http://www.niagara-gazette.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:05:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/Buffalo%20Bills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_020230821.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/Buffalo%20Bills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_020230821.html In taking over as the Buffalo Bills new head coach, Chan Gailey’s first challenge is addressing a lingering problem: Identifying a starting quarterback. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:50:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/Buffalo%20Bills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_019235239.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/Buffalo%20Bills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_019235239.html Gailey was hired by first-time general manager Buddy Nix, ending a two-month search to replace Dick Jauron, who was fired in November. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:45:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/Buffalo%20Bills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_019234827.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/Buffalo%20Bills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_019234827.html General manager Buddy Nix, the affable Southerner who calls ’em as he sees ’em, reminded us again that this wasn’t a job he’d even come looking for. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:44:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/Buffalo%20Bills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_015234509.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/Buffalo%20Bills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_015234509.html Despite several setbacks and at least one rejection in the Buffalo Bills’ search for a new coach, receiver Lee Evans has confidence general manager Buddy Nix will find the right man for the job. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:13:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/Buffalo%20Bills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_012231402.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/Buffalo%20Bills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_012231402.html The Bills have asked permission from the Arizona Cardinals to interview assistant head coach Russ Grimm about their head coaching opening, but apparently Grimm might not be ready to give his permission.ESPN reported on Tuesday that the former Washington Redskins lineman would most likely turn down the interview. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:54:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/Buffalo%20Bills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_011225504.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/Buffalo%20Bills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_011225504.html Add New York Jets offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to the list of candidates in the Buffalo Bills’ search for a new head coach. Sat, 09 Jan 2010 23:30:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/Buffalo%20Bills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_009232856.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/Buffalo%20Bills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_009232856.html Bills owner Ralph Wilson confirmed the team has spoken to Bill Cowher about the team’s coaching vacancy. Wilson isn’t sure whether the former Steelers coach is interested in the job. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:42:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/Buffalo%20Bills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_005214316.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/Buffalo%20Bills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_005214316.html Bills special teams coordinator Bobby April opted out of the final two years of his contract because he doesn’t expect to be part of the team’s plans once it hires a new head coach. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:58:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/Buffalo%20Bills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_004225933.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/Buffalo%20Bills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_004225933.html The Buffalo Bills opened their offseason with a purge by firing interim coach Perry Fewell and the rest of his staff on Monday. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:18:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/Buffalo%20Bills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_004001917.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/Buffalo%20Bills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_004001917.html The Buffalo Bills got a 30-7 victory over the Indianapolis Colts to close a tumultuous season in an otherwise meaningless regular-season finale for both teams Sunday. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:01:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/Buffalo%20Bills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_004000110.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/Buffalo%20Bills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_004000110.html It wasn’t the kind of magic season-ticket holders had in mind when the year started, but when a team galvanizes around a single cause — and getting Jackson past the milestone was a common theme in postgame interviews — it makes a game seem somewhat worthwhile. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:58:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/Buffalo%20Bills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_003235942.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/Buffalo%20Bills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_003235942.html Even with Pro Bowl rookie safety Jairus Byrd out of the lineup, as well as all four opening day starters from the secondary, the Buffalo Bills were able to bolster their impressive interception total in Sunday’s season finale. Sat, 02 Jan 2010 22:49:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/Buffalo%20Bills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_002224843.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/Buffalo%20Bills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_002224843.html Pardon Bills linebacker Paul Posluszny for sounding a little envious in light of the critics who spent much of the week knocking the Indianapolis Colts for resting their starters and squandering a bid at a perfect season. Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:31:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/Buffalo%20Bills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_365222607.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/Buffalo%20Bills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_365222607.html Buffalo Bills national scout Buddy Nix has been promoted to general manager in team owner Ralph Wilson’s first move to revamp his front office. Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:53:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/Buffalo%20Bills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_364235352.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/Buffalo%20Bills/gnnbuffalorbills_story_364235352.html Bills starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick returned to practice Wednesday and hopes to play Sunday when Buffalo hosts Indianapolis.