The Jokeman
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seems like its going a bit slower than in years past - just my imagination? i guess with no "chip kelly" its not as urgent and everyone can take their time finding "their guy" instead of "the guy"??
The Bills named Doug Marrone HC on this date (January 6th in 2013), http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bills/2013/01/06/buffalo-bills-hire-syracuse-coach-doug-marrone/1811827/so yes it's a little slower process this go round. That said we're also interviewing a whole lot more people as when we named Doug we only saw 5 people.
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I have a feeling it will be the Falcons
CBF
Atlanta seems to be the most logical. Yet I wouldn't dismiss the Raiders either since they seem to be going after alternative options that other teams are looking at and they already have their front office fixed which some of the other teams looking out there don't.
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nobody thought aaron rodgers was worth the 19th pick.
lots of other examples.
Actually the great debate of that draft is whether Rodgers or Alex Smith was supposed to go 1st overall to San Francisco. Rodgers did fall way longer than most anticipated but remember this that Rodger sat on the bench for 3 years in Green Bay. That said Green Bay wasn't 100% sure he was going to be what they had hoped being they also drafted Brian Brohm in the 2nd Round and Matt Flynn in the 7th Round the year Rodgers was to be the starter. Also the Packers were 13-3 the year before Rodgers took over so it's not like he was starting for a bad team. It's why I always say franchise QBs are made and not born as all too often great QBs are surrounding by great talent. I know many feel that QBs make the talent around them better but it's debatable.
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It makes sense based on Polian's "advice" to the Pegulas of making sure your HC is on the same page as management in terms of personnel decisions. Maybe he was speaking "for Doug" as it seemed like Polian turned down the job after speaking to Marrone. So perhaps Marrone spilled more than just the jabs that some Bills officials said about Polian when the two of them spoke.
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Of those listed I voted for Hue Jackson but I really want Gary Kubiak but ultimately I think we're going to get Darrell Bevell.
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To me Foles would be the best option as any. Of course what happens with Sanchez could prove interesting. As if he gets a long term deal in Philly with Kelly now in control of player personnel that could be a sign he doesn't like Foles and if I'm Whaley I make a move asap. Though the question of what it take to get him to me looms large. As if it's EJ (or possibly CJ Spiller who they rumored to like last year) and a low round pick it's not a bad idea. Yet I'd still draft a guy in the 3rd day to develop.
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No. I think the story that Marrone went to Pegula asking for an extension/more power for he and his assistants that had contracts ending out after 2015 and them saying no caused him to quit makes perfect sense. As Marrone probably saw it as writing on the wall that he'd be as good as gone after next year if he couldn't get us into the playoffs next season which looks difficult with no QB in place. So now Marrone will likely land somewhere else and have at least 2 more years of job security which is more than he had here.
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EJ has almost as good as any NFL QB when it comes to athletic ability. Yet he's always been one that prefers to be a pocket passer first etc. which is actually a good thing if he is going to ever develop if ask me. I admit I'm not ready to toss him aside yet. What Manuel has to work on might be his leadership/huddle skills and of course throwing the ball more in anticipation that the guy he running to is going to be open. I know many have criticized him for his "check down" mentality but in watching Orton run the offense he did much of the same so it could have been part of our game plan. That said as Whaley said we need to bring in a QB (or two) this offseason. Which to me tells me we'll bring in an UFA and likely draft a guy likely in the mid to late rounds.
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It's a common question to ask HC what their plan is, don't you remember when we hired GW one of the things that impressed Donahoe et all was the folder and list of candidates GW had in mind of who he'd name if/when he got the job?
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Another thing to like about Kubiak is next year we play the AFC South and you'd think he should know that division pretty well.
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Last year Gase wouldn't meet with teams until the Broncos season is over. I hope he's changed his mind this season as I'd rather see us have someone in places sooner than later because I'd hate to see Marrone end up getting a job some place else and cherry pick the coaching staff like Pettine did last year. Yet personally I prefer Kubiak who has HC experience and toss in we play the AFC South next year might give us some great incite.
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The other thing with Schwartz is that you keep the Defensive coaches (who are under contract). That would prevent Marrone from taking them all to the Jets. Thats a big slap in the face to Marrone (although this is not a REASON to hire Schwartz...but it is a benefit).
I like that Schwartz pretty much assembled the current defensive staff (ie very few left overs from Pettine's regime) which tells me he could be tight with these guys. It also likely allow Pepper to get his shot at DC which part of the reason he said he left New England so he's stay here. Also he's tight with Crossman being he used to be Schwartz's ST coach in Detroit. So it mean all he'd have to do is likely find some new offensive coaches, as I can't see Hackett sticking around without Marrone. In a perfect world I'd rather we keep Schwartz at DC and bring in Kubiak as HC but Schwarz as HC isn't a bad alternative plan as long as he brings in a better offensive coaching staff.
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He won the NFC East three years ago.
and his former OC with the Broncos, Gary Kubiak, won the AFC South two seasons ago. I'm a Kubiak fan and hope we can get him.
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The problem with Kubiak is that he has a very specific system on offense that would require a total overhaul. I'd rather someone who can implement a versatile scheme that adapts to different opponents.
