Archives for February 2001

‘Bills coach Gregg Williams worked with Gilbride when both men were assistant coaches with the Houston Oilers in the early 1990s. Gilbride also worked closely with Bills quarterback Rob Johnson in Jacksonville.’

‘The division’s easiest schedule is another huge plus (Carolina, New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Seattle at home; Atlanta, Jacksonville, San Diego and San Francisco on the road). The Bills get a huge break as the only team in the division that they won’t play St. Louis.’

‘Other team officials said Lewis did not interview well, something Anderson vehemently denied. When Dungy was going for head-coaching positions in the early 1990’s, he was also accused of interviewing poorly.’

‘Modell dismissed any thought of a black-white issue with Bills owner Ralph Wilson, his friend. Lewis is black. "I don’t read anything racially into that," he said. "As far as Ralph Wilson, no way."’

"Surrounded by immense love, Hunter Kelly will turn 4 on Valentine's Day, achieving a milestone that defies the odds. . .The birthday — a milestone for the child who doctors weren't sure would survive his first year — will be celebrated at a public party staged by Hunter's Hope. That's the foundation his parents — former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly and his wife, Jill — established for research into Krabbe's (kra BAYZ) disease, the rare and fatal genetic disorder that is degenerating Hunter's nervous system. "

‘The severe ankle injury that cut short Sam Cowart’s 2000 season by a month couldn’t keep him from being selected to his first Pro Bowl. And it apparently won’t prevent the standout inside linebacker from playing in it. Cowart has practiced all week with the AFC’s all-star squad, and plans to see action in Sunday’s game at Aloha Stadium.’

‘It’s easy to see why Donahoe was so impressed. During his first news conference, Williams proved articulate, focused and in possession of both definite goals and a sense of humor.’

‘And as Tampa Bay’s Tony Dungy said to John Thompson on WTEM-980 Thursday, Lewis not getting hired isn’t nearly as bad as Lewis not being interviewed by anybody other than Buffalo. That’s shameful.’

‘"Sure, there was some pressure," Lewis said. "But that’s one of the reasons why I didn’t want the job. It had to be the right situation for me and my family. I think our people will appreciate the fact that you don’t have to take every job because it is extended out there."’

‘The Bills/Giants superbowl has been labelled as one of the greatest – this years superbowl was supposed to another such matchup was weak in comparision.’

‘Why did Marvin Lewis not get a job as head coach? He was labelled the front runner by so many people that he was bypassed by some teams who did not feel they had a chance of hiring him and did not want to wait until after the Superbowl.

Some people find color more important than qualifications, preparation or interviewing skills – that is discrimination, deplorable and a waste of talent. But what is AS deplorable is labelling every decision which which you do not agree with as discrimination.

Lewis may be bypassed for intrerviews due to actions of Lewis’s agent and his supporters; no one likes taking personal shots for giving someone a long look when others did not take a glance.

‘The Titans may be regretting it later but the Titans were instrumental in having Bills President Donahoe to consider Williams; when Capers was hired as HC of the Houston Texans, Donahoe asked several people around the league to see if he was leaving anyone out in his search including Titans General Manager Floyd Reese.’

‘Based on the take of Bills President Tom Donahoe, it now can be said Williams did not just ace his interview for the Buffalo job. He royal flushed it.’

‘"Because of the cap, we can’t afford to keep both quarterbacks," Donahoe said at the Bills Fieldhouse. "I don’t think economically it’s feasible to do it, and secondly, it’s not good for your team."’

‘It seems as if the building of a staff, the remaking of the offense, the direction of the defense and the settlement of the forever-running quarterback controversy may have been resolved between the orange juice and scrambled eggs Friday morning.’