51.   At least one league official suggested to Chicago Bears president Mike McCaskey last week that he interview Denver defensive coordinator Greg Robinson.

52.   Ask Raiders defensive coordinator Willie Shaw, who was abruptly fired Tuesday by coach Jon Gruden.

53.   Assistant coach Paul Silas, who is by way of being the defensive coordinator, seconded the notion.

54.   At the time, Beuerlein shouted at both Coughlin and defensive coordinator Capers from the sideline.

55.   At times, Patriots defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel played seven defensive backs.

56.   AUSTIN, Texas - Nebraska defensive coordinator Charlie McBride walked off the field at Royal-Memorial Stadium two years ago and started plotting redemption.

57.   Atlanta also has a new defensive coordinator.

58.   Bailey played for defensive coordinator Dave Campo at the University of Miami.

59.   Bailey, who played for defensive coordinator Dave Campo at the University of Miami, is expected to be used primarily in Nickel situations.

60.   Baltimore defensive coordinator Marvin Lewis, who has fashioned this marvelous unit, would not dispute Shanahan.