[Which team makes the first HC hire?]

Here is Doug Marrone's introductory speech when he lands his first job:

 

"First off, okay, I want to thank Joseph Gillotti, head custodian here at St. Vincent's School for the Deaf for opening the school auditorium early and turning on the heat. Okay? Second, thank you to Sister Mary Bernadette for making Nate and I feel welcome during our tour of the campus. When we stopped in her office afterward, the chamomile tea with 2% milk was the perfect touch to sway me in my decision to take over as not only coach but player personnel director. With the ability to oversee all football operations here at St. Vincent's, I believe you will see a big change in the development and performance of our athletes. I plan on using all new hand signals for our players so they can stay engaged in the play, okay...and more importantly...I will teach them to play until they hear the whistle....errrrr, I mean, they won't hear the whistle, but I am creating a new "shock collar" system so the players can play through to a small shock which will signal the end of the play, okay? Obviously, this won't hurt the players...much. But their efforts will obviously lead to results. Now, I'll take some questions...but won't answer anything to do with injuries, future scouting, player development, my coaching philosophy or anything to do with this program...ohhhh, one final thing...Go Saints!!"

Loved this. You failed to mention how he said this was his dream job!

[Head Coach candidate: Pat Shurmur]

He was 9-23 in his 2 seasons in Cleveland.

So, not horrible.

[List of Bills Head Coaching Candidates w/Status]

He took the Jets to 2 AFC Championship games with the Sanchize, then the GM (Idzik?) throttled down the offensive talent even more, I think he can coach but was dealt a crappy hand in NY, at least Doug appears to be trying to get better... Not sure how he would do in Buffalo, but I wouldn't be upset with him as coach, but I would prefer an offensive guy and keep Schwartz if possible.

Not That I want R.R., but we wouldn't need Schwartz as Ryan is just as capable on the defensive side of the ball,

[Did the unthinkable this week ....]

Stafford for this post " covered" so the 0-17 didn't matter here.

[RIP LANCE DIAMOND]

So Sad. I love his version of "Never take the place of you man"

What a ball of energy.

[Head Coach candidate: Pep Hamilton]

His quarterback is Andrew Luck.

The 2nd thing : his 1st name is Pep.

[What I am looking for from the Bills]

Not sure about a QB being "out there." If Chicago would take a 3rd for Cutler, I'd give him a try otherwise the QB situation is pretty bleak. The fact that Marrone bolted gives me the impression Manuel is not capable.

There were some blurbs out there that said you could GET a draft pick to take him and that contract. That would make it VERY interesting.

 

That would be the 1st time in NFL history.

[Will you be more or less into the draft this year without a 1st round]

I love the draft, the trades, the players. etc. I like to keep an eye on the rest of the AFC East. Hopefully the Jets ruin their top 5 pick and Bills find a true gems in the 2nd & 3rd round.

[Article: Bills 2015 offseason wish list]

Buffalo Bills 2015 Offseason Wishlist: NFL Free Agents, Draft Prospects That Could Interest Team

 

http://t.co/I24QpqsKXY

 

This is more pertinent now than it was a month ago when originally posted. I also can't find where/when I first posted it. But it's a pretty good breakdown IMO.

 

It's a solid article but i have a couple of issues. 1st no discussion of upgrading QB. 2nd I wouldn't want the WR's mentioned. JT would be a huge offseason score. Clay would be a cheaper upgrade as well, The guard position needs an overhaul,

[Chad Kelly Signs W/Ole Miss]

Being Irish myself, I'm so sick of these stereotypes. As soon as I finish this drink, I'm punching someone.

Now that's funny!

[Chad Kelly Signs W/Ole Miss]

Trust-Fund Quarterback

 

 

 

I think it has more to do with being a spoiled brat than his Irish heritage

 

Agreed. just trying to lighten the depressed mood with a little humor.

[Chad Kelly Signs W/Ole Miss]

What, a 20 year old kid with Irish descent that likes to drink, fight and get in trouble? Just not possible,

 

 

Hope he gets it turned around, but I don't like his chances.

[EJ fans read this.]

Does anyone else feel the OP works as a research assistant for Jerry Sullivan?

[MMQB column on Bills: Planes, Bills and Snowmobiles]

Well Chris Hogan took matters into his own hands...

 

@ChrisHogs: Still snowed in! Walking to the stadium

 

If the Bills had 53 7-11's we'd be....

[The Legend of .......]

He would have fit right in with those teams that went to all those superbowls.

[Marrone yells to Russ "go ahead and fire me"]

I get that people in a football building will have arguments, hopefully it makes the organization better. However

 

F--- St. Doug. If he really feels that way he needs to go.

[Matt McGloin]

what would it take to Phil McCraken..

Wait... What Nevermind!

[Whaley: 'Nobody has called Bills about Spiller']

For the record I'd prefer they keep and sign Spiller. I feel a great coaching staff would know how to use his talents.By trading him i think they are throwing in the towel because he doesn't fit what they want.

 

Great coaches mold to their scheme to their players.

[Whaley: 'Nobody has called Bills about Spiller']

This is the way I read that:

Yes, we have depth at RB. Other teams do not. Why hasn't anyone called me yet?

 

Also Whaley acted the same way with SJ. Plus he did not say he would not trade CJ.

 

Atlanta would be a nice place for CJ to end up. (a 2 and a 5 would do it for me)

[Sunday Ticket - Share Your Strategy Time...]

Always cordial. I never threaten to leave. Just told him my contract will be up in a month and I would like the same deal as I received last year. I am shocked it's going to take a 2nd call. I am just typing that I will not make a 3rd one. 14 years as a loyal customer should mean something to them.

[Sunday Ticket - Share Your Strategy Time...]

I tried last saturday, I went straight to retention (this is a must as they have the power to give out the best deals). My contract is up 1st week in September, because of this he said there was nothing he could do because I still have credits running from last year into october.

 

He did say call back when I get closer to the contract expiration date and things should change. I am coming up on my 14th year with Directv.

If they don't I will be a cable subscriber the next day. My wife HATES the outtages during the rain storms in South Florida.

 

Should be interesting.

[Bortles should be a Bill]

Yes

 

Ouch! I thought it was one of those sarcastic posts that sometimes I don't immediately get.

Now If I could just figure out how to use this "block" feature.

 

Oh and "IN"....

[Sunday Ticket - Share Your Strategy Time...]

I haven't made the call yet, I will soon. My contract ends in late august, so I try to time it then. I agree for 1 year if I get ST for free. It's worked the last 2 years.

 

I wonder if this will happen if the AT&T deal goes through?

[Speculation on Larry Page, CEO of Google as potential bidder]

The 28 million is less than what he makes in interest in a week! 30 billion @ 7% interest = 2.1 billion per year divided by 52 weeks = $40 million per week. Not too shabby.( I'm pretty sure he looks for more than a 7% return in new projects)

 

 

 

30 billion is a whole lootttaaa cake.

[Spotrac Contract Forecast: CJ Spiller]

What happens if we don't, New England does, and they rediscover his screen game skills, and with Brady, he improves on his 2012 stats?

Fortunately the Patriots* don't over pay free agents. Highly unlikey he would go there.

 

I would say 4 years 20 million with the 1st 2 years guaranteed with performance escalators built in, in case this coaching staff learns how to use his skllls.