ALF Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) Wouldn't there be at least two openings with the Pettine hire: Buffalo and Cleveland! Pettine wants O'Neil for his DC . Unless Buffalo offers to promotes him to DC , I doubt we would force him to stay here. He would not be a happy camper. Just hours after taking the head coaching job with the Browns Mike Pettine has already asked the Bill for permission to interview LBs coach Jim O’Neil. That according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter who tweeted the following. AdamSchefter: Browns submitted request to Buffalo to interview Bills LB coach Jim O’Neil for Cleveland’s DC. O’Neil and Pettine worked together with Jets. http://blogs.buffalobills.com/ Edited January 24, 2014 by ALF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I just saw that Pittsburgh had granted Tennessee's request to interview LB Coach Keith Butler for their DC job, prior to them going with Ray Horton as their DC. By rule, that means that Pittsburgh must allow Butler to interview for any job he wants; given his connection to Whaley and the general consensus around the league that he's ready to run a defense, that makes me think he could be a viable option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmur66 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Wade is on twitter? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Dog Named Kelso Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Doesn't anyone remember what happened when Wade was fired from Buffalo? First of all he had taken the Bills to the playoffs, losing to the Titans on that botched call. Then he refused to fire his assistant coach and then HE was fired for what Ralph called insubordination, and Ralph tried to get out of paying Wade for the remaining years of his contract, which goes against all normal NFL practice. Eventually Ralph backed down and paid Wade, but the damage to the Bills' reputation around the league was done. That, and firing Polian and Butler. We have never been taken seriously again, for good reason considering Jeff Littman is still counting Ralph's beans and preventing spending the money needed to build a strong team. Wade might come back to a city he enjoyed, but I doubt he'd come back to Ralph's organization. Ralph might be a good guy, but he's got real jerks working for him, and a lot of good coaches and execs won't consider working in Buffalo until ownership changes hands. I am not sure that is true ... I have heard Polian say he loved it in Buffalo and might consider returning, if the opportunity presented itself. Chan basically wanted to stay and would probably return too but it would be awkward at the moment. I think fans might make more of the bad blood then people around the NFL. The only person I think may really not like Buffalo is Donahue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRebound Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I'd be surprised if O'Neill doesn't go with Pettine. Their ties run deep. Pettine's dad coached him in high school and Pettine gave him his 1st job in NFL and brought him to Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I am not sure that is true ... I have heard Polian say he loved it in Buffalo and might consider returning, if the opportunity presented itself. Chan basically wanted to stay and would probably return too but it would be awkward at the moment. I think fans might make more of the bad blood then people around the NFL. The only person I think may really not like Buffalo is Donahue. Ralph is a non-issue for coaches/GMs at this point. One trip to One Bills Drive and they'll know that Russ is the guy in charge now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McD Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Pettine wants O'Neil for his DC . Unless Buffalo offers to promotes him to DC , I doubt we would force him to stay here. He would not be a happy camper. Just hours after taking the head coaching job with the Browns Mike Pettine has already asked the Bill for permission to interview LBs coach Jim O’Neil. That according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter who tweeted the following. AdamSchefter: Browns submitted request to Buffalo to interview Bills LB coach Jim O’Neil for Cleveland’s DC. O’Neil and Pettine worked together with Jets. http://blogs.buffalobills.com/ I hate this ****... tell me one other business model that allows quality personnel to jump ship to a competing "business" mid contract, then also allow that same personnel to take even more talent from within your own organization...?? I know its a great thing for these guys to get promoted, but this affects so many things on both sides. Craziness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyHorseAteTheKid Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Jauron? I don't want a cover two guy... Although he would draft a bunch of Defensive Backs.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I hate this ****... tell me one other business model that allows quality personnel to jump ship to a competing "business" mid contract, then also allow that same personnel to take even more talent from within your own organization...?? I know its a great thing for these guys to get promoted, but this affects so many things on both sides. Craziness! No reports yet that Buffalo has granted that request. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) ESPN Bills blogger Mike Rodak thinks DBs coach Donnie Henderson could be an option to replace Mike Pettine as Buffalo's defensive coordinator. http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/2268/bills-defense Edited January 24, 2014 by bobobonators Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 ESPN Bills blogger Mike Rodak thinks DBs coach Donnie Henderson could be an option to replace Mike Pettine as Buffalo's defensive coordinator. Henderson has coordinating experience; he was the Jets DC from 2004-2005 before running the Lions defense in 2006. He's been with coach Doug Marrone the past two seasons but also could follow Pettine to Cleveland. Rodak also mentions Gregg Williams as a potential Pettine replacement. Williams was in Tennessee this past season but was let go when Ken Whisenhunt was hired. Source: ESPN.com This is a non-report. Posters here said the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I'd like to see someone internal only because I think it would be helpful to keep most of the rest of the D staff in place (or if another coordinator would be willing to work with most of the staff in place, but I think that could get ugly quick unless we find someone special.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 the Admins need to link all of these DC threads together. it's a B word having to repost the same stuff 3 and 4 times. Wade Phillips Tweeted he'd be interested in working on a team he once worked before. Dated Jan 22 Wade Phillips @sonofbum Jan 22 Yes I would go back to where I have been before.I enjoyed and was treated well at all my stops. I just want to help a team win this year. https://twitter.com/sonofbum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I just saw that Pittsburgh had granted Tennessee's request to interview LB Coach Keith Butler for their DC job, prior to them going with Ray Horton as their DC. By rule, that means that Pittsburgh must allow Butler to interview for any job he wants; given his connection to Whaley and the general consensus around the league that he's ready to run a defense, that makes me think he could be a viable option. A lot of fans on Twitter seem to think the bills are going after him too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 There have not been any reports that the Bills have asked permission to interview coaches with other teams. That hints to me that they could be going after someone currently unemployed. Maybe I'm just hoping too much that it's Wade but it's a possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Take it FWIW, but word from another board and from a respected poster is that the Bills will have their DC within the next 2 days. They are going hard after a "name" and good coach outside the organization, but if that falls through, they'll look inside. I hope the guy they're going after is Wade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Cain Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 The list of candidates matters not as much as the quality of the scheme. Obviously having a veteran coordinator like Wade Phillips would be good, but I'd be happy if we go with a relative unknown as long as they are innovative & aggressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 A lot of fans on Twitter seem to think the bills are going after him too I would be very happy with that hire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I'd give Wade a 3% chance of being the guy. Just a feeling, nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I would be very happy with that hire. +1 ... a LeBeau disciple? Yes Please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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