‘The Bills, for whatever reason, seem to play better when Flutie is in the game. And if I’m the head coach, that’s the bottom line.’
Archives for January 20, 2001
Chiefs free to hire Saunders as offensive coordinator
‘Saunders will be joined on the Chiefs’ offensive staff by two of Gunther Cunningham’s assistants, tight-ends coach Keith Rowen and offensive-line coach Mike Solari, and two additions from the Buffalo Bills, wide-receivers coach Charlie Joiner and running-backs coach James Saxon.’
Cottrell Is Top Choice For Redskins’ Defense
‘Schottenheimer said last night that if Cottrell abandons his pursuit of the Bills’ head coaching position, it is possible that he could hire Cottrell by this afternoon.’
Capers goes to Texans, not Bills
‘The job is now considered to be a two-man race between defensive coordinators Marvin Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens and John Fox of the New York Giants.’
Giants’ Coordinators Have Suitors’ Attention
‘[Donahoe] has told friends there that his choice of a new Bills coach would most likely come down to which person interviews the best and whose philosophy is closest to his.’
Fox in Hunt With Bills; Fassel Has Sharpe Insight
‘Fox, who came to New York as Jim Fassel’s defensive coordinator in 1997, interviewed last winter for the Saints’ job that went to Jim Haslett.’
Bills Receive Permission to Interview Fox
‘Fox’ association with Bills general manager Tom Donahoe when both worked for the Steelers a decade ago made the Bills the most logical fit for Fox.’
Billls want to talk to Fox after game
‘If Fox is hired by the Bills, it is possible that Jim Fassel would promote Johnnie Lynn, the defensive backs coach, to defensive coordinator. There is also a chance that Fox would ask Lynn to join him in Buffalo.’
Giants defensive coordinator given permission to talk with Bills
‘New York Giants defensive coordinator John Fox will interview for the Buffalo Bills’ head coaching job.’