Archives for January 19, 2003

Now the two-time Pro Bowler has made such an impact on the league and his franchise that he is the only animal allowed inside his NFL stadium. This policy appears to be in sharp contrast to Oakland's Network Associates Coliseum, where animals are encouraged to break out reflective black and silver costumes to torture opponents from the Black Hole.

‘As things turned out, Martz had to offer the offensive coordinator’s title to wrest Fairchild from the Bills. "They weren’t amenable to having him come here as a position coach – that would have been a lateral move," Martz said.’

‘The Buffalo Bills’ three candidates – Ralph Wilson, Joe DeLamielleure and James Lofton – are extraordinarily deserving of induction. Here’s why…’.

Bills have interviewed Green Bay assistant offensive line coach Pat Ruel for their vacant ofeensive line position. Ruel has only three years NFL coaching experience, but has been an offensive line coach for 28 years. He has spent the past two years in his current capacity with the Packers following a one-year stint guiding the Detroit Lions offensive line.

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 Buffalo Bills announced Friday that five assistant coaches have re-signed contracts. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. Running backs coach, Steve Fairchild was offered a contract, but elected to pursue other opportunities. That leaves the coaching staff with another position to fill.

‘Buffalo running backs coach Steve Fairchild is in line to join the Rams’ coaching staff, sources in Buffalo and St. Louis have told the Post-Dispatch.’