Two Bills Drive

‘There have been reports the Bills’ modest compensation package turned off high-profile coaches such as Fox and Ravens defensive coordinator Marvin Lewis.’

‘Fox said he thought assistant coaches of the two Super Bowl teams were at a disadvantage as far as seeking head coaching jobs. Most openings are filled before Super Bowl assistants like he and Ravens defensive coordinator Marvin Lewis even can interview.’

‘Sources in Buffalo suggest that Donahoe was disturbed by a perceived playing off of Cleveland against Buffalo by Lewis’ agent.’

‘Fisher has given Williams, 42, permission to talk to Titans secondary coach Jerry Gray and defensive assistant Ronnie Vinklarek. Both are likely to join Williams’ staff in Buffalo, with Gray as defensive coordinator.’

‘Under Williams, the Titans finished first in the NFL in several categories, including fewest yards allowed this past season.’

‘Last night, details on what’s likely a three-year contract worth around $1 million a season were being worked out with owner Ralph Wilson and Williams will sign upon his arrival in Buffalo this morning.’

‘"My dad always has believed that the majority of mistakes made in the world could be prevented if someone really prepared himself."’

‘…Lewis’ agent Ray Anderson implied that race was a factor. Lewis is African-American and there are just three NFL head coaches who are black.’

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After the blizard game vs. the Bills on December 18 last year, Patiots CB Ty Law got caught with the illegal drug Ecstasy. They want to get the signing bonus returned but they DO NOT want to release him. That is one unusual way of clearing salary cap space.

The salient news in this column is that Donahoe plans on sticking to his earlier statement that he will not offer more than $1 million/year for a 1st year head coach. According to this article, Williams will be offered a 3 year, $3 million contract. Williams did not complain when Donahoe laid out the parameters by which a new coach would be selected.

‘Williams is expected to hire Titans’ defensive backs coach Jerry Gray as his defensive coordinator.’

‘"Gregg brings to our franchise a long list of impressive credentials,” Bills president Tom Donahoe said Thursday. "His strengths are in the areas of leadership, knowledge of the game, organizational skills and people skills."’

‘The Baltimore Ravens’ chances of repeating as Super Bowl champions just gained a boost from an unexpected source. Buffalo.’

"We have been hearing whispers, but then we got the official word from (Donahoe) about 30 minutes ago, that he was going with Gregg Williams," agent Ray Anderson, who represents Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Marvin Lewis, told SportsLine.com. "It was a brief phone call and one that didn’t make us very happy."