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I don't know...It seems to me this search process has been a microcosm of the organization's incompetence this last decade. If you fire your HC part way thru the season, than it makes sense that you have a strategy in place. Either go after a HC or a GM that is accessible. Sure, some guys might not want to talk till after the season is over. But not all guys are like that. And it's a safe bet that there are more guys in the FO ranks than those that are currently GMs. The pro or college personnel guys ala Da Costa, Gettleman or Gabriel. Teams can talk to those type of guys without violating any rules. But you constantly have a task/action items list. You talk to the FO guys *now* so that they know you are interested. They get to know you. That way the ball is in play. Your interim coach *already* knows he is just one of the many variables in consideration. You then have a head start at the gun at the end of the regular season. Instead of the mad scramble when everyone is able to look. I just worry that the 6 week "head start" is all for nought when the rubber meets the road. Maybe they'll surprise me and make a ground breaking announcement at the end of the season, but somehow I doubt it. C

Cowher is showing some class by not talking to *anybody* right now. Be it Tampa Bay or anybody else. So we just need to wait until the regular season is over. And then give him the hard sell.

Ron Wolf wants back in with "the right organization" as mentioned by Adam Schefter and already quoted in another thread.

As mentioned in this thread: http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/index.php?showtopic=102622 Wolf is looking to get back in. I'd take a long look at him. My only concern is his age and how much "in touch" with the NFL he still is. Maybe as team president and hire someone like a David Gettleman as GM. C

David Gettleman, Director of Pro Personnel, New York Giants. Has a history with the Buffalo Bills. Worked for Bill Polian.

I actually think it might be Jeff Littman. Notice he's very quiet until there's something of real substance from the organization. Either way, I agree. The tail is wagging the dog...

Ron Wolf gets it: http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/...e_right_ma.html "...In Green Bay, Wolf had complete autonomy and reported to nobody but the club president, who acted as the owner in the unique structure of the community-owned Packers. Holmgren said the attraction in Cleveland is that he will have "no layers" between himself and the owner. "You can't imagine [what a benefit that is]," Wolf said. "In this job, every day there's a situation that comes up that you have to respond to before you lose the moment. You don't want to have to make phone calls or pull out the BlackBerry. "You may have five minutes to make a decision on a trade or a signing. Sometimes that's all you've got. And if you make a bad decision, there's only one person to blame -- yourself." Someone needs to be "The Man." Unfortunately, Ralph can't be it. So again Ralph, time to hand over the reigns to a guys who knows what he's doing..." C

According to Adam Schefter, Wolf wants back in: http://twitter.com/adam_schefter "In the right situation, with the right organization, former Packers GM Ron Wolf would be interested in returning to the NFL." I'd hire him as team president with final say, then hire a Gettleman or Da Costa to run the day to day football operations. Charles

We could pick the day before the draft and it wouldn't matter. Except for DBs we can't seem to evaluate worth &*!@. C

I love our "rolling bunch of butcher knives." He kinda reminds me a bit of Darryl Talley. Albeit less talented. Unsung but productive and a real football player. I bet he'd kill on a real defensive team like Baltimore. C

I really think the best GM/Coach combo would be the following; David Gettleman/Jim Fassell *if* We don't get Cowher or the so called "big names" I like Grimm. But I think Fassell would be a better fit. He's been out of the NFL - but I think he's hungry enough to want to get this right. Plus I think Gettleman with his years in Buffalo would work well with JF and know how to build a "Buffalo style" hard nosed team. I'm also not opposed to Gettleman and Grimm coming in together. C

I don't think it makes a bean of difference. We need someone who can help develop a QB first. That's the one thing all the good QBs have. Even Kelly had Marchibroda. Manning has Moore. Brady had Belichik/Weis. Right now our staff couldn't develop photographs at WalMart. C

David Gettleman or Michael Lombardi would be my choices. Then I'd look at Floyd Reese - maybe. But I don't get the fascination with Greg Gabriel. Sure he was from Buffalo. But the Chicago org. hasn't hit big time in terms of scouting college and pro players except for that one year. Plus they're struggling and are perennial almosts the last few years. How is that good? C

I also wouldn't mind taking a long hard look at Jim Fassel. Provided we have a solid GM in place.

