Pegula Ultimatum? Vic Carucci of the Buffalo News reports that a source says Terry Pegula met with Doug Whaley and Rex Ryan last week and told them to get the team to the playoffs next year or be fired. Pegula issued a statement last week saying both men were safe but gave no timetable as to how long they are safe for. Ryan has four years left on his deal while Whaley is in the final year of his contract. Jeremy White of WGR reports that the team is finalizing a contract extension for Whaley, if that is true than this ultimatum almost assuredly didn't happen. Sources also told Carucci that Ryan will make two or three changes to his coaching staff but defensive coordinator Dennis Thurman is apparently safe.

End Of Season News Conference: Rex Ryan and Doug Whaley held their end of the year press conference this afternoon. The message was they are going to stay the course and they will need to do some tweaks but they are on the right path. They are not happy with the 8-8 record and expect the defense to get better. They will not be able to do major restructuring because they don't have that flexibility this year. They will concentrate on keeping their own and said Richie Incognito and Cordy Glenn are the priorities to re-sign. Ryan said Tyrod Taylor is his quarterback next year and Whaley said he will have a chance to earn a longterm contract. Ryan would not commit to Dennis Thurman returning but said the evaluation process has not started yet. His former defensive coordinator Mike Pettine is now available along with his brother. Whaley called reports of friction between him and Ryan is just tabloid journalism. Kyle Williams wants to return and all signs point to him remaining with the Bills. Whaley said Aaron Williams' injury is not career threatening and they expect him back next year ready to go. Marcell Dareus broke his foot late in the game yesterday but finished the game anyway.

Lynn To Interview: ESPN reported first that Bills RB coach Anthony Lynn will interview for the Dolphins head coaching job on Wednesday. Former Bills coach Doug Marrone is also suppose to interview in Miami. Rex Ryan admitted they gave permission for the Dolphins to speak with him.

Locker Cleanout Day: The players went through the depressing day of cleaning out their lockers, saying their goodbyes, and meeting with the coaches while the media waited for comments. Marquise Goodwin said that he will attempt to qualify for the olympics next year and if he does, he will ask the Bills for time off during training camp next year. Robert Woods admitted he tore his groin muscle in the preseason and tried to play with it all year before shutting things down for the last month of the season. Richie Incognito did say that he feels he owes the Bills for taking a chance on him and that they have told him he is an offseason priority to resign.

Bills To Draft 19th: The Bills will pick 19th in the NFL draft after yesterday's win cost them a few spots in the draft order. The Jets are the only team not in the playoffs that will pick lower than the Bills who pick last of all the 8-8 teams based on strength of schedule.