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Following in line with the all-Redskins, all-the-time sports week, The Washington Post is reporting that the ‘Skins are interested in disgruntled Bengals’ wide receiver Chad Johnson.

Numerous league sources, including some with direct knowledge of conversations between Snyder, Cerrato and recent head coaching candidates, have affirmed that the Redskins have interest in trading for Cincinnati wide receiver Chad Johnson, with two league sources saying Johnson is eager to land a hefty new contract from Washington.

Acquiring an elite receiver is Snyder’s top priority, league sources said. The Bengals have said they have no intention of trading Johnson, but his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, is working quietly to broker a deal, the sources said.

I’ve said before and I’ll say it again: Chad Johnson needs some new scenery. However, with the hire of a first-time head coach in Jim Zorn, is it wise for Snyder to bring in a dynamic personality like Chad Johnson? Just putting it out there.

SPORTSbyBROOKS.com notes (via CBSNews.com) that Jim Fassel is a bit ticked off that Redskins owner Daniel Synder went with a first-time head coach in Jim Zorn instead of a wily veteran like Fassel himself.

Fassel: “Someone said to me that Jim Zorn has three jobs he hasn’t done now. He’s a head coach, and he’s never done it. He’s an offensive coordinator, and he’s never done it. And he’s calling the plays, and he’s never done it.

Fassel on Snyder and the Redskins: “This is a shock to me. … There was something going on behind the scenes, there’s no question about it. I thought things were falling my way, then, suddenly, this happens. It’s strange. I was looking for the right fit, and I thought this was the right fit because I knew Dan (owner Dan Snyder). It’s a long, twisted story.

Considering former Ravens head coach Brian Billick (one of Fassel’s friend’s by the way) fired him in the middle of the 2006 season because his play calling was dreadful, Fassel probably shouldn’t be talking about anyone else’s play calling abilities. You didn’t get the job – suck it up. Act a man, damn it.

The Miami Dolphins released nine players Monday, including quarterback Trent Green, receiver Marty Booker and defensive tackle Keith Traylor.

The Miami Dolphins today terminated the contracts of wide receiver Marty Booker, quarterback Trent Green, tackle L.J. Shelton and defensive tackle Keith Traylor, the team announced. In addition, the team waived tackle Anthony Alabi, defensive tackle Anthony Bryant, tackle Marion Dukes, defensive tackle Marquay Love and tackle Joe Toledo.

Ain’t nobody’s job safe when Duane Charles Parcells is in town.

ESPN.com is announcing that sideline reporters Suzy Kolber and Michelle Tafoya will see less camera time for Monday Night Football broadcasts starting next season.

MNF needs to rein in the chat. It had Kolber and Tafoya getting about as much air time as any sideline reporters in TV sports, as well as an outgoing three-man booth —Tony Kornheiser, Ron Jaworski and Mike Tirico — plus celebs dropping by to add to the chorus.

Although their roles will be greatly reduced, Kolber and Tafoya could pop up on ESPN and espn.com pregame and postgame shows — or even on TV during games if there is news to report. Said ESPN’s Mike Soltys Sunday: “Their precise roles are currently being determined.”

Somewhere, Joe Namath sheds a tear.

Rookie of the Year Adrian Peterson rushed for 129 yards and 2 touchdowns on only 16 carries as the NFC topped the AFC 42-30 at the Pro Bowl Sunday.

Three Redskins players – tackle Chris Samuels, long snapper Ethan Albright and tight end Chris Cooley – all wore No. 21 in honor of slain teammate Sean Taylor.

R.I.P. Sean: