davefan66

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.

As far as I'm concerned, Billick is a pompous a**. Maybe that's not a bad thing. This team could use a little flair from the head coach. Also, he does tend to have good assistant coaches. If we don't land Cowher, which seems likely according to "reports", I wouldn't mind seeing Billick here. Think about it, instead of Buffalo Bill Cowher, we'd have Buffalo Billick!

Kinda cute, reminds me of Ashleigh Banfield Nix http://www.thebachelorguy.com/images/blogs...inixglasses.jpg Banfield http://www.topnews.in/files/images/Ashleigh-Banfield1.jpg

Because the Bills don't want anyone knowing who they are interviewing. Why start a bidding war if you don't have to. I can't imagine they don't have a short list by this point of most important targets....God knows they've had enough experience over the last 10 years to know how to do this...

I must say it is fun reading all these "reports" though.

Pure speculation on your part. Again, we don't know ANY of the truth and will not even when this whole saga is over.

Who cares? I want neither.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/...ls-again-today/ Florio picked up the article also. While I do find it interesting that the author of the article did say the Bills staff was getting axed prior to it happening. Not sure I give 100% credence to he'll be in town. Kinda hope it is true though.

My predictions for 2010: - The Bills will have a new HC - Jerry Sullivan will be angry about the above - President Obama will address the nation - The New York legislature will still suffer from Rectal Cranial Inversion - In December, iPod sales will go up - The Bills 1st round draft pick will immediately be viewed as a "bust" - This nations debt will increase - "unconfirmed sources" will have information on our new HC And my most bold prediction: The Buffalo Bills will improve to 7-9

Right, and Shanny didn't have the 'Skins job a few weeks ago. The thing is, we have no idea what is really going on with any of this. For all we know Cowher could be looking for houses in OP right now. The only time we'll know what is really going on is when the HC is named, and we still won't know even 85% of the backstory anyway.

While the potential for a lockout after next year makes it interesting, I say BS also. Cowher: "yeah, I know you have 4 years left on your current teams contract, but how about ditching that and coming to Buffalo for 1 year?"

I remember being at work and checking this site often for news on the next HC. As I recall Sherman, Haslett, Fassel were all candidates then all of a sudden, BAM the hire DJ. Total disappointment. I truly hope the Ralph is NOT the driving force on the HC hiring, that it is Nix and the right guy will get the job based on his ability, not his paycheck. Hope all the Cowher not coaching this year is just a smokescreen, but I have a bad feeling it isn't.

Schotty was on record as stating he would not coach again prior to taking the Chargers job. Also, as reported on WGR this morning, either Mort or Schefter stated that Shotty does have the urge to coach again. Sorry no link. I do have a weird feeling that Shotty does end up or HC.

Wow. On the front page of bb.com also. Kinda changes things a bit, unless it's more disinformation?

Excellent point. Just pay Cowher and get it done.

Actually, that makes me feel better about all this. Makes me think he has heard both sides and this is all probably a public negotiation. The Bills may have put themselves in this position with the whole 10 Million thing. FWIW, just pay the man, 11...12 million, he is the best available (notwithstanding Shotty, if he chooses to coach again), just get it done.

Warrow on ESPN now. Shocker it's so fast Shocker about April Speculation about length of time to look for HC may yield new HC now Who may be in play? - Cowher "big name" and Ralph will spend big money now, others include: should be - frazier, brian shotty. Wonders if Daddy Shotty might be good fit re: has history with Nix. Didn't really say anything of substance.

No. But I did hear the report this morning from Mort that despite what is being said by Shotty, he does have the desire to coach again. This was also speculated last week.

Don't forget about Shotty.

I will definitely temper my enthusiasm, but I can't help but believe they have a coach in place who has a staff. It would need to be one of the guys who are not working, such as Shotty or Cowher. As for April, who cares. If we have a HC as good as Shotty or Cowher, ST would take care of itself.

Yes. I see Nix as more of the head of the scouting/pro personnel departments, less of the overall team GM. I could easily see Cowher stepping in as the HC with final say in all player decisions with Nix assessing the talent.

Not that I give a darn if he coaches, but it would be a certainty given his coordinator background.

No to most, especially Callahan. Reeves seems a bit out of touch the last time he coached and, although I think he's a funny guy, no way on Mooch also. As much as I would love to see him on the Bills sideline, I really don't believe Cowher is coming to Buffalo. My top picks, ones that are available, are Dungy then Shotty. I would also love to see Fisher fired and us land him. If he were available, he would absolutely be my top pick, maybe even over Cowher.

Ownership is what he wants.