There are no other openings for Cowher to consider at this time, just speculation on who might
be fired. So for the Bills to not explore every option, would be ludicrous. I want this team to
do it's due diligence regarding signing of the next head coach, not just a "splashy name".
It is obvious Cowher has been spoken to by the Bills. Has he been offered the job? Nobody knows
except the Bills organization and Bill Cowher. If he has not been offered the job, do the Bills intend
on offering him the position? Nobody knows but the Bills organization.
Maybe Cowher has been offered the job and is truly deciding on coaching versus retirement, not just
if he would want to coach Buffalo or some other job. Granted, if his "dream job" opened, he would
probably take that job immediately, as would any one of us.
FWIW, Billick, Shotty Sr., Harbaugh, Grimm, and every other qualified coach in the NFL/college are
still available. The only coach we wanted who is gone is Shanny, as this Pete Carroll thing was a
big surprise. Now, if the top candidates start being picked off and we still don't have a coach in the
mix, that's when I'll be worried. Personally I want Cowher number one, but would be very happy with
Shotty Sr., and OK with Billick. Both former coaches who have done something in this league, and both
are available with Billick being very public about his desire for the job.
I am willing to let this all play out as I am confident the Bills have one or two guys targeted and would
be willing to do what it takes...to a certain degree. As most people on this board feel, the longer this
plays out, the worse the end story will be. We'll just have to wait and see. It doesn't end with the
signing of the next HC anyway. We won't know for a few years if the right decision was made anyway,
no matter if we sign Cowher, Billick or Fraiser.