I like Grimm. But I don't understand why we would trade one inexperienced HC for another inexperienced HC. I'm betting dollars to donuts that if Fewell got the job, he could convince Martz to come coach offense. They worked together in STL. Didn't they? Other than that, I guess I'd choose Bilick. But what we *really* need if we don't get Shanahan or Cowher, is a solid reputable, current football/personnel type GM. C

I think Grimm will be OK. I don't know why Fassel doesn't come up more in these discussions. Also, I didn't think this would happen - but Fisher here in TN may be on his way out. There might have been a breach of contract by Bud Adams when he forced Fisher to play Young: http://bit.ly/6kcTwx Fisher is a conservative coach - but he does know how to hire an OC. See Heimerdinger. C

It's the same every year - but this year we would have been closer. I can't help thinking that if Jauron was fired earlier, say after the Browns debacle and Fewell coached the rest of the way, it would have been more realistic. As it is that and the injuries to the OL have made us toast. That being said I wonder what would happen if we beat the Patriots at home. Would Fewell stay and maybe he brings Martz in to coach the O? C

And if I'm reading this right, it's only for the uncapped years... http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Report...ue-sharing.html

I don't watch much college football but I like what little I've seen of Pike. He isn't very mobile - he'd get killed behind this line. But his frame is big enough to take a licking and keep on tickin'... I'd rather draft/sign a LT first. C

I think it depends on how far away you think this team is away from success. If you think it's a 1-2 year project, then I would draft the best available LT. If you think we're further away than that, I'd draft the best available QB first or trade down for more picks to get either a LT and then a QB in Rd. 2 or if one of the best QBs falls down to where we are, draft him and then pick a LT in the second. In either case, our Mike Williams not withstanding - OTs tend to have better ROIs in terms of higher draft positions. I wouldn't overpay but I'd consider trading for a backup QB that comes from a franchise that has a good history with developing QBs. Some of the guys I've been intrigued with is Troy Smith (a bit short) and Seneca Wallace. Also I don't think you can underrate Brohm. If we get an offensive minded coach, his development may be re-energized. Personally, I'd like to see Tebow or Pike in a Bills uniform. But I think the smart money is on us taking a LT, we just have too many issues. We may also need a dominant big ass DT. C

Just say No to Ruskell.

Bills vs Jax. Rich Stadium. October 18, 1998. Doug Flutie's first start. Naked Bootleg. Game over. Legend begins...I never thought any sports venue could get THAT loud...OMFG. I've never been able to shake the Bills since. C

I don't think Floyd Reese is all that. IMHO Buddy Nix is a better football guy. We need someone who is a football czar type of person who can see the big picture. I think the guy we want is an Ernie Accorsi/Ozzie Newsome type of guy. The pro personnel person in the Giants organization, can't remember his name now, might be that guy. I'm not convinced Mike Holmgren is that person either. If Phil Savage hadn't had that meltdown in Cleveland, I'd be rooting for him. But as it is, I really think our options are limited. Maybe one of the Muellers - Randy or Rick. Possibly Charlie Casserly. But given that in terms of results - the Ravens and Giants organization has had the best FO plans, I'd look there. C

I don't know much about college QBs - I like Tebow. I don't know how his ability will translate to the NFL. But I like his fire. But someone here has been championing Pike from Cincinnati. I saw the Cin v Ill game on Saturday and I like how he played. But that was just one game. So maybe if he plays that way week to week, I'll support that pick. His temperament and style I think will play well here in Buffalo. Plus he plays in a northern town, in the elements - outdoors. Lots to be said for that. C

It's Fisher not Fischer. Bud Adams is just crazy enough to do it, but I wouldn't count on it. Unless he thinks he can fire Fisher and promote Dinger. Adams wants to see VY succeed at all costs. If Fisher is fired, he becomes the prime candidate in San Diego. C