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1:20 PM Interesting little factoid about Washington's first score, from Matt Terl of Redskins Blog: "(QB) Jason Campbell just tied (punter) Hunter Smith as only player on Redskins with a passing and rushing touchdown."

1:00 PM Pro Football Talk hears rumors that Bill Parcells could become the Browns' new director of football operations. Or the Big Tuna may just be using such talk to secure a hefty raise from the Dolphins.

12:40 PM Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports reports that the Nets are expected to fire Lawrence Frank sometime early this week, but not before the team returns to New Jersey. A loss to the Lakers Sunday night would leave the Nets at 0-17, tying an NBA mark for worst-ever start.

12:20 PM Broncos coach Josh McDaniels wants to clarify that he's not a trash talker, and that it was actually Chargers LB Shaun Phillips who mouthed off first.