The Dean Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 News flash sunshine: the coach of the Buffalo Bills is not the boss. Russ Brandon is, pretty much. He is a marketing and spin guy. His hair probably caught on fire with this shitstorm broke out today. And if he chatted with the PR people and told them to get the word to Marrone to get something positive out there to manage the damage control, Marrone is going to do it. His expertise is in Xs and Os on a football field. He is not a manager, he has no business experience, nor does he have any idea how to market a major organization like an NFL football team. In a context like this, he is most certainly NOT the boss. He is a "yes sir" kind of guy. Take my word for it! Listen dearie. Marrone is a lot further up the food chain than the PR guy. And, believe it or not, HC is a MAJOR management position. It's possible that Whaley asked Marrone to do something, on the advice of PR. Brandon may have. But Brandon's not "the PR dept". The PR dept reports to him. I can almost guarantee you the PR doesn't tell Marrone what to do. If anything, the orders to the other way. Get your org chart straight, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 A caller into WGR with "inside sources" from TC said that the reason Woods got in Marrone's doghouse is because he criticized EJ openly in front of the team. Niceeeee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOVEMESOMEBILLS Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 News flash sunshine: the coach of the Buffalo Bills is not the boss. Russ Brandon is, pretty much. He is a marketing and spin guy. His hair probably caught on fire with this shitstorm broke out today. And if he chatted with the PR people and told them to get the word to Marrone to get something positive out there to manage the damage control, Marrone is going to do it. His expertise is in Xs and Os on a football field. He is not a manager, he has no business experience, nor does he have any idea how to market a major organization like an NFL football team. In a context like this, he is most certainly NOT the boss. He is a "yes sir" kind of guy. Take my word for it! No I think I won't take your word for it. This pretty much proves he's not a "yes sir" kind of guy. Do you really think that this would sway someone from buying a ticket or purchasing Bills merchandise? Oh God Dougs pissed I don't think I,m going to go to the Pats* game now. What ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 A caller into WGR with "inside sources" from TC said that the reason Woods got in Marrone's doghouse is because he criticized EJ openly in front of the team. Niceeeee Seems unlikely as Woods was one of EJ's favorite targets. He had a pretty good rookie season with EJ at QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 With everything that has gone on this preseason I see us coming out and crushing the bears. Watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Seems unlikely as Woods was one of EJ's favorite targets. He had a pretty good rookie season with EJ at QB. Right, it is surprising. Who knows if the caller is credible but wonder why he would bother saying it on the radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Seems unlikely as Woods was one of EJ's favorite targets. He had a pretty good rookie season with EJ at QB. Doesn't surprise me based on the preseason play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 (edited) Listen dearie. Marrone is a lot further up the food chain than the PR guy. And, believe it or not, HC is a MAJOR management position. It's possible that Whaley asked Marrone to do something, on the advice of PR. Brandon may have. But Brandon's not "the PR dept". The PR dept reports to him. I can almost guarantee you