Archives for January 11, 2010

‘Under NFL rules, the Jets can’t deny permission, though they can decide when the interview can take place. Following a 24-14 win at Cincinnati, New York will travel to San Diego to play the Chargers in an AFC divisional playoff game on Sunday.’

‘The Jets will grant Schottenheimer permission to interview with the Bills this week, according to the source, though it must be done at the Jets’ convenience because they are game-planning this week for Sunday’s AFC Divisional game against the San Diego Chargers.

‘The Bills have requested permission to interview Arizona Cardinals assistant head coach Russ Grimm for Buffalo’s vacant head-coaching position, FOXSports.com has learned.’

‘”It’s definitely something I’ll be able to tell my grandkids,” said Jackson of the double 1,000 mark. “It’s something I’m excited about especially coming from where I came from to be the first guy to do it. It’s a big deal and it’s something I’m definitely proud of.”‘

‘Charities for disadvantaged and disabled youngsters will benefit from $180,000 raised by the Kelly for Kids Foundation.’

‘McNabb would not be Buffalo’s QB of the future, but he’d be a huge improvement for the present. Even if the Bills select a QB (Sam Bradford or Jimmy Clausen) with the No. 9 pick in this year’s college draft, McNabb would be a solid starter for now.’

‘The Bills are likely to look at assistant coaches who participated in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs. Among the possible candidates are New York Jets offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Sean McDermott, Arizona Cardinals offensive line coach Russ Grimm and San Diego Chargers defensive coordinator Ron Rivera.’

‘Lynch isn’t worth the trouble. He was on thin ice when he was starting. Now he’s a backup. You’d have expected him to come back newly motivated – and on his best behavior in public – after his three-game suspension. Instead, he seemed slow and indifferent. Lynch lost his job to Fred Jackson, a class act who worked his way from undrafted free agent to a 1,000-yard rushing season.’

‘”Dead On Arrival” would be the perfect title of the Buffalo Bills’ 2009 season-review video, should NFL Films decide to produce it.’