Although I'm sure the Pegulas put a lot of thought into their franchise(s) hires. It seems like they are easily impressed. And not always with the correct people to run their teams. Their decisions seem to be quick, and face facts they know nothing about the player side of putting teams together. They trust others. And that so far has been a huge negative.
after the Ryan disaster. they are persuaded too go with a more disciplined approach. so in comes a HC hire who has so much power he on his own decides his GM. And both are rookies with zero track record too boot.
Sorry, here comes the Brandon reference. He is president of both teams. He sucks and one of 2 high ranking people left on the Bills. Leftover from the Wilson era. He sucks and has way too much influence in the hires, and whatever else. Even though the Pegulas will say he is simply on the business side. Don't buy it at all.
They talked to Coughlin and I believe he may have rejected a job offer as czar. Similar too what he does in Jacksonville with another clueless NFL owner. They need a footbal guy in here where both McD and Beane, and assistants all report too. It is not happening.
As for the Sabres. What a tank job, they still suck as bad as before the tank. . I was at their first home V this season the 1-0 snooze fest. They suck, will not make the playoffs and what has changed nesides some FO names? Maybe hope that some kids can work their way up and become serviceable in a couple of years.
The Pegulas for all the good they have done for the city of Buffalo. Are not the type of ownership whose franchises provide hope or will dominate in the near future. They should stay out of the sports side and hopefully they are not the types who said pull Tyrod and put the rookie in. If they did the Bills, are doomed. Just uber wealthy fans with big toys.