Gabe Northern Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 2006: Distrust bordering on paranoia following the Tom Donahoe experience leaves the Bills unable to interview qualified candidates from other teams. Bills settle on 80-year old Marv Levy, despite his never having served in personnel role in prior 60+ years in the NFL. 2006: Unwilling to commit to Mike Mularkey as coach or breaking the team’s “no buyout” policy, Levy speculates openly about coaching the team again. Mularkey decides to return his clown nose to the big tent located next to the pachyderm trailer and leave quietly. 2006: Understandably concerned about the success rate of first time coaches after the experience with Greggg Williams and Mike Mularkey, the team decides to go the retread route. Not surprisingly, the only former coaches interested in working for a first-time head coach salary are former coaches who’d never otherwise get another look for a job. The Bills narrow their choices to Mike Sherman and Dick Jauron and choose the later. 2009: Despite a disastrous 2-8 close to the season, Dick Jauron is retained as head coach thanks to a hastily agreed in-season extension and the aforementioned “no buyout” policy. 2009: Levy leaves his job as GM after confessing that he wanted to use the position to force his way back into coaching. The team decides to leave the position open and give the title to Russ Brandon, a former Florida Marlins employee credited with “regionalizing” the fan base following the team’s decision to move its training camp to his alma mater of St John’s Fisher. 2009: Russ Brandon’s background in strategic communications and sports marketing proves invaluable, as Bills sign 35-year old Terrell Owens to one-year contract while allowing 26-year old All Pro Left Tackle Jason Peters to leave. 2010: Bills promise to hire a “football man” as GM. Buffalo News reports decision as matter of fact without the slightest hint of irony. 2010: After canvassing the globe for potential candidates, Bills settle on either Buddy Nix or John Guy. Winner gets to be real-life, NFL GM! Loser is out of NFL and needs to find new line of work to support himself. Nix declared victor; Guy finds work at insurance brokerage. 2012: Bills realize they are under new salary cap floor and do not have a sufficient number of Chris Kelsays on roster to re-up. The decide to throw $50M at Mario Williams who quickly learns assignments in Dave Wannstedt’s 1987 Miami Hurricanes playbook: line up across from RT, rush passer. 2013: Bills formally elevate Russ Brandon to #3 place in organization, following Jeffrey Littmann and James Overdorf. Brandon assumes total control of organization, except for areas related to staffing and budgets. 2014: Ralph Wilson, icon owner and NFL Hall of Famer, passes away at 95. He is succeeded as owner by the executor of the Trust that assumed ownership of the team, Jeffrey Littmann. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Mularkey decides to return his clown nose to the big tent located next to the pachyderm trailer and leave quietly. I lol'd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 You left out the part about Donohoe being bowled over during his Gregg Williams interview. Gregg, however, forgot to tell him he'd be hiring a staff composed primarily of college football no-nothings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numark Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I like this one: From 2010 to 2013, bills draft spiller, dareus, Williams, Gilmore Glenn, woods, Alonso, Goodwin, Manuel and sign Mario Williams, Lawson, spikes, graham to go along with vets Stevie, woods, Fred Jackson, mckelvin, and Kyle Williams. That's a pretty good core if you ask me! Go bills!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Dont forget about not listening to their current HC and passing on Drew Brees CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 That was either a "too soon" attempt to be funny, or a great way to **** on a team when they are down. Nice. 2006: Distrust bordering on paranoia following the Tom Donahoe experience leaves the Bills unable to interview qualified candidates from other teams. Bills settle on 80-year old Marv Levy, despite his never having served in personnel role in prior 60+ years in the NFL. 2006: Unwilling to commit to Mike Mularkey as coach or breaking the team’s “no buyout” policy, Levy speculates openly about coaching the team again. Mularkey decides to return his clown nose to the big tent located next to the pachyderm trailer and leave quietly. 2006: Understandably concerned about the success rate of first time coaches after the experience with Greggg Williams and Mike Mularkey, the team decides to go the retread route. Not surprisingly, the only former coaches interested in working for a first-time head coach salary are former coaches who’d never otherwise get another look for a job. The Bills narrow their choices to Mike Sherman and Dick Jauron and choose the later. 2009: Despite a disastrous 2-8 close to the season, Dick Jauron is retained as head coach thanks to a hastily agreed in-season extension and the aforementioned “no buyout” policy. 2009: Levy leaves his job as GM after confessing that he wanted to use the position to force his way back into coaching. The team decides to leave the position open and give the title to Russ Brandon, a former Florida Marlins employee credited with “regionalizing” the fan base following the team’s decision to move its training camp to his alma mater of St John’s Fisher. 2009: Russ Brandon’s background in strategic communications and sports marketing proves invaluable, as Bills sign 35-year old Terrell Owens to one-year contract while allowing 26-year old All Pro Left Tackle Jason Peters to leave. 2010: Bills promise to hire a “football man” as GM. Buffalo News reports decision as matter of fact without the slightest hint of irony. 2010: After canvassing the globe for potential candidates, Bills settle on either Buddy Nix or John Guy. Winner gets to be real-life, NFL GM! Loser is out of NFL and needs to find new line of work to support himself. Nix declared victor; Guy finds work at insurance brokerage. 2012: Bills realize they are under new salary cap floor and do not have a sufficient number of Chris Kelsays on roster to re-up. The decide to throw $50M at Mario Williams who quickly learns assignments in Dave Wannstedt’s 1987 Miami Hurricanes playbook: line up across from RT, rush passer. 