The Facts: Following up on an ongoing story. ... Mike Mularkey said he expects to be a better HC than his brief stint in Buffalo. Mularkey learned a lot from his days with the Bills (2004-05), including that he shouldn't call plays. So the longtime coordinator will give up play-calling duties and hire an offensive guru. "Some guys are very good at managing the game and calling plays. I'm not one of them," Mularkey said.

Diehards Line:Mularkey also plans to meet with former DC and interim head coach Mel Tucker on Thursday, and likely will offer him his old job back. Tucker interviewed for the same position in Minnesota, and will have to decide whether to swallow his pride and remain in Jacksonville. "I don't know if you want to call it an interview or just talk to him," Mularkey said. "I want to really just have a chance to sit down and talk to him. I've spoken to him already, prior to this going down. We really have a pretty good relationship, so hopefully it works out. ..." Worth noting: Mularkey agreed to a three-year contract Tuesday. Not coincidentally, it's the same number of years that GM Gene Smith has remaining on his extension. QB Blaine Gabbert also has three years remaining, making Mularkey, Smith and Gabbert kind of a package deal. If they don't succeed, new owner Shahid Khan surely will start over.