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Mort: Polian tells Pegula he will remain at ESPN
White Linen replied to FluffHead's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
Oh cry me a river. Good grief we're back to this again? Get over yourself. Would you take a great paying job with the Bills? -
Head Coach Candidate: Frank Reich
White Linen replied to Buffalo Barbarian's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
I think it's more than just the comeback it's that a lot of people in the area know him and what he's all about. To me being a head coach in the NFL is about management and communication. I happen to think Reich excels in those areas and based on reports that's how he's described. Look man the game is complex and simple at the same time. To me it boils down to a few things and the most important is QB, we most likely are going to need to have one play better than any expectations - and then it comes down to a coach that can keep things managed well on and off the field with great communication skills. To me Reich is at least worth a look because he played QB and it would stand to reason he would be qualified to help one develop and everyone speaks volumes of how he communicates and gets his point across. -
Head Coach Candidate: Frank Reich
White Linen replied to Buffalo Barbarian's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
Not necessarily but I think it's just as much of a roll of the dice as an experienced head coach. Obviously if it was someone like Gruden or Cowher that certainly changes because I guess we'd categorize them as experienced with huge success. But to just say I'd rather have someone that was a head coach in general over someone like Reich my answer would be not necessarily and it's still a roll of the dice. -
Head Coach Candidate: Frank Reich
White Linen replied to Buffalo Barbarian's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
I understand what you're saying and there's certainly an argument for wanting experience, but every coach has to start with little experience even as a head coach and there's many examples. To say Reich is unqualified isn't IMO accurate. When you've played and been around the league in a coaching capacity your qualified. So to me a discussion can be had about experience vs someone getting an opportunity, but there's as many examples of experienced guys not working out as new one's not working out. -
Who will Pollian get for QB ?
White Linen replied to Buffalo Barbarian's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
The reports are that Polian will be taking over Nix's role but of course we won't know until January apparently because of commitments he has. Whaley made it clear in the season ending press conference that he's in charge of the 53 and the coach is in charge of the 46. To me that translates to the GM makes the decisions on what players are acquired and let go. I don't think it will be the coach or OC's decision although I'm sure questions will be asked of whoever that will be. I do however believe that if Polian is confirmed and Whaley stays as GM that Polian will be heavily involved in the player acquisition decisions. I know he hasn't been making GM decisions for years and years but he has at least been commentating on what teams should do as part of his role with ESPN, so clearly he has been staying current with players. I believe he'll have some insight on who we should go after. My guess is that it will be a young player that has been in the league but isn't playing. I hope its someone like Zac Dysert or Osweiler. -
The only thing that's going to factor into Hughes resigning is if the moneys right. If they can't get a long term deal done I believe they will franchise him with the purpose of working on a long term deal. I remember Polian saying beyond quarterback the next most important position and the the next most worthy of spending money on is someone that puts pressure on the QB. It was an awesome segment between him and Parcells on ESPN and it was excellent.
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I think it's either Schwartz or Reich.
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Erin Andrews date or Bills home playoff game?
White Linen replied to BrycePaup4ever's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
A date? Whatever! I'm married but even if I was single it would take a bit more than that. Any playoff game. -
what are chances Hughes gives Bills hometown discount ??
White Linen replied to RCOHEN13's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
I don't know about it actually getting asked but it exists. Sometimes you have to leave your current employer to get paid what you're worth, but sometimes you stay because there's other things you like more than the pay, or you're just comfortable. -
Which shouldn't be too hard to do and then we won't have to rally around EJ.
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Brady re-works contract; Pats have extra 24 mill
White Linen replied to YoloinOhio's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
He was forced to marry her. -
You don't think anyone would have objected if we took two rookie QB's in the same draft? I do and I would have - especially if it's their first draft (the coaches don't draft the players).
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He's smart as evidenced by his decision to come to Buffalo. I agree with the above posters that he saw a great line and must have thought if I can be a part of this I can leverage myself for future positions. In saying that I also think he may decide his best opportunity may be to stay and wait to see what happens here.
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Has Marrone's hand been forced?
White Linen replied to Buffalo Beeeews's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
Finally someone who gets it. Good grief people act like EJ isn't allowed to develop. -
Rumor: Pegula met Cowher for dinner
White Linen replied to YoloinOhio's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
They are 5-4 with Sanchez so I'm not sure how great that shows how Kelly is doing with Sanchez. I do think he is slightly better and I also think the Bills are the better team. So yes I think the Bills coaching staff could go 5-4 with Sanchez and they wouldn't need Chip Kelly to do it. -
Absolutely no chance. IMO in the right situation he's one of the best passers in the NFL.
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I know you're being sarcastic but the game was important just search comments by the players. Their opinion on whether the game was important to win is the only one that matters.
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The guy has issues. I think this clearly shows his heart isn't into football at this time in his life. I find it to be incredible when most athletes play until they are forced to stop for one reason or another.
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Rumor: Pegula met Cowher for dinner
White Linen replied to YoloinOhio's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
I have to disagree. I don't think it's find a Chip Kelly and done. Kyle Orton has such limitations it has little to do with innovation. It's a tall order to find a QB. -
Rumor: Pegula met Cowher for dinner
White Linen replied to YoloinOhio's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
Probably but it should be an organizational decision. Obviously when the GM - President and owner disagree on these things it can deteriorate their relationship and we see it all the time. There's other times when they disagree and feelings don't get hurt and they can still move forward and work together. So sometimes it plays out that they disagree and the President and Owner will say we disagree but hey ultimately it's your decision so go ahead - and other times it creates a riff and the GM is told no you're not doing that. -
Rumor: Pegula met Cowher for dinner
White Linen replied to YoloinOhio's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
I hear what you're saying and I think you could get a talented guy like Polian to take a job like that. The analyst job Cowher has and certainly a job like Gruden's I don't believe would be enough to draw them away. Those jobs are obviously rare and pay very well. I'll have to disagree with you on the President of an NFL team being a "cushy" job. I bet they work their a$$ off. I'm sure there's some incredible perks but I doubt it's just moving chess pieces around then sitting around. -
Rumor: Pegula met Cowher for dinner
White Linen replied to YoloinOhio's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
I know what you mean but I'll probably pay extra attention to rumors this year because I think it's possible Pegula does something creative. Don't get me wrong I think it's just as possible he does little to shake things up at least this off season.