TC in St. Louis Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I heard he is not returning to the Redskins. He and Firemarshall don't play well together. Any takers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 If this is indeed true that he's not going back to Deadskins I'd love to have him. I love what he did in Washington. His plans for the last 2 weeks against Dallas and Seattle were really good. He is aggressive and brings the (Red Dog) Blitz which I really like. Since we have a neophyte HC, we need real pro quality Coordinators and assistants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 If this is indeed true that he's not going back to Deadskins I'd love to have him. I love what he did in Washington. His plans for the last 2 weeks against Dallas and Seattle were really good. He is aggressive and brings the (Red Dog) Blitz which I really like. Since we have a neophyte HC, we need real pro quality Coordinators and assistants. strikes: he runs the 34 hes burned a lot of buffalo bridges hes an idiot this has been a good season, but he has a lot of lackluster ones on the resume Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Return of the Bermuda Triangle? Where do Smerlas and Nelson fit into the equation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I heard he is not returning to the Redskins. He and Firemarshall don't play well together. Any takers? That is some pure comedy gold right there. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpcolosi Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 um no thanks. lots of other DCs I'd take over him, especially if Horton and Lovie are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobChalmers Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 strikes: he runs the 34 hes burned a lot of buffalo bridges hes an idiot this has been a good season, but he has a lot of lackluster ones on the resume Funny thing is, depsite the "big switch to a 4-3" this season, adding Mario and Anderson arguably has the Bills set up better for a 3-4 than a 4-3. Both guys are OLB's in a 3-4, which means they are only 1 ILB away instead of needing an OLB and an MLB to stay with the 4-3. Put another way, a 3-4 is in many ways really a 5-2, and the Bills have a lot more talent at DL than they do at LB, obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 For whatever reason, and allegiances to former Buffalo Bills aside, Haslett just seems rather buffoonish. Not what I envision out of a coach Marrone brings to town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Funny thing is, depsite the "big switch to a 4-3" this season, adding Mario and Anderson arguably has the Bills set up better for a 3-4 than a 4-3. Both guys are OLB's in a 3-4, which means they are only 1 ILB away instead of needing an OLB and an MLB to stay with the 4-3. Put another way, a 3-4 is in many ways really a 5-2, and the Bills have a lot more talent at DL than they do at LB, obviously. good post. i agree. Dareus and KW both played better in the 3-4 last season too. switching back to a 3-4 wouldn't be that big of a deal imo. that being said, i don't want Haslett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Funny thing is, depsite the "big switch to a 4-3" this season, adding Mario and Anderson arguably has the Bills set up better for a 3-4 than a 4-3. Both guys are OLB's in a 3-4, which means they are only 1 ILB away instead of needing an OLB and an MLB to stay with the 4-3. Put another way, a 3-4 is in many ways really a 5-2, and the Bills have a lot more talent at DL than they do at LB, obviously. that assumes both high priced guys who left 34 teams for our 43 would be happy about the change. i know, i know, shut up and play, but its a real consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 He almost had the Seahawks number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) He almost had the Seahawks number yeah exactly. I never was a big Haslett guy after his failure in NO. However, after watching the games the last 2 weeks, he had dialed up great plans vs two explosive offensive teams. It's not his fault Shanahan abandoned the run to Morris and let a one legged QB that couldn't pass for beans carry the team. They did hold Seattle to 21 not counting the gift at the 5 yard line late which only turned into 3 btw. And I don't care if he runs the 43, 34, 46, flex, or the 16 Umbrella defense as long as it works. Edited January 7, 2013 by reddogblitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Haslett as a d coordinator in a second without question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills1960 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 What incentive would he have to come here and leave his current job other than he played here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC in St. Louis Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 This is what I was told by a friend. Haslett's agent told him that he was trying to get an interview with the Bills. He told me that Saturday before they announced the hiring of the new coach. He said Haslett was leaving Washington no matter what, that Shanahan was "a handful." Actually, his text reads that he has arranged an interview with Haslett in Buffalo. I asked him if it was for DC, he said probably. He is leaving Washington no matter what. That's a legit source, but who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 This is what I was told by a friend. Haslett's agent told him that he was trying to get an interview with the Bills. He told me that Saturday before they announced the hiring of the new coach. He said Haslett was leaving Washington no matter what, that Shanahan was "a handful." Actually, his text reads that he has arranged an interview with Haslett in Buffalo. I asked him if it was for DC, he said probably. He is leaving