KDIGGZ Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Well Russ was true to his word. This is definitely DIFFERENT. I don't think the old regime would ever be dumb enough to go after a college coach with a mediocre record in a bad conference. Oh wait, isn't that how we got CHAN? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hater Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 (edited) Doug Marrone runs a no-huddle, up-tempo offensive scheme, he 49 from the Bronx's He was a really popular choice, he was Interviewed by Eagles, Browns, Chargers & Bills The Eagles & Browns reportedly had extremely positive Interviews maybe thats why the Bills signed him so quick Edited January 6, 2013 by Shitzy Hater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Because the only coach who would consider Buffalo an upgrade is one who today is in f ing Syracuse. He's cheap since he is coming from the college ranks and he's local, so the thought of coming to "old and cold" is just more of the same. Sounds like the Bills to me. They will not pay Lovie or Wiz 5 or 6 mil/per to be HC. no way. Good hire. Syracuse looked good against WV. He'll bring his college staff with him, heck the Bills are pretty much a college team anyway. and he will be fired exactly 34 months from now or sooner if ownership changes. and we will start over again. again. did I say, again? Isn't it great to be a bills fan? I know nothing about the guy but I'm guessing if Smith or Whisenhunt were chosen you would have complained the Bills picked a loser retread coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny33 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I know nothing about the guy but I'm guessing if Smith or Whisenhunt were chosen you would have complained the Bills picked a loser retread coach. Smith's a winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 (edited) Smith's a winner. I know. I would not have minded Smith. Having said that, many here like the pick so I'll look forward to the offseason and getting a QB and a good DC. Edited January 6, 2013 by nucci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I know nothing about the guy but I'm guessing if Smith or Whisenhunt were chosen you would have complained the Bills picked a loser retread coach. No if we picked Lovie we would be picking a winner retread with a lot of credibility and a great defensive mind. With Marrone we get no credibility and no offensive or defensive pedigree. I'm shocked and disappointed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toledo Bill Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Hard not to think of negatives: Cheapest option No Pro coching contacts to build staff Remember last coach to excite management that was a surprise pick... Greggo I think the fan base will, at leat initially, be disappointed I hope I am wrong, just strikes me as same old Bills... looking for a new coach in 3 more years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I'm thinking Russ Brandon, even if in the back of his mind, thought that this hire would help sell tickets in Syracuse as part of his regionalization plan. I'm hoping that isn't true, but would be a pretty obvious thing to happen if the marketing side of his job played any influence. And that would suck if it did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 No if we picked Lovie we would be picking a winner retread with a lot of credibility and a great defensive mind. With Marrone we get no credibility and no offensive or defensive pedigree. I'm shocked and disappointed all that matters now is who he hires as OC and DC hopefully someone with NFL experience but like the idea of a fresh college approach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-8 Forever? Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I know nothing about the guy but I'm guessing if Smith or Whisenhunt were chosen you would have complained the Bills picked a loser retread coach. Lovie, no, because we don't have the super talented players for the crappy tampa 2 defense he loves and never will . Wiz, yes, because when he had a QB he went to the SB. And he could bring a real NFL staff with him. Marrone will be making this up as he goes.. NFL teams are run by the OC, DC and all the assistants. Marrone has to make all this up from scratch.. Really risky hire. Marrone may be ok, but his staff coaches the team. We shall see. this hire is all bills fans could have reasonably hoped for. keep the seat warm for the day ownership changes and we start all over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Hard not to think of negatives: Cheapest option No Pro coching contacts to build staff Remember last coach to excite management that was a surprise pick... Greggo I think the fan base will, at leat initially, be disappointed I hope I am wrong, just strikes me as same old Bills... looking for a new coach in 3 more years. he was "OC" at New Orleans so he should have some NFL contacts. Maybe he will bring Sean Peyton in as OC :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hater Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I Happy with this, we got a young, offensive head coach with NFL experience, his record at Syracuse wasn't great but you can't recruit in a conference that's basically a train wreak, so his record is suspect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 (edited) Lovie, no, because we don't have the super talented players for the crappy tampa 2 defense he loves and never will . Wiz, yes, because when he had a QB he went to the SB. And he could bring a real NFL staff with him. Marrone will be making this up as he goes.. NFL teams are run by the OC, DC and all the assistants. Marrone has to make all this up from scratch.. Really risky hire. Marrone may be ok, but his staff coaches the team. We shall see. this hire is all bills fans could have reasonably hoped for. keep the seat warm for the day ownership changes and we start all over again. I would have preferred Smith but I'm just a fan. Like you said, let's see his staff Edited January 6, 2013 by nucci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 he was "OC" at New Orleans so he should have some NFL contacts. Maybe he will bring Sean Peyton in as OC :-) He was a glorified offensive line coach with the Saints. Sean Peyton was the HC and OC and called all of the plays. Don't be fooled by the title Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter Filed to ESPN: Doug Marrone has agreed to leave Syracuse and become the next head coach of the Buffalo Bills. LET'S GO!!!! I surely hope this isn't true ... way to ruin a good nights sleep. The Buffalo Bills, a $#%#$#& gift that just keeps on giving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills!Win! Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I has never really heard of him until the coaching search began. Is he a fiery type of leader, and how old is he? I hope he isn't like JAURON. Also, how do you pronounce his name, is it like Maroney? I've never actually heard his name said out loud. LoL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGB Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Convincing teenagers to come to Syracuse is one thing. Running an NFL team is another. Of which he has no experience. And you guys are excited? I'm shocked. This guy isn't an offensive OR defensive genius. Unless they have a top notch OC and DC to announce as coming too then we are screwed Seriously, is he being considered as an NFL coordinator (how is he magically an NFL caliber coach - unless this is the cheapest option) ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmjoyce113 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 (edited) He was the Jets Oline coach from 2001-2005 the went on to the Sainrs. You don't get 5 nfl interviews on accident. He has more nfl connection than most here think. He will put together a good staff. He wasn't my first choice but I kinda like it. He is a firey in your face guy, just what we need. I don't think he's coming as some are calling the "cheapest" option. He was being interviewed by 5 or 6 teams. Also the Cleveland's backup plan crap is stupid. Last night they were saying the Browns might flat out choose him over Kelly. This guy is super prepared from what I have seen. I honestly believe we made a good choice. Edited January 6, 2013 by cmjoyce113 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hater Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Hard not to think of negatives: Cheapest option No Pro coching contacts to build staff Remember last coach to excite management that was a surprise pick... Greggo I think the fan base will, at leat initially, be disappointed I hope I am wrong, just strikes me as same old Bills... looking for a new coach in 3 more years. I don't think he was the Cheapest option, 4 teams had him on their list ahead of Lovie & Whisenhunt & Chip Kelly might have lowered his option to just Cleveland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 What makes this harder to swallow is that Lovie wanted to coach us. He has a winning record in a tough division and has been to the Super Bowl despite a bad qb. But we would rather have an unproven coach with a .500 record in a terrible college football conference? I don't get it. Maybe the Bills are planning on moving to the big east conference. They might have a shot vs that low end competition. This is a sad day for bills fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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