‘But by waiving Thomas before March 1, the Dolphins save $100,000 due to a roster bonus Thomas was scheduled to receive.’
BillsBeat - February 14, 2001
Talks stall between Bills, Moulds
‘Greg Johnson, Moulds’ New Orleans-based representative…characterized the talks as "at a standstill" but he remained confident that Moulds will be re-signing with the Bills well before the free agency signing period begins March 2.’
Williams introduces his staff
On the defensive philosophy: "We’re going to play the run with numbers and play the pass with speed." On the inexperience factor in the Bills special teams: "I’m not sure how big a factor the inexperience was. We’re in the process of going through the tape and evaluating the problems."
Bills hire Thomas as defensive backs coach
‘The Buffalo Bills filled out their defensive staff by appointing Pat Thomas defensive backs coach on Tuesday amd Steve Jackson as a defensive assistant.’
Bills agree to terms with Pat Thomas
‘The 46-year old Thomas enters his eighth year coaching defensive backs in the NFL. He spent the past two years running his own business. His previous stops included the Colts (1994-97) and the Oilers (1990-92). He began his coaching career with the Houston Gamblers (USFL) in 1983 …’
BillsBeat - February 13, 2001
A preview of fall changes from the new coaches
‘By Yahoo Sports/The Sporting News/The Warroom
Fall changes in coaches may not bring everything their fans are expecting.
‘Traditionally, Buffalo has been a 3-4 defensive team, but Williams won’t stop there. He will run some 4-3 man and even more 4-6 zone. The Bills might get outplayed next season, but they won’t be outschemed with Williams at the helm.’
NFL Free Agency Summary of Buffalo Bills
NFLTalk says that ‘Flutie is willing to restructure (get more bonus money rather than salary) contract to lower number if he is named starting QB.’
Seeking QB Canadian relief will be difficult
‘Since there are not many NFL-caliber QBs available to draft this year, one
option for the Bills is to sign a CFL QB when Flutie or Johnson is cut. Unfortunately it is not as easy as it sounds for CFL players need to be signed by end of February and both hot prospects have no training camp experience hence money needs to come out of rookie pool.’
Lots and lots of heart in Buffalo
Nice article about the fine people of WNY: "This lovable rust-belt city is full of blue-collar guys of every ethnic background who get together on Sunday to watch the Bills and remove their shirts in 35-degree weather. (We) support everything from tractor pulls to the philharmonic — and hardly any drive-by shootings…"
Flutie is new favorite for QB job
‘I’d like to re-speculate. I think Johnson will be slipped the queen of spades and Flutie will be the starting quarterback for the 2001 season.’
Kelly welcomes 'Day of Hope'
‘"I learned about his toughness because we see what he goes through and are amazed by how he pulls through. It makes me realize that football was fun, but this is real tough."’
Bills hire five more assistants
‘New Buffalo Bills coach Gregg Williams officially added five more assistants to his staff yesterday, including two holdovers from the 2000 season — Chuck Lester and John Levra.’
Butler went to San Diego; What about Johnson?
‘I’m not ready to write off Johnson, but in fairness, he was a coach killer with his performance last season.’
Saints emulating Buffalo - expanding base
‘Buffalo, which has two fortune 500 companies, use the power of the medium sized businesses to increase the market share and ticket sales. Now the Saints, which has only ONE fortune 500 companies is trying to do the same.’
Kaiser takes coaching job in Buffalo
‘Kaiser is the second former Cowboys’ coach to join Williams’ staff in Buffalo. Ronnie Vinklarek, OSU’s offensive line coach for two years, has also joined the Bills staff.’