Confident Martz hired to coordinate Cutler-led Bears offense

Confident Martz hired to coordinate Cutler-led Bears offense: "Mike Martz, the headstrong coach who orchestrated "The Greatest Show on Turf" while molding Kurt Warner into a Pro Bowl quarterback with the St. Louis Rams, is the Chicago Bears' new offensive coordinator."

Payton keeps Saints jovial in dreary weather with bellhop stunt

Payton keeps Saints jovial in dreary weather with bellhop stunt: "Ever focused on the mood of his players, New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton kicked off Super Bowl week by donning a bellhop uniform and helping with luggage when the team bus showed up at its downtown Miami hotel on Monday."

NFL, Louisiana attorney general settle 'Who Dat' misunderstanding

NFL, Louisiana attorney general settle 'Who Dat' misunderstanding: "Louisiana's attorney general said Monday that shops can sell T-shirts with the phrase "Who Dat" and the fleur-de-lis symbol if they don't make other references to the New Orleans Saints or the National Football League."

Soggy start to Super Bowl week creates logistical issues

Soggy start to Super Bowl week creates logistical issues: "Rain drove the New Orleans Saints indoors Monday. The NFL scrambled to move Tuesday's Media Day activities under cover. And tourism officials tried to shrug off the public-relations blow of a soggy start to Super Bowl week."

Bengal's 'Ochocinco News Network' will be on the scene in Miami

Bengal's 'Ochocinco News Network' will be on the scene in Miami: "Chad Ochocinco, the media-savvy Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver, plans to attend news conferences and parties leading up to Sunday's championship game in Miami, gathering insights from coaches, players and celebrities for his array of social networks."

Salary-cap experts Thomas, Aponte trade Browns, Dolphins jobs

Salary-cap experts Thomas, Aponte trade Browns, Dolphins jobs: "On Monday, the Cleveland Browns hired Matt Thomas as their vice president of football administration. He replaces Dawn Aponte, who accepted the position of senior vice president of football operations with the Miami Dolphins."

Super Bowl Media Day will be held indoors Tuesday because of rain

Super Bowl Media Day will be held indoors Tuesday because of rain: "Steady rain forced the NFL to take the unusual step of moving its annual Super Bowl Media Day from the field at Sun Life Stadium to the indoor concourse area."

Hall of Famer Thomas back with Chiefs to coach defensive backs

Hall of Famer Thomas back with Chiefs to coach defensive backs: "Emmitt Thomas, a Hall of Fame cornerback for the Chiefs' Super Bowl teams in the late 1960s, is returning to the franchise as defensive backs coach."

Hall of Famer Haynes among those who'll donate brains after death

Hall of Famer Haynes among those who'll donate brains after death: "Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Haynes and current Chicago Bears linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer are among more than a dozen NFL players who have pledged to donate their brain and spinal cord tissue for concussion research."

DeHaven back with Bills to coach special teams

DeHaven back with Bills to coach special teams: "Bruce DeHaven is returning to Buffalo to coach the Bills' special teams."

Freeney could miss Super Bowl with ankle injury, but Colts hopeful

Freeney could miss Super Bowl with ankle injury, but Colts hopeful: "Colts DE Dwight Freeney might not play in Super Bowl XLIV because of a bad ankle, but the team insists he's just questionable."

Schaub throws pair of touchdowns to lead AFC to win

Schaub throws pair of touchdowns to lead AFC to win: "Texans QB Matt Schaub tossed a pair of touchdown passes as the AFC prevails in a shootout in the Pro Bowl."

Super Bowl QBs Manning, Brees watch Pro Bowl from sideline

Super Bowl QBs Manning, Brees watch Pro Bowl from sideline: "Indianapolis quarterback Peyton Manning donned a red windbreaker, folded his arms against his chest and mingled coolly among players he's gotten to know over the years."