‘When you signed Kelly Holcomb during the off season many newspaper writers wrote that this was a great signing for the Bills because we wanted a good experience backup QB for a young J.P. Losman. They wrote that if Losman struggled that Holcomb could step in. Now that this has happened, why are they saying the Bills are wrong to play Holcomb and that J.P. should be playing even if he struggles? Please explain.
Mike Mularkey: We brought Kelly in here because of his past experiences as a backup. The main intent was for him to come in here, backup J.P., be a mentor and teach him from his experiences on and off the field. If we needed a spark at the quarterback position, we knew Kelly had the experience in all situations, as a backup and a starter. The way this has unfolded was not planned out. It’s a matter of trying to win games and that is why the decision came down.’