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Coaching Changes

Roderick Kramer leaves Jacksonville for Arizona. Kramer brings with him a 19-15 record the past two seasons that includes a division championship in 2003. Arizona did a nice job in assembly a fine looking staff, now they need to raise the level of talent in Arizona. They are young, and have plenty of room under the cap, there biggest decision this off-season is whether or not last year's surprise, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is worth the investment. It is an organziation heading in the right direction.

Jacksonville hires Harvey Carlson to replace Kramer. Carlson is very good at game planning and executing the offense and defense.

Fired Arizona Coach, Derrick George is now the defensive coordinator in St. Louis. St. Louis gets a very good coordinator in George. George has the ratings to be a very good coach, however, the talent was lacking in Arizona. If St. Louis can improve defensively they will be a tough team to beat.

St. Louis fired defensive coordinator Randal Webb. Webb is currently without a team.

Arizona finished the overhaul of their new staff by hiring Rod Falvey as their new offensive coordinator. Former coordinator, Deon Walker has not been hired.

The Jets hired Ernest Shield to replace Arnie Hanrahan as their defensive coordinator. Shields comes from Tampa Bay where he was the coodinator for much of thier recent success.

Hanrahan was quickly hired by Minnesota. Hanrahan lessen his demands when the Jets did not come calling. Hanrahan replaces Clarence Spellman, who is out all together.

Tampa Bay hired Otis Atkins to replace Shields. The 62-year old Atkins has zero experience as a defensive coordinator.

Tennessee and Carolina swap defensive coordinators. Tennessee hires Louie Rhodes, while Carolina hires Mercury Jacobs.

Detroit fired Chester Hughes in a bit of a surprise move, the Lions had shown improvement defensively and are fresh off a division title. The Lions hired Jim Woodson who is regarded highly with his ability to develop the secondary.