Two Bills Drive

‘"Gratitude is the first one. Especially to the Hall of Fame selectors, but to everybody who made it possible. That includes the Buffalo Bills fans so much. They played such a key part to the thrilling decade that I spent there."’

‘"It’s so great to finally have something to celebrate on a Super Bowl weekend," said Levy, alluding to his team’s four Super Bowl losses in the 1990s — including a 20-19 defeat against the New York Giants 10 years ago in the same city as this year’s game, Tampa, Fla.’

‘On Aug. 4, Levy will become only the third member of the Buffalo Bills organization (O.J. Simpson and Billy Shaw are the others) and only the 11th coach in NFL history to receive a Hall of Fame bust.’

‘"You’re clicking the remote and that damn lowlight comes up, and you pray that one freaking time that kick will hook just a few feet to the left," says Jim Kelly, the quarterback of all four Bills Super Bowl teams. "But it never does. It’s always wide right." Then. Now. Forever.’

‘In terms of longevity and achievement, Wilson belongs in Canton. Hopefully he’ll be elected while he still is breathing.’

And so it beings…… Bills fans with less intestinal fortitude may wish go shopping or skiing on Sunday – as Super Bowl coverage is certainly going to bring back a lot of painful memories.

‘Now, Fox and Lewis are hotter than hot. The Browns and Bills are set to go on the offensive Sunday night for Fox and Lewis. The Browns have the money. The Bills have a friend of theirs in high places — team president Tom Donahoe, who worked with Lewis and Fox in Pittsburgh.’

‘Justice was served on Saturday when Marv Levy made the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and Bill Parcells did not.’

‘Upon further review, Buffalo’s next head coach won’t necessarily be on the sidelines Sunday night …’

‘In 1986, when Marv Levy was chosen to direct the fortunes of the Buffalo Bills, he brought with him more than 30 years of coaching experience. A graduate of Coe College, Levy began his pro coaching career in 1969 as kicking teams coach for the Philadelphia Eagles…’

‘Marv Levy, who coached four straight Buffalo Super Bowl teams, and six players including longtime nominees Lynn Swann and Ron Yary were elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.’

‘Flutie piqued the Bucs’ interest after quarterback coach Clyde Christensen was selected by head coach Tony Dungy as the team’s new offensive coordinator.’

‘But an NFL source said Friday the Browns have a blockbuster offer prepared to lay on Lewis, the Ravens’ defensive coordinator, as soon as Super Bowl XXXV is over. Lewis is the clear-cut No. 1 on the Browns’ list.’

Patriots owner Robert Kraft now has regrets about letting Sam Gash go. “Sam Gash was one of my favorite players,'' the Patriots owner said yesterday. “He's a tough, physical guy who was all about the team. You can't win consistently without leaders like that, guys who lead by example. You can't have guys who talk and don't perform." (Many Bills fans feel the same way Bob.)

‘Before meeting with Williams, Donahoe declined to rank the candidates, but did say he hoped to have the process completed by "Wednesday or so."’