Archives for December 20, 2000

‘”There’s definitely a surprise,” Bills linebacker John Holecek said. “You don’t expect this. . . . The timing is what’s shocking. We kind of expected some changes, but not at this time.”‘

‘The free-agent salary cap also came into play in 1993, but Butler didn’t seem encumbered by it.’

‘The Bills’ performance has been miserable in the past four weeks, increasing pressure on the coaching staff. The offense, in particular, has been a big disappointment.’

‘Now Butler is gone, too, like Polian the victim of his owner’s rash and dubious judgment. Wilson fired him Tuesday for refusing to sign a new contract and take himself out of the running for other GM positions in the league — specifically, the San Diego job that is apparently his for the taking.’