"Meanwhile, talks between the Bills and Flowers are continuing. Neither Butler nor Flowers’ agent, Eric Metz, could be reached for comment. Both had expressed confidence last week that an agreement would be made soon. Bills coach Wade Phillips said Flowers can’t afford a long layoff. "At some point it will hurt young players not to be here, but it’s not to that point right now," Phillips said. "It’s hard for both sides to get exactly what they want. But I’m not into the business side of it. I’m into the football part. Whoever’s out there, I’m going to coach them."’