Four-man defensive lines were kings. The Steelers started the 2001 season as the league’s only true 3-4. Gregg Williams eliminated it from the Bills’ game plan after replacing Wade Phillips despite back-to-back playoff seasons.
BillsBeat - February 13, 2002
NO WAY Johnson comes back
Gregg Williams hired Kevin Gilbride to oversee the Bills offense this season. That does not mean, however, that Buffalo will make amends with Rob Johnson and bring him back at a drastically reduced salary. I just don’t see how that could happen.
Where are they now? - Don Beebe
Interview with the King of Speed.
Modrak waits on Falcons
‘Modrak has said often he would leave only for a GM position to his liking. He wouldn’t say if that was Atlanta.’
Len Pasquarelli's all-expansion team
WR Avion Black and Safety Raion Hill are the only Bills who makes his list.
New coordinator excited to work again for Reeves
‘After his ordeal in Buffalo, Wade Phillips isn’t interested in pursuing an NFL head coaching job. At least not any time soon.’
BillsBeat - February 12, 2002
Players allocated to NFL-Europe
The following players have been allocated for NFL-Europe:
David Dinkins, QB, Amsterdam
Reggie Allen, WR, Amsterdam
Chad Sears, S, Amsterdam
Scott Keys, WR, Berlin
Curtis Alexander, RB, Frankfurt
DeVonte Peterson, DT, Scotland
Jimmy Robinson, LB, Scotland
Many Buffalo Bills make Buffalo their home year round.
When the Buffalo Bills add players to their roster, they arrive here from places all over the world. Although many return to these places during the off-season, several players have stayed and made a home for themselves and their families in Buffalo and Western New York. Buffalo has embraced these professional athletes as valuable members of the community.
Gilbride ready to sell himself
‘Bills players complained that Sheppard’s game plans were too predictable and didn’t take full advantage of their skills. The Bills think Gilbride will do a better job of that.’
Williams looks to experience on offense
‘He’d better be right about Gilbride, because he just put his job in his hands.’
Hunter Kelly released from Children's
‘Jim Kelly’s 4-year-old son,Hunter, was released Monday afternoon from Children’s Hospital after spending the weekend in the hospital.’
Bills interested in playing in the Dome
‘Donahoe said another meeting is scheduled with Syracuse officials, though he declined to say when or the time frame for making a date at the Dome.’
Falcons interview Bills exec; McKay's status murky
‘Owner Arthur Blank and coach Dan Reeves met Monday with Buffalo director of player personnel Tom Modrak, interviewing him for the vice president/general manager position…’.
Modrak interviews while Mueller may withdraw
‘Buffalo Bills director of football operations Tom Modrak, one of the league’s top talent scouts, interviewed on Monday with new Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank as the team continued its search for a general manager in its restructured front office.’
Gilbride: Offense will suit personnel
‘"I’m delighted to be here," Gilbride said. "I’ve had some great experiences here, some positive, some not so positive. But I always had great admiration for the fans and the quality of this organization."’