JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Now that the focus shifts to our coordinators, what are your feelings on which way to go? If he doesn't get hired as a HC this time around, would you take Lovie Smith (as an example) as DC knowing that he'll bolt as soon as possible to take a HC opportunity if one comes along? Would a year or 2 of that experience be OK with you? Or would you prefer a new guy who is unproven at this level but will stay for a while? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumbalaya Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I think Horton from AZ gets the nod as DC unless AZ hires himas head coach obviously. A Dick Lebeau disciple if I remember correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I'm fine w/ a coordinator who will bolt. That's what coordinators generally do if they can get a HC job. I don't think there is a single coordinator who does not dream of being a HC, unless like Lebeau they have tried and failed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Doom Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I want the best. I don't care if it is for one year or five. Get someone in here who wants to be here and will make a positive change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterpan Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I personally think a recently fired HC is more likely to stick around than a hot DC like Horton. Either one I would love, but I think a guy like Lovie or Wisenhunt would be here longer than a Horton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I personally think a recently fired HC is more likely to stick around than a hot DC like Horton. Either one I would love, but I think a guy like Lovie or Wisenhunt would be here longer than a Horton. Agreed...If Horton does not get one of the current openings, he will be one and done with another good season as a DC... I just can't see Lovie coming and working under a 1st time NFL HC...Maybe I'm wrong...I do think that should Lovie miss out on one of the current jobs there would be no better way to establish himself as a legit HC prospect again then to resurrect this terrible Bills Defense...I think in that case Lovie would be a one and done as well... I'm just guessing it will not be a big name at DC...We'll see soon enough... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Anybody know of any LB or DL coaches whose stock is rising? I'm guessing the DC will be someone I've never heard of. Horton already has a DC post and Lovie is getting paid as a HC and has no incentive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haplo848 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I feel like the best way to go would be to get one of the big name DCs even if they are likely to be gone after a year or two IF you can also bring in an up and comer to one of the position coaches spots for the sole purpose of learning from that DC and be ready to step in when he leaves and keep some continuity. If you can't do that, then you would be completely starting over again as soon the DC leaves, and I would prefer someone who will be around for a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonechiller Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I heard through a guy that played with him in college, he was bringing his whole staff from the 'cuse. They are not happy about it. Sorry no link, just hearsay I find reliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) I heard through a guy that played with him in college, he was bringing his whole staff from the 'cuse. They are not happy about it. Sorry no link, just hearsay I find reliable. I believe I heard him say in the presser that he wanted his coordinators to have NFL experience which would fly in the face of what you stated unless the cuse OC and DC had NFL experience before going to cuse. Edited January 7, 2013 by CodeMonkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Why would we want to go back to a 3-4 Defense? We have two good DT's, 2 good to serviceable 4-3 DE's, and maybe 1 good LB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Why would we want to go back to a 3-4 Defense? We have two good DT's, 2 good to serviceable 4-3 DE's, and maybe 1 good LB. Time to create a 6-1-4 Defense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonechiller Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I believe I heard him say in the presser that he wanted his coordinators to have NFL experience which would fly in the face of what you stated unless the cuse OC and DC had NFL experience before going to cuse. Yeah, I heard that also. As much as I like the cuse, didn't pay attention to assitant coaches, guess we gotta wait and see. Anyone have any info on OC or DC from cuse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclauria1 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I heard through a guy that played with him in college, he was bringing his whole staff from the 'cuse. They are not happy about it. Sorry no link, just hearsay I find reliable. Every interview I've ever read with an NFL GM,about the coach hiring process says the candidates thoughts on OC/DC are HUGE in considering if they should hire him. Surely the Bills would not have hired this guy if his answer was: "I'm bringing my whole college staff with me." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM57 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Every interview I've ever read with an NFL GM,about the coach hiring process says the candidates thoughts on OC/DC are HUGE in considering if they should hire him. Surely the Bills would not have hired this guy if his answer was: "I'm bringing my whole college staff with me." Except Chan Gailey basically did that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Marrone said he will look for coaches with NFL experience in his search for an offensive and defensive coordinator. "We want to be innovative," he said. "We want to be on the cutting edge." Marrone said he will not call offensive plays for the Bills, but he'll have the final say. "I will not be calling plays, but everything will go through me," he said. http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8820882/doug-marrone-hired-buffalo-bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in Syracuse Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I want Bobby April for ST coach. He was let go by Philadelphia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsForever Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Time to create a 6-1-4 Defense! Or Wade Phillips scheme 5-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Marrone sounds good so far. Bring in a staff that wants to be here and teach. 4-3 if we have the right players or switch. I like his confidence, he has time to bring in a staff before 5 other teams choose a HC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 NoSaint pointed out the New Orleans Saints OC, Pete Carmichael, has allowed his contract to expire and is currently available. He called the plays this year in NO, but it is believed Sean Payton will resume playcalling duties in 2013. Carmichael became OC when Marrone left for Syracuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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