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Cardinals could meet with Reid

CNNSI.com

PHOENIX (AP) -- The Arizona Cardinals have interviewed their defensive coordinator Ray Horton for the head coaching job.

Chris Brown, buffalobills.com

According to CBS Sports’ Jason LaCanfora, the Bills trip to Arizona was done to interview former Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt this evening with one of his assistants up next. Per LaCanfora’s report Bills President and CEO Russ Brandon, GM Buddy…

Chris Brown, buffalobills.com

Bills GM Buddy Nix reiterated the team’s desire to draft a young quarterback that could be a future franchise player for the team for 10 years. On Tuesday at the press conference announcing CEO Russ Brandon would also serve as Team President he stated t…

Chris Brown, buffalobills.com

In relieving Chan Gailey and his staff of coaching duties for the Bills, some outside the organization are of the opinion that the team is back to square one in building a playoff contender. Bills GM Buddy Nix disagrees. “As far as us being back to squa…

Chris Brown, buffalobills.com

Bills new President and CEO Russ Brandon made mention of establishing a layer of analytics to the organization that will analyze the club from top to bottom. But there’s a player evaluation element to it that will likely assist in completing the assessm…

Chris Brown, buffalobills.com

The Bills head coaching search team could be out west for a while if a Denver Post report is accurate. They’re reporting that Broncos offensive coordinator is on Buffalo’s radar, and Denver is granting permission per interviews under a specific timeli…

Chris Brown, buffalobills.com

Bills President and CEO Russ Brandon had a reason why he expressed an eagerness to get off the lectern at One Bills Drive during his press conference that announced he was taking organizational control of the team. He along with GM Buddy Nix and others …

ESPN.com

The Buffalo Bills have asked for permission to interview Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. McCoy will be one of the top coaching candidates this offseason. He's helped lead Denver's offense and quarterback Pe…

Chris Brown, buffalobills.com

Bills GM Buddy Nix made the difficult decision to fire head coach Chan Gailey. Nix called it one of his more difficult days as a GM. “It’s hard to describe how hard yesterday was,” said Nix. “Fans talk about firing people. It’s easy to say. You …

ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com

The Buffalo Bills on Tuesday promoted Russ Brandon to the position of president and CEO with full authority over the team's operations.

Chris Brown, buffalobills.com

Bills CEO Russ Brandon also has now assumed the team’s day-to-day organizational control as he has been given the added title of Team President. Here are some of his opening comments at today’s press conference. He began by talking about his day long…

Chris Brown, buffalobills.com

Although CEO Russ Brandon has assumed organizational control of the Buffalo Bills from owner Ralph Wilson, but he’s going to allow the football people to do their jobs and that includes Bills GM Buddy Nix. “Buddy Nix is our general manager and will ru…

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

The reorganization of the Bills front office left Russ Brandon calling the shots in the team’s search for a new coach. Tim Graham of the Buffalo News reports that Brandon is “fond” of Ken Whisenhunt, who was fired as the Cardinals’ coach a short t…

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

In recent weeks, former Bills, Panthers, and Colts G.M. Bill Polian has been linked in various rumors and speculation to the G.M. position in Kansas City, if/when it becomes open. Of course, it’s not yet open.  It possibly will be, if owner Clark Hunt …

ESPN.com

The first day of 2013 will mark a major change within the Buffalo Bills organization. ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter reports Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson will relinquish control of the team and promote Chief Operating Officer Russ Brandon to team presiden…

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

Bills RB Fred Jackson used words like “sickening” and “depressing” while talking about the team’s season. QB Ryan Tannehill said he’s gained a lot of confidence thanks to his first year with the Dolphins. LB Brandon Spikes didn’t see much ti…

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

For the second consecutive offseason, Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams likely needs Achilles tendon surgery. Last offseason, Williams had surgery on his left Achilles. This season, Williams has been playing all year through a painful injury to his r…

Curtis Crabtree, profootballtalk.com

Syracuse head coach Doug Marrone is already proving to be a hot commodity among teams looking for their next head coach. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Marrone has interviews scheduled with both the Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills. The Browns ar…