Archives for January 23, 2007

‘”He came into a situation with a team that had been down and he brought tremendous stability,” Levy said. “The thing I’ve always said is that if a head coach is going to succeed the first thing he must do is put together a good coaching staff and I believe he’s done that. The players have responded to what they recognize as good teaching, level-headedness and fair treatment. So I give him very high grades in his first year.”‘

‘When it’s all said and done, the Bills’ future will probably not include Clements. Because the Shaker Heights, Ohio, native is among the better defenders in football, he may price himself right out of frugal Buffalo’s range. In 2007, the Bills’ new Clements could be McGee, Thomas, Ashton Youboty or a young draft choice. Either way, it will be a step down for Buffalo’s defense, which finished seventh in passing yardage allowed last season.’