Archives for January 16, 2013

‘”Coach Marrone’s philosophies, the way that he handles everything from a protection standpoint to the run, it was unbelievable learning from him and creating a system that first year,” Nathaniel Hackett told Buffalobills.com.’

‘Experience at the NFL level was not a requirement for Marrone. The 10 new hires have just 20 combined years of coaching experience at the NFL level, but 133 years of coaching experience in the collegiate ranks.’

‘Here’s a look at that “second tier” of unrestricted free agents for the Bills, excluding Levitre and Byrd…’

‘”I’ve heard some criticism out there saying, ‘Oh, this means taxes are going to be going up as a direct result of the Buffalo Bills lease,’ ” Poloncarz told Erie County legislators Tuesday. “Our four-year plan as projected right now already includes the costs associated with the Buffalo Bills lease. We don’t anticipate having to go above and beyond that.”‘

‘”When I began the hiring process for our staff, I sought after individuals who had a strong work ethic, passion for the game of football and experience, which are all qualities demonstrated in each of our new hires,” Marrone said in a statement released by the Bills.’

‘Coaches Greg Adkins, Tyrone Wheatley, Donnie Henderson and Jason Rebrovich are all headed to work for the NFL team.’

‘Several new assistants also have ties to the New York Jets, where they worked under Buffalo’s new defensive coordinator, Mike Pettine. That group is made up of Jim O’Neil (linebackers), Anthony Weaver (defensive line) and Samson Brown (assistant defensive backs).’

‘”I’m excited to announce the newest members of the Buffalo Bills coaching staff,” said head coach Doug Marrone. “When I began the hiring process for our staff, I sought after individuals that had a strong work ethic, passion for the game of football and experience which are all qualities demonstrated in each of our new hires.”‘