Archives for January 8, 2012

‘The relatively modest investment in a consultant could save millions in lease terms. It could better cement the team to the town. Beyond that, any sports economist will slap down the argument, which the Bills are sure to make, that the team brings economic benefits.’

‘Here’s a capsule review of the 6-10 campaign…’.

‘Cortez, 60, served on Chan Gailey’s staff the last two seasons and has extensive CFL experience, most recently as offensive coordinator and associate head coach of Calgary from 2007-09. Cortez has been a part of four Grey Cup-winning organizations.’

‘Reed is one of three receivers on the list of 15, joined by former Vikings star Cris Carter and former Raiders star Tim Brown. Carter is a finalist for a fifth straight year. Brown is a finalist for a third straight year.’

‘It says here that what the 2012 Bills need beside good health is another good draft, particularly with that extra fourth-rounder they received for Lee Evans. The more obvious needs are a couple of pass rushers with venom in their blood and at least two wide receivers, one to replace Johnson if he insists upon remaining a juvenile.’

‘Fitzpatrick continues to battle inconsistency, and that was evident all year. At times he was razor sharp, and other times woefully inefficient.’

‘Why wouldn’t the Bills gladly give Jackson a new long-term deal? He’ll be coming off a broken leg, he’ll turn 31 years old on Feb. 20, and second-year man C.J. Spiller played very well after Jackson suffered his season-ending injury. Spiller isn’t going anywhere. He’ll be in the third year of a five-year deal worth a guaranteed $20.8 million ($37.5 million maximum value with incentive bonuses).’

‘Cortez will be formally introduced at a news conference Tuesday.’

‘Cortez, who served as offensive coordinator and associate head coach of the Calgary Stampeders from 2007-09, replaces Marcel Bellefeuille. He was fired following a season in which the Tiger-Cats went 8-10 in the regular season and fell to Winnipeg, 19-3, in the East Division championship.’

‘Cortez spent two years as quarterbacks coach in Buffalo.’

‘The Class of 2012, consisting of 4-7 men, will be revealed on February 5th.’

‘”George did an excellent job during his time with us and I want to offer my congratulations to him in his new role as head coach of the Hamilton Tiger-cats,” said Bills head coach Chan Gailey. “We’re excited for him with this new opportunity and wish him the best of luck.”‘

‘Cortez joins the Ticats after two seasons as the quarterbacks coach with the NFL’s Buffalo Bills.’