Clockwork Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 For myself as a Bills fan, I've been waiting for this team to go all in on a rebuild since 2001. It all starts with the top and trickles down, and Brandon, Whaley, Marrone, Pettine and Hackett have really changed the way that team is perceived when it comes to being a winner. I love the way that this offseason went, into the beginning of this season, and seeing our draft picks and high priced free agents actually performing at a very high level. Coaches are getting the most from both younger players and veterans alike - how impressive has McKelvin, Mario and Aaron Williams so far this season? We finally did what they needed to do pretty much since this playoff drought started, and I for one, as a life long Bills fan, am very very happy and excited with the direction of the franchise. The arrow is pointed up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB_55 Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 For myself as a Bills fan, I've been waiting for this team to go all in on a rebuild since 2001. It all starts with the top and trickles down, and Brandon, Whaley, Marrone, Pettine and Hackett have really changed the way that team is perceived when it comes to being a winner. I love the way that this offseason went, into the beginning of this season, and seeing our draft picks and high priced free agents actually performing at a very high level. Coaches are getting the most from both younger players and veterans alike - how impressive has McKelvin, Mario and Aaron Williams so far this season? We finally did what they needed to do pretty much since this playoff drought started, and I for one, as a life long Bills fan, am very very happy and excited with the direction of the franchise. The arrow is pointed up! +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Very good post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Food_Pyramid_Wrong Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 (edited) Thank God Buddy Nix is gone. He was horrible. (This is his team) Edited September 16, 2013 by SaratogaMike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 and most of you feel that this is because Buddy is gone. Oh no, here we go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 (edited) Thank God Buddy Nix is gone. He sucked. Except the little fact that he's largely responsible for the current roster, and participated in the hiring process of Marrone. Cue the "Russ Brandon manipulated everyone and Whaley was really running this draft and offseason" conspiracy theorists. Edit: I think you were being sarcastic. Edited September 16, 2013 by eball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I think that Brandon and Whaley have to get some credit for this. Not all of it, obviously, but for setting the framework for a series of things to happen. I'm with those who think besides EJ, and maybe even more so than EJ, Mike Pettine is the biggest addition to this team. But that probably wouldn't have happened if Brandon and Whaley didn't make Marrone the early choice and immediately go full bore after Pettine and convince him in a few hours to join the Bills. In this respect, some credit has to go to Buddy Nix because I don't think that Pettine comes here without Mario and Dareus and Gilmore. The concept of a young Prez, young GM, and young, disciplined, aggressive coach very much appealed to Pettine. Turning the #8 pick into EJ and Kiko also looks like a brilliant move although the jury is still out. That seemed to be a Brandon and Whaley move from what I have heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXBILLSFAN Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Except the little fact that he's largely responsible for the current roster, and participated in the hiring process of Marrone. Cue the "Russ Brandon manipulated everyone and Whaley was really running this draft and offseason" conspiracy theorists. Edit: I think you were being sarcastic. Don't kid yourself -- Whaley/Brandon hired the coaching staff and Whaley ran the draft --- Nix was an observer --- no different than Nix first draft with Modrak, when Modrak was an observer --- Nix does deserve some credit --- he did put together some pieces that are still with current team and key parts --- Glenn, Spiller, Carrington, Gilmore, Pears to name several --- but 3 years of drafting and FA will go down as a failure based on performance on the field --- which is judged by his year #3 --- 6-10 record --- so far, Whaley is off to a good start -- strong draft (still too early) -- a good trade Sheppard-Hughes --- but he needs his boss Ru$$ to give him some money $$ to get a couple key FA's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-8 Forever? Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Not sure things could be going much better. Its not about wins and losses this year, they need to get a team together, so if they play well and lose to the Jets this week, I will still say the same thing. But.... if these guys stay healthy... EJ is probably just going to get a little better and better each week... who knows. But that is for another time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblehead Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Oh no, here we go... . Yeah, this is my cue to find another thread. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 It was a good win for a young team. Lets keep our heads. We can all go batship crazy when the Bills sweep the rest of the division and make the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Good post. Also great Carl Mauck avatar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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