Heitz

A few older articles on him: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/report-says-49ers-to-interview-texans-exec-brian-gaine/ http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/texans-promote-brian-gaine-jon-carr-012315 http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article1959759.html (interesting one, worth the read...) http://bangordailynews.com/2012/07/14/sports/umaine-grad-works-his-way-into-miami-dolphins-front-office-as-assistant-gm/

I know this will be tough to comprehend, but what if it's somewhere in between "KNOWING it will never healing properly" and "normal trajectory of the injury"? That elusive gray area... Obviously there's some reason for concern!

Not saying this will happen, but a comet could hit the earth, and it could be in the Buffalo area...yuge trouble!

Sorry, my response was more just a general response to John's comments, I don't really mind the premise of the thread... That said, you had me right up to: Why do you feel he's in over his head? By all accounts he just led a successful draft and players seems to be bullish... And I would argue that the second bolded parts are very much traits that will help him be a good coach. Probably the wresting too! Google something like "What makes Sean McDermott a good coach" and read some the articles. At this point we're going to have to wait for the season to see how he does, but IMO, you can't help but be at least a *little* optimistic.

In the rush to be right we have no time for facts or actual results!!

Agree 100% (per usual Yolo ) if he forces a *trade* aren't we getting *something*??

True on the first part, guess I'm just not buying the second part. IF the Bills tag him, I find it hard to believe that he'd sit out a season, or force a trade, rather than re-sign with Buffalo. Just my opinion, of course...

So they're risking paying $4MM more for next year (if Sammy is healthy, $0 if he's not and they move on) vs. $13MM next year (if Sammy is healthy OR if he's hurt).

Ah, there you go... Regardless, even if it's $4 or $6MM more, it'll be an option (if they can't sign him long term, which is still on the table - AFTER he proves he's healthy in the season).

I thought I had read that the tag was like $2MM more than the 5th year option? Certainly not MUCH higher...

I think we've got a winner on our hands!

If Sammy performs why *wouldn't* they tag him? The only thing picking up the option does is gives us one more year to decide if we want to tag / or sign him long-term. Of course with that option if he were to get hurt this year, both this and next year's salary would be guaranteed. Let him play the year out - if he makes it through relatively unscathed tag / sign him long term. Or that's how I'd approach it...

Sully with the Hot Take (er, make that Power Take): http://buffalonews.com/2017/05/01/jerry-sullivans-power-take-re-set-droughts-zero/ Consider the pot stirred, Sully

Wonder how long we have to wait before a hire? Obviously they were planning this move, if the Carolina Asst. GM is the man, let's get him on board and leggo...

Seems this straightforward and simple to me! Now let's get someone with an eye for talent in here, and make this thing happen...

Also, Mr Irreverent, from what I hear...

Mr Irrelevant!

NFLN just had a great shot of him slumped over sideways the couch. Good look.

What if he doesn't and is not? Bet we'll find out... And not sure we can ever have "too many LTs"

Also, back in 82 Uncle Rico could trow the pigskin a quarter mile - impressive. Amazing the guy got snubbed for the HOF...

If he has a big year, give him a big long term contract, or tag him ($2MM more than the 5th year option per GR55).

Sully - lol, just the guys general demeanor...

lol

I would like to see: 1) Trade back and get more pics 2) BPA - WR / TE / S / DE 3) 2, possibly 3 more martinis