BRAWNDO Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 If the Bills take Nassib at #8, I will need Hunter Thompson-esuqe levels of "special" medication. I agree, I just wonder if he will shoot up the draft boards like Ponder and Tannehill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Adam Schein likes the move. http://www.nfl.com/n...=Twitter_Schein Also brings up TBD's Next Great Debate until the draft. Ryan Nassib at 8 Overall perhaps? I thought the "fix" was getting a new QB? PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jukester Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 http://blog.syracuse...s_playbook.html Too lazy to see if anyone had posted this. Thought it was a good historical perspective of the Bills new head coach when he was hired at Syracuse. Thanks for posting. Very interesting read about Marrone's background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I thought the "fix" was getting a new QB? PTR Apparently Schein thinks Nassib has enough SIZZLE and POP to fix the Bills' QB ills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnbillsbacker Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 The Bills could hire Bill Belicheck as HC, Sean Payton as OC and Mike Tomlin as DC and people would complain they are retreads. No, bills fans would be excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAWNDO Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 (edited) No, bills fans would be excited. Definition of SARCASM 1 : a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain 2 a : a mode of satirical wit depending for its effect on bitter, caustic, and often ironic language that is usually directed against an individual b : the use or language of sarcasm Edited January 8, 2013 by BRAWNDO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 If the Bills take Nassib at #8, I will need Hunter Thompson-esuqe levels of "special" medication. And then we can nickname him skeeter a la Doug cartoons of my youth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPS Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Adam Schein likes the move. http://www.nfl.com/n...=Twitter_Schein Also brings up TBD's Next Great Debate until the draft. Ryan Nassib at 8 Overall perhaps? I'm too busy mancrushing Barrett Jones to think about Nassib at 8, but it is nice to see guys like Loomis, Payton, Coughlin and some former players speak highly of him. I just hope he can twist buddy's arm on some draft picks and has a clue to how to build a team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voodoo poonani Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 True...the sad part is, it seems as though many don't want to be pleased. I'm curious, who here wants the Bills and Marrone to fail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I'm curious, who here wants the Bills and Marrone to fail? I'll assume you're smarter than that post implies. Let's not drag down this thread; suffice it to say there's a vocal contingent who complain about every decision made because it's not what they were hoping for. Some arguments are reasoned and rational; some are sophomoric and inane. At the end of the day, yes, I believe everyone posting in here as a Bills fan wants the team to succeed. We just go about expressing our fandom differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voodoo poonani Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 It's not that some people are always pleased. It's more like some don't treat it like it's life or death. The rational reaction is hope for success, not look for failure, especially at the very beginning. PTR It all depends on your point of view. I myself am a super pessimist: the glass isn't half empty it's filled with dog****. This organization sells hope every year. I did not like the hire, so I have decided not to buy this year. That doesn't mean I'm rooting for the team and Marrone to fail. I'm rooting for them to win the Superbowl. However, my expectations are we'll be drafting top five in 2014. BTW I haven't read myself about anyone looking forward to the next coaching search although I could believe someone saying that sarcastically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBeane Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 It all depends on your point of view. I myself am a super pessimist: the glass isn't half empty it's filled with dog****. This organization sells hope every year. I did not like the hire, so I have decided not to buy this year. That doesn't mean I'm rooting for the team and Marrone to fail. I'm rooting for them to win the Superbowl. However, my expectations are we'll be drafting top five in 2014. BTW I haven't read myself about anyone looking forward to the next coaching search although I could believe someone saying that sarcastically. First off, we inherently disagree on everything you said, and I'm not going to argue with you as you are just as entitled to your opinion as me, but I do have to give you credit for at least being honest about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhIDunno Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Good points, I couldn't argue with a single one of them if I had wanted to. When a new coach is hired, I try to find the positives - I look for the reasons OBD thought "This guy'll work." Maybe it's because I can't control their decisions, but I don't get too wrapped up in it. They bring a guy in, and even if he wasn't my first choice (like Marrone), I try to read/hear/learn enough about the guy to get behind him. I did a fair amount of reading on Marrone and what he brings to the table, I liked what I read. The clincher for me was the presser. To me, he sounded like the type of guy Buffalo needs and I'm genuinely looking forward to see what this coming season hold for our team. All that said, I'm a 44 year old Bills fan. I've been through many more lows than highs; my optimism is always guarded, I understand where you're coming from. Nicely put, this could be about me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 If the Bills take Nassib at #8, I will need Hunter Thompson-esuqe levels of "special" medication. As your lawyer I advise you to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 1) Bills fans have been burned a great deal by blind optimism. Remember "Yes we Chan!". 