Jerry Jabber Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I'm just trying to be realistic, not insultive, but we haven't had a competent Head Coach since Wade Phillips was fired in 2000. What are the chances the Bills get it right and hire a competent Head Coach this time? Your thoughts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 50/50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 50/50 Way to go out on a limb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I said yes and it better be too, can't take anymore of these low level cast offs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notwoz Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I think the Bills would like to hire a competent head coach, but won't be able to attract one until they have a top-notch QB.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBD Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 All they'll have access to are bottom feeders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalScotts Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Like Mike McCarthy or John Harbaugh or Mike Tomlin or Mike Smith you had no idea who these guys were before they became head coaches. You never know how a guy is going to fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I said "yes" because I don't know how you could possibly be a fan right now if you aren't optimistic with change on the horizon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packerland Bills Fan Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I bet the Bills end up being the last team to hire a new coach. There's no reason to think that there won't be more of the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 its not who the bills want, its who can the bills get to come here. not alot interest in coaching here for what ever reason. maybe the lease agreement will help with questions of the team moving and will help with stability, but future owner changes always scare coaches away also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 I said "yes" because I don't know how you could possibly be a fan right now if you aren't optimistic with change on the horizon. I've been optimistic before and saw Mike Mularkey who I felt was going to be a "Yes Sir, Mr. Donahoe" type. Then we saw Marv Levy hire Dick Jauron, who I felt was a failure at Chicago and Detroit. Last, but not least, we saw Chan Gailey, a coach who was fired from Georgia Tech, and also fired 10 days before the start of the regular season as the Chiefs Offensive Coordinator. Sorry, been burnt way too many times before. I'd love to be wrong, but like Buddy Nix stated "Show me the baby!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergs2323 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Lets just hope this time around they meet with more than 3 guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepthefaith Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 We'll see what Ralph's big announcement is, but until there is stable ownership/leadership and leadership that sets a winning tone, the Bills will only get a re-tread or an NFL rookie head coach. Gotta love Ralph but his declining health and advancing age have become a problem IMO. Ralph needs to hand over the keys to and enjoy his remaining time as best he can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in STL Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I would like to know who is doing the hiring? Nix? Ralph? Brandon? Inner Circle of trust? If it is any combination of the above then I expect another lower cost, lower profile hire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meathead Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 coaching is both overrated and underrated its underrated in that a good coach take take hisn and beat yourn etc etc its overrated in that any mediocre belidick can become an instant genious you could hire vince lombardi today and he might crap out. even hank bullough ok maybe not him but almost anybody else could brady themselves into a superbowl i just hope whomever we get it finally works the funk out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1billsfan Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I said "yes" because I don't know how you could possibly be a fan right now if you aren't optimistic with change on the horizon. Because the first report of who they were looking to interview for the head coaching position is Russ Grimm of all people. I've yet to hear any denials about the report so the Bills' PR department is either too slow to respond or the report is true. Either way it's not looking very promising. I'd much rather have Chan Gailey than Russ Grimm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
box0life Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Well if we are considering (based on early rumors) Grimm, Horton, and Whisenhunt - three Arizona cast off losers, Jay Gruden who is running the 22 best offense in the league in Cincinnati, things look pretty Grimm (no pun intended). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Crap coach and crap rookie qb are in our future. We are now the Cleveland browns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 New day = New way. No more also rans that no other team wants. This applies to both GM and HC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayman Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I'm going to laugh when we fire Jim Tressel. Then I'll just force myself to become a Panthers fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSNBDSC Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 ... by keeping Nix it'll be "meet the new boss, same as the old boss" ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC-Bills Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Way to go out on a limb Okay, how about 50/50 with only a 10% chance of that happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayman Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Whoever the Bills hire ... he will not make the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 Crap coach and crap rookie qb are in our future. We are now the Cleveland browns More like the Cincinnati Bungals of the 90's before Marvin Lewis showed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKA Bigdog Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 0% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBD Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I'd love to be wrong, but like Buddy Nix stated "Show me the baby!!" gailey said that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#34fan Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 No, no, no! -This is no longer your Daddy's Buffalo Bills... From now on we go a different way... It's gonna be a loooooooong off-season. I'm not crazy about Lovie Smith, IMO, he's just another excuse-maker a-la Chan Gailey... but if he's willing to learn from his mistakes, and offer a WIN NOW approach, I'll give him a fair shot. Norv Turner as OC is a MUST! There is no better option to develop whichever young QB we acquire. Also, our linebackers SUCK, the SEC has got a few we should pursue. We also need to upgrade FS and SS!!! Jairus Byrd needs competition... As does George Wilson. No more Grand-fathering... No more entitlements.. We need competition at EVERY POSITION, and the best man wins. -Period. GO BILLS IN 2013!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 It's primarily about timing and money. The Bills track record in this regard is less than stellar. I have a feeling RW is willing to finally spend, but you need to "move out quickly." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Well if we are considering (based on early rumors) Grimm, Horton, and Whisenhunt - three Arizona cast off losers, Jay Gruden who is running the 22 best offense in the league in Cincinnati, things look pretty Grimm (no pun intended). I don't really like any of these, but if I had to take the lesser of the evils it would probably be the Whizz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Get Lovie Smith. To get Gruden away from MNF, Ralph might have to give him part ownership of the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 gailey said that http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/31/gailey-wants-to-show-bills-fans-the-baby/ " “Talk is cheap, we all know that. It’s like I’ve always said, don’t tell me about the labor pains, just show me the baby. That’s what we’ve got to do. We’ve got to show you the baby, and the baby is winning,” Nix said Wednesday, according to the Buffalo News . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Ralph is still the owner, so unless they get extremely lucky, it will be another bottom-feeder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I think there is still resistance to Buffalo, the city, the weather, the team , etc. But the fact we are already into the coaching search while other teams are still looking for a GM is a good thing. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San-O Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I bet the Bills end up being the last team to hire a new coach. There's no reason to think that there won't be more of the same. Also, I don't see one press conference making a huge difference when you have a G.M. like Buddy still running the show, dubious draft picks, and no QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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