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Fewell well-prepared for challenge when Bills offered chance to be interim coach (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:07:00 PST

Sitting in a hot tub overlooking a postcard-perfect panoramic view of the sun setting behind the Smoky Mountains. Perry Fewell never had an inkling his long-imagined opportunity of a lifetime of being an NFL head coach hung on the misty horizon.

A workhorse once again, Ricky Williams thriving with Dolphins at age 32 (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:35:00 PST

DAVIE, Fla. - Ricky Williams is having his best season since retiring.

Fewell eager to prove himself as interim coach (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:20:47 PST

Sitting in a hot tub overlooking a postcard-perfect panoramic view of the sun setting behind the Smoky Mountains, Perry Fewell never had an inkling his long-imagined opportunity of a lifetime of being an NFL head coach hung on the misty horizon. "No," the Buffalo Bills' newly appointed interim coach recalled of that July day.

Buffalo Bills rule DT Marcus Stroud out of game against Jacksonville (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:39:00 PST

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Marcus Stroud has been ruled out and linebacker Keith Ellison was placed on injured reserve Friday, leaving the NFL's worst run defence further depleted against Jacksonville this weekend.

Bills place LB Ellison on IR; DT Stroud ruled out (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:20:48 PST

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Marcus Stroud has been ruled out and linebacker Keith Ellison was placed on injured reserve Friday, leaving the NFL's worst run defense further depleted against Jacksonville this weekend. The decision to end Ellison's season came after interim head coach Perry Fewell had not mentioned the move was imminent when he issued the team's injury report following...

Bills LB Ellison placed on injured reserve (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:05:01 PST

Bills linebacker Keith Ellison's season is over after he was placed on injured reserve with a quadriceps injury. The move was announced Friday as the Bills prepare to play Jacksonville on Sunday. Interim coach Perry Fewell was not available for comment, and had not mentioned the move was imminent when he issued the team's injury report following practice.

Gruden finds safe haven in the booth (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:31:00 PST

Jon Gruden's approach and delivery on MNF have resonated with fans as his coaching rep is restored.

Stefanie Spielman, wife of NFL star, dies at 42 (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:59:03 PST

Stefanie Spielman, the wife of NFL and Ohio State star Chris Spielman who led a public fight against breast cancer, died Thursday after a lengthy battle with the disease. She was 42. Stefanie Spielman died at the family's home in Upper Arlington, surrounded by her family, said WBNS radio in Columbus, where Chris Spielman co-hosts a show.

Stefanie Spielman, wife of NFL star Chris, dies after long battle with cancer (The Canadian Press)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:25:00 PST

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Stefanie Spielman, the wife of NFL and Ohio State star Chris Spielman who led a public fight against breast cancer, died Thursday after a lengthy battle with the disease. She was 42.

Bills Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:06:53 PST

In his first day on the job as Buffalo's interim head coach, Perry Fewell sent his players a message: the Bills will no longer be an easy out for teams.

In a move that got everyone's attention, Fewell had his team practice in pads and outside. Such a thing was unheard of under Dick Jauron, who was fired on Tuesday after compiling a 24-33 record in just over 3 1/2 seasons.

Fewell's reasoning? Well, the Bills have struggled running the ball and tackling, and they lead the NFL with 22 false start penalties. He believes you play how you practice.

"I just feel Jacksonville is very a physical team and going into this week, we need to have a mindset of being physical," said Fewell, who makes his NFL head coaching debut (and head coaching debut at any level of football)...

Bills owner Ralph Wilson prepared to revamp football operation after the season (The Canadian Press)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:36:00 PST

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - Firing coach Dick Jauron was merely the start of a major overhaul Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson is prepared to conduct this off-season in order to make his team a contender again.

Bills looking for turnaround against Jaguars (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:12:39 PST

By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer

Bills owner tells AP big changes could be coming (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:19:50 PST

Firing coach Dick Jauron was merely the start of a major overhaul Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson is prepared to conduct this offseason in order to make his team a contender again. Outlining his plans in a telephone interview with The Associated Press on Thursday, Wilson said he's open to going after a high-profile coach, is willing to hire a general manager with a football background, and...

Bills sign QB Brohm from Packers' practice squad (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:47:58 PST

Quarterback Brian Brohm rejected an offer to stay in Green Bay in order to pursue a fresh start in Buffalo with a team that's suddenly losing confidence in Trent Edwards. The Bills plucked Brohm off the Packers' practice squad on Thursday, signing the 2008 second-round draft pick to a two-year contract.

Bills Reportedly Looking at Bill Cowher for Head Coach Opening (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:19:42 PST

The Buffalo Bills are considering Bill Cowher as their next head coach, sources tell the Buffalo News.

NFL Team Reports: AFC East (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:38:58 PST

Several times a week, The Trenches will present team reports from Sporting News' 32 NFL correspondents.

Buffalo Bills meeting with Mike Shanahan next week (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:55:35 PST

Now that the Buffalo Bills need a new head coach, the team is apparently ready to throw open the doors to all...

Fewell makes impression on 1st day as Bills coach (AP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:11:53 PST

The Bills have a new starting quarterback in Ryan Fitzpatrick. They practiced in pads on a Wednesday for the first time that anyone can remember. As for addressing all those false-start penalties the Bills have been committing this season? Well, Perry Fewell joked that he threatened to start cutting off players' fingers if they jump the snap count in practice.

Bills LT Bell out indefinitely with knee injury (AP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:31:53 PST

Bills starting left tackle Demetrius Bell is out indefinitely with a right knee injury, opening the possibility for rookie guard Andy Levitre to start in his place against Jacksonville this weekend. Bills interim head coach Perry Fewell on Wednesday listed Bell as week to week, which is an upgrade after the team previously feared the player's injury might be season-ending.

NFL's worst injuries (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:42:00 PST

As teams jockey for playoff spots, these 10 are the most debilitated by star players stuck on the sidelines.

Week 11 playoff forecast: Packers make big jump (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:42:00 PST

Green Bay boosted its playoff outlook with a very impressive home win over the Cowboys.

Bills place TE Fine on IR; sign Klopfenstein (AP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:36:56 PST

Bills tight end Derek Fine's season is over after being placed on injured reserve because of a knee injury. Fine will be replaced by Joe Klopfenstein, who was signed in free agency. The moves came Wednesday, a day after defensive coordinator Perry Fewell was promoted to interim head coach following Dick Jauron's dismissal.