Despite Coach Jeff Fisher's positive remarks that he wants a new contract with the Tennessee Titans, there have been no negotiations on extending his contract beyond this season. Technically, the Titans picked up the option on Fisher for this season, which is about $5.4 million. If he doesn't re-sign, Fisher would be the hottest candidate behind Bill Cowher if unemployed in 2008 regardless of how his team performs this season.

Fisher, co-chair of the NFL's Competition Committee, is well respected in NFL ownership circles. With the assumption that Cowher could be headed to Cleveland next season, Fisher could be in play with the New York Giants, Washington Redskins and maybe even the Dallas Cowboys depending how Wade Phillips' season goes.

You can bet the next month or so will be crucial to the Titans and Fisher. It makes sense that the coach would like a long-term contract in place prior to the start of the regular season. Otherwise, it makes a lot of sense for him to coach out his deal, considering the potential opportunities next year.

Ravens make sense for Culpepper

You can add the Baltimore Ravens to the Daunte Culpepper sweepstakes because of the brittle nature of starter Steve McNair and the disappointing career of backup Kyle Boller, who is in the last year of his contract. McNair managed most games very well last season, but Baltimore lacked an explosive offense, which lessens any playoff hopes against such high-scoring outfits such as Indianapolis, New England and San Diego.

If Culpepper's knee is right, he would give the Ravens a big edge in the pocket where McNair is no longer the scrambler he was during the early parts of his Tennessee career.