NFL News & Notes: 49ers, Jahvid Best, Saints, Rams

Here are some random bits of news from week 3:
  • Pro Football Talk discusses the possibility of the San Francisco 49ers making a change at offensive coordinator after another terrible performance against the Kansas City Chiefs.
  • Detroit Lions rookie running back Jahvid Best left Sundayโ€™s game after the first quarter with a toe injury and was unable to return to the game. There will be an MRI scheduled for Monday. Not a good sign given that Best has been one of the teams only bright spots of their 0-3 start.
  • Adam Schefter reports that the New Orleans Saints have already reached out to John Carney and will bring him in to help solidify their kicking game after Garrett Hartleyโ€™s latest struggles.
  • Bad news for the St Louis Rams after a huge win against the Washington Redskins, Steven Jackson suffered a strained groin during the game. The Rams were reported to have already expressed interest in free-agent running back Larry Johnson but ESPNโ€™s Chris Mortensen has since downplayed the teamโ€™s interest in Johnson and mentions that they are considering other options. An MRI is scheduled for Monday.
  • Patrick Crayton expressed his frustrations to NBC Sports regarding the Chargers league-worst special teams unit. The Chargers fought their way back into the game mid-way through the fourth quarter only to let Leon Washington return his second kickoff for a touchdown. Itโ€™s safe to say that there may be some coaches on the hot-seat down in San Diego.
  • ESPNโ€™s Adam Schefter is reporting that the NFL and NFLPA will sit down to discuss the NFL expanding to a 17 0r 18 game schedule and rookie contracts. Chris Mortensenโ€™s adds that they will also discuss the first-ever proposal that would require teams contribute to pensions as part of the NFLPAโ€™s Legacy Fund Proposal.

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