Archives for May 17, 2001

‘Antowain Smith puts house up for sale–you do the math.’

‘Nix was offered the position of director of college scouting with the Bills, but said he elected to join the Chargers because of his relationship with Butler.’

‘But given the outstanding job Modrak did in Philadelphia the past three years, he is a prime candidate for a general manager position in the NFL. He recently had an interview with the Chicago Bears.’

‘Tapping his Buffalo connections again, San Diego Chargers general manager John Butler hired Buddy Nix as director of player personnel Wednesday. Nix spent the last eight seasons as a scout with the Bills.’

‘"We’re confident there will be a fair resolution of this matter … and I expect it will not be a lengthy delay now," said Jerry Whalen, Phillips’ attorney.’

‘With Bills owner Ralph Wilson also on hand, Phillips presented his case to NFL arbitrator Jay Moyer during a daylong hearing in Buffalo. The hearing was closed to the public.’