Wilson: Changes ahead Nov 20, 2009
Wilson then reclaimed the president's title, appointed Russ Brandon, the team's marketing chief, as chief operating officer and brought in Hall of Fame coach Marv Levy to serve as general manager. Levy stepped down after two years, and Brandon was awarded the GM title. (ESPN -- Football)
Counterfeit Bills APAfter the Bills limped to a 3-6 start this season, the organization parted ways with coach Dick Jauron on Tuesday.Bad decisions. Poor drafting. No clear direction. The Bills are rudderless, writes Jim Trotter, and without a proven personnel man, firing Dick Jauron will do little to address the issues. Nov 18, 2009
Wilson hired Marv Levy, the coach who took the Bills to four straight Super Bowls in the early '90s, to be his general manager from 2006-07 and did not have an official GM in 2008. Among the mistakes that were made during that time was signing offensive linemen Derrick Dockery and Walker to deals that totaled in the neighborhood of $75 million. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Bills fire coach Jauron after poor start Nov 18, 2009
Jauron was 24-33 since being hired by former general manager Marv Levy in 2006 to be head coach. He has two years remaining on his contract that will pay him a total of $6 million in 2009 and 2010. (ESPN -- Football)
WHY NOW? Levy, Stroud puzzled Nov 18, 2009
Marv Levy, Marcus Stroud question timing of Bills' dismissal of Dick Jauron - The Huddle: Football News from the NFL - USATODAY.com ... Marv Levy, Marcus Stroud question timing of Bills' dismissal of Dick Jauron ... The timing of Bills coach Dick Jauron's dismissal on Tuesday drew puzzlement from former Buffalo coach and GM Marv Levy and from Bills DT Marcus Stroud. (USA Today -- Sports)
The Long Road Oct 28, 2009
None other than Marv Levy. Yes, the same Levy who coached the when the K-Gun offense was running with John Deere-precision. (BillsReport.com)
Upstart Houston Cougars seeking national respect after surprising beginning Sep 26, 2009
Bill Yeoman invented the triple-option Veer and took the Cougars to the Cotton Bowl three of their first four years in the SWC. Guy Lewis made five Final Fours, and if he didn't win any national trophies, well, neither did Marv Levy. And Dave Williams ran out of wall space before he ran out of All-American golfers. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
NFL Notebook: Buffalo honors 50th season Sep 21, 2009
Each member of the team, including Hall of Famers Jim Kelly, Bruce Smith, Thurman Thomas, James Lofton, Joe DeLamielleure, Billy Shaw and head coach Marv Levy, were presented with a trophy-like momento from owner Ralph Wilson at midfield. Fifteen players from the Bills' four consecutive AFC championship teams were selected to the team, while punter Brian Moorman was the only current Bills player to be selected by fan voting. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Bills shake up offense again, release starting LT Sep 9, 2009
So much for the Bills' high-priced line they began assembling in free agency in March 2007 under former general manager Marv Levy. Walker was signed to a five-year, $25 million deal, the same day the team signed left guard to a seven-year, $49 million contract. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Predicting the 2010 Pro Football HOF class Aug 12, 2009
Marv Levy, Hall of Famer, was 31-42 in five playoff-less years coaching Kansas City. Paul Brown: 55-56-1, with zero playoff wins, coaching the expansion Bengals. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Defense highlights new Hall of Fame class Aug 9, 2009
Defense highlights new class 080909 - The Augusta Chronicle. Defense highlights new class Associated Press Sunday, August 09, 2009. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Smith to be inducted into Hall of Fame Aug 7, 2009
Ive said this before so I might as well say it again, I think hes the greatest defensive end whos ever played the game, said Marv Levy, Smiths former Bills coach and a fellow Hall of Famer. Smith was the centerpiece of an aggressive and speedy Bills defense, and part of a star-laden team that also featured future Hall of Famers Jim Kelly and Thurman Thomas. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Ralph Wilson Inducted Into NFL Hall... Aug 2, 2009
Wilson will join several others in the Hall of Fame, which will include legendary quarterback Jim Kelly, Marv Levy and Bruce Smith. The living tribute has been considered significant because, as of 2009, the Bills are one of only two teams to have had one owner. (Suite101.com)
Smith Listed Among Two Best College Basketball Coaches In History Jul 31, 2009
Current Tar Heels coach was among the coaching greats who filled out ballots for SN, joining Bobby Bowden, Larry Brown, Whitey Herzog, Tommy Lasorda, Marv Levy, Tom Osborne, Don Shula, Steve Spurrier, Bob Stoops, Pat Summitt, Barry Switzer and Lenny Wilkens, among others. The full voting panel is below. (Tarheelblue.com)
In-depth with Wade Jul 30, 2009
He said the idea of going through one practice without pads came from former Buffalo Bills coach Marv Levy. While the team will don pads for the first time Thursday, Phillips said the Cowboys still wont do a lot of heavy tackling. (CowboyUpdate.com)
Wild offseason concludes Jun 22, 2009
No coach since Marv Levy retired after the 1997 season has lasted more than three seasons in Buffalo, but Jauron has. Now he's got to reward Wilson's belief that continuity -- not change -- was the answer. (BillsReport.com)
Only a Matter of Time May 21, 2009
Russ Brandons front office did a sensational job this April by doing something Tom Donahoe and Marv Levy never attempted building from within. But signing T.O. is a one-night stand. (BillsReport.com)
Bills finally bulk up Apr 28, 2009
Tom Donahoe and even Marv Levy were masters of theatrics. Every April, the fan base came to life with a handful of skill-position players. (BillsReport.com)
Biggest Buffalo splash since Erie Canal? T.O. Mar 9, 2009
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Marv Levy had just stepped off a plane in Chicago when a friend informed him that Terrell Owens had signed with the Buffalo Bills. The Hall of Fame coachs first reaction was wondering if the person picking him up at the airport required a breathalyzer. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hart For The Game Mar 3, 2009
Marv Levy, I think said, When it is time that you shouldnt be coaching anymore, youll know. I dont know that right now. (IrishEyes.com)
Bills struck gold with McKelvin Feb 18, 2009
In 06, with a free shot at a franchise quarterback, Marv Levy took ahead of and. 2007. (BillsReport.com)
Barkley leads White team to win Feb 7, 2009
"All week, [Barkley] was focused," said White team coach and NFL Hall of Famer Marv Levy. "He's a talent and showed it tonight.". (ESPN -- Recruiting)
