While the UFL has its share of problems like, oh I don’t know — losing approximately $50 million on the 2010 season and being sued by league investor Mark Cuban — one matter they don’t have any issue with is attracting long-standing NFL coaches to helm their teams.

I can understand the love affair between Rex Ryan and his players, but he is not affraid to work them hard.

Given the promotion of his close friend Buddy Nix to general manager in Buffalo today, there have been some rumblings that perhaps retired former head coach Marty Schottenheimer might be coming back with the Bills.

Marty Schottenheimer, who played linebacker for the Bills from 1965 to 1968, refuted recent reports that he could return to Buffalo as the team’s coach.

Former Chiefs general manager Carl Peterson gave a highly emotional speech about late LB Derrick Thomas, a 2009 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Expect an emotional speech today from Carl Peterson, the former Kansas City general manager who will be accepting and presenting for the late Derrick Thomas.

While football’s focus continues to shine on former Steelers coach Bill Cowher despite the fact that he will not be back on the sidelines in 2009, another proven veteran NFL head coach is ready and willing to return to the game.

Former NFL head coach Marty Schottenheimer was on the Jets sideline before the game, talking to quarterback Brett Favre, giving him some words of encouragement.

Sirius Satellite Radio host Adam Schein had the chance Monday to ask Marty Schottenheimer the questions any Browns fans would.

Schein asked Schottenheimer about the speculation linking him to a possible return to Cleveland. Here is a transcript of their interview:

Over and over, Marty Schottenheimer‘s name continues to be linked to any potential head coach openings.