
ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter appeared on the Dennis & Callahan show Friday morning to talk about the top stories around the league. With a number of current coaches coming under fire and a number of respected coaches (Bill Cowher, Mike Shanahan, Jon Gruden, Mike Holmgren) waiting in the wings, Schefter said to expect some movement soon.
"You may see some of these firings a little quicker this year than normal," Schefter said, noting that Thanksgiving normally marks the time when antsy owners start considering moves. "Maybe even this year it moves up a week or so."
Asked about Brett Favre, Schefter said the Vikings might have to consider putting the veteran quarterback on "some kind of pitch count." But Schefter likes the Vikes as a Super Bowl contender if Favre stays healthy. "They are, to me, the best team in the NFC. I think they're better and tougher than New Orleans," he said.
As for the AFC East, Schefter said the Dolphins are the second-best team. "The Jets have had a decent season, they've already beaten the Patriots, [but] those two killer losses to Miami really were a major seback for that organization right now."
To listen to the interview, visit the Dennis & Callahan audio on demand page. Check out our It Is What It Is blog later for a transcript.