There is still one big hire looming, of course, which is finding a replacement for the departed (and apparently misguided) Jim Schwartz as defensive coordinator. Monken has a nice looking list of candidates he is reportedly talking with, so perhaps this will be the week that particular item is checked off and everyone can head to Indianapolis for the annual Scouting Combine in good spirits.

In the meantime, there is news afoot, so let’s dive in with today’s edition of the Sunday Dawg Chow.