outsidethebox Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 They're gonna hire DC Tom? that would be one grumpy ass defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VADC Bills Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 What I find curious is that when most HC's are hired they have a good idea of who their coordinators will be. Some potential HC's will make calls before getting interviews to line up a potential staff. I am not sure how this reflects on Chan's level of preparedness. I would like to see people with pro experience on his staff. Not sure what Giff's experience is. Most coaches hire from top down when all positions are available. Are we putting the cart before the horse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Very odd to make this move without a defensive coordinator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Very odd to make this move without a defensive coordinator. Unless our DC is on one of the two super bowl teams and can't be announced until the game is over. He may have given approval/nod to the hiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasmo Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Very odd to make this move without a defensive coordinator. Absolutely, although the report states that it was a leak not an announcement. It only got out because they told the staff and players about the move this a.m. These guys are as savvy as they come when it pertains to football moves. That's a good sign. No worries fellas these old guys know what's up and they are putting it together. If I had to put money on it I would agree that the DC is in place and the 3-4 move is for real. Look at it this way, they have a phantom OC in Modkins that they haven't confirmed or denied so it is just as possible that the DC is in place as well until the staffs are complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strattonmd Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 If I had to put money on it I would agree that the DC is in place and the 3-4 move is for real. Look at it this way, they have a phantom OC in Modkins that they haven't confirmed or denied so it is just as possible that the DC is in place as well until the staffs are complete. Do you mean we get the pleasure of another "Hoe-Down Press Conference"????.....yee-haw! Setup the podium and pass the moonshine to Sully!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiobuffalo Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 So we have Buddy, Giff, and Gailey they sure have some odd first names Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uforesircher Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Lot's of questions here...just two.... 1) Would Gailey hire an OLB's coach if he wasn't planning on the 3-4? 2) Would Gailey hire an OLB's coach before he secured a DC? 1. i think you are right - looks real strong that we are going to a 3-4 2. i think our dc is still coaching - i could be wrong - no inside info - just a gut call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/...to-bills-staff/ Only outside linebackers though. also per Fewell733 in the shout box slightly misleading article..hes only coaching the right leg of the ROLB and the left leg of the LOLB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 This is another indication that we will be looking hard at Derrick Morgan GT's OLB in Round 1. We have Morgan ranked #9. "During Smith’s tenure as recruiting coordinator, the Jackets have signed several nationally ranked players, including Jonathan Dwyer, Derrick Morgan, Demaryius Thomas and Morgan Burnett, whom are all expected to go in the first four rounds of the NFL Draft in April." Source Morgan moved around to RDE a lot in the Orange Bowl game. He consistently flushed QB vs Bulaga (who held him several times and wasn't called); and he even blew up plays when the Iowa offense seemed to plan plays to avoid him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zazie Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 GT went to five straight bowl games! Thrilling how we are taking their staff basically intact and now they get to become an NFL staff. Thanks Budy. This year, let's aim for then Outback bowl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Especially since the OLBs are affected more than anything by the 3-4/4-3 switch Interesting. I would think that we would now be moving to a 3-4, as a true 4-3 does not really consider its linebackers "inside" or "outside"; rather "middle", "weak", and "strong" side. 'Tis a bit strange to be hiring LB coaches prior to a defensive coordinator, though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Lot's of questions here...just two.... 1) Would Gailey hire an OLB's coach if he wasn't planning on the 3-4? 2) Would Gailey hire an OLB's coach before he secured a DC? Could be wrong, but I'm thinking there might not be any official word out of One Bills Drive until the entire staff is in place. Jaguars are doing the same thing. Also, while NYC media is reporting that former Jets assistant Chuck Smith is joining the Vols' staff, nobody in Knoxville is willing to confirm that. Some do, some don't ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_red Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 LB coach before DC????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Giff lahks dem french frahd pataters.... mmmhhhhhmmmm :karlchilders: I think this coaching staff could make the new ( wrong turn part 4 movie) . What a star studded cast we are building here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/...to-bills-staff/ Only outside linebackers though. also per Fewell733 in the shout box Bills are trying to be in the "Oooooh weeee boooy" network. They will be gathering around for their daily barbecue and arguing whose recipe is the best... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotta Dream Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 GT went to five straight bowl games! Thrilling how we are taking their staff basically intact and now they get to become an NFL staff. Thanks Budy. This year, let's aim for then Outback bowl! Great point. I wonder if we would win a bowl game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 interesting that this guy's background is in coaching defensive linemen. Now as the OLB coach he may be coaching some ex-defensive linemen at the OLB spot (Maybin, Kelsay, Schobel, etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninMinn. Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 They're gonna hire DC Tom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lv-Bills Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Michael Irvin would call him "Giff Smiff" I'm not sure why this just came outta the blue like this....but..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNW_Bills_Fan Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Could be wrong, but I'm thinking there might not be any official word out of One Bills Drive until the entire staff is in place. Jaguars are doing the same thing. Also, while NYC media is reporting that former Jets assistant Chuck Smith is joining the Vols' staff, nobody in Knoxville is willing to confirm that. Some do, some don't ... I agree with Lori. This FO has proven that they care more about who they want more than who others want. Non of us had Chan on our radar. Non of us know who the DC is but I am sure that they have him in place and are waiting to announce all of the assistant coaches at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLZFAN4LIFE Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Bills are trying to be in the "Oooooh weeee boooy" network. They will be gathering around for their daily barbecue and arguing whose recipe is the best... So do we change our name to Tech North or The Buffalo Hillbillies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGimp Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 this must confirm the rumor that they will begin shooting "Deliverance 2: Piggies at the Ralph" on Friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Maybe Smith will be making the defensive calls and then they'll hire the coordinator to assist him. It costs less when you have coordinators who don't actually call the shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 This is another indication that we will be looking hard at Derrick Morgan GT's OLB in Round 1. We have Morgan ranked #9. "During Smith’s tenure as recruiting coordinator, the Jackets have signed several nationally ranked players, including Jonathan Dwyer, Derrick Morgan, Demaryius Thomas and Morgan Burnett, whom are all expected to go in the first four rounds of the NFL Draft in April." Source Morgan moved around to RDE a lot in the Orange Bowl game. He consistently flushed QB vs Bulaga (who held him several times and wasn't called); and he even blew up plays when the Iowa offense seemed to plan plays to avoid him. "Al Groh just arrived as defensive coordinator, and recruiting for the 3-4 is a bit different." So he perhaps doesn't want to recruit 3-4 players but we're to assume his hiring means the Bills are switching to the 3-4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
300yrds Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 I am pretty confused as to what is going on. Why hire a LB Coach before a DC, or is the DC already in place? Some speculate that our DC is on a Super Bowl team. If we hire the experienced DC, its not Gregg Williams, or we are going with the Tampa 2 and Larry Coyer. Otherwise we are hiring a positional coach from one fo the two teams if this is in fact true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 I am pretty confused as to what is going on. Why hire a LB Coach before a DC, or is the DC already in place? Some speculate that our DC is on a Super Bowl team. If we hire the experienced DC, its not Gregg Williams, or we are going with the Tampa 2 and Larry Coyer. Otherwise we are hiring a positional coach from one fo the two teams if this is in fact true I'm guessing Alan Williams from the colts. I believe he is a T2 style coach but has a real good rep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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