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Bills owner backs Rex Ryan's decision to fire Greg Roman

Published Sep. 19, 2016 6:31 p.m. ET

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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula tells The Associated Press that Rex Ryan has full authority in overseeing the team and fully supports the coach's decision to fire offensive coordinator Greg Roman.

''Head coach runs the team and staff,'' Pegula wrote in a text message to the AP in disputing questions about who made the decision to fire Roman on Friday.

Pegula added the Bills do things together much like any well-run organization would.

Pegula's comments come at a time when Ryan's authority has been questioned entering his second season and following an 0-2 start.

Citing unnamed sources, NFL Network reported Sunday that Pegula and his wife, Kim, held private meetings with key Bills players without Ryan being present before determining to fire Roman. The report then questioned whether it was Ryan's decision to make the change.

On Monday, Ryan reiterated the decision was his, adding he had no problem with the Pegulas meeting with players.

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