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The more interesting question; what if we knew Kap could win 10 games this season for the Bills. Would you welcome him then? 10 wins and still doesn't stand for the anthem.

This kid has every right to protest peacefully and I respect his position. He created a massive distraction in a team game though and he must have known his protest could cost him his career. Not because of his opinions but because of the backlash he knew was coming. He put that at risk - granted for a worthy cause but he did this to himself. I think his political stance is bigger than the game to him now. I want guys that put the team first. No distractions. Right or wrong, I don't think he plays again.

I wouldn't have a problem keeping Doug. I think he's done a good job while in B Lo and particularly this off season. I also agree with the "one voice" strategy the team is working under. Just so tired of the Whaley storey thread this off season and it does seems odd that he has taken a back seat to Coach Mc D? The awkward set up may turn into a distraction. If they are all in on McD than just bring in his people, fire Doug, and be done with it.

The back and forth on this Whaley topic is making my brain bleed. Just fire the poor guy already. I don't think he's been a terrible GM, but he is a PR nightmare and apparently is really difficult to work with. The Pegulas are partially to blame here as they haven't always put him in a position of strength with the media or the HC. Hopefully the learn from this whole thing as owners.

Great post. The Bills haven't had the same feel since his passing. So appreciative for everything this man did for our beloved Bills and pro football in general. Proud he was our owner. RIP. Mr. Wilson. You are missed.

^^^^this^^^

Apologies if this was discussed somewhere here, but what does the hire mean for A.Lynn? Will he stay on as OC?

This Amen brother. Something this organization has failed miserably at over the last 20 years is finding replacements for Marv and Jim. Marv was a leader of men.

just the feeling I get from Whaley as a fan. this next hire is all him and it needs to be a good one.

To add to that, I have no issue with any local Buffalo writer crapping on this team. If the Bills want better PR from local media (and any attention at all from national) then they need to start winning. Do that and the stories from the media will change overnight.

Sully aside; he's not the only one who noticed and is talking about this press conference. It may seem like a small thing compared to what is going on big picture with the Bills, but I think it shows a tremendous lack of leadership by Bills brass. Pegula fired Rex, ultimately it was his decision as the owner. Terry should have called a press conference that day instead of writing some BS statement from behind the curtain. Get out front and lead. What you absolutely don't do is shove your interim HC out there, unprepared, and let him take on the firing squad for you. It's a weak play that makes you (the owner) and the organization look bad. Especially when you consider the fact that A.Lynn was a RB coach just a few months prior. Not sure he's completely ready to be a OC let alone the HC of an NFL team. We need a leader who knows football. Pegula knows he's not that guy. I guess he's rolling the dice that Doug Whaley can fill the roll. Personally, I think Doug is driven more about saving his own ass than working to build a winner and change the culture here.

I love being angry and screaming, especially on Sundays, so for me it's just a perfect fit being a Bills fan. I grew up in the area. Saw all the great teams of the late 80's and early 90's play. Moved to Atlanta in 97, but still love the team. Now my sons are huge Bills fans too.

Respectfully, I don't know anything about the Cubs or their front office or their owner. Honestly, I don't care. I'm a Bills fan and I'm tired of losing. We do agree on crying. Crying about the past doesn't change the future. Smart people making good decisions change the future. Unfortunately, OBD is in short supply of both, thus 17 years of nonsense.

"the last couple of years" LOL. I haven't been happy with this team the last 17 years!! 17 YEARS with not one playoff appearance? 17 years with the nonstop coaching carousel, with no answer at QB, with the stupid Toronto experiment, How does that not qualify the Buffalo Bills as a complete and utter joke of an organization? The Browns have made it to the playoffs within the last 17 years, so yes, we're below that clown show in Cleveland as well.

makes sense if you're trying to lose the game...

How do we really know Lynn "is a man of character"? Do you know him? This guy was a RB coach 4 months ago! I think it's fair to say he was is/was an average OC. Hard to say what he is or isn't as there is a very small body of work. Now OBD is considering him the HC replacement!! LOL. Only the Buffalo Bills would do this. It's ridiculous.

Agreed. I was really hoping the Rex Ryan hire was going to work out. Hard to celebrate his termination. Who is going to want to coach here knowing how short the leash is with ownership? Keeping A. Lynn as HC better not be the plan by OBD.

Only the Bills (and maybe the Browns) would promote a RB coach to OC to HC in less than a year!!!!! That is absurb. I voted Hell No. If they decide to fire Rex Ryan the first thing we need to do is find a "football czar" and that person should be the only guy in Terry Pegula's ear. Everyone at OBD reports to the Czar. Next step would be to find the guy leaking to the media and fire them immediately. Then the Czar and the GM find the next HC. Whoever the Czar is it would have to be a well know NFL football guy like a Coughlin. Can't be some unknown scrub or anyone referred by Russ Brandon.

Rex's defense scheme hasn't worked in two years and he got full support from Whaley on the needed pieces. The Defense was crap all year. I like Rex Ryan and wanted this to work out, but his defense sucks. Even if Rex agreed to fire his DC and his brother I don't think he would ever agree to allow someone else to come in here and change his defensive scheme. Because of that, Rex has to be released.

Reggie Bush reverse might have been the worse call of the entire season.

I was a big fan of the Rex Ryan hire. As many have stated in this thread, he's such a likable personality. Loved the emotion and bravado he brought to the HC position. Unfortunately, his brand of defense hasn't worked here. Our offense, while ugly at times, isn't the problem. They are scoring even while they haven't been any where near 100% healthy. The defense has let us all down. Bottom line, Rex took the 4th ranked D, added more talent, and made them much worse. Run defense is a absolute joke. Unfortunately, (because Rex isn't going to give up control of the D) he should probably go. The rest of the Defensive coaching staff is a given.

I think you have to keep everything intact for 2017 which means bringing back both TT and Rex Ryan for 3rd season. Extending TT is going to hurt but there aren't any other realistic options out there at QB. We're not getting Romo. Wish we could get a glimpse of what Cardale can do though. Do that for the short term and Draft Baby Draft!

Agreed. I think that is the right call. As a fan I'm not quite ready to start a total rebuild. I also don't think there are any coaching candidates out there that can fix this. If we stay healthy and draft well, this Rex Ryan team can make the playoffs next year. Our bigger problem is TT's extension and Rex's defense has been really bad. Not sure if you're serious or not, but I'm 100% on board with this. I think there is still a ton of talent on this team. I don't want to see it blown up just yet. I would add "draft a QB every year" to your list. We have to get deeper at WR and pray to god that Sammy's foot gets better during the off season. The big question is, can Rex and Whaley continue to work together?

I feel the same way about both the leak and about Rex. If I'm Pegula, it's top priority to find out who is leaking in house business to the media. It's ridiculous. I wish Rex would handle the media just like you mentioned. Personally, I don't Rex has done that bad of a job overall. I agree his defense has been disappointing, but he's had a ton of injuries this year and who are we going to get that is any better? I think I'd like to see him get one more year.

Enough about firing Rex Ryan. I'm disappointed and frustrated about this season too, but can't blame everything on Rex Ryan. Yes, penalties are a big problem. A huge problem. Probably cost us at least two wins this season. I would also argue that injuries, some historically awful officiating, and new systems also contributed to a few loses. Pegula isn't firing Rex this year, but not sure about Whaley. Personally, I think Whaley has done a decent job as a young GM for this team. I'd like to see both stay with the organization if they can work together.