papazoid Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 PITTSFORD, N.Y. – It was a bold thing the president and CEO of the Buffalo Bills said on the practice field at St. John Fisher College the other day. Russ Brandon hadn't meant his words to sound audacious. But he was overtaken with this ebullience, a sensation that hasn't exploded inside him in so many years. And as he talked about the new football coach he has hired – a man named Doug Marrone – he grew more and more effusive about the man's genius until the words just blurted out. "This guy will win!' Brandon declared. Told this was a presumptuous statement, Brandon stared hard at his questioner, eyes serious and repeated himself. "He will win," he said. "I believe it." http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl--bills-vow-doug-marrone-will-make-them-winners-200622445.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Very strong, revealing piece. Thanks for the linky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Brandon, at the very least, had a huge hand in picking Marrone. And so, the new team president needs the new HC to win or it reflects poorly on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 (edited) "We didn't get into this to hope to win and sell hope." That is an awesome quote. Edited August 4, 2013 by Gugny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Brandon, at the very least, had a huge hand in picking Marrone. And so, the new team president needs the new HC to win or it reflects poorly on him. Great contribution to the thread. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 "This guy will win!' Brandon declared. Yeah, well unfortunately for Brandon and the rest of the front office weenies he has about as much credibility as a crack ho at this point. Just shut up and have your team do it Russ! You've been talking for a decade and have been the most miserable team in the league over that stretch while hanging us out to dry based on the litany of all of your empty promises. Here's one, if you really believe it, then put your job on the line Russ!!! How about if he doesn't win you quit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 (edited) Yeah, well unfortunately for Brandon and the rest of the front office weenies he has about as much credibility as a crack ho at this point. Just shut up and have your team do it Russ! You've been talking for a decade and have been the most miserable team in the league over that stretch while hanging us out to dry based on the litany of all of your empty promises. Here's one, if you really believe it, then put your job on the line Russ!!! How about if he doesn't win you quit? Do you feel better getting that off your chest? PTR Edited August 4, 2013 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Brandon, at the very least, had a huge hand in picking Marrone. And so, the new team president needs the new HC to win or it reflects poorly on him. It is people like you i wish would find another team. I also wonder what you would do if/when the Bills win a SB. At what point during the season will you go from negative Nancy to bandwagon Bill?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatloaf Sandwich Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Yeah, well unfortunately for Brandon and the rest of the front office weenies he has about as much credibility as a crack ho at this point. Just shut up and have your team do it Russ! You've been talking for a decade and have been the most miserable team in the league over that stretch while hanging us out to dry based on the litany of all of your empty promises. Here's one, if you really believe it, then put your job on the line Russ!!! How about if he doesn't win you quit? Well TBH everyone's job is on the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 So were we just waiting for Marrone when we hired the coaches of the last 13 years? Personally, I don't put much weight in anything an executive of a for profit business says publicly. Its just a sales speech to boost profits. We've been selling hope on a three year cycle for a while now. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glory Bound Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Yeah, well unfortunately for Brandon and the rest of the front office weenies he has about as much credibility as a crack ho at this point. Just shut up and have your team do it Russ! You've been talking for a decade and have been the most miserable team in the league over that stretch while hanging us out to dry based on the litany of all of your empty promises. Here's one, if you really believe it, then put your job on the line Russ!!! How about if he doesn't win you quit? Thank you Mr. Buzz Kill. And howza bout you coming back on this board if they do start winning & give him praise for being right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 I'll praise the hell out of the front office if we turn this year's decisions into success on the field. I'd love to have that opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Yeah, well unfortunately for Brandon and the rest of the front office weenies he has about as much credibility as a crack ho at this point. How many 'crack hos' do you know personally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In-A-Gadda-Levitre Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Les Carpenter had some serious access in OBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Show me the baby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glory Bound Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 I'll praise the hell out of the front office if we turn this year's decisions into success on the field. I'd love to have that opportunity. Get ready to praise Mr. Dorkington! Think about it...Wanny's vanilla & ultra predictable defense has been purged. We now have a DC that understands how to keep the opposing offense guessing. We now have an OC who's gonna run the no huddle & properly utilize Spiller. We now have a QB who knows how to win & has the skills...(c'mon guys...you all know EJ will beat out Kolb). All this & more has to translate into several more W's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San-O Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 I'll praise the hell out of the front office if we turn this year's decisions into success on the field. I'd love to have that opportunity. This. + 1 To the positive posters who bang on the negative posters, the negative have been right a lot more often than not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glory Bound Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 To the positive posters who bang on the negative posters, the negative have been right a lot more often than not. I can't disagree with you, but I believe the winds of change have finally blown in. Should we bash Brandon for believing that too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 This. + 1 To the positive posters who bang on the negative posters, the negative have been right a lot more often than not. I'm plenty negative when warranted. This is TC, team's tied for first, new players, coaches, FO. If you can't 'enjoy' this time of the season why do you bother? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Here's one, if you really believe it, then put your job on the line Russ!!! How about if he doesn't win you quit? Cause that would be stupid. And thankfully Russ isn't stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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