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This doesn't really worry me as much - a new DC is going to want to bring in his guys that know his system most of the time anyway. I don't know enough about Schwartz's D to know if this is true, does he fit the new Bills goal to be an "aggressive, attacking organization"?

I'm confused - because they said they had a plan in place should Pettine leaves it either means they definitely going internal or just saying that to fend off criticisms? The quote from Whaley was: “Right now, I think he’s having an interview as we speak. If he does get it, we will be happy for him, but we do have a plan in place. We just hope this resolution comes sooner rather than later," Doug Whaley told Buffalobills.com. “Coach has identified a couple of guys and as soon as we hear one way or another, if it’s good news for Pettine, than we’ll just enact our plan that we have in place,” To me that more like - we see the writing on the wall that one of our guys is going to leave, so we're considering new candidates , deciding who we'll call first, putting together interview questions and speaking points, considering tlmelines, reaching out for availability. It's just good business. You see that something might potentially be happening so you put a plan in place to deal with it. Everything on TBD is always in full Jump To Conclusions mode...

Someone on Twitter said Ed Donatell of SF and Kieth Butler are on the short list. Not sure if it's true, but like the names...

Schiano? Are you guys nuts? http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000316994/article/darrelle-revis-greg-schiano-created-tense-atmosphere Anyone else from Pittsburgh connects Whaley might pull into the mix?

Now Schiano interviewed too? Per the Twitter: "@FOXSports reporting that former Bucs Head Coach Greg Schiano was interviewed on Wednesday for the #Browns Head Coaching Job. #Bills" Loved Murph calling them bumbling idiots wandering in the dark tonight - classic!

As opposed to his red, white and blue dress shoes

I might need to make a Bills "Jump to Conclusions" mat as a prize for the TBD home opener raffle...

The Buffalo Bills? I love to watch most NFL games, but I only root for the Bills (and watching Bills games definitely feels like a different experience - I'm more focused, nervous and the time seems to fly by)!

More on the mess in Miami - sounds like a real clusterf down there (and people think the BIlls are in bad shape)! http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/01/08/3858193/armando-salguero-relationship.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/01/08/3857668/greg-cote-jeff-ireland-gone-but.html

Well said. The one question that we'll probably never really know is DID the Bills have faith in the players they had? Maybe they felt that Andy was injured and knew that it would be crazy to pay him a boatload of cash, so they let him walk. Just because they put Colin Brown in, doesn't mean they loved (or even really liked) him - but no coach is going to say "our LG sucks, but hey he's what we have!" even if it's the truth! Hell, Belichick just half mumbles answers when asked about his team...

Welcome to TBD the best, and worst, place in the world for Bills fans! Pro Tip: Attend the season opener tailgate to put a face to names (unless someone finally organizes that boycott of all Bills games).

Players? I was hoping this was a thread on TBD posters...

Regarding the CB article, that wasn't Marrone asking CB to write an article, it was a response to a question a fan asked. Your "Soviet newspaper mouthpiece" assertion is silly. Also, he dressed down reporters when the kept asking the same question about Mario. Look at how Belichick handles the media, he doesn't even answer questions, just a few grumbles and grunts - I'd like to see Marrone use that tactic more (though I think it would drive fans crazy) In Your Opinion. Sounds like Marcell is starting to get the message: http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/week-17/bills-notebook-dareus-angry-at-himself-after-second-straight-benching-20131229?two-bills-drive None of us are inside the locker room at OBD, so we really don't know WHAT motivates each player. Maybe this will help Dareus learn a lesson, maybe not, but the boss thinks it will and he's the boss soooooo... You've called Marrone a "blowhard" in several threads, care to explain? Early Rex Ryan - blowhard, current Doug Marrone - I'm just not seeing it.

Or just bench him and keep him from doing the one thing he (supposedly) loves the most - playing football. People respond to different motivational factors. While I know you think you have it figured out, I'm pretty sure those on the inside of the organization have a better idea of what will work than fans on a messageboard....

Ha ha - is funny because is truuuue!

Let's Go Buffalo! I know there was lots of disappointment this year, but I'm still sad to see the season end - there were some fun moments...

I thought the party was at your place, thoguh when I left Burlington with no Heady Toppers, I figured there was no point in stopping by...

Giggidy Giggidy...

Coach, coach - Anchor Bar, Duffs or Bar Bill wings? Let's stir up some REAL controversy amongst the fan base...

Why, when you have the smartest and greatest minds in the history of the NFL, do you still ignore the advice / nonsensical ramblings of Two Bills Drive members?

Is this a cry for TBD to buy you some technology beyond a freaking VHS? Where's the Kickstarter, I'm in!

This years team is better, but somehow this years fans got worse

"Pats's" o_O

Let's not let facts get in the way of unnecessary worry! Nice move by the FO.

And by score you mean get one that leads you to the playoffs in his first year? Caaaause that seems to be the only thing that will make some fans happy...