[vincesanity82]

Despite a recent suggestion from former Steelers coach Bill Cowher that he might never coach in the NFL again, we're hearing that the sure-fire Hall-of-Famer is privately acknowledging interest in three jobs: the Browns, the Chiefs, and the Panthers.

The Cleveland and Carolina jobs could become available as soon as 2008. The Chiefs hired their current head coach, Herm Edwards, in 2006, and barring a total collapse this season (which, actually, is a possibility), the K.C. gig won't open up until 2009 at the earliest.

Cowher played for the Browns and worked in Cleveland as an assistant coach. He served as defensive coordinator in Kansas City before becoming the head coach of the Steelers. And he currently lives in North Carolina, the same state in which he attended college.

We've long believed that Cowher would land in Washington after the retirement of Joe Gibbs, primarily because owner Dan Snyder will likely offer Cowher a salary in the range of $10 million per year. But it could be that Cowher has been cautioned by his friend and mentor Marty Schottenheimer regarding the realities of coaching the Redskins, given that Marty was schott-canned after only one season as coach there.

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[simple simon]

just the fact Cowher will be available next season will open some jobs i bet

i wouldnt be surprised if some owners talk to him before they fire their coach believing he would be an upgrade

[Lefty Noob]

Cowher will be coaching the NFL next year, no doubt about it. Can you imagine a scenario that had Cowher take over in Cleveland in 2008 with a second year Brady Quinn, Thomas and a returning LeCharles Bentley on the line, a good set of receivers, Jamal Lewis... with a coach of his caliber and that man pieces in place, plus a draft where they could possibly add an additional RB, WR and some defensive help. That's quite a scenario.

[cwstech]

Please bring the Chin to the Panthers. That's a great location for him. It's less than three hours from his home in Raleigh where his kids and wife are. That would be good for him and the Panthers.