According to Lovie Smith's agent, only an "unforseen breakthrough," can save him from returning for the 2007 season without a new contract.

The Chicago Bears promoted Bob Babich from linebackers coach to defensive coordinator Tuesday, one day after the team announced it would not retain Ron Rivera.

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In an attempt to keep together their Super Bowl defense, the Bears designated linebacker Lance Briggs their franchise player Friday.

Another guy with a Super Bowl ring dropped by Chargers headquarters looking for a head coaching job, and this one knows the drill pretty well.

The Bears are continuing negotiations with head coach Lovie Smith on a new deal, with the Bears now moving above $3 million per year.

The Chargers received permission Tuesday to interview four candidates to replace fired head coach Marty Schottenheimer, including one-time San Diego offensive coordinator Norv Turner.

How do you spell Scott Wiese? In a few weeks, that'd be P-e-y-t-o-n M-a-n-n-i-n-g.

According to sources, the Cowboys obtained permission Tuesday morning from the Chicago Bears to interview defensive coordinator Ron Rivera for their head-coaching position.

Thomas Jones' situation is one of the most intriguing of the offseason for the Bears.

Chicago Bear Brian Urlacher suffered a toe injury in the Super Bowl and will not play in Saturday's Pro Bowl.

The Indianapolis Colts were a winner in the ratings, too, with preliminary measurements showing the Super Bowl was watched by roughly the same number of viewers as last year's contest.

Chicago Bears backup running back Cedric Benson injured his left knee in the first quarter and was ruled out for the rest of Super Bowl XLI against the Indianapolis Colts.

A wet and wild Super Bowl, the winning conditions for Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts.

Never shy in front of the camera, Peyton Manning seemed to enjoy Tuesday's Super Bowl media day, joking and mostly enjoying the circus-like atmosphere.

Snow is forecast for Chicago and Indianapolis on Sunday, and the high temperature may not climb much higher than single digits in either city.

Lovie Smith and Tony Dungy gave Super Bowl XLI its first monumental moment when they posed together with the Lombardi Trophy on Friday.

A new contract for Lance Briggs is one possibility, and so is a franchise tag, a one-year guaranteed contract at about $7.

Ron Rivera, who interviewed for the top jobs in Arizona and Pittsburgh, reportedly is under consideration for both the head coach and defensive coordinator posts with the Dallas Cowboys.