Tipster19 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I'm not sure what to make of it other than I like what our front office is doing, hiring solid football guys from within the division. Anytime that it's a subtraction for New England and an addition for Buffalo is a plus in my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 FWIW, Bills sent an official announcement that Pepper and Pagac are on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 (edited) @JasonLaCanfora Pepper Johnson stays in the AFC East, now the DL coach with the Bills. Buffalo building quite the staff DL coach Pepper Johnson, LBs coach Fred Pagac agree to terms with Bills Edited February 1, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAWNDO Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 @JasonLaCanfora Pepper Johnson stays in the AFC East, now the DL coach with the Bills. Buffalo building quite the staff DL coach Pepper Johnson, LBs coach Fred Pagac agree to terms with Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 These are two great hires and the sting of the Pettine loss is finally subsiding. Can't wait to watch this "D" wreak havoc this fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaaadThingsMan Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Good hire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Malooga Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 (edited) The day he left New England I tweeted Thurman Thomas, "What about Pepper Johnson as a replacement for Mike Pettine?" Thurman replied, "What happened to Pep? He would be a great addition to this coaching staff, in any capacity." I wanted him as DC, but this is even better, in my opinion. I believe our defensive coaching staff is much stronger than it was (especially if Weaver stays), and I love that we actually have a real staff on that side of the ball. Guys who are known and have a pretty damn good track record. And if Schwartz warrants another HC gig, we now have a viable replacement on staff in Pepper. (Which might be why he agreed to come on board, knowing he might have a shot at a defensive coordinator position next year.) I am very happy with this...it shows they are not hoping/waiting to be good, they are being proactive and making moves to get better. KUDOS to the Bills front office...finally making some moves that make 100% sense. (On a side note, Pepper has been with Belicheat for 26 years...NOBODY would know his playbook and tendencies better than Pepper.) So is Brandon Spikes on the way too? I actually think this is a very good possibility...he and Pepper are very close, and he is exactly what Buffalo needs at MLB with Kiko. (Not to mention, if he came here, people could pull out their #51 "Spikes" jerseys...because Hughes is #55, so Spikes would go back to #51.) Edited February 1, 2014 by Bob Malooga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPS Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I could care less about sacks and interceptions. I'd be willing to bet just about ANYTHING this team will be better against the run, better in points against and better in wins than under Pettine. Part of it is the uptrend in talent. But I also think the Bills brought in a great defensive staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 No!!!!!! Says Olshoffksy. (Great hire!!) LOL. My head is spinning...Pat Sajak over Olshefski, now Pepper. Your demands for action from the FO certainly caused this sudden influx of coaching talent....nice job JR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Well would ya look at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I live in the New England area, about a 30 minute drive from Foxboro. I've always been very impressed with Pepper both as a coach, and as a person. (I have several connections to the Patriot's staff, and have heard nothing but great things about him and that way he approaches the game.) Pepper was passed over for the DC position in NE by Matty Patricia, and it was a very narrow decision. I said "wow!", because I hadn't heard anything at all about his talks with our organization, and was stunned, in a good way, by this move. The level of accountability he will bring to the position group he coaches will surprise you. cool, hopefully he can get Marcy to show up on time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1B4IDie Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 (edited) I'll believe this when I see it on the field. I hope it is true but by gut tells me that this is wishful thinking/sour grapes by fans. There's not much of a debate. Obviously he has to prove it but the consensus is Schwartz >= Pettine. You can keep your sour grapes to yourself. Edited February 1, 2014 by Why So Serious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NastyNateSoldiers Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I wonder what Peps relationship with Brandon Spikes is like? Maybe he can be that bridge that connects Spikes to the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I could care less about sacks and interceptions. I'd be willing to bet just about ANYTHING this team will be better against the run, better in points against and better in wins than under Pettine. Part of it is the uptrend in talent. But I also think the Bills brought in a great defensive staff. Well, interceptions are good but sacks are overrated. Nice to see quality experienced and arguably successful coaches coming here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Love it, you dont stick around with bellicheck for 14 years by accident. Seems like we are getting alot of experienced assitants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I'm so !@#$ ing done with this team. Ralph is cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsBytheBay Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I'll believe this when I see it on the field. I hope it is true but by gut tells me that this is wishful thinking/sour grapes by fans. I agree. Pettin took us from second last. To top ten. How could anybody at this point consider Schwartz better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I wanted him as DC, but this is even better, in my opinion. I believe our defensive coaching staff is much stronger than it was (especially if Weaver stays), and I love that we actually have a real staff on that side of the ball. Guys who are known and have a pretty damn good track record. And if Schwartz warrants another HC gig, we now have a viable replacement on staff in Pepper. (Which might be why he agreed to come on board, knowing he might have a shot at a defensive coordinator position next year.) Don't get ahead of yourself. Schwartz' professional "rehab" is going to take time. He won't be going anywhere (for a HC gig) for a couple years minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 (edited) I love how bandit27 was claiming in the shoutbox a week or two ago that his "sources" said that he was going to the texans and I quote something along the lines it's a done deal, it's just not official yet. BTW, surprising and an excellent hire by the Bills front office. I'm impressed with this one. First off, thanks for the shout out...always nice to know others are thinking of you. Second, I said I heard from John McClain of the Houston Chronicle, not some "source". Just search his twitter feed if you're that interested. EDIT: Or just read this, which is the same link I posted in the Shoutbox last week... http://m.nbcsports.com/content/belichick-respects-pepper-johnson-who-could-join-texans Edited February 1, 2014 by thebandit27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fingon Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I'd imagine it went down like this: "Hey want to come coach 3 pro-bowlers and 10 sack DE?" Pepper: "Sure" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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