Is Lewis in or is Lewis out? WGR55 previously announced that the AP in Baltimore was reporting that Lewis was hired as the next head coach of the Buffalo Bills. Only a short time later, WGR retracted that statement. Mass confusion in Buffalo! Hide your lawn ornaments to prevent the looting!
Archives for January 2001
Wade Phillips denied Redskins coordinator position
Sports talk WGR55 is reporting that Redskins’ head coach, Marty Schottenheimer, has taken a pass on the services of Bills’ former head coach Wade Phillips. Phillips had just completed an interview for the defensive coordinator position this week. Schottenheimer selected his brother, Kurt, to fill the position instead.
Ravens’ next task is keeping stars
‘While we sit and wait… Art Modell recently said the Ravens are $14 million above the cap and will have to restructure some contracts. Unrestricted FAs include QB Dilfer, LB Sharper, S Herring, P Richardson, G Flynn, C Mitchell, FB Gash, RB Holmes.’
Donahoe nears decision after meeting Fox
‘The urgency of a quick decision by the Bills was lessened somewhat by Cleveland’s choice of Butch Davis as its head coach on Monday. The Bills now are the only NFL team searching for a head coach. But given the fact teams still are in competition for quality assistant coaches, Donahoe is unlikely to want much delay in the decision.’
Meeting Set for Fox and Bills
‘"If John gets the Buffalo job, I’ll be the most happy for him," Giants Coach Jim Fassel said. "He deserves it. He’s also got a good job now."’
For Fox, off to Buffalo or stay put
‘Before Davis was hired, most speculation around the NFL had Fox getting either the Browns or Bills job, with Ravens defensive coordinator Marvin Lewis getting the other. Lewis is considered the frontrunner for the Buffalo spot. He interviewed with Donahoe on Monday.’
Fox may lose out to Lewis
‘Where it once looked as if Fox was the favorite for the job, he now could be viewed as something of a longshot.’
Fox’ Job Search Is Down to Bills
‘Until the Browns hired Davis, it appeared that Fox and Ravens defensive coordinator Marvin Lewis would split the two openings. But it now looks as if one will get the Buffalo job and the other will remain in his current job for 2001. Lewis interviewed Monday, and Fox was set to meet Bills president Tom Donahoe yesterday.’
Fox gets tips, then interviews with Bills
‘"If things don’t work out, I’ve got a great job with a great organization right here," Fox said. "I’ve been trying to prepare myself my whole career to become a head coach, but if I went the rest of my career as a defensive coordinator, it wouldn’t be suicidal for me."’
Carthon may join Big Blue if Fox leaves
‘Fox met with new Buffalo general manager Tom Donahoe on Tuesday at Donahoe’s home in Pittsburgh as the Bills look to fill the only head coaching opening left in the NFL. He and fellow defensive coordinators Marvin Lewis of Baltimore and Gregg Williams of Tennessee are the finalists for the job.’
Decision Near on Defense
‘Phillips returned to his home in East Amherst, N.Y., early yesterday after spending much of Monday with Schottenheimer. Phillips is a proven NFL defensive coordinator and also has been the head coach of the Denver Broncos, and he appeared to emerge as the Redskins’ front-runner.’
M. Lewis is awaiting Bills’ word
‘The sooner a decision is made, the better, said Ray Anderson, Lewis’ agent…"I think by the end of [today], or [tomorrow] morning at the latest, a firm decision would be made. "You’ve got a coaching staff to get together, and Cleveland is already out hustling their staff. Coaches are not sitting around forever."’
Lewis, Fox vye for Bills’ head coach job
‘It’s been learned that the final four candidates have been told a decision will be made today or tomorrow, at the latest.’
Bills’ head coaching search almost over
‘Sources in Cleveland tell a different story, though, surmising that the feeling there was that Lewis would be taking the Bills’ job, even if they threw from 2-3 million per season at him.’
Donahoe meets with Fox; Bills head coaching selection can’t be far away
‘With the prospect of the new coach having to hire a new staff, and with Donahoe facing free agent and salary cap concerns in the coming month, it’s anticipated that the Bills will make their selection within the next week.’