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Kelly, where did you see/read these bits? I'd like to learn more.

Interesting question. The Bills app contains a story with extensive quotes from Gruden about Marrone, all glowing. Gruden used to coach vs. Marrone 2x/yr. when the Bucs played the Saints while Marrone was in N.O.

Well at least we have one open minded poster here.

I agree.

Luke Russert, Luke Russert's Mom 16 -0 (Sorry, Senator)

The beauty of this deal is, it was a team effort. While it's reasonable to conclude that Brandon was ultimately responsible for the hire considering his connections to SU and Marrone's interest in analytics, it's also clear that Buddy's work over the last three years on the roster made it possible to land Marrone. As Schefter's video points out, Marrone's extensive film study on the Bills, Browns, Eagles and Chargers resulted in him concluding that the Bills had the most talent on their roster, making Buffalo a desireable landing spot for him. Clearly, Marrone's landing here was a product of both Brandon and Nix.

Well said.

I connect the dots as follows: Bills interviewed Lovie already + Marrone tied to Lovie at Tenn. + Lovie runs a 4-3 = Bills going hard after Lovie as DC.

Good name for Jeremy White. I never hear him start a sentence by saying "I think..." or "In my opinion...". He just KNOWS EVERYTHING. Very annoying.

It appears that that's Brandon's intent. How many times in his remarks did he talk about "empowering people"? To me, that is code for "no more meddling from above".

Oh yeah? Moron.

How hard would that be? LOL

No wonder he was hired! This snippet from his resume: • Named 'America's Friendliest College Football Coach' by ESPN the Magazine. Other highlights: Syracuse (2009-present) In 2011, a school-record and league-leading 28 student-athletes were named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team. • 2010 American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Region 1 Coach of the Year. • 2010 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year finalist. • In 2010, led the Orange to the inaugural New Era Pinstripe Bowl Championship. • Named 'America's Friendliest College Football Coach' by ESPN the Magazine. • In his second year, Syracuse continued its ascent in the national statistical rankings, including total defense (7th from 37th), pass defense (10th from 85th), pass efficiency (14th from 113th), scoring defense (13th from 81st), and first downs allowed (12th from 27th), interceptions thrown (13th from 84th) •The 2009 Orange improved in the national statistical rankings in third down defense (28th from 117th), first downs allowed (27th from 104th), rush defense (13th from 101st), total defense (37th from 114th), tackles for loss (15th from 104th) and sacks (6th from 100th). New Orleans Saints (2006-08) • In his three seasons, the Saints threw 1,232 passes and surrendered only 39 sacks. • In 2008, the team led the NFL in total offense (410.7 yards per game) and passing offense (311.1 yards per game). • In 2007, the Saints ranked first in red zone touchdown percentage (.720, 36 of 50), led the NFC in third-down conversions (46.3) and notched 346 first downs. • In 2007, set an NFL record with 440 completions, and also set team all-time highs for passing first downs (222), attempts (652), touchdown passes (28) and completion percentage (67.5). • In 2007, allowed the fewest sacks in the league (16), an average of one per 41 attempted. • In 2006, led NFL in total offense and set a team record with an NFL-leading 6,264 yards. • In 2006, set club records with 330 first downs, an average of 5.8 yards per play and 4,503 passing yards. • In 2006, only team in the NFL with four players with more than 650 receiving yards. New York Jets (2002-05) • During his tenure, the Jets played in four playoff games (two in 2002 and a pair in 2004). • In 2004, the club finished third in the NFL in rushing yards (2,388) and second in rushing first downs (135). • In 2004, the offense posted one of the highest rushing averages (4.5) in club history and had the NFL’s leading rusher (Curtis Martin, 1,697 yards). • In 2003, the offense averaged 5.3 yards per play and 4.0 yards per rushing attempt. • In 2002 the line led the way for the offense to rush for 1,618 yards. University of Tennessee (2001) • Volunteers won the Florida Citrus Bowl with a 45-17 victory against Michigan. • Fifth-ranked UT beat No. 2 Florida, 34-32, in Gainesville in the final regular season game. • Helped earn the team a spot in the SEC championship game. University of Georgia (2000) • Helped lead the Bulldogs to a top 20 finish in the polls and a victory against Virginia in the Jeep Oahu Bowl. Georgia Tech (1995-99) • Georgia Tech participated in a bowl game each season from 1997-99. • In 1999, the Yellow Jackets finished first nationally in total offense, averaging 509.4 yards and 40.7 points per game.

Turned it around to.......the PinStripe Bowl?

Need to know the coordinators before I can form a reaction. If it's a college staff, I'll be very disappointed. It will have a minor league feel.

Levitre went to Oregon St.

What "info." is Graham basing his tweet on?

Was thinking the same thing. TG left himself a nicely crafted way out.

Disagree completely. A signed 5-year contract with the Bills is as guaranteed as a signed 5-year contract with anyone else. If you have doubts, ask Chan Gailey, who will continue collecting Ralph's checks for quite some time (UNTIL HIS CONTRACT EXPIRES).

Agreed. I find Reid's continuing his career uninterrupted a bit disturbing at this point.

OK yea, that is THE worst.

Agreed - the 2 most painful to listen to are the one with the annoying young parents talking about strollers, and the two siblings fighting over one copying the other's every word - "Stop copying me"! "Stop copying me"! Also, anyone else thrilled that the Transsiberian Orchestra's "The Lost Christmas Eve" concert is over?

Not sure if there's any deeper meaning here or any strategic considerations related to the Bills, but I do know that Mr. Pegula is one heck of a sportsman!

Apparently I was not clear because you completely misunderstood what I was saying. I said THAT marketing strategy (referring to your theory of going for Marrone to garner the massive and untapped Syracuse market) pales (in other words, is far subordinate to) trying to win. Brandon has been successful at making chicken salad out of chicken sh** in the past, but he also knows that with his ascendency he's now responsible for winning, and ultimately he knows that winning is the best possible marketing strategy. Bottom line, there is no part of your theory I agree with.

Crazy theory. How will the Syracuse market react if Marrone crashes and burns? That "marketing strategy" pales in comparison to winning. I believe they're trying to make the right decision in order to win, whether that happens to be Marrone or not.