Fan Friday 1-22 – Inside The Bills
Chris Brown answers fan questions on the offensive line, the run defense problems, trading Aaron Schobel, trading Marshawn Lynch, acquiring Jason Campbell, switching to the 3-4 and comparing Chan Gailey to Dick Jauron. Really great stuff.
Bills nix John Guy | ProFootballTalk.com
"More importantly, a late-night announcement of news that might make folks question the legitimacy of the team's G.M. search will only make folks already inclined to question the legitimacy of the team's G.M. search more inclined to do so -- and it will equip them with ammunition for persuading others that the Bills are up to something."
Coaches with ties to Gailey – Inside The Bills
Chris Brown does a great job breaking down coaches with ties to Gailey that could come in and fill jobs on the roster.
Bills Coaching Links
Panthers hire Tyke Tolbert to coach wideouts | ProFootballTalk.com
The Bills WR coach replaced an original Carolina staffer, Richard Williamson.
Reeves interested in assistant’s job – Inside The Bills
"Gailey got his first NFL coaching job under Reeves in Denver as his special teams coach and later as offensive coordinator. Reeves’ last season as head coach was in 2003 with the Falcons, but reportedly interviewed for the 49ers offensive coordinator post just last January."
Reeves says Nothing Going On With Bills, Others Interested - WGRZ.com
WGRZ reached out to former Gailey-connected coaches Dan Reeves, former Notre Dame and Georgia Tech DC John Tenuta, and former Bills ST coach Bruce DeHaven. None would say if there has been any contact by Gailey.
Gailey connected to Bills Hall of Famer | BuffaloBills.com
Hall of Fame Guard Billy Shaw and new coach Chan Gailey are friends. Gailey coached at Shaw's alma mater, Georgia Tech, and the two share a strong religious faith. Gailey even shared with Shaw that he was interviewing a week before being introduced.
Defensive approach will wait on coordinator | BuffaloBills.com
"Bills head coach Chan Gailey’s first order of business is putting together a coaching staff as he begins preparations for the 2010 season in his first year as Buffalo’s sideline boss. It’s clear he has a concrete plan with respect to the offensive approach his team will take come September, but the defensive scheme is still up for debate."
Bills Focus: Chan's Offensive Plan (4:02) | BuffaloBills.com Video
The Bills new head coach has been known to shape the offense to the strengths of his roster.
Wilson thinks Gailey the right man for job : Buffalo Bills : The Buffalo News
"Chan Gailey, I think, is going to be a good head coach," Wilson said. "We like him because he's had a lot of experience at being a head coach and as an assistant coach on the offensive side of the ball."
More coaching moves for Buffalo Bills | Democrat and Chronicle
Sal Maiorana runs down the list of Bills coaches who have been hired elsewhere and the firing of John Guy.
WGR 550 SportsRadio - Kelly sheds interesting insight
"I have not heard one negative thing [about Chan Gailey]," Jim Kelly said. "He's a motivator. He takes no crap from anybody. He holds you accountable for every action you do on-and-off the field." Kelly also spoke about a number of topics, including the Bills quarterbacking stable, Tim Tebow and Michael Vick (not a fan).
Buffalo greats at Bob Hope Classic | The Desert Sun
"Let's face it, Buffalo is in disarray all the way from the top to the bottom," said Andre Reed. The Hall of Fame finalist was in attendance along with HOF DE Bruce Smith. Both talked about the Bills relocation rumors and the new head coach.
Baptist Press - Chan Gailey carries faith back to NFL - News with a Christian Perspective
"Chan Gailey, who held firm in his faith during a two-year stint as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, is taking the helm of the NFL's Buffalo Bills."
Should a HC call his own plays? - Arrowhead Pride
One of the guys from Arrowhead Pride tries to figure out the answer.
Bills Daily - "The Bills Declare Change"
"I had held out hope the Bills would eventually realize that what they have been doing simply isn’t working and take steps to address it. After Tuesday’s event I am now firmly convinced that, short of getting lucky, the Bills are not going to be successful in the short term, or quite frankly, ever."
Chattanooga Times Free Press | Garza gone, Hinshaw hired at UT
"Dooley has spoken at least twice with Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebackers coach Joe Barry about the [Volunteers DC] position, and he reportedly also contacted Buffalo Bills defensive line coach Bob Sanders."
Other Links
Sports, Ink: This Day in Buffalo Sports History: A four-bagger
Vic Carucci gives his take on the Bills fourth straight trip to the Super Bowl, January 23rd, 1994, a day after they beat the Chiefs for the right to represent the AFC against the Cowboys.
