Archives for January 21, 2006

In our quest to become an integral part of the Buffalo Bills experience we have somehow crossed over from the realm of intensely supportive to insanely addicted. And in so doing, we are destroying the very institution that has served as a meaningful part of Western New York life for more than 45 years.

‘Caldwell is viewed as a Dungy clone in terms of his unstated demeanor and low-key coaching style. He is very popular with the players and has been endorsed for head coaching opportunities by Dungy and Colts GM Bill Polian, who held the same position with the Bills. Polian’s relationship with Levy may have helped Caldwell get a look from the Bills.’

‘Like I said, the Bills could do worse than bringing a hall of famer back as their coach. There are ample statistics from past seasons to show that they have done worse, much worse.’

‘It wouldn’t at all be a surprise if the Bills were considering Caldwell as a real possibility for their empty offensive coordinator position. The Bills haven’t had a formidable play-caller since the days of Ted Marchibroda, and that was nearly a decade and a half ago. Caldwell, after learning under Colts offensive coordinator extraordinaire Tom Moore for the last few years, should know how to mix the run and pass for a great blend of synergy on the offensive side of the ball.’

‘An official announcement is expected Monday or Tuesday at the latest, club officials indicated. The Bills are under pressure to make a choice, given that seven other NFL teams which have already named new head coaches have started the involved process of assembling their staffs.’

‘The Bills aren’t alone in giving looks to more than one minority candidate for their top coaching position. At least six other teams interviewed multiple candidates, and with 10 teams changing head coaches, this has been a record off-season for those of color to be interviewed for head coaching opportunities in the NFL.’

‘The Buffalo Bills’ search for a new head coach now includes Indianapolis Colts assistant head coach/quarterbacks coach Jim Caldwell.’

‘Mularkey returned to his home in Buffalo and is not expected to make a decision until perhaps tonight. Because Mularkey received no settlement from the Bills, he is free to work for any other team, including an AFC East opponent. Mularkey still has family in the Fort Lauderdale area, and his wife is a Florida native.’

‘It is not known whether Saban offered Mularkey the position, which opened when Scott Linehan became coach of the St. Louis Rams on Thursday.’

‘According to the sources, Levy wants former Chicago head coach Dick Jauron, while Wilson would like to see former Green Bay head coach Mike Sherman in charge.’

‘Caldwell has eight years (1993-2000) of head coaching experience with Wake Forest at the college level.’