‘Donahoe’s endorsement of Doug Flutie … promises to make the Bills’ first major offseason decision especially intriguing.’
Archives for December 29, 2000
Butler dazzles Spanos
‘"His experience and success in the past speaks for itself. He’s got a great résumé. The thing that struck me most was his approach to player personnel."’
Spanos meets with possible GM Butler
‘Spanos, in Aspen for a family ski vacation, is expected to meet with Butler again next week.’
Donahoe to get 2nd interview with Bills
‘There have been reports that Wilson is prepared to turn over some of his own duties to his next general manager and perhaps even name him president and general manager.’
Wilson to meet Donahoe again
‘The team said Wilson also plans to interview other candidates for the position made vacant by John Butler’s firing on Dec. 19.’
Return to sender
‘Phillips was steadfast in his defense of the special teams. Many of the players who were released last offseason were major special teams contributors. And with so many spots filled by first- and second-year players, Phillips said breakdowns were inevitable.’
Bills closing in on Donohoe
‘While Wilson could grant interviews this weekend to other candidates for the GM job made vacant by the firing of John Butler last week, it was learned, Wilson’s meeting with the highly regarded Donahoe in West Palm Beach on Wednesday went well enough to just about convince the 82-year-old owner to look no further.’
Bills close in on Donohoe
…that Ralph Wilson and Tom Donahoe are close to an agreement. The two will meet next week where they are expected to finalize a contract and begin planning for the 2001 season.
Chargers talking to former Bills GM
‘John Butler may have taken the first step toward becoming the Chargers’ next general manager when he spent most of Wednesday afternoon and evening meeting with club president Dean Spanos in Denver.’
Chargers president interviews John Butler
‘While Butler might be the leading candidate, Spanos has said he’ll consider others, some of whom might be with playoff teams. Johnston said Spanos told him he had spoken with another candidate, but didn’t say who.’
Donahoe earns second interview for Bills GM job
‘"Tom Donahoe and I had a discussion yesterday and we have decided to talk again," Wilson said in a statement Thursday. "It won’t be in six months. It will probably take place in the first part of next week."’