mvn.com - 1/13/2008
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Russ Brandon arises as the top guy in Buffalo's front office, though the team lacks a GM.
BROWNS PROMOTE TUCKER
sportinglife.com 1/13/2008 — However, Grantham's stock plummeted as the Browns ranked 30th in total defence in 2007 despite a 10-6 record. Only the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions were worse.
"We are excited to have Mel as our defensive co-ordinator," head coach Romeo Crennel said. "He has a football plan, a life plan, coaches the fundamentals and relates well with the players."
Sources: Bills VP is top candidate to replace Levy
sports.espn.go.com 1/12/2008 — Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson will stay in-house to fill its top front-office vacancy, ESPN.com has learned, and Bills executive vice president of business operations Russ Brandon has emerged as the frontrunner.
Buffalo Bills 2007 Season in Review
mvn.com 1/14/2008 — A good review of the 2007 Bills season, where the team suffered a ton of injuries and dealt with poor play calling. Despite these issues, the team still finished 7-9.
AROUND THE LEAGUE/B Y MARK ECKEL
nj.com 1/14/2008 — HELP WANTED What we're hearing on the coaching and front office openings: Atlanta -- My good pal Tom Heckert remains a top candidate for the Falcons' general manager job, although there is word that "family" matters might keep Heckert from taking it. ...
Bills promote Brandon to COO (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - NFL News 1/12/2008
The Buffalo Bills promoted Russ Brandon to the new post of chief operating officer on Saturday as team owner Ralph Wilson elected to not formally fill the general manager's position following Marv Levy's departure. Brandon, previously the team's ...