The Ed Block Courage Award Foundation today announced the names of the 32 recipients from the NFL who will receive an Ed Block Courage Award on Tuesday, March 25, 2003 at the 25th Anniversary of the Ed Block Courage Awards.
BillsBeat - January 7, 2003
Bills drop two assistants
‘The Bills will now need to fill four assistant coaching spots. Defensive line coach John Levra retired and quarterbacks coach Steve Kragthorpe became the coach at Tulsa.’
It's Time To Think Big
On the way to their 8-8 record, the 2002 Buffalo Bills were a lot of things to their fans, but good for their health was not one of them. Oh, there were times when watching the Bills would get your heart pounding so fast that it was a workout in itself. But there were just as many times when the only way you could keep sane was to have a stress ball in each hand and a masseuse kneading the muscles of your back.
Bills dismiss Vinklarek, Aldridge
‘The decision on Vinklarek had to be tough on Williams. The two have known each other for 16 years. Williams was the best man at Vinklarek’s wedding.’
'Joe D' hopes 13th time proves lucky for Hall
‘There are 13 offensive linemen who played since 1970 that have been voted into the Hall of Fame. Of those 13, only John Hannah and Anthony Munoz have more All-Pro selections than "Joe D."’
Smiles come for DeHaven every decade
‘"I made history," DeHaven said by phone Monday morning. "I’m the only man who was involved in the two greatest comebacks in NFL history. I still haven’t quit smiling."’
Father figure
‘Drew is the draw, but his dad, Mac Bledsoe, is the show.’
Bills let two coaches go
‘The Buffalo Bills will not renew the contracts of assistant coaches Ronnie Vinklarek and Miles Aldridge for next season.’
Buffalo Hall of Fame finalists
‘Three men with strong Buffalo Bills ties are among 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The class will be announced on Jan. 25 in San Diego.’
Jags' list of candidates is very short
‘Weaver declined to comment on the meeting he had with Buffalo Bills assistant general manager Tom Modrak on Sunday, but a league source said he has been calling executives around the league to inquire about Modrak.’
Bengals pressed for time
One of them, offensive line coach Paul Alexander, is believed to be under consideration for the line job in Buffalo, according to league sources. Alexander, a prep product of nearby Rochester, N.Y., is one of the assistants thought to have at least another year on his contract and couldn’t be interviewed unless the Bengals gave permission.
Assistant Coaches Contracts Not Renewed
The Buffalo Bills have decided not to renew the contracts of assistant coaches Ronnie Vinklarek and Miles Aldridge. “We just feel that we want to head into another direction at this time,” said Gregg Williams. “We thank both men for their hard work and wish them the best.”
The List: Best NFL playoff performances
4. Frank Reich and the great Bills’ comeback (1992 AFC wild card)
Reich heats up, throwing four touchdown passes, including three straight to Andre Reed, to give the Bills a 38-35 lead. The game goes into OT, but Buffalo pulls it out, 41-38, completing a 32-point comeback, the greatest in NFL history.
[Reich’s performance is currently leading voting]
Gray gone?
"Look for (former Bengals head coach) Dick LeBeau to wind up as the defensive coordinator with the Bills. Tom Donahoe (Bills president and general manager) has so much respect for LeBeau. And it seems like (current coordinator) Jerry Gray has been in trouble most of the year. The way I hear it, Gray can stay, if he wants. But if LeBeau goes to Buffalo, he’ll be calling the defensive shots."
ESPN Page2 Daily Quickie
Tom Modrak has interviewed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.