ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Turk Schonert has been fired after the offense's dismal performance in the preseason. The move was announced by coach Dick Jauron on Friday, less than a day after the Bills (1-4) closed their preseason with a 17-6 loss to Detroit. Quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt will take over as the Bills prepare to open the season at New England on Sept. 14. Schonert was responsible for installing a no-huddle offense this year in a bid to keep defenses guessing and to take advantage of new receiver Terrell Owens. The plan has so far failed to work for a first-team offense that generated 279 yards, 15 first downs and 3 points in 15 series this preseason.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press. |
