Neil Hayes: Forgive Lovie Smith for allowing the search for Ron Turner's replacement to drag on, but this was a critical hire not only because the new offensive coordinator will be in charge of Jay Cutler's development. With all due respect to Rod Marinelli, who was promoted to defensive coordinator Friday, the new offensive coordinator could be the person who makes the biggest impact on the defense next season.

Rick Morrissey: -Peyton Manning got set up. Almost immediately after the Colts won the AFC Championship Game, the discussion in the media turned to his legacy. If he won a second Super Bowl, the thinking went, he would be considered among the best quarterbacks ever. But damn if the fluff wasn't used to hang him after the Saints upset the Colts on Sunday night.

John Jackson: Forget his profanity-laced tirade at Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro after the game on Friday in Atlanta for a moment. The biggest sign that Tyrus Thomas is utterly clueless was that he chose that game -- one of his worst with the team -- to explode and whine about playing time.

The Cubs and the White Sox packed up for spring training in Arizona on Monday. The Cubs will travel to Mesa and the Sox will make the trip to Glendale. Here's a list of what the Cubs will be trucking out to their training facility, what's already on site and the workout schedules for both teams.

The White Sox are taking Hall of Fame shortstop Luis Aparicio's No. 11 out of retirement for newly acquired 11-time Gold Glove winner Omar Vizquel. Vizquel said he will wear the number as a tribute to his Venezuelan countryman.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Here's something to ponder: Maybe Danica Patrick is a pretty good race-car driver.

The Cubs and the White Sox packed up for spring training in Arizona on Monday. The Cubs will travel to Mesa and the Sox will make the trip to Glendale. Here's a list of what the Cubs will be trucking out to their training facility, what's already on site and the workout schedules for both teams.