Chase Daniel looking for a starting job; Sean McDermott still an assistant; DeSean Jackson expected to stay in Washington

1) Chase Daniel is one name discussed as a potential stopgap option in free agency if Sam Bradford signs elsewhere. He's mentioned because of his link to Doug Pederson, who has coached him the past three seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Daniel, 29, has two career starts, so he's never been a full-time starter. Pederson said Daniel reminds him of himself when Pederson played in Green Bay. Pederson followed Andy Reid to Philadelphia and 1999 and started before Donovan McNabb was ready. He said Daniel could start in the NFL if given the opportunity.

Chiefs general manager John Dorsey said Thursday that they are interested in bring back Daniel, but Daniel wants to see if he can find an opportunity to start.

"I think Chase is a very competitive player," Dorsey said. "I think we were very lucky to have him as our number two quarterback. Just a couple hours ago, I had discussions with his agent with regard to see where they were with the process. I would try to retain him, at the right price. I understand the business of the game of football, and he's going to want to be able to see if he can start. I do believe he's capable of doing that, so that process will be ongoing. It will take a couple weeks here before we sit down and talk with his agent some more."

2) Former Eagles defensive coordinator Sean McDermott is back for another season as Panthers defensive coordinator, and Panthers coach Ron Rivera is surprised. McDermott did not formally interview with the Eagles for their head coaching vacancy, and he had only two interviews. It did not help his candidancy that the Panthers played all the way into February.

"To a degree, I understand when you go as far as we did in the playoffs, it's going to eliminate some opportunities," Rivera said. "I've been through that, so I know how he feels. I do think he's ready. I think he's had a great career as a coordinator for us. He's built a defense. Sean controls the defense, I just pretty much oversee the football team. Sean's had the opportunity to build a defense, he's had an opportunity to call games and I'm very proud of what he's accomplished as a coordinator."

3) Washington receiver DeSean Jackson, a former Eagles standout, has a $9.25 million salary cap number this season. The Redskins would save $6.75 million if they cut him. But when asked if Jackson still figures into Washington's plans, Redskins coach Jay Gruden said he did.

"We'll get Desean in there full-time and healthy. It's great," Gruden said. "There's no substitute for speed. DeSean gives us that."