UpstateSwagger Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I didn't see anything about this on the boards, and I feel it certainly deserves a thread. I was just watching ESPNews, and during their "Hot Rumor" segment, they were talking about Dungy possibly beng interested in the Buffalo vacancy. Apparently, the rumor stems from a radio interview he did earlier today where he would not confirm or deny that he was interested in the Bills head job. It sounds far fetched at first pass, but if you look at his previous two jobs, they would certainly be regarded as rebuilding projects. He is, by all accounts, a very humble family-man, and his values and appreciation of a strong community atmosphere may fit perfectly with the region. Sorry for a lack of link. As I said, it was on TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 You know Dungy had a pretty mediocre record before he finally struck gold the Colts. Having Peyton Manning in his prime as your QB doesn't hurt. I would not get all sweaty over Dungy. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateSwagger Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 You know Dungy had a pretty mediocre record before he finally struck gold the Colts. Having Peyton Manning in his prime as your QB doesn't hurt. I would not get all sweaty over Dungy. PTR I would certainly have to disagree with you. He took one of the biggest embarrassments of a pro sports franchise in Tampa and built a Super-Bowl-caliber team. Then, he turned around and built that Colts team around Peyton Manning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog69 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Dungy as HC with an actual GM (like Floyd Reese or someone like him) would be my dream scenario. I don't really want Cowher or Shanahan as Coach and GM. I think it is pretty well proven that one person cannot do both roles and do them well. Give me Reese and Dungy and I would be thrilled. But then we'd have Vick, not too sure about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB Bills Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 No to Dungy. That team's offense was and is basically coached by Manning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffmonster Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 This is what was posted on the Bills board. Dungy interested in Bills? 10:23AM ET Tony Dungy | Colts Top Email Appearing on the Dan Patrick Show recently, former NFL head coach Tony Dungy was asked a battery of questions on the current NFL hot topics. While his new advisory role and the issue of concussions were interesting -- as was his take that Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis "is a brilliant offensive mind" that "could help a lot of teams in the NFL" -- the most captivating segment was talking about the job opening with the Buffalo Bills. Although Dungy did reiterate that he's happy as a TV analyst, and in his new advisory role, he did recount how he took the "bad job" in Tampa Bay and turned the franchise into a competitive one by the time he was done there. Dungy says it's the same in Buffalo right now: the right coach will be able to make them big-time. Seems like maybe he is considering this job, and perhaps other jobs, after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousetrap08 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 You know Dungy had a pretty mediocre record before he finally struck gold the Colts. Having Peyton Manning in his prime as your QB doesn't hurt. I would not get all sweaty over Dungy. PTR why! who the hell do want for a coach.There is no such thing as a perfect coach you dummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 It would make sense if the Bills were to persue Vick and have his now "mentor", Dungy, come in as the head coach of Buffalo. This wouldn't be a shock to me at all, but it would tell me that they're still looking to bring in a quality GM. Dungy is not a GM/Coach kind of guy IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dog14787 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 You know Dungy had a pretty mediocre record before he finally struck gold the Colts. Having Peyton Manning in his prime as your QB doesn't hurt. I would not get all sweaty over Dungy. PTR Peyton manning as your QB, Bill Polian as the GM. Yup PTR, I think your correct in assuming Dungy had some help along the way, but the same can be said for Cowher or Shanahn I suppose, they all had one thing in common when winning their championships and that's having some damn good QB's at the helm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Dungy would bring the least amount of roster turnover, because he ran basically the same defensive scheme. Not sure that's a good thing btw, just something to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 why! who the hell do want for a coach.There is no such thing as a perfect coach you dummy. Well it's obvious....he's a racist you dummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flbillsfan#1 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I would certainly have to disagree with you. He took one of the biggest embarrassments of a pro sports franchise in Tampa and built a Super-Bowl-caliber team. Then, he turned around and built that Colts team around Peyton Manning. Rich McKay built the Bucs, not Dungy. Bill Polian built the Colts & hired Dungy who brought his defense which is what the Colts were lacking. Dungy has said he doesn't want to Coach anymore, & why would ANYONE quit the Colts to Coach the Bills? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 This is what was posted on the Bills board. Dungy interested in Bills? 10:23AM ET Tony Dungy | Colts Top Email Appearing on the Dan Patrick Show recently, former NFL head coach Tony Dungy was asked a battery of questions on the current NFL hot topics. While his new advisory role and the issue of concussions were interesting -- as was his take that Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis "is a brilliant offensive mind" that "could help a lot of teams in the NFL" -- the most captivating segment was talking about the job opening with the Buffalo Bills. Although Dungy did reiterate that he's happy as a TV analyst, and in his new advisory role, he did recount how he took the "bad job" in Tampa Bay and turned the franchise into a competitive one by the time he was done there. Dungy says it's the same in Buffalo right now: the right coach will be able to make them big-time. Seems like maybe he is considering this job, and perhaps other jobs, after all. So now I pose the question what would you guys think of a Dungy/Weis combo here? I, personally, would take that in a "New York minute". Dungy is a proven guy at building defenses and Weis did wonders with less than exceptional personel in New England. I think it would change the landscape around here for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BfloBillsFan Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 why! who the hell do want for a coach.There is no such thing as a perfect coach you dummy. Argree! Many previous posts want a proven coach not a coordinator. Dungy is a Super Bowl WINNING coach. Don't get much more qualified then that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 So now I pose the question what would you guys think of a Dungy/Weis combo here? I, personally, would take that in a "New York minute". Dungy is a proven guy at building defenses and Weis did wonders with less than exceptional personel in New England. I think it would change the landscape around here for sure. That would be interesting. I also would like them to bring along Bill Polian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnyguy Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Rich McKay built the Bucs, not Dungy. Bill Polian built the Colts & hired Dungy who brought his defense which is what the Colts were lacking. Dungy has said he doesn't want to Coach anymore, & why would ANYONE quit the Colts to Coach the Bills? He doesn't coach the Colts. In fact he is not even coaching any team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Well it's obvious....he's a racist you dummy. "Ay, OK, everything going our way..." Anybody remember Dungy's comment when one of his OL players gratuitously ruined Sam Cowart's career? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog69 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 So now I pose the question what would you guys think of a Dungy/Weis combo here? I, personally, would take that in a "New York minute". Dungy is a proven guy at building defenses and Weis did wonders with less than exceptional personel in New England. I think it would change the landscape around here for sure. Sign me up. I would be happy with that pairing. My biggest difficulty with Dungy (as mentioned by another poster earlier) is that he would probably keep the Tampa 2 defense which drives me crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flbillsfan#1 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 He doesn't coach the Colts. In fact he is not even coaching any team. That is the point. He said he doesn't want to coach anymore when he QUIT the Colts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnyguy Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 That is the point. He said he doesn't want to coach anymore when he QUIT the Colts. And yet he didn't come out and say he wasn't interested in coming back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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