The Facts: J.P. Losman won't be handed the Bills starting quarterback job for next season. This time, he's going to have to earn it from Kelly Holcomb. Dick Jauron said he'll open the job to a competition this spring between Losman and Holcomb, the veteran journeyman with the hope of having a starter ready by the start of training camp. "Somebody will be named heading into camp, but there is always going to be competition," Jauron said.

Diehards Line:Jauron's desire for competition is a departure from a year ago when Mike Mularkey awarded the starting job to Losman. In a 5-11 season, Holcomb went 4-4 as a starter and Losman 1-7. Holcomb finished with a better completion percentage (67.4 to Losman's 49.6), threw for two more touchdowns (10-8) and had a far superior quarterback rating (85.6-64.9).