Archives for January 2006

‘Former Chicago Bears coach Dick Jauron is preparing to be named head coach of the Buffalo Bills, team sources told ESPN’s Chris Mortensen on Sunday. One team source said that Jauron should be named by Monday once the Bills complete the contract negotiations.’

‘Mularkey becomes the Dolphins’ fourth offensive coordinator since May 2004, and the seventh since Gary Stevens was fired following the 1997 season.’

‘Sources said that, while family considerations played a large role in Mularkey’s decision, his views on the future of the franchise were also a significant factor. Since the end to a dismal season, the Buffalo organization has undergone a quick overhaul, and people in the NFL have questioned the Bills’ direction.’

‘The team could make an announcement as early as Monday.’

‘Mike Mularkey has accepted the job as the Dolphins’ offensive coordinator, a source said Sunday.’

‘Remember this name: Haloti Ngata of Oregon.’

‘So yes, Saban would coach again if the right offer came along. He knows Ralph Wilson wrote him off when he quit the Bills a second time, in the middle of the 1976 season. He knows Wilson won’t consider him for the Wall of Fame, never mind as a coach. But if Levy called, you bet he’d listen. "Oh yes, I would," Saban said. "I’ve had an extended vacation the last couple of years. I took it easy and got back into shape physically. Three of us octogenarians running the Bills, that would be nice, wouldn’t it?"’

‘Mularkey, 44, has also received strong interest for positions in Detroit and Atlanta. The Falcons reportedly offered him a job as quarterbacks coach after an interview Thursday.’

‘Working on what was believed to be a one-year trial under new General Manager Marv Levy would have affected Mularkey’s ability to hire top-notch assistant coaches because of a lack of job security beyond 2006.’

‘Former Buffalo Bills coach Mike Mularkey has been offered the job as offensive coordinator of the Miami Dolphins, a person close to the discussions said Saturday. Mularkey met with Dolphins coach Nick Saban, then flew home to Buffalo on Saturday to decide whether to accept the job, said the person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team has not confirmed the offer.’

In our quest to become an integral part of the Buffalo Bills experience we have somehow crossed over from the realm of intensely supportive to insanely addicted. And in so doing, we are destroying the very institution that has served as a meaningful part of Western New York life for more than 45 years.

‘Caldwell is viewed as a Dungy clone in terms of his unstated demeanor and low-key coaching style. He is very popular with the players and has been endorsed for head coaching opportunities by Dungy and Colts GM Bill Polian, who held the same position with the Bills. Polian’s relationship with Levy may have helped Caldwell get a look from the Bills.’

‘Like I said, the Bills could do worse than bringing a hall of famer back as their coach. There are ample statistics from past seasons to show that they have done worse, much worse.’

‘It wouldn’t at all be a surprise if the Bills were considering Caldwell as a real possibility for their empty offensive coordinator position. The Bills haven’t had a formidable play-caller since the days of Ted Marchibroda, and that was nearly a decade and a half ago. Caldwell, after learning under Colts offensive coordinator extraordinaire Tom Moore for the last few years, should know how to mix the run and pass for a great blend of synergy on the offensive side of the ball.’

‘An official announcement is expected Monday or Tuesday at the latest, club officials indicated. The Bills are under pressure to make a choice, given that seven other NFL teams which have already named new head coaches have started the involved process of assembling their staffs.’