Archives for January 10, 2006

‘”I about got ran out of town my first year and to be at this point is amazing,” Moorman said upon learning he made the Pro Bowl.’

‘Out of those five worthy candidates to become the Bills’ offensive coordinator, Wyche and Turner are probably the likeliest. McDaniels still might be considered too young, Zorn loves Seattle and it may take an awful lot for him to head cross-country to Buffalo, and Heimerdinger might command more money than Wilson is willing to pay for an assistant coach. Any one of these men would almost certainly do a better job than Clements and Mularkey did calling the plays for the Bills’ offense in 2005.’

‘I knew, though, as I watched “the Golden Boys” that there were going to be other Bills fans suddenly overcome by the de facto ageism that rules us – and not just because of the unavoidable fact that both the owner and his Hall of Fame employee are of an age when time often insists on having its way with the human body, even if you’re running 15 miles a week and have enough money, fame and power to insure yourself the best medical oversight in the world.’

‘The Buffalo Bills plan to talk to Atlanta Falcons assistant coach Brett Maxie about being their new defensive coordinator.’

‘”I look forward to getting to know (Levy) in person. He’s a legend. That’s exciting.” And, he said, he thinks the future is exciting for the Bills. “There’s going to be a lot of new faces around the facility,” he added. “And that’s not always a bad thing.”‘

‘Hit the treadmill.’

‘”However, I just don’t feel we’ve made enough progress in the last five years. I take responsibility of this organization, and if there are any bullets to be fired, they should be fired at me. However, in Tom’s leaving, it’s my feeling that we need a fresh start. I think we have a good future, but I do think we need a fresh start, and that’s why this change is being made.”‘

‘The Bills will select eighth overall, their highest pick since drafting fourth overall in 2002. Rebuilding both lines is priority one. The Bills averaged 100.7 yards rushing and allowed 137.8 while finishing 30th in red-zone offense and 32nd in red-zone defense.’

‘The Bills’ 2006 schedule has been finalized. In addition to their home and away games against AFC East rivals New England, Miami and the New York Jets, Buffalo hosts Jacksonville, Tennessee, San Diego, Green Bay and Minnesota and plays at Houston, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Chicago and Detroit.’