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Ex-Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis has agreed to become the Chiefs new offensive coordinator, according to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen. He’ll reportedly be named Kansas City’s new playcaller “within the next 24-48 hours.”

The fit is logical because Weis’ offense is virtually the exact same as coach Todd Haley’s, right down to the no-huddle heavy aspects. The approach won’t change, but Weis’ history of QB development and skillful use of adept pass-catching tailbacks bodes well for Matt Cassel and Jamaal Charles. At both the college and pro levels, Weis has also gotten outstanding production from far less talented receivers than Dwayne Bowe. Kansas City Chiefs drafting Jimmy Clausen, who Weis coached at Nortre Dame, is not a possibility.

Elsewhere around the NFL:

Cleveland: According to his agent, Josh Cribbs is “insulted” by the Cleveland Browns’ latest contract offer of $1.4 million annually and is threatening to leave the team.”They need to treat him fairly or he’ll never play for the Browns again,” said the agent. “He will demand a trade and he will walk out of there and they won’t see him for the offseason — they won’t see him ever again.” Cribbs’ camp also claims that Eric Mangini promised him a new contract “by the end of the season.” Cribbs believes he’s worth at least $2.8-$3.2 million a year.

Washington: NFL Network’s Steve Wyche said Wednesday that he’s “hearing” Clinton Portis’ days in Washington could be numbered following the hiring of head coach Mike Shanahan. Fellow reporter Mike Lombardi agreed with the notion. Shanahan hinted strongly Wednesday that he values the offseason program, especially for running backs. Portis, long averse to OTA participation, might be given a do-or-die mandate entering the spring. If so, it would be in his best interest to attend and practice. If he’s cut, no other team would pay the declining back a $7+ million salary, which the Skins are currently slated to do in 2010.

Washington: A league source tells the Washington Post that new Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan plans to retain Jason Campbell. Campbell will be familiar with most of Shanahan’s terminology after playing in a somewhat similar West Coast-style offense under Jim Zorn. Shanahan, though, is expected to use the Skins’ No. 4 overall draft pick on a quarterback.

Arizona; Anquan Boldin revealed Wednesday that he has a sprained left MCL in addition to a high left ankle sprain. At this point, it wouldn’t be surprising if the Cards listed Boldin as “doubtful” on Friday’s injury report. Either sprain could sideline a player several weeks, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter already reported that the team is “not optimistic” about Boldin’s chances of playing Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.

New England: Tom Brady has been voted the NFL’s 2009 Comeback Player of the Year by the Associated Press. Brady’s 19 votes edged out a host of quality candidates, including Cadillac Williams (14 votes), Vince Young (7), and Cedric Benson and Brett Favre (4 apiece).