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Buffalo Bills fire general manager Whaley 1 day after draft

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills have fired general manager Doug Whaley one day after the end of the NFL draft, a move that further solidifies rookie head coach Sean McDermott's control over the team.

Team owner Terry Pegula said Sunday he and his wife, Kim, reached the decision after a lengthy review of the team. Whaley's dismissal completes what has become yet another front-office house-cleaning which began when coach Rex Ryan was fired in the final week of last season.

"This was my decision. It was not an easy decision but I believe it's the right one for the future of the Buffalo Bills.