2013: Bills formally elevate Russ Brandon to #3 place in organization, following Jeffrey Littmann and James Overdorf. Brandon assumes total control of organization, except for areas related to staffing and budgets. 2014: Ralph Wilson, icon owner and NFL Hall of Famer, passes away at 95. He is succeeded as owner by the executor of the Trust that assumed ownership of the team, Jeffrey Littmann. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 A guy who's screen name is "Gabe Northern" is desitned to be a disappointed Bills' fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 2015: The Bills win not only the Super Bowl, but the World Series, NBA championship, and the Stanley Cup. A handful of fans are still unhappy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Why not just start with shipping Cookie Gilchrist to Denver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPS Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 So? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Why not just start with shipping Cookie Gilchrist to Denver? Man you are old !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp000085 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 2015: The Bills win not only the Super Bowl, but the World Series, NBA championship, and the Stanley Cup. A handful of fans are still unhappy. What? No green jacket??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Man you are old !! Amen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Pitta? Is that you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) 2015: The Bills win not only the Super Bowl, but the World Series, NBA championship, and the Stanley Cup. A handful of fans are still unhappy. I think a handful is still underestimating our fan base. Could win 80-3 and someone would B word about letting them kick a FG. Edited March 26, 2014 by The Wiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Amen Congrats. and an Amen back atcha Pops ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swnybillsfan Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I like this one: From 2010 to 2013, bills draft spiller, dareus, Williams, Gilmore Glenn, woods, Alonso, Goodwin, Manuel and sign Mario Williams, Lawson, spikes, graham to go along with vets Stevie, woods, Fred Jackson, mckelvin, and Kyle Williams. That's a pretty good core if you ask me! Go bills!!! that was nicely done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I like this one: From 2010 to 2013, bills draft spiller, dareus, Williams, Gilmore Glenn, woods, Alonso, Goodwin, Manuel and sign Mario Williams, Lawson, spikes, graham to go along with vets Stevie, woods, Fred Jackson, mckelvin, and Kyle Williams. That's a pretty good core if you ask me! Go bills!!! Good enough for 6-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swnybillsfan Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Good enough for 6-10 would you like to come over to my house and kick my dog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubs Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 2006: Distrust bordering on paranoia following the Tom Donahoe experience leaves the Bills unable to interview qualified candidates from other teams. Bills settle on 80-year old Marv Levy, despite his never having served in personnel role in prior 60+ years in the NFL. 2006: Unwilling to commit to Mike Mularkey as coach or breaking the team’s “no buyout” policy, Levy speculates openly about coaching the team again. Mularkey decides to return his clown nose to the big tent located next to the pachyderm trailer and leave quietly. 2006: Understandably concerned about the success rate of first time coaches after the experience with Greggg Williams and Mike Mularkey, the team decides to go the retread route. Not surprisingly, the only former coaches interested in working for a first-time head coach salary are former coaches who’d never otherwise get another look for a job. The Bills narrow their choices to Mike Sherman and Dick Jauron and choose the later. 2009: Despite a disastrous 2-8 close to the season, Dick Jauron is retained as head coach thanks to a hastily agreed in-season extension and the aforementioned “no buyout” policy. 2009: Levy leaves his job as GM after confessing that he wanted to use the position to force his way back into coaching. The team decides to leave the position open and give the title to Russ Brandon, a former Florida Marlins employee credited with “regionalizing” the fan base following the team’s decision to move its training camp to his alma mater of St John’s Fisher. 2009: Russ Brandon’s background in strategic communications and sports marketing proves invaluable, as Bills sign 35-year old Terrell Owens to one-year contract while allowing 26-year old All Pro Left Tackle Jason Peters to leave. 2010: Bills promise to hire a “football man” as GM. Buffalo News reports decision as matter of fact without the slightest hint of irony. 2010: After canvassing the globe for potential candidates, Bills settle on either Buddy Nix or John Guy. Winner gets to be real-life, NFL GM! Loser is out of NFL and needs to find new line of work to support himself. Nix declared victor; Guy finds work at insurance brokerage. 2012: Bills realize they are under new salary cap floor and do not have a sufficient number of Chris Kelsays on roster to re-up. The decide to throw $50M at Mario Williams who quickly learns assignments in Dave Wannstedt’s 1987 Miami Hurricanes playbook: line up across from RT, rush passer. 2013: Bills formally elevate Russ Brandon to #3 place in organization, following Jeffrey Littmann and James Overdorf. Brandon assumes total control of organization, except for areas related to staffing and budgets. 2014: Ralph Wilson, icon owner and NFL Hall of Famer, passes away at 95. He is succeeded as owner by the executor of the Trust that assumed ownership of the team, Jeffrey Littmann. 2014 Immediately following the passing of Ralph Wilson and potentially deadly illness of Jim Kelly: Fans that go home and kick their dogs come out of the woodwork to also kick a Bills franchise in its time of mourning, instead of offering any respect whatsoever. See Nothern, Gabe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numark Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Good enough for 6-10 Well that's the funny thing about young cores, it takes time. But people here want to already try a new QB after one year, that's laughable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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