STC

Despite my theory that the Whaley hire is an indicator of succession plan, I don't think there's any way Nix gets let go. He will retire according to his own timetable and then Whaley will be promoted. And considering Nix already publicly endorsed him for next year, it looks like Gailey isn't going anywhere either (which is astounding). They are officially the football version of Regier and Ruff. How they will be able to justify keeping Gailey with such a brutal record (and a lot of blowout losses) is beyond me. Brandon and the marketing department will have their most daunting task yet when it comes time to convince a completely jaded fanbase to buy into these clowns for another season. The only thing they will be able to sell is a new QB. And don't be surprised if that QB comes via free agency.

Whaley is actually the guy on whom I've been hanging my hopes that the team stays in Buffalo. Here's an up and coming front office star working for The Steelers - one of the most well-run organizations in pro sports. Instead of holding out for a true GM gig, he takes the assistant GM gig with The Bills - a poorly run organization on the verge of an ownership change and hence a completely uncertain future. Why would he take this job? There has to be a plan in place. In any business, all bets are off if you are in a management position and a new boss comes in. You might keep your job, you might not. Why would a guy with a job at a first-class franchise, a great resume and a promising future take a job with a pathetic franchise facing such upheaval? He's either an absolute fool (and I can't believe that based on his history) or he was promised a GM job when the time was right. And that promise could only be made if there's already a succession plan in place. Otherwise, how could they make a commitment to him? There's no need for him to gamble and hope for the best. If that were the case, he would've been better off staying in Pittsburgh. Anyone else with me on this?