Archives for January 12, 2004

‘The Steelers could be seeking two coordinators if offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey is chosen as the Bills’ next head coach. Mularkey interviewed last week in Buffalo and was awaiting word Monday whether he would be hired. Mularkey turned down a chance to meet with the Raiders about succeeding coach Bill Callahan, a decision that apparently wasn’t related to his pursuit of the Bills’ job.’

‘Chad Kelly of Grand Island, a nephew of Bills Hall of Famer Jim Kelly, was the winner in the boys 8-9 division in the NFL Punt, Pass and Kick national finals.’

‘Williams is Gibbs’s only defensive coach because Gibbs has been stifled by NFL rules that bar a team from interviewing an assistant under contract without receiving permission. Williams, the head coach of the Buffalo Bills the past three seasons, has wanted to hire a slew of his former assistants. He has received permission to interview Bills special teams coach Danny Smith and safeties/ third-down coach Steve Jackson. The Redskins are expected to hire them both this week.’

‘It doesn’t appear Buffalo Assistant General Manager Tom Modrak has interest in the job. Jones said he hasn’t called to accept the team’s offer for an interview.’

‘Steelers offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey is one of seven candidates to become the next head coach of the Bills. But Bills president and general manager Tom Donahoe said last night that he and owner Ralph Wilson are reviewing information and don’t expect to make an announcement today.’

‘Also on Sunday, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey withdrew his name from consideration for the Raiders’ job, which came as no surprise. Raiders insiders expect Mularkey to be named the Buffalo Bills’ head coach today and he was never considered to be a serious candidate in Oakland.’