Buffalo weather part of QB eval. – Inside The Bills
"Now Nix did not say it was necessary to bring in a QB with superior arm strength, just not a QB with "questionable arm strength." Accuracy is probably a more coveted attribute in quarterbacks, but the ball does have to get there sooner rather than later too."
QB evaluation will take time | BuffaloBills.com
"I don’t know that I can answer how long that will take, but it will be before the draft and free agency," said Gailey. "It has to be. You’ve got to make decision by then so you better have it evaluated and a course of action planned."
Quarterback quandary calls for a quick fix : Bob Dicesare : The Buffalo News
"To satisfy their greatest need the Bills will have to think outside the free-agent wire, and aggressively so. Never mind what's freely available. The question is, what might be obtained? Which teams have the makings of a quarterback controversy and might want to spare themselves the looming headache? What teams have a backup with credentials that deem him worth a shot? "
Owens donates to Haiti relief – Inside The Bills
"The "Athletes Relief Fund for Haiti," co‐founded by NBA legend Alonzo Mourning and Miami Heat all‐star Dwyane Wade, has received pledges totaling more than $800K from the sports community since its unique inception last Friday. Among those donating was Bills WR Terrell Owens."
Buffalo Bills—Simply Flat-Out Cursed | NFL Curses: Ten Curses That May Be Plaguing NFL Teams | Bleacher Report
So in a complete list of curses the best they can come up with is... " Previous Next Buffalo Bills—Simply Flat-Out Cursed"?
Mora remains a big Vick backer | ProFootballTalk.com
"Michael Vick was positive influence in locker room. A good worker . . . Mike was always the last guy to leave every day. He watched as much film as anybody. All that stuff was a bunch of media talk," Jim Mora said. Later, clarifying his statements, he revealed he was being less than candid about Vick.
L.A. Buffalo Bills supporters nervous about potential move - ESPN Los Angeles
John Mammoser, a 50-year-old comedy writer in Los Angeles, founded the Los Angeles Bills Backers in 1989. He speaks with ESPNLosAngeles.com about the possibility of the Bills moving to L.A. "The team would be the new hot club in town, talked about and packed for the first year before it's quickly forgotten when the next new shiny toy arrives."
Coles could be back in Bills mix… again : Buffalo Sports Daily
"Twelve months later the Bills and Coles may cross paths again. Buffalo is very likely to be in the market for a number two receiver and according to a Cincinnati beat writer, Coles is likely to be looking for employment."
Are the Bills readying for a switch to the 3-4 defense? | National Football Post
Clancy Pendergast and Tim Lewis are suggested as candidates by Dave Miller for the DC spot in Buffalo.
After hiring 70-year-old GM, retread coach, Bills have little hope - Michael Rosenberg - SI.com
"But how can Buffalo fans believe? The Bills just hired a 70-year-old rookie general manager, who hired a 57-year-old retread coach, and together they are supposed to lead Buffalo past Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, past Rex Ryan and the Jets, past Bill Parcells' Dolphins. It's like watching your Uncle Ned run the Boston Marathon and hoping he can beat the Kenyans."
All-AFL Team
History Story " All-Time AFL Team - OFFENSE
Guard Billy Shaw was a member of the All-Time AFL team.
History Story " All-Time AFL Team - OFFENSE
Tackle Stew Barber, RB Cookie Gilchrist, and WR Art Powell made the second team.
History Story " All-Time AFL Team - DEFENSE
DT Tom Sestak was named to the first team defense and was joined by S George Saimes.
History Story " AFL All-Time Team - DEFENSE
The second team included CB Butch Byrd, OLB Mike STratton, DT Tom Keating, and DE Ron McDole.
History Story " NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1970s - OFFENSE
Joe DeLamielleure and OJ Simpson were named first team members of the 1970s All-Decade team.
2010 NFL Draft
Bills draft pick count – Inside The Bills
"The Bills have a total of nine picks. Their extra sixth round pick is part of the Jason Peters trade last year. Their extra seventh round pick is part of the Ko Simpson trade at the beginning of the 2009 season."
Video: Kiper explains Clausen's fit for Bills - AFC East Blog - ESPN
"ESPN draftmaster Mel Kiper explains his latest mock draft and talks about why he has Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen slotted as the ninth overall selection to the Buffalo Bills."
Tweets
Twitter / Aaron Maybin
Just got off the phone with Coach Gailey and I'm behind him 110%. Teams future is solid with him
Twitter / Andy Levitre
RT @terrellowens: Go Andy!! ---thanks man [Ed. note: he meant Andy Roddick but this is pretty funny.]
Twitter / Donte Whitner
*Attention* I'm giving away 2 superbowl tixs....follow me and Ill tell u what's next! This is not a Joke I promise!