Really? Like the major overhaul he did with the Ravens this year. I mean they added RB Justin Forsett, WR Steve Smith, TE Owen Daniels, TE Crockett Gilmore and RB Lorenzo Taliaferro. Toss in they lost FB Vonta Leach, WR Tandon Smith, TE Ed Dickson, OT Michael Oher. Yet somehow Flacco ended up having a career high in TD passes and passing yards. I think Kubiak is a great candidate as long as he doesn't blow up the Bills D.
Anyone of Kubiak's stature would need to be good with EJ. That may be the sticking point. Unless we can grab Sam Bradford and pair him with Kubiak. That combo might be pretty cool. Bradford is a lot like Flacco. I like it.
I like the idea of Kubiak and let's not forget about Matt Schaub, although under contract for 2015, is thought to be in a one year deal with the Raiders in the way it's structured per http://www.nfl.com/n...ear-commitment. Also that QB mentioned earlier TJ Yates is due to be an UFA. I realize people will dismiss Schaub but let's not forget Carson Palmer faltered in Oakland but became a winner again in Arizona. Maybe Schuab could do the same here or at least be a veteran backup behind EJ or a rookie QB we draft. As for Yates at the very least he could serve as our 3rd QB but think he could turn into one of those guys who knows Kubiak's system that could come in and compete with EJ and QB X (a guy we draft).
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It’s nearing draft season again, and this year I’ve decided to expand my prospect research to whole positions. I’ll be targeting the ones I feel are most important for Buffalo, so I’m starting with QBs. I spent the last week or two grinding through as much college game video as I could find for the prospects that will be available after the 1st round (most of it was on draftbreakdown.com, which has every throw these guys have made from many games dating back to 2012).
What are your thoughts on Chuckie Keeton?
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Ugh. I really hope they have another plan
Look at available QBs landscape, it's filled with with nobody better if ask me. There's no one in UFA I could argue is better than Orton and in terms of trades, I doubt Bradford will be available as the Rams don't have anyone better and guys like RGIII and Cutler being available don't thrill me. One name that intrigues me that could be is Nick Foles as think Sanchez will get a 2-3 year deal as he was brought in by Kelly and performed well. Yet the question is what would it take to get Foles from Philly? If it was for EJ (since it was rumored the Eagles liked him on draft day) and a low (see 5th, 6th or 7th rounder). I'd do it or maybe we could package Spiller to them as was also rumor they linked him this past preseason too. Yet Spiller is under an option year so no guaranteeing he accepts it as he could chose not to and run for greener pastures or some place where he could be the guy (see Indy).
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Erik Pears
Lee Smith
Chris Hairston
All of them set to be UFAs (I believe as not sure if Hairston qualifies with his "missed" 2013 season) and I don't think we'd be in a rush to re-sign any of them.
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I don't think he will get a big contract anywhere because of his limitations but could be wrong. I'd love to keep him at a reasonable amount.
His stats weren't great this year in part because a lack of playing time, one would think if Kiko is healthy next year Spikes' playing time will be even less here. That said I'd love to re-sign Spikes as a security blanket at MLB. The question is what kind of contract would it take? I'm thinking two years maybe $4.5 million.
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I remember texting my buddy the dray of the draft the one guy I didn't want us taking was Beckham.
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Not a full story but a story almost everyone here's had to live through at least once:
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You don't say?
If Marrone goes, hire Darrell Bevell. Winning pedigree, innovative offensive mind and a pupil of the best player coach in todays NFL, Pete Carrol. I'd love to see what he could do with this team.
Bevell's a strong pick as is Pete's offensive guru, and current QB coach, u Carl Smith. As he seems to be joined at Carrol's hip I wonder if we could snag him to be an OC.
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All things being equal Luck is a better QB so I take him. As I feel Luck would have the same success Wilson has had in Seattle if he was part of that team or arguably more whereas I don't think Wilson bring the same success he's had in Indy. Yet that's why they say the draft doesn't end after Round 1 because what makes Wilson so valuable is he wasn't a 1st Round pick for the Seahawks which let them get better defensive players in the picks before getting Wilson.
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I hated Kellen Moore in the draft and hate the thought of pursuing him as an UFA. The guy lacks NFL size and before anyone tells me how great Russell Wilson is I hate to tell you but Wilson is a game manager QB at best in this league. Yet what helps Wilson out is his legs and that's something Moore doesn't have. As anyone that tells me Moore is a good QB then I will ask why hasn't he supplanted Dan Orlovsky as the backup QB in Detroit yet? As Orlovsky is a pretty bad QB as let's not forget he was the guy that Indy sucked for Luck with.
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Fair points. I love the TE idea and I believe Whaley does too. I would love to have an elite TE. Have we ever?
Resmiersma was the last TE I felt was what I'd deem a game changer and all he was is a consistent move the chains type TE that we really could use about now.
Head Coach Candidate: Gary Kubiak
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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Did Kubiak help Flacco or his right hand man Rick Dennison? Not that it matters as Dennison would likely be named our OC if we bring on Kubiak. which again is my top choice of what's out there.