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NFL | Hall of Fame finalists named
Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:20:28 -0800

Former NFL WR Cris Carter and former Washington Redskins CB Darrell Green have been named finalists to be considered for election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Other finalists include DE Fred Dean, DE Richard Dent, RB Marshall Goldberg, LB Randy Gradishar, OG Russ Grimm, P Ray Guy, OG Bob Kuechenberg, OG Randall McDaniel, WR Art Monk, WR Andre Reed, commissioner Paul Tagliabue, LB Derrick Thomas, CB Emmitt Thomas, LB Andre Tippett and OT Gary Zimmerman. The Board of Selectors will meet Saturday, Feb. 2, to elect the Hall of Fame Class of 2008.

Steelers | Tomlin understands Faneca comments
Tue, 13 Feb 2007 07:42:59 -0800

Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is not worried about comments made by OG Alan Faneca, who wanted the team to hire former offensive line coach Russ Grimm instead of Tomlin as head coach Bill Cowher's replacement. "Transition's never easy, particularly at a place like this that has had great stability," Tomlin said. "Some organizations get quite used to change; this is not one of them, thankfully. So you don't expect it to be easy or comfortable for everyone, but not concerned about that at all."

Steelers | Faneca hoped team would hire Grimm as head coach
Sun, 11 Feb 2007 09:34:31 -0800

The Pioneer Press reports Pittsburgh Steelers OG Alan Faneca hoped the team would hire former offensive line coach Russ Grimm after head coach Bill Cowher retired. The team decided to hire Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Mike Tomlin and allowed Grimm to leave for the Arizona Cardinals, where he is an assistant head coach. "I wanted Russ to get the job," Faneca said. "It's a guy we know, and a guy I'm experienced with. I hoped Russ would get that opportunity, but it didn't work out. When Cowher retired, everybody in the league wanted two of our guys, so you'd think we would want at least one of them."

Steelers | Zierlein could replace Grimm
Wed, 24 Jan 2007 10:40:04 -0800

Gerry Dulac, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Buffalo Bills assistant offensive line coach Larry Zierlein could be a candidate to replace Russ Grimm, who left Tuesday, Jan. 23, to become the assistant head coach and offensive line coach with the Arizona Cardinals.

Steelers | Team never finalized deal with Grimm
Wed, 24 Jan 2007 10:08:19 -0800

Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers team president Art Rooney II said Tuesday, Jan. 23, the team never finalized a deal with former assistant head coach and offensive line coach Russ Grimm to become the team's head coach, contrary to published reports, although both sides did discuss an offer. "Let me put it this way: We made Russ a finalist, and I think at that point we felt he was somebody we seriously were considering for the job," Rooney said. "I have a tremendous amount of respect for Russ and I do hope he gets a shot to be a head coach; I think he deserves it. I think it is fair to say he came close."

Cardinals | Grimm hired as assistant head coach/offensive line
Tue, 23 Jan 2007 13:07:45 -0800

The Arizona Cardinals have officially announced the hiring of assistant coach Russ Grimm as the team's new assistant head coach/offensive line. Grimm and the Cardinals' new head coach Ken Whisenhunt worked together with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Steelers | Grimm to be granted release
Tue, 23 Jan 2007 09:42:04 -0800

Updating a previous item, Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers assistant head coach and offensive line coach Russ Grimm will be granted a release from his contract at his request.

Steelers | Grimm likely to leave team
Mon, 22 Jan 2007 13:50:58 -0800

Ed Bouchette and Gerry Dulac, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, report Pittsburgh Steelers assistant coach Russ Grimm, a finalist for the team's head coaching vacancy, will likely not return to the team. Grimm is expected to be allowed out of his contract with the team.

Steelers | Grimm meets with team for six hours Wednesday
Wed, 17 Jan 2007 19:37:29 -0800

The Star Tribune reports Pittsburgh Steelers assistant head coach Russ Grimm had a six-hour interview with the team Wednesday, Jan. 17. Grimm is interviewing for the team's vacant head coaching position.

Steelers | Tomlin hiring could bring changes to coaching staff
Tue, 16 Jan 2007 21:01:14 -0800

Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports if the Pittsburgh Steelers hire Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Mike Tomlin as their new head coach, he would likely bring in his own assistant coaches. If the team goes with current assistant coach Russ Grimm it is expected he would retain most of the current coaches.

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