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If you look at the Sabres record over the past few years, it is reasonable to be concerned with Pegula's ownership. However, the high level prospect group is evidence of a plan to build from scratch--- hence the poor record. It shouldn't necesarily make anyone feel better about the Bills, but it should prove the wins and losses are not the result of incompetence but rather a measured attempt to ship out vets and retool through the draft.

Why would you bother to make the point that Marrone was responsible for player personnel if the specific players acquired during his tenure are irrelevant to the team's success? You're moving the goalposts and nothing more. Ordinarily, when someone is wrong and cannot articulate further they will repeat the same point over and over. 9-7!

Which contributing players were added to the defense while Marrone was HC--- Brandon Spikes, Corey Graham, Jerry Hughes, Preston Brown, maybe Nickell Robey? Is that group what made the D a top 5 unit? Even if Marrone were responsible for them solely, that doesn't cut it.

You are repeatedly and emphatically foisting credit for the Bills greatest strength upon Marrone when there is little to no evidence he deserves it-- meanwhile, ignoring all of the areas of his responsibility and positional expertise which were arguably disastrous.

That was the Pats before they were the Pats*, though. Then again, the Jets would actually need to hire Doug and I don't know that adequate proof exists of tampering.

Speaking of ridiculous speculation, how do you know Marrone had input to personnel decisions but didn't say so publicly?

The Cardinals didn't get to the playoffs with a "guy like Orton", though. Drew Stanton and Ryan Lindley lost 5 of the Cards final 7 games after Carson Palmer was hurt.

Care to elaborate?

@ByTimGraham: Bills have scheduled interviews with Seahawks coordinators Darrell Bevell and Dan Quinn.

@ByTimGraham: Bills have scheduled interviews with Seahawks coordinators Darrell Bevell and Dan Quinn.

@RapSheet: The #Bills are on the board in their head-coaching search, requesting permission to speak with #Broncos OC Adam Gase, source said.

Who exactly "ran them out on a rail"?

Even Greggo gave a teary eyed statement at the podium when he was fired. Then again,I don't recall Mularkey doing so when he quit. Regardless, Marrone leaves a strange legacy behind: @ByTimGraham: When Gailey got fired, he insisted on delivering a good-bye statement and cried. Marrone bolted in the night with a $4 million check.

They're NHL ready--- unfortunately, they comprise a large swath of the active roster. Their relative inexperience will be exposed when such a large group of skaters are playing heavy minutes every night.

What has happened over the past 24 hours is a continuation of what has been reported dating back to last February, regarding organizational infighting and rumors of instability. I'm not sure I can blame the Pegulas for anything just yet. Regarding LaFontaine--- as much as I love him, he is the one with the reputation for being difficult. He left a position with the NY Islanders after a very short period of time before Terry hired him in Buffalo. I have concerns about the Pegulas, but the paranoia and antagonistic natures of both Marrone and LaFontaine long preceded their time working for Terry and Kim.

The team wouldn't tell Marrone who the GM would be? Honestly, there seems to have been manipulative drama surrounding Marrone's tenure since the day he was hired. Peter King @SI_PeterKing · 5m By the way, I don’t blame Marrone for leaving Bills. Had contract opt-out. Exercised it. Made $4m. If I were him, and the team wouldn’t>>> Peter King @SI_PeterKing 5m <<<tell me who GM would be, and wouldn’t give me an extension, and I knew I’d be in some demand, why not opt out?

Like the Death Star?

Luck, but it's not a landslide. He has little help compared to Wilson, but that's certainly not Wilson's fault.

Chris Simms is so god awful... I don't know how I can make it through this entire game with the volume on.

Impotent was the first word that came to mind. Sammy Watkins is wasted in this 'offense".

Ian Rapoport‏@RapSheet5 mins5 minutes ago #Bills hoping to hear where they’ll play #Jets Monday by tonight. Still no decision between Washington and Detroit.

John Wawrow‏@john_wawrow16 mins16 minutes ago I would hold off on speculating where this game is going to be played. It has not been decided yet.

"Pretty sure"? You've jumped the shark, FYI. I don't have a link but you can take my word.

Tim Graham ‏@ByTimGraham 4m4 minutes ago Rumors percolating around league Bills had a trade worked out w/Seattle for Spiller. Well-placed source tells me untrue. Moot point anyway.

I'm certain these opinions are not actually those of Khan's but rather that of the the League's agenda to increase revenue. There will continue to be a public face of League-wide consensus on the stadium issue until one is actually planned and built. It's a foregone conclusion that it will happen anyway.