Gailey's staff

[zdro22]

As the fast-paced courtship of Chan Gailey by the Buffalo Bills appears to be headed to its climax on Tuesday -- with a press conference scheduled for 2 p.m. -- the momentum shifts next to who he'll bring along as his assistants.

 

If Gailey dips into his past experience -- especially his most recent NFL head-coaching gig with the Dallas Cowboys -- there are certain names that jump right out as speculative possibilities. One option for his offensive coordinator could be Clarence Shelmon, who currently holds the same position with the San Diego Chargers. Shelmon has a connection to both Gailey and new Bills GM Buddy Nix. As for the defensive coordinator, one name to keep in mind is George Edwards, who was recently promoted to be the DC at the University of Florida. While the ink on his new promotion certificate isn't even dry yet, we know how easy it is for some coaches to renege on deals to take a better offer elsewhere.

 

A final speculative possibility to join the staff is Jim Jeffcoat, currently the defensive line coach at the University of Houston. Jeffcoat concluded his playing days with a few seasons in Buffalo, and he could be interested in a promotion. One mitigating factor is his son, Jackson, who is one of the nation's top recruits, and is still considering signing with the Cougars.

 

 

Also thurman tweeted his staff is already in place..maybe he will announce it at the presser?

[Endzone Animal]

Pants on the ground.

[Kipers Hair]

Pants on the ground.

Thanks - that made me laugh.

[FightClub]

Gailey was on local sports talk radio in Atlanta this afternoon with Dan Reeves. Nice interview between two old football coaches.

 

Anyway, after the interview, one of the hosts (former Georgia QB from the Herschel Walker days Buck Belue) said he had heard a rumor that Gailey was interested in George Edwards as Def. Coordinator. Maybe he's reading ESPN Insider, not sure - maybe he had a legitimate source.