sullim4 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I didn't think I'd like Fewell, thinking he'd be the typical coordinator-type coach that we've seen here lately - both meathead and Greggo. I would have preferred that the team had chosen Bobby April. The attitude change that this guy has brought to this team has completely changed my mind. He seems to know how to get the best out of his players and how to build chemistry. Honestly, those two things are probably the most important attributes that contribute to the W-L record of a head coach. His in-game managing, and trust of the players is also really good to see. I'm not crazy about his belief in the Cover 2, but if the season's over and you see the team playing hard, even though they've been eliminated from the playoffs, I think you hire this guy and get a competent GM that can build him a team. Meathead and Greggo were complete unknowns as head coaches. Fewell will have enough time in 7 games to prove whether he's the next Cowher or the next Gregg Williams. Shanahan will come with a high price tag and with the baggage that he wasn't really that good at being a general manager. Any of the big-name coaches will come with a high pricetag and the inability to hire a separate GM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 I didn't think I'd like Fewell, thinking he'd be the typical coordinator-type coach that we've seen here lately - both meathead and Greggo. I would have preferred that the team had chosen Bobby April. The attitude change that this guy has brought to this team has completely changed my mind. He seems to know how to get the best out of his players and how to build chemistry. Honestly, those two things are probably the most important attributes that contribute to the W-L record of a head coach. His in-game managing, and trust of the players is also really good to see. I'm not crazy about his belief in the Cover 2, but if the season's over and you see the team playing hard, even though they've been eliminated from the playoffs, I think you hire this guy and get a competent GM that can build him a team. Meathead and Greggo were complete unknowns as head coaches. Fewell will have enough time in 7 games to prove whether he's the next Cowher or the next Gregg Williams. Shanahan will come with a high price tag and with the baggage that he wasn't really that good at being a general manager. Any of the big-name coaches will come with a high pricetag and the inability to hire a separate GM. Couple of things to keep in mind: 1) It's hard to judge Fewell and AVP as coordinators because they were doing mostly what Dick(less) Jauron wanted them to do. All you have to do is compare the offensive game plans then and now. AVP had his hands tied. Maybe Fewell did too. 2) Motivating players and getting them to perform is more than half the job of a head coach. Motivated players make plays. Meathead and Greggo were pretty smart in X's and O's but couldn't motivate a hungry dog to eat a steak. It's not just Jauron. I have not seen Bills players this fired up to play since Levy. Jerry Sullivan is fond of saying Bills coaches "over-think" their jobs. So let's not over-think the coaching search either. Don't worry about who has a bigger name and who brings more cred. Pay attention to the team and how they play under Fewell. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinii Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 What if they kept Perry and spent buku bucks on a top notch GM? Fire Modrak and Guy and get better people in charge of college and pro scouting? I like this idea, Perry just needs better groceries as Parcells once said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan74 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I hope he wins I am pulling for him if he is the coach next year it's okay by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trolls_r_us Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 rooting against him makes no sense! IF he can win with this team then he is obviously a pretty good coach! If not, we get someone else. No lose situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrudginglyPessimistic Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 rooting against him makes no sense! IF he can win with this team then he is obviously a pretty good coach! If not, we get someone else. No lose situation. Not waiting for reality is a pretty stupid thing here. We are gonna have real world results which will mean a lot regarding whether he is a good choice, a bad choice or a so-so choice (which to me means we coulda done better as I think there are several former SB winners who will be available. This is really one where the only correct answer is to wait and see what happens on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dog14787 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Not waiting for reality is a pretty stupid thing here. We are gonna have real world results which will mean a lot regarding whether he is a good choice, a bad choice or a so-so choice (which to me means we coulda done better as I think there are several former SB winners who will be available. This is really one where the only correct answer is to wait and see what happens on the field. I was completely against Fewell getting the nod over Bobby April and I was wrong. Whats going unnoticed is the scheming and play calling by AVP, now there's someone to keep a good eye on. AVP deserves as much credit as Fewell for the improvement in the Bills offense and it could be something as simple as Fewell telling AVP, "you go on and do what you think needs be done to make this offense work". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boom Jam Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Why only 744 votes in the Fewell approval rating poll? The dude deserves some love... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Paulson Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I was completely against Fewell getting the nod over Bobby April and I was wrong. Whats going unnoticed is the scheming and play calling by AVP, now there's someone to keep a good eye on. AVP deserves as much credit as Fewell for the improvement in the Bills offense and it could be something as simple as Fewell telling AVP, "you go on and do what you think needs be done to make this offense work". benching 5 and cutting his bestest friend chroise helped also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Say Fewell wins 5 games, including a win over NE* and he goes 8-8 with a rag tag bunch of street free agents. The Bills are going to have a real hard time picking someone over him. Plus you are going to see a real division between fans wanting to stick with Perry and those who want the marquee hire. PTR Nice call, Chumpion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billnutinphoenix Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 31-3 loss to Atlanta didn't help his cause... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChimp Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 So, if Perry gets the HC job, you think we could BEG him to hire a better DC than himself? I crack myself up, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 31-3 loss to Atlanta didn't help his cause... but it helps the draft position! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 So, if Perry gets the HC job, you think we could BEG him to hire a better DC than himself? I crack myself up, sorry. Play not to lose...your job I guess. This is a guy that merely is hoping not to do anything Zorn-like which may completely remove him. There are two types of NFL coaches: those that have been fired and those who haven't. Bum Phillips said that years ago and it's true. It's why coaches all do the same things and have the same results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billnutinphoenix Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 but it helps the draft position! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolinaBill Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 down that much late in the game kicking a field goal is totally dick jauron football. what is the point in getting 3 instead of going for it on fourth, it was gutless, and I can't stand it. dump this guy and his soft cover-2 defense, dump AVP, and bring in some real coaches. This team needs people from the front office on down that will hold these guys accountable, be aggressive, and make them finishers. What we have now is a bunch of twats that have accomplished absolutely NOTHING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benderbender Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 He's a decent DC, I would keep him DC. I hope they keep in mind we need a new training staff along with a HC. Injuries this year are embarassingly high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billnutinphoenix Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I like Dick Zimmer....Cincy D Coordinator...He is a Bill Parcells protege....He is not arrogant either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeBillsDrive Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I think we should hire hire Matt Millen. He is a good judge of talent and has a record of success in putting together a winning football team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Gerzowski Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 so afraid to just blow the whole thing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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