Harbaugh to Baltimore

John Harbaugh will be the next coach of the Baltimore Ravens, and the second coach to be hired this off season after the Dolphins named Tony Sparano their new head coach. Harbaugh has spent most of his coaching time with the Philadelphia Eagles. This hiring now leaves just two head coaching jobs open, the Falcons and the Redskins. Monday may bring a third vacancy if Tony Dungy steps down as the head coach of the Colts although it is thought that he will stay one more year to welcome their new stadium. Even if Dungy decides to leave, it wouldn't be a coaching opening as much as it would be a breeze. Assistant coach Jim Caldwell has been all but promised the job when Dungy is gone.

General Sports News

-According to ESPN.com Tony Dungy denies the reports saying that he will step down as head coach and said he will notify the Colts organization of his decision on Monday. However, Colts Assistant coach, Jim Caldwell withdrew his name from consideration from the Falcons head coaching job. It could be that he just doesn't want to coach there or it could be that the report is true and he withdrew his name because he already has a head coaching job lined up.

-Also in football, Jason Garrett has decided to stay with the Cowboys organization. Right now he is their offensive cooridinator but with rumors still swirling about Wade Phillips' future, he may find himself being the new head coach. Ravens now have their full attention on Eagles secondary coach John Harbaugh.

-Also according to ESPN.com, Floyd Maywether Jr. and Oscar De La Hoya are close to finalizing a deal for a rematch of their fight last spring. Their first fight was the richest fight in boxing history, and the sequel shouldn't be a let down. The fight will either be on September 18th or 20th and broadcasted on HBO pay-per view. Maywether won the first bout by split decision.

Jerry Jones wants Garrett..Dungy Gone?

According to the Dallas Morning News, Jerry Jones will match any offer Jason Garrett recieves. Garrett has reportedly turned down the Ravens head coaching job although they are still negotiating. Garrett is now headed to ATL to interview with Arthur Blank and the Falcons. To me, this should be an easy choice. If Garrett goes to either Baltimore or Atlanta, he will have to rebuild a program, especially in Atlanta. And since Jones has already said that he will match any offer, there are no monetary reason to leave Dallas. After coming off a 13-3 season, Dallas has the players in place and is already a playoff team so why leave? Whether Phillips gets fired this year or not, which it seems like he will, Garrett has to know that he is the heir appartant. What is there to even think about?

Some more NFL coaching news..according to profootballnow.com, Tony Dungy will step down as the Colts coach so that he can follow his kids as they attend school in Tampa Bay. Assistant Coach/QB Coach Jim Caldwell will take over. Congratulations to one of the classiest guys in sports. The NFL and its fans will miss you.