Archives for February 18, 2006

‘What does appear likely is Levy and Jauron buying more time by slapping the franchise tag on Clements. That deadline is Feb. 23.’

‘GM Marv Levy said fixing Buffalo’s offensive line is a top priority. "The offensive line needs improving, it’s obvious," Levy said. How does tackle/guard Mike Williams figure into the picture? That’s up to him, Levy indicated. "Is he intrinsically motivated? That’s what we have to find out," Levy said. "It’s not, ‘Can we get him motivated?’ I’m reflecting something (felt) by the whole coaching staff, too."’

‘New quarterbacks coach Turk Schonert is giving the Bills a second go-around and he can only hope it’s as eventful as the first one. Schonert was Buffalo’s QB coach under Wade Phillips from 1998-2000, coaching Doug Flutie’s rise to NFL stardom after years in Canada. The Bills made the playoffs in two of Flutie’s three seasons that were also marked by an ongoing feud with Rob Johnson. Schonert walks into a similar situation this time, with the Bills trying to chose between a veteran (Kelly Holcomb) and a young prospect that cost a first-round pick (J.P. Losman). After leaving Buffalo, Schonert coached QBs for the Giants and Saints. Jauron and Schonert were briefly teammates in Cincinnati.’