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Anderson, Lewis’s very vocal agent, accuses the Bills of bias in the negotiations with Lewis. If anything the Bills were biased TOWARD Lewis for Lewis was the only candidate who got a second interview due to him "not interviewing well" the first time. Tom Donahoe, who hired him before in Pittsburgh, felt he may have been exhausted after his Super Bowl run and wanted to give him a second chance.

The Bills line has not been described as tough last three years so following quote may not be a compliment:

"A coaching change could be coming on the Lions’ offensive line. Carl Mauck, who played 12 NFL seasons with four teams, was at the Silverdome on Friday. Mauck has been an NFL assistant with six teams since 1982 and with Buffalo the last three. His units have reflected his toughness as a player."

‘Marv and a Fish agree – they hope their accomplishments stand forever. With NFL parity, Levy’s record of coaching four straight Superbowls is more likely to stand than Buoniconti’s record of being a member of an undefeated team.’

‘The Buffalo Bills have lost another assistant coach from the Wade Phillips regime as offensive line coach Carl Mauck has reached an agreement to coach in the same capacity for the Detroit Lions, The Buffalo News has learned.’

‘Fantasy football article about AFC teams, mentioning the Eagles may be interested in Moulds. I guess 6 years, $64 million makes it all moot.’

‘The Bills currently stand about $13.4 million over the NFL’s projected salary cap of $67.4 million for 2001, according to salary figures obtained by The Buffalo News.’

‘Greg Johnson, one of Moulds’ New Orleans-based agents…would not comment on the contract, but league sources said the Bills’ offer is a six-year deal worth between $58 and $60 million dollars.’

‘Bills coach Gregg Williams worked with Gilbride when both men were assistant coaches with the Houston Oilers in the early 1990s. Gilbride also worked closely with Bills quarterback Rob Johnson in Jacksonville.’

‘The division’s easiest schedule is another huge plus (Carolina, New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Seattle at home; Atlanta, Jacksonville, San Diego and San Francisco on the road). The Bills get a huge break as the only team in the division that they won’t play St. Louis.’

‘Other team officials said Lewis did not interview well, something Anderson vehemently denied. When Dungy was going for head-coaching positions in the early 1990’s, he was also accused of interviewing poorly.’

‘Modell dismissed any thought of a black-white issue with Bills owner Ralph Wilson, his friend. Lewis is black. "I don’t read anything racially into that," he said. "As far as Ralph Wilson, no way."’

"Surrounded by immense love, Hunter Kelly will turn 4 on Valentine's Day, achieving a milestone that defies the odds. . .The birthday — a milestone for the child who doctors weren't sure would survive his first year — will be celebrated at a public party staged by Hunter's Hope. That's the foundation his parents — former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly and his wife, Jill — established for research into Krabbe's (kra BAYZ) disease, the rare and fatal genetic disorder that is degenerating Hunter's nervous system. "

‘The severe ankle injury that cut short Sam Cowart’s 2000 season by a month couldn’t keep him from being selected to his first Pro Bowl. And it apparently won’t prevent the standout inside linebacker from playing in it. Cowart has practiced all week with the AFC’s all-star squad, and plans to see action in Sunday’s game at Aloha Stadium.’

‘It’s easy to see why Donahoe was so impressed. During his first news conference, Williams proved articulate, focused and in possession of both definite goals and a sense of humor.’

‘And as Tampa Bay’s Tony Dungy said to John Thompson on WTEM-980 Thursday, Lewis not getting hired isn’t nearly as bad as Lewis not being interviewed by anybody other than Buffalo. That’s shameful.’