Two Bills Drive

‘Season-ticket sales are unlikely to increase significantly coming off a bitterly disappointing year, and there are two potential dogs on the home schedule.’

‘Williams would be a terrific fallback option for Edwards, a fan of his aggressive defensive style. Speaking of aggressive, Edwards didn’t waste any time on Williams. Although it was widely reported the interview wouldn’t occur until tomorrow, the two men actually met for several hours Friday at Weeb Ewbank Hall, according to an NFL source.’

‘Williams, 45, would be a good fit with his blitzing “46” defense that mixes coverages and disguises pass-rush schemes. Hiring him, however, might mean a departure from the zone-oriented “cover-2” system that Edwards espoused with Tampa Bay.’

‘Although Buffalo will interview several coordinators, club president Tom Donahoe went bust hiring Gregg Williams with no head coaching experience last time, so look for him to go with a proven commodity. That could be Jauron, who did a better job in Chicago than he got credit for, Coughlin or Jim Fassel.’

‘While Bledsoe is expected back, Ruben Brown’s days at Ralph Wilson Stadium are at an end, despite having been selected to the Pro Bowl for eight straight years. At odds with the coaching staff all year, Brown was told not to accompany the team to Foxboro for the final regular season game. Even though the staff is gone, Brown’s approach to the game this year is expected to result in his being let go before the start of the 2004 season.’

‘Buffalo assistant general manager Tom Modrak is unlikely to interview for the Dolphins general manager position because he views the move as a lateral move, according to sources close to him.’

‘Spikes, who signed with the Buffalo Bills as a free agent last off-season, was selected Saturday to start at linebacker for the AFC along with Ray Lewis and Peter Boulware of the Baltimore Ravens.’

‘”They didn’t get a lot of playing time, but hopefully we have a little bit of depth now that we haven’t had,” Donahoe said. “With another good draft, we can add even more to our depth. But we like all the rookies in this class. Next year will be the telltale sign for these guys whether they are good enough or not.”‘

‘Willis McGahee RB Bills hope he’s worth the wait.’

‘It’s believed the interview will take place Monday.’

‘Yesterday, the Patriots coordinators wrapped up a hectic three-day interview period, during which representatives from five organizations were in town to discuss head coaching vacancies. Each met yesterday with Buffalo Bills president and general manager Tom Donahoe.’

‘The former Giants coach will fly to Arizona this morning, where he will interview with the Cardinals today and tomorrow. He is scheduling an interview with the Bears in Chicago on Monday. And then he will be in Buffalo on Tuesday to interview with the Bills.’

‘The Jets’ search for a new defensive coordinator will heat up next week. They have scheduled an interview with former Bills coach Gregg Williams, an NFL source said yesterday. The meeting is expected to occur Monday.’

‘Former Buffalo Bills coach Gregg Williams is expected to become the first person to interview for the Jets’ defensive-coordinator job when he visits Weeb Ewbank Hall early next week.’

‘The Dolphins have received permission to interview Modrak but haven’t been able to reach him by phone since Monday, Jones said. He said they remain interested in Modrak, Buffalo’s assistant general manager for two seasons.’