Archives for January 17, 2003

‘Danny Smith (special teams), Fred Graves (receivers), Steve Jackson (safties/third down specialist) Dan Neal (tight end) and Pat Thomas (defensive backs/cornerbacks) all resigned contracts.’

Kicker Steve Christie connected on five field goals and quarterback Jim Kelly returned to the lineup to lead Buffalo to a 29-10 victory over Miami, and a berth in a third straight Super Bowl.

Have you ever wondered what happens to NFL players when their playing days are done? Read about Ray Bentley, Jerry Butler, Joe Cribbs, Joe Ferguson, Daryle Lamonica, Pete Metzelaars, Darryl Talley and other former Buffalo Bills players.

Special teams coach Danny Smith will return for at least another year, despite his units’ overall performance drop-off, in which punt and kickoff return yardage declined and opponent kickoff return yardage increased. The Bills also signed six other coaches, but their running backs coach or defensive line assistant coach were not among them.

The Buffalo Bills today announced that five assistant coaches have re-signed contracts.

‘The Buffalo Bills requested permission to interview Bengals offensive line coach Paul Alexander. Bengals spokesman Jack Brennan couldn’t confirm Thursday night whether the team has given the Bills the right to speak to Alexander. The Rochester, N.Y., native has been the Bengals’ offensive line coach since 1995.’

‘Lewis on Wednesday spoke with current offensive line assistant Paul Alexander about staying on but there was no resolution of his status. Alexander was recently interviewed by the Buffalo Bills.’