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The thing is, Ralph is 87 years old. He has seen how much the NFL is a coaches league. He wants a SB win more than anything in life. He'll pay for coaches, this time. Also, TD has conducted 3 coaching searches (including Cowher). In those searches, he has interviewed former HCs twice. Thats it. Only Jauron and Fassel were former HCs interviewed. Finally, in 2001, Fox was the 3rd best candidate behind Lewis and GW. GW actually had a higher national profile due to the success the Tenn D had with a young Kearse, the exciting SB against the Rams and the use of the 46 D. Fox was simply Giants DC, who coached the D in a suprise SB run. But they got trounced and he faded. So who's really at fault here?

No, that period of time was when TD was hired, proceeded to spend 5 years alienating the fan base and left an unmitigated disaster when he was fired. The trick will be for Marv to clean it up. If he just gets the ship pointed in the right direction on this team, he should be considered a HOF GM.

In thinking more and more about Haslett, I think he'd be extreme. Either extremely good (because he learned what not to do with NO and has grown as a coach) or an extreme disaster (because he's just not smart enough to match wits with Belichek or Saban 4xs a year). I will say that I'm glad I don't have to make that decision and have faith that Marv will find the right guy for the job.

While I'd love Weis, its not gonna happen. My initial though for a serious candidate is Dick Jauron. He interviewed last time, even had a meeting with Ralph, and was the leader until TD talked Ralph into MM. Jauron did a very good job with the Bears, with very little talent they were competitive. He's defense oriented, blue collar, believes in a strong running game and is experienced. He served as Detroit's interim HC after Mooch was fired, but won't be retained in Detroit. I think he'd be a great choice. A couple of good reads on Jauron... http://www.nfl.com/news/2001/CHI/jauron_090401.html http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/foot...ndup.monday.ap/

It seems like B, noone wanted to work for him given the instability in the organization (ie lame duck). Thats fine. Lets get a real coach in here.

John Murphy said it was because of frustration over not being able to fill OC/DC positions with quality coaches.

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Zhivili!!

No argument here, but many NEVER get it and list is longer. The question with respect to Haslett is which one is he? I just don't see Haslett matching wits with Belichek or Saban and winning. Like it or not, that MUST be the deciding criteria.

"We have Tight Ends?"

Two words.... Buy out!

Except one. Charlie Weis!!!!

Can you honestly say that you envision Haslett matching wits with Belichek or Saban, and coming out on top?

Thats because he's not that good of a coach.

doesn't it make sense to go for broke? I mean really go for broke, damn the cost?? Charlie Weis. Lets do it!!

Yes, but unless MM changes, we only have to deal with him at best one more year. Maybe one more hour. A new coach under Marv would get at least 3 years.

Please....NO. I'd rather have Mularkey. Pete Carrol's defining moments came when the best player in the country this year, Reggie Bush, stood on the sidelines for both the 3rd down play and the 4th down play, that would have given USC a national title. Thats all I need to see from Carroll to NEVER want him near the Bills.

for giving Charlie Weis an extension!! Damn you TD for not hiring Weis in the first place!!

I'd like Mangini.

Eric Mangini!!!!

Tough one...either Jim Kelly or Joe DiMaggio

Jim Bates would be a GREAT choice as DC, even better than Cottrell or Capers in my opinion.

I'd love to take a shot with Pepper Johnson and McDaniels. It helps us and hurts NE. Else, lets go with the vets, Cottrell or Capers for DC, Wyche for OC. But MM is not that smart. He'll be contacting the Falcons DC and the Rams coach who sucked when he was with the Bills.

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