2) Gailey also had everyone singing his praises when he was hired. Cowher and Jerrah to name two. No one of consequence will speak bad of a coaching hire as it could come back to haunt them. 3) Marrone was 25-25 at SU. I know there can be more to it than record, but to date he is .500 for his lifetime as a head coach. I choose to think he is a good hire and will probably make a good HC. But my optimism is kept in check by the facts above, 1) I think you confuse blind optimism with 'not blind pessimism' 2) Many sports personalities are critical of coaching hires that they think are poor. The positive remarks for Gailey weren't as widespread as they have been for Marrone. That doesn't mean anything about success, but the idea that people only say good things about coaching hires is silly. 3) He is .500 as a head coach. Certainly, a concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 If the Bills take Nassib at #8, I will need Hunter Thompson-esuqe levels of "special" medication. You say that like it's a bad thing! I gotta believe Nassib's on their radar and they may actually wheel a deal a bit with the 8th selection to land him at a more reasonable slot, adding another pick in the process. I have a suspicion the old "stand pat and pick the BPA" approach may be another trend Brandon & Company break this year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Frankly, I don't give two ***** if anybody likes, doesn't like, loves, or hates the new HC. The fact of the matter is, he's the new Head Coach of our Buffalo Bills. No amount of pissing and moaning is going to change that fact, and no amount of unearned adoration will make him a winner. He's got the job. Now let's see him produce. It's up to him to assemble a coaching staff and get The Bills back to relevancy as quickly as possible. It might take more than a year, but his career trajectory is one that is headed upward - which is more than you can say for any retread out there today. I don't need a glitzy name to make me root more for my team. All I want is production out of him, his coaches, his players and everyone associated with the on-field product. The trip on the road out of the cellar and to Championship begins NOW! Go Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perk71 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Frankly, I don't give two ***** if anybody likes, doesn't like, loves, or hates the new HC. The fact of the matter is, he's the new Head Coach of our Buffalo Bills. No amount of pissing and moaning is going to change that fact, and no amount of unearned adoration will make him a winner. He's got the job. Now let's see him produce. It's up to him to assemble a coaching staff and get The Bills back to relevancy as quickly as possible. It might take more than a year, but his career trajectory is one that is headed upward - which is more than you can say for any retread out there today. I don't need a glitzy name to make me root more for my team. All I want is production out of him, his coaches, his players and everyone associated with the on-field product. The trip on the road out of the cellar and to Championship begins NOW! Go Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voodoo poonani Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Frankly, I don't give two ***** if anybody likes, doesn't like, loves, or hates the new HC. The fact of the matter is, he's the new Head Coach of our Buffalo Bills. No amount of pissing and moaning is going to change that fact, and no amount of unearned adoration will make him a winner. He's got the job. Now let's see him produce. It's up to him to assemble a coaching staff and get The Bills back to relevancy as quickly as possible. It might take more than a year, but his career trajectory is one that is headed upward - which is more than you can say for any retread out there today. I don't need a glitzy name to make me root more for my team. All I want is production out of him, his coaches, his players and everyone associated with the on-field product. The trip on the road out of the cellar and to Championship begins NOW! Go Bills! There, I can give that a +1. I'll assume you're smarter than that post implies. Let's not drag down this thread; suffice it to say there's a vocal contingent who complain about every decision made because it's not what they were hoping for. Some arguments are reasoned and rational; some are sophomoric and inane. At the end of the day, yes, I believe everyone posting in here as a Bills fan wants the team to succeed. We just go about expressing our fandom differently. Well that's good because some of the arguments supporting the hire have been reasoned and rational while others are blind or nonsensical. Perhaps now we can stop saying those who have a negative opinion about the hire are not really fans and just want the team to fail. And, like Nanker said, "Now let's see him produce." Just out of curiosity, what is it that you do eball? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Peter King's MONDAY MORNING QB - TUESDAY Interviews Doug Marrone: Opines on him as Bills HC http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20130108/doug-marrone-bills/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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