Alphadawg7 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 How long will it take before Bills fan turn on the head coach if we go out and get a big name? Whats his window fans will allow for the team to struggle while he comes in and tries to build a winner? I can see it now...Shannahan comes in and we go 7-9 or even say 6-10 and Bills fans are going to be coming out of the woods to start screaming he was a terrible hire and that he cant win without TD and Elway and that the game has passed him by. So, what do you think the window of patience is before fans turn on him while he tries to turn this team around (or any other A list coach we would get). I say who ever takes over needs to be given at least 3 years because who ever it is will taking over a team without a QB and I would assume we will either develop Brohm (if he shows enough promise) or we will draft someone this year and those guys will need time to develop under a new coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dog14787 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I went with two years because we're really not sure what kind of changes would be made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLZFAN4LIFE Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I believe that in today's NFL it's commonly accepted that a new regime has to be successful within 3 seasons. Although we've been without the playoffs for 10 seasons now, I think you must allow a new regime two whole seasons to rebuild without playoff expectations. The third season is "go time". Just my fifth of a dime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 I believe that in today's NFL it's commonly accepted that a new regime has to be successful within 3 seasons. Although we've been without the playoffs for 10 seasons now, I think you must allow a new regime two whole seasons to rebuild without playoff expectations. The third season is "go time". Just my fifth of a dime. Pretty much how I woudl see it too. Especially since its very likely we will bringing in a new QB or grooming Brohm if he can show enough to the staff. Although I think even if Brohm shows promise, I think the Bills will still take a QB by round 3. I think the advantage of Brohm is if he shows enough promise we can then go LT in round 1 and look at QB's in round 2 or 3. So, the new regime needs to have enough time to groom a QB to lead this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 3 at least. We gave Dickie the J 3, might as well give the new guy 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 boy am I getting impatient.....i said the following year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLZFAN4LIFE Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 boy am I getting impatient.....i said the following year It can and does happen. But in our division and with the holes we have to fill, it's going to take some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 It can and does happen. But in our division and with the holes we have to fill, it's going to take some time. probably about 10 years should do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lets_go_bills Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I think it is generally accepted that a coach has done a good job if by the end of year three, his team has a winning record and makes the playoffs. Therefore a coach deserves three years to show improvement and turn it around. Of course the GM and personnel people need to get the right players in there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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