Archives for January 17, 2001

Nice article in the Boston Globe about Sam Gash finally getting to play in a Super Bowl. How could you not be happy for the guy? Here is a quote: ‘Gash left New England bitter, signed with the division rival Bills, and became a two-time Pro Bowl player by doing the same things he’d done for Parcells and was willing to do for Carroll. He sacrificed his body for his team.’

ESPN has just reported that the Jacksonville Jaguars have given the Bills permission to speak with Defensive Coordinator Dom Capers. Capers was a former head coach in Carolina, and a former DC in Pittsburgh under Donahoe.

‘Bills defensive end Marcellus Wiley, an unrestricted free agent, has made mention of his fondness for former general manager John Butler, who has since taken the position in San Diego. Although Butler refuses to comment on Wiley because he remains employed by the Bills, it’s pretty clear he could be pursued by the Chargers once the free-agent season opens.’

‘Joel Buchsbaum: Donahoe apparently wants Capers to be his head coach, but there could be a problem with the African-American players, who, if there’s a defensive coach hired, they want it to be Ted Cottrell. Cottrell interviewed with the new Houston franchise this week.’

‘The Buffalo Bills will be back on WGRF-FM 97 Rock through the 2004 season.’

‘Cottrell interviewed for the Bills’ head coaching slot on Monday and has also interviewed with the Texans. He will go to Washington later this week to talk to Coach Marty Schottenheimer about becoming the Redskins’ defensive coordinator.’

‘Continuing a National Football League trend of reaching out to a younger male audience via the FM radio dial, Bills games and related talk shows will be heard on classic rock station WCMF-FM (96.5) starting next season.’

‘The Buffalo Bills draw the young male demographics advertisers seek. And the Bills have the largest listeners share of any National Football League team, according to Arbitron ratings.’

Here is everything you ever wanted to know (and much, much more) about how the NFL Salary Cap – the nuts and bolts of the agreement.

‘"I wasn’t seeking for anybody to give me the job, I just wanted a fair shot: ‘Give me a chance, let me present myself."’