Two Bills Drive

‘Giants officials had been rooting for Fox to get the Bills’ job on a personal level, but they were notably apprehensive about the consequences of his departure.’

‘John Fox didn’t get the job as coach of the Bills, and that, of course, is good news for the Giants. As much as the people around him were rooting for Fox, they didn’t want to lose their highly acclaimed defensive coordinator.’

‘The hiring of Butch Davis in Cleveland shook up the Buffalo situation, as it was believed that Lewis was next in line with the Browns.’

‘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.’