Archives for January 3, 2004

‘”They didn’t get a lot of playing time, but hopefully we have a little bit of depth now that we haven’t had,” Donahoe said. “With another good draft, we can add even more to our depth. But we like all the rookies in this class. Next year will be the telltale sign for these guys whether they are good enough or not.”‘

‘Willis McGahee RB Bills hope he’s worth the wait.’

‘It’s believed the interview will take place Monday.’

‘Yesterday, the Patriots coordinators wrapped up a hectic three-day interview period, during which representatives from five organizations were in town to discuss head coaching vacancies. Each met yesterday with Buffalo Bills president and general manager Tom Donahoe.’

‘The former Giants coach will fly to Arizona this morning, where he will interview with the Cardinals today and tomorrow. He is scheduling an interview with the Bears in Chicago on Monday. And then he will be in Buffalo on Tuesday to interview with the Bills.’

‘The Jets’ search for a new defensive coordinator will heat up next week. They have scheduled an interview with former Bills coach Gregg Williams, an NFL source said yesterday. The meeting is expected to occur Monday.’

‘Former Buffalo Bills coach Gregg Williams is expected to become the first person to interview for the Jets’ defensive-coordinator job when he visits Weeb Ewbank Hall early next week.’

‘The Dolphins have received permission to interview Modrak but haven’t been able to reach him by phone since Monday, Jones said. He said they remain interested in Modrak, Buffalo’s assistant general manager for two seasons.’

Fassel’s interview schedule includes Arizona on Saturday, Chicago on Monday and possibly Buffalo on Tuesday. Rosner (Fassel’s agent) said Fassel heard from the Bills for the first time Friday.