Archives for January 29, 2002

Tom Clements, the Steelers first QB coach in 28 years, is a candidate to become the OC of the Buffalo Bills. Bills president Tom Donahoe yesterday requested and received permission from the Steelers to talk to Clements. Williams was trying to arrange to bring Clements to Buffalo for an interview today.

‘No longer content as a footnote in other people’s stories, Briscoe has written his own story, entitled "The First Black Quarterback". The book, due out Feb. 15, chronicles Briscoe’s fascinating and volatile life.’

‘Gilbride interviewed recently with Minnesota for its offensive coordinator’s job. He also reportedly put the New Orleans Saints on hold for its offer to coach their quarterbacks so he could speak with another team about a more prestigious position. That team could be the Bills. Mike Riley, fired as San Diego’s head coach, is also believed to be interested in Buffalo’s opening.’

‘Given that Reeves will likely coach only one more season, Phillips might be attracted to Atlanta if he hopes to again be a head coach.’

‘Phillips has spoken to Falcons coach Dan Reeves but is believed to favor the Giants.’

The Best anjd the Worst of the Job

“Talking to the agents is really challenging because they have such a different agenda than we do”, he said. “They’re concerned about one player, we have to be concerned about 53 players, the salary cap and how it affects the whole team. That’s challenging. I wouldn’t say I dislike it, but there are other things that I would rather be doing.”

‘Demetrious Maxie obviously had a change of heart. Last week, the Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive tackle said his first choice was to return to the CFL team. But on Monday, the six-foot-two, 290-pound Maxie signed with the NFL’s Buffalo Bills.’