Two Bills Drive

‘According to sports talk radio, WGR55, Ted Washington’s agent has refused to restructure his contract.’

Orchard Park, NY – The Buffalo Bills today announced that the team has re-signed guard Corey Hulsey, defensive end Jarrett Procell, and fullback Josh Roth. All three players were with the team as unsigned free agents during the 2000 preseason and spent the entire regular season on the practice squad. Roth played at the University of Buffalo after starring at Pine Valley Central High School. Hulsey and Procell joined the team as unsigned rookie free agents out of Clemson and Louisiana Tech, respectively.

‘It’s telling that there was no groundswell of protest when Wilson tendered Phillips his pink slip. And, since then, the Bills’ 82-year-old owner has done everything right … either by plan, or sheer good fortune.’

WGR reported that former Bills quarterback, Joe Ferguson, will be interviewed for the QB coach position.

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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."’