Coach Gardener

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From the Houston Chronicle:

Former NFL defensive tackle Daryl Gardener has been hired as assistant strength coach at Texas Southern. Gardener, a former No. 1 pick from Baylor, experienced back problems during much of his career. Gardener was supposed to sign with Cincinnati after the Broncos released him June 1 but couldn't pass their physical. If his back improves enough and he has the desire to play, Gardener will try to make a comeback, preferably with the Bengals.