Archives for November 26, 2009

‘”It’s been a humbling experience,” Owens said. “I’m learning how to, in a sense, accept losing. And that’s not really what I’m accustomed to.”‘

‘(On what Alex Van Pelt has meant to the offense) – "I think that Alex has done a great job this year…we’ve had a tough time offensively for a variety of reasons, but he’s a guy that really understands the game. He’s played the game, he’s coached it, and he loves input from the players. I think that’s one thing that makes him very good at what he does, and he’s going to be very successful in the future. He’s not an egomaniac, he’s doesn’t have to have everything his way, he’s willing to take input from the players and allow us to have a hand in the game plan."’

‘Just in case the Bills strike out with all the coaching Billionaires, keep an eye on Jeff Ireland from the Miami Dolphins. He’s second in command to Bill Parcells and has been successful in Miami and Dallas in player personnel. I wouldn’t mind seeing him come here and maybe bringing Jason Garrett in as head coach.’

‘Dolphins 26, Bills 10.’

‘That appears to be a distinct possibility as recent signee Kendall Simmons has a chance to start at right guard to fill the void left by Wood.’

‘Janik, a defensive back and punter, made 25 interceptions in eight AFL seasons with Denver, Buffalo and Boston. The touchdown return against Namath and the New York Jets was one of six in Janik’s career.’

‘The Broncos were just 24-24 in Shanahan’s last three years, failing to reach the playoffs. He had also served as the team’s vice president of football operations and in 14 years on the Denver sideline posted a record of 138-86 with seven postseason appearances.’

‘It’s also worth wondering if the Bills might be approaching the hiring of a coach backwards. None of the names garnering their interest would ever take the job without full charge of personnel. Doesn’t Wilson have to dump the two vice presidents, Tom Modrak (college scouting) and John Guy (pro personnel) – who have had more than a fair chance – before getting a coach at the level Buffalo needs?’