‘"Do I ever reflect on (the Super Bowl losses) — yes. But it hasn’t wrecked my psyche . . . Getting to the Super Bowl is tough, getting back three straight years after the first time is even tougher."’
BillsBeat - January 12, 2001
Thoughts on Ralph, Wade, former Bills
‘What three things do Dusty Zeigler, Glenn Parker and Corbin Lacina have in common? First, they were all Buffalo Bills’ offensive linemen, second they all left as free agents and, third, all three will be starting in Sunday’s NFL Championship Game.’
Bills To Introduce New GM Today
‘If you’re a fan of the Buffalo Bills, the last couple of days have been good ones. Count your blessings.’
Texans meet with Bills assistant Cottrell
‘Phillips will interview for the Texans’ job this weekend; Thursday belonged to Cottrell, who was interviewing for a head coaching job for the first time.’
It's Cowher vs. Donahoe again
‘The guess here is the Bills will be a bigger winner over the long haul than the Steelers, that Donahoe still will be working in Buffalo long after Cowher has moved on to his next job.’
Donahoe's former colleagues say Buffalo made the right choice
‘Donahoe also is lauded for his keen eye for talent and a tireless work ethic.’
COACHING CANDIDATES PLENTIFUL
‘Following is a list of possible replacements (in order of probability) for the recently fired Wade Phillips. Most are familiar with Donahoe through Pittsburgh ties.’
BillsBeat - January 11, 2001
Levy, Wilson: Hall of Fame Nominees
Marv Levy and Ralph Wilson are among the 15 finalists for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Akron… errrr Canton, OH. Other finalists include: Harry Carson, Dave Casper, Dan Hampton, Lester Hayes, Mike Munchak, John Stallworth, Lynn Swann, Ron Yary, Jack Youngblood, Nick Buoniconti, Bill Parcells, Art Monk, and Jackie Slater.
Bills have one preseason game scheduled
The Trenton Times reports that the Bills will host the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday, Aug. 18.
Ravens' M. Lewis on Bills' short list
‘Station WGRZ-TV in Buffalo reported last night that Ravens defensive coordinator Marvin Lewis is the leading candidate to replace deposed Bills coach Wade Phillips.’
Bears down to 4
‘Bills were ninth in yards gained and 20th in points scored this season. They were 11th in yards and 16th in points last season and sixth in yards and seventh in points in 1998.’
4 in hunt to run Bears offense
‘Bears coach Dick Jauron has narrowed his list of offensive coordinator candidates to…Bears interim coordinator John Shoop…Jimmy Raye, formerly of the Kansas City Chiefs, Joe Pendry, formerly of the Buffalo Bills and Marc Trestman, formerly of the Arizona Cardinals.’
Flutie backer takes over as Bills GM
‘The Buffalo Bills have a new general manager and, it would seem, a firm backer of Doug Flutie as the club’s starting quarterback in 2001.’
Donahoe comes full circle in NFL
‘The Bills have hired a highly competent, thoroughly loyal, dedicated football man who is respected and liked throughout the sport.’
Donahoe named Bills GM
‘Wilson, the team’s founder who turns 83 in October, has expressed a desire to cut back on his duties with the team, meaning Donahoe will be the club’s chief voice at league-level meetings on down.’