tuesday, five days before the start of the season.

The change was part of a long-range plan when the Parcells regime took over at the end of the 2007 season, the statement said.

"This was the intent of the structure put in place in the past," the Dolphins said. Ireland will assume full control over all aspects regarding the team and support staff.

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Moss feels 'not wanted' without offer from Pats

By William Bendetson
Special to CB New England Patriots receiver Randy Moss, speaking for the first time since camp began, expressed frustration because the team has not offered him a new contract.

Moss, 33, entering the final year of a three-year deal, is scheduled to earn $6.4 million this season and said he thinks he deserves a new pact based on his production the past two seasons.

"When you have done so much and put so much work in, it kind of feels like I am not wanted," Moss said in an exclusive interview with CBSSports.com. "I am taking that in stride and playing my final year out and whatever the future holds...
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Revis ends holdout, agrees to new deal with Jets

CBSSpo just in time for the New York Jets to start their Super Bowl run.

All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis and the Jets agreed in principle to a four-year contract Sunday night, reaching a deal a week before the teams season opener.

The Jets wouldnt disclose financial terms of the deal, but the reported it was worth $46 million, including $32 million guaranteed.

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O-line coach Gibbs abruptly quits on Seahawks

CBSSp A week before their season begins, the Seattle Seahawks are looking for a new offensive line coach after the sudden retirement of Alex Gibbs.

The veteran coach known for his success with zone blocking schemes stepped down on Saturday, just eight days before the Seahawks season opener against San Francisco.

A team spokesman says the 69-year-old Gibbs was "worn out."

Gibbs was considered one of coach Pete Carrolls key hires as he assembled his staff in the offseason. Gibbs was hired away from Houston, where he was an assistant coach with the Texans for two seasons. Gibbs won two Super Bowl rings as an assistant ...
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Goodell reduces Roethlisberger ban to four games

CBSSpo Ben Roethlisbergers suspension has been cut from six games to four by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.

The Pittsburgh Steelers star quarterback met with Goodell early Friday and was told he could return on Oct. 17 against Cleveland.

Roethlisberger was suspended in April for violating the leagues personal conduct policy, but Goodell said at the time he would review the players behavior over the next few months. Goodell was satisfied that the quarterback has followed the leagues guidelines and stayed out of trouble.

Roethlisberger was accused of sexually assaulting a Georgia college student following a night of ...
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