Mark Vader Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Hmmm... the best news I take from this is that the Bills are interested in hiring A QB Coach. Me too, even if AVP does not come back, then I am sure there are other candidates for the job out there. He's the RB coach in GB?! Yeah, let's bring him back! What could go wrong? In that case, can he bring James Starks along with him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 So the article is wrong...? I didn't read the article but I distinctly remember that happening with Schonert and AVP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 So the article is wrong...? Yes, it is. Fact checkers screwed up because they have him in Tampa Bay '10-'11 and in Buffalo in '10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Alex Van Pelt, the Packers' running backs coach the past two seasons, might replace McAdoo. After a nine-year career playing quarterback in the NFL, Van Pelt coached quarterbacks in Buffalo from 2008-'09 and in Tampa Bay from 2010-'11. He was the Bills' coordinator in '10. "Obviously, I'm quarterback-trained, so it'd be natural," Van Pelt said last week. "But I'm having a lot of fun coaching these guys." A source said the Bills were interested in hiring Van Pelt as quarterbacks coach but, with a year remaining on his contract in Green Bay, it's unlikely McCarthy would let him go. http://www.jsonline.....240223411.html isn't a QB coach a promotion from RB coach? I thought the NFL endorsed promotions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) I am glad the Bills are entertaing the notion of hiring a QB coach. I think it is important that it is somebody that Hackett gets on with, and knows...so AVP might not be a bad choice...Hackett and the QB coach have to be on the same page, or it isn't going to help the kid learn at all. We have seen that scenario play out quite often. I am not as down on Hackett as some...but he is young, and he seems to be pretty tightly wound. From what I have heard, he places a big value on the relationship he has with Manuel, like he wants to be that "voice inside EJ's head"...to throw a second voice in the mix (which I am for) is a tricky move, IMO. On a side note...it is really amazing to me how young some of the guys who are getting cooridinator jobs are. It seems to be the trend. The guy the Redskins hired as their OC is only 27! Edited January 16, 2014 by Buftex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Me too, even if AVP does not come back, then I am sure there are other candidates for the job out there. Everyone loved the David Lee hiring---let's make magic happen all over again! In that case, can he bring James Starks along with him? He may as well bring John Starks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 The Packers don't think so. Remains to be seen. They'd probably rather keep him at RB coach, considering Lacy is considered one of the top rookies this year, and add a QB coach. And really, anyone could be Rodgers' QB coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckinny Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Wow why? Maybe we can hire Ron Rolston as our Equipment manager? Why bring a re-tread who did nothing here when he had the chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 He's the RB coach in GB?! Yeah, let's bring him back! What could go wrong? Eddie Lacy ran for 1178 yards. Starks added almost 500. GB was the #7 rushing team in the regular season. What is your point ? He's the RB coach in GB?! Yeah, let's bring him back! What could go wrong? Eddie Lacy ran for 1178 yards. Starks added almost 500. GB was the #7 rushing team in the regular season. What is your point ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckinny Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Did i hear Eddie Lacy ran for 1178 yards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Did i hear Eddie Lacy ran for 1178 yards? By my count, he ran for 2,356 yards, and Starks added almost 1,000 yards. JK FiC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I think it is important that it is somebody that Hackett gets on with, and knows...so AVP might not be a bad choice.... Why is this a good idea? There's too much being handed to NFL coaches by way of them being buddies with someone/knowing someone/owes them a favor. This type of cronyism never ends well. Not only that, it cheats out candidates who are more accomplished or have a better skill set. Just look at the career trajectory of Pettine vs Crossman. In fact, wanting to steal Hackett's job should be part of the search criteria for our new QB coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewildrabbit Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 While I wasn't exactly keen on AVP calling plays for Jauron, that team did better then Gailey with less talent. I'm all for getting these young QB's a coach of their own and AVP would be a good fit IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 While I wasn't exactly keen on AVP calling plays for Jauron, that team did better then Gailey with less talent. I'm all for getting these young QB's a coach of their own and AVP would be a good fit IMHO. I always thought Gailey did a fantastic job. I would love to have him back as our OC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Did i hear Eddie Lacy ran for 1178 yards? No ! Wasnt he a rookie ? I always thought Gailey did a fantastic job. I would love to have him back as our OC. or QB coach!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 In fact, wanting to steal Hackett's job should be part of the search criteria for our new QB coach. AVP's already done it once, maybe Coach Marrone thinks he can do it again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 No ! Wasnt he a rookie ? or QB coach!!! http://www.nfl.com/player/eddielacy/2540168/profile By my count, he ran for 2,356 yards, and Starks added almost 1,000 yards. JK FiC. You can say that again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prickly Pete Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) Not sure how the average fan can judge whether or not a QB coach is any good. I guess whatever team has a good QB, has a good QB coach? Is it the player, or the coach, where is the credit dished out? Is Andrew Luck's coach great? Is it Harbaugh or Geep Chryst (or Kaepernik) for the 49'ers? How are you guys measuring QB coaches? I was thinking about the linebacker coach that got fired. Was it his fault, or were the guys he had to work with sub-par? Should the team just fire any coach whose unit didn't perform well? Should the DB coach be fired because Justin Rogers blew the season early? Should the O-line coach be canned because Legursky sucked? Not sure how we fans can draw conclusions. Edited January 17, 2014 by Marauder'sMicro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Alex Van Pelt, the Packers' running backs coach the past two seasons, might replace McAdoo. After a nine-year career playing quarterback in the NFL, Van Pelt coached quarterbacks in Buffalo from 2008-'09 and in Tampa Bay from 2010-'11. He was the Bills' coordinator in '10. "Obviously, I'm quarterback-trained, so it'd be natural," Van Pelt said last week. "But I'm having a lot of fun coaching these guys." A source said the Bills were interested in hiring Van Pelt as quarterbacks coach but, with a year remaining on his contract in Green Bay, it's unlikely McCarthy would let him go. http://www.jsonline.....240223411.html cool, hope we get him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 http://www.nfl.com/player/eddielacy/2540168/profile You can say that again LolFunny Funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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