Bills general manager
Buddy Nix had no difficulty assessing Vince Young's attributes after agreeing
to a one-year contract with the free-agent quarterback Friday.
Strong arm. Great mobility. And then there's his winning record as
an NFL starter.
When it came to projecting Young's role with the Bills, Nix
offered no guarantees except to say the starting job's already taken by Ryan
Fitzpatrick, leaving Young competing for a backup job.
"We're looking always to try to improve our team," Nix
said. "It's a competition for the backup quarterback job and not the
starter. ... He knows it. That's the way it is."
That doesn't devalue the Bills' hopes for Young, who will be
competing with returning backup Tyler Thigpen.
"The guy's been to two Pro Bowls. He's 31-19 as a starter in
this league," Nix said. "We think he can do that again."
Citing a league source, ESPN.com reported the contract is worth $2
million with $1 million more available in playing-time bonuses.
No "Knocks" for Jets: There will be no sequel for the Jets on "Hard Knocks"
this season.
A person familiar with the decision said the team decided to not
participate in the hit HBO show this year after being approached by the cable
network about appearing again.
Rex Ryan, Mark Sanchez and company drew huge ratings two years ago
- the last time the show aired. The Falcons have also turned down the show this
season.
Briefly: Browns
defensive tackle Phil Taylor needs surgery to repair a torn chest muscle and
will be sidelined for months, possibly the entire season.
