Gailey's 1st priority with Bills is finding QB

[February 04, 2010]  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- In becoming the Buffalo Bills new head coach, Chan Gailey's first challenge is addressing a familiar problem: Coming up with a starting quarterback.

Gailey vows to do a thorough evaluation, while cautioning he isn't even sure if the Bills currently have one on their roster. That's not exactly a vote of confidence for Trent Edwards or Ryan Fitzpatrick, who split the starting duties in leading Buffalo to a 6-10 finish last season.

Gailey's quarterback quandary is a reflection of the state of the Bills. The team's inability to land a franchise quarterback since hall of famer Jim Kelly retired after the 1996 season is a major reason Buffalo has gone 10 straight years without a playoff appearance.

[Associated Press; By JOHN WAWROW]

Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.