‘Also on Friday, the Bears granted defensive quality control assistant Lloyd Lee permission to interview for the linebackers job with the Bills. Lee is expected to travel to Buffalo soon and meet with Jauron about the job.’
Archives for February 4, 2006
Thomas Not Part of 2006 HOF Class
‘Thomas was among the 15 finalists and one of four first-year eligible canidates considered for the 2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame class when the Hall’s Board of Selectors met in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, February 4.’
Thurman Thomas Denied In HOF Bid
‘Thomas made it to the finalists stage of 15 in his first year of eligibility which should bode well for his future chances of entering the Hall of Fame.’
LB coach Holland leaves Bills for Texans
‘Holland, 40, is from Houston, and his parents, brothers and sisters still live there.’
Parcells’ kick won this game
‘The goat? Probably Jim Kelly for not using the time better to get them closer. The hero? The man with the plan. Parcells’s best coaching job.’
Emmitt Smith endorses Thomas for Hall
‘"Thurman Thomas is one of the greatest players, not just one of the greatest running backs, to ever play the game," said Smith at a news conference for former Super Bowl most valuable players. "His numbers support that, and his talent supports that. He is a Hall of Famer, and anyone who feels otherwise should have their heads examined."’
Bills again need linebackers coach
Add LBs coach to the spots Dick Jauron must fill on his new Buffalo Bills staff of assistants. The Bills have allowed Johnnie Holland, hired last week to coach linebackers, to leave the team and take the same position with the Houston Texans.