Whisenhunt to serve on Competition Committee

Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt was named to the NFL’s Competition Committee on Tuesday by commissioner Roger Goodell.

The committee consists of nine coaches and managers who oversee all aspects of the game and recommend rules and policy changes to NFL clubs.

Rams head coach Jeff Fisher and Packers president and CEO Mark Murphy are also 2012 additions to the committee that includes Rich McKay, Stephen Jones, Marvin Lewis, John Mara, Ozzie Newsome and Rick Smith.

Whisenhunt will continue to serve as a member of the Coaches Subcommittee, which makes recommendations to the Competition Committee.

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