Archives for January 5, 2006

‘Assistant GM Tom Modrak will take on expanded duties that include pro personnel in addition to his current role as head college scout. Also assisting Levy will be Russ Brandon, a rising star in the organization, whose expertise is in contract negotiations and salary-cap management.’

‘"Someone said to me ‘I thought you were retired.’ and I said, ‘I am re-tired. Now that I’ve got new tires I’m ready to roll.’"’

‘"The past is history. The future is a mystery. Today is a gift..that’s why we call it a present."’

‘"Where else would you rather be than right here, right now?"’

‘"This isn’t a return to the good old days," said Levy. "It’s new role which I savor."’

‘"The age factor means nothing to me," Levy said. "I’m old enough to know my limitations and I’m young enough to exceed them."’

‘"I’m very proud to bring some youth to this organization," Bills owner Ralph Wilson joked at Thursday’s news conference. "You can call us the two golden boys."’

‘"I don’t know Mike [Mularkey] really well, but I know his reputation and it is an excellent one," said Levy. "I like his personality and I’m excited to get the chance to work with him and his coaching staff. They have a pretty good program in place here already. I’m looking forward to this, it looks like it’s going to be a lot of fun."’

‘Buffalo Bills Owner and President Ralph Wilson, Jr. announced today that former coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer Marv Levy will assume the roll of General Manager and Vice President of Football Operations.’

‘Feb. 1: Donahoe hires Gregg Williams as head coach over Marvin Lewis, John Fox and Ted Cottrell. Donahoe called Williams, "the best candidate I ever interviewed."’

‘The Buffalo Bills have scheduled a 2 p.m. press conference today, during which the team is expected to announce that Hall of Fame coach Marv Levy is returning as general manger of football operations.’

‘The fun begins at 2 p.m.’

‘Wednesday’s news guarantees more mediocrity from the Bills’ organization for an undisclosed amount of time. Wilson once again proved that he’s just not going to go the extra mile to put a great product on the field.’

‘There was no script, no sanitized corporate statement, as one might expect from the head of a company that’s worth roughly $500 million. It was hardly slick, but it was sincere. Wilson was part apologetic grandfather and part determined executive, with some rambling stand-up comedy thrown in.’

‘”I want him because I think he can be a very outstanding coach,” Wilson said. “He had a tough time this year. We’re trying to break in a rookie quarterback. You all know how difficult that is. Mike and I think J.P. (Losman) is going to be very good given some experience. Mike is a strong leader. He has his hands on the entire situation. He’s going to make the team better.”‘