Washington no matter what. That's a legit source, but who knows? Thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Thanks for the info I'd say grain of salt - haslett likely didnt have an interview lined up before we signed our coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 NoSaint- get over to the Irish Bama live game thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/154300-jim-haslett/page__hl__haslett 70 posts recent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Funny thing is, depsite the "big switch to a 4-3" this season, adding Mario and Anderson arguably has the Bills set up better for a 3-4 than a 4-3. Both guys are OLB's in a 3-4, which means they are only 1 ILB away instead of needing an OLB and an MLB to stay with the 4-3. Put another way, a 3-4 is in many ways really a 5-2, and the Bills have a lot more talent at DL than they do at LB, obviously. It could work especially if Carrington can play DE along with Dareus. Then Kyle Williams will be the Nose Tackle. The one concern will be Kyle WIlliams if he can block any bull rushing. The biggest issue would be depth on the DL. Either way, they would need to draft more for the front seven. At least this will put their 7 best players on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealityCheck Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 At this point, I just want to see a great defense. Personally I think that our players might make for a good group of blitzers. We have some good athletes on defense compared to a lot of teams. They just can't cover very well. Why not send them to the QB instead? McKelvin blitzing from the slot would be a step in the right direction. Bradham was a decent blitzer in college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumbalaya Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Why do people claim Haslett failed in NO. He took a 3-13 team to the playoffs finished 10-6 and was named NFL Coach of the Year, went 8-8, 9-7,8-8 with a team that had a below average QB - remember Aaron Brooks - nope? and no one else does either. Defense always showed up. The year of Katrina his team fell apart but then they played 16 road games and had nowhere to practice. Did a heck of a job with Washington. And people in this loser of a city call him a failure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Funny thing is, depsite the "big switch to a 4-3" this season, adding Mario and Anderson arguably has the Bills set up better for a 3-4 than a 4-3. Both guys are OLB's in a 3-4, which means they are only 1 ILB away instead of needing an OLB and an MLB to stay with the 4-3. Put another way, a 3-4 is in many ways really a 5-2, and the Bills have a lot more talent at DL than they do at LB, obviously. Some good points. Why do people claim Haslett failed in NO. He took a 3-13 team to the playoffs finished 10-6 and was named NFL Coach of the Year, went 8-8, 9-7,8-8 with a team that had a below average QB - remember Aaron Brooks - nope? and no one else does either. Defense always showed up. The year of Katrina his team fell apart but then they played 16 road games and had nowhere to practice. Did a heck of a job with Washington. And people in this loser of a city call him a failure? Agreed. Don't think he's a looser at all and would love to have him in Buffalo as DC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonborn10 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Funny thing is, depsite the "big switch to a 4-3" this season, adding Mario and Anderson arguably has the Bills set up better for a 3-4 than a 4-3. Both guys are OLB's in a 3-4, which means they are only 1 ILB away instead of needing an OLB and an MLB to stay with the 4-3. Put another way, a 3-4 is in many ways really a 5-2, and the Bills have a lot more talent at DL than they do at LB, obviously. Anderson has never played OLB and they have no NT...They have three good DT's Dareus, Williams and Carrington and if Troup comes back healthy they may have four...I would gues it is easier to find two OLB's than it is to find one Wolfork like NT. Stick with the 4-3. Darues will be a beast next year. Add an edge rushing OLB, remember it is ok in the NFL to blitz, and the defense will come alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Why do people claim Haslett failed in NO. He took a 3-13 team to the playoffs finished 10-6 and was named NFL Coach of the Year, went 8-8, 9-7,8-8 with a team that had a below average QB - remember Aaron Brooks - nope? and no one else does either. Defense always showed up. The year of Katrina his team fell apart but then they played 16 road games and had nowhere to practice. Did a heck of a job with Washington. And people in this loser of a city call him a failure? Because that team was in his image - a disaster. The teammates sleeping with wives of other teammates, him knocking up a cheerleader, the lazy boy recliners in the locker room, and running a hall of famer out of town. He's not well liked in New Orleans despite the good season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Well, he does know what a blitz is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I have reservations about Haslett...he has burned bridges nearly everywhere he has been. I am curious as to what his issues are with Shanahan. As a player in Buffalo, and some of his coaching stops, he had a history of being part of divisive locker rooms. Maybe he has grown up some over the years...not sure. Just not sure if that is the kind of guy you want as the DC for a first time head coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Lets also be honest - the skins D has a lot of talent, was facing a rookie qb, at home, terrible field, and gave up 24 points.... Good day, not a great day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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