Big74Mac Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I could not stand the idea of Lovie as the Bills head coach. The idea of him as a DC I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenmohawk Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I'll nominate Raheem Morris as defensive coordinator. He's young, high energy, did a nice job in Washington this year. And could give Marrone some added NFL insight without threatening his job. Maybe just opposite the failed Dave Wannstedt enough to get the players on dee to wake up and play w/ some passion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Most likely you're looking at hires at assistant positions where they have some connection to Marrone. That's the way it generally works so you have to connect the dots. A lot of this speculation is unrealistic. Just saying. I tried looking online for team media guides for the Jets and Saints teams which Marrone was a member of but I couldn't find those. I was interested to find out who else Marrone coached with in the NFL besides Herm Edwards, Sean Payton, Paul Hackett, Donnie Henderson, Dennis Allen, Pete Carmichael, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Most likely you're looking at hires at assistant positions where they have some connection to Marrone. That's the way it generally works so you have to connect the dots. A lot of this speculation is unrealistic. Just saying. You also have to look at his former bosses and fellow coaches at his old spots and see who they may recommend. Payton, Edwards, guys on their staffs, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Bring in Scott Shafer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djp14150 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Most people agree Lovie is a stretch to down grade from HC to DC? that is the way it works....failed HC take coordinator jobs. Most likely you're looking at hires at assistant positions where they have some connection to Marrone. That's the way it generally works so you have to connect the dots. A lot of this speculation is unrealistic. Just saying. I tried looking online for team media guides for the Jets and Saints teams which Marrone was a member of but I couldn't find those. I was interested to find out who else Marrone coached with in the NFL besides Herm Edwards, Sean Payton, Paul Hackett, Donnie Henderson, Dennis Allen, Pete Carmichael, etc. Dont forget the friends of friends.....Sean Payton came from the Giants so there could be some people who came from those branches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Good article outlining his connections http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2013/1/6/3842176/doug-marrone-coaching-tree-influences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 (edited) Good article outlining his connections http://www.buffaloru...tree-influences THIS is awesome! Thanks Erik. Much needed stuff. "Lovie Smith ran the linebackers from 1993 to 1994 in Knoxville - so yes, Marrone has worked with Smith in the past." I wonder if the Buffalo News will be able to put together a piece anywhere near as comprehensive and well-researched as this one. Kudos to the writer, Matt Warren. Edited January 6, 2013 by San Jose Bills Fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 i just linked this article in the main thread and someone has already decided there isn't anyone worth bringing in on that list.... Good article outlining his connections http://www.buffaloru...tree-influences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 i just linked this article in the main thread and someone has already decided there isn't anyone worth bringing in on that list.... The main thread is useless for intelligent conversation. No one is listening. Any good post quickly gets buried by the white noise of uninspired thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Joe Buscaglia @JoeBuscaglia League source tells me #Bills are going to approach the defensive coordinator position very aggressively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 you are right, but i am a masochist i guess....but i also get it...when i first heard the news i was less than enthused...and i am a SU homer...but as it has sunk in i am liking it more each moment The main thread is useless for intelligent conversation. No one is listening. Any good post quickly gets buried by the white noise of uninspired thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Don't think coaches that come over from other teams can't make parallel moves, i.e., an OL coach from one team taking the same job with another. Teams circumvent that somewhat by naming the guy an assistant HC like the Bills did with Bill Kollar a few years ago. Carmichael is unemployed, fyi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Ponder this....Vick was never going to play in the NFL again The difference being that Vick didn't throw his teammates under the bus when the **** hit the fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 eric mangini.. d/c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Joe Buscaglia @JoeBuscaglia League source tells me #Bills are going to approach the defensive coordinator position very aggressively. I connect the dots as follows: Bills interviewed Lovie already + Marrone tied to Lovie at Tenn. + Lovie runs a 4-3 = Bills going hard after Lovie as DC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I connect the dots as follows: Bills interviewed Lovie already + Marrone tied to Lovie at Tenn. + Lovie runs a 4-3 = Bills going hard after Lovie as DC. Interesting, although their time at Tennessee didn't overlap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 also keep in mind that Marrone's DC at SU is widely thought to be Marrone's replacement, so you can take him out of the equation...then lovie brings Urlacher along with him and BOOM GOES THE DYNAMITE! I connect the dots as follows: Bills interviewed Lovie already + Marrone tied to Lovie at Tenn. + Lovie runs a 4-3 = Bills going hard after Lovie as DC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisonbrigade Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Chucky Cheese OC Sponge Bob DC Donald Duck ST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Chucky Cheese OC Sponge Bob DC Donald Duck ST The Bills actually relieved the current staff of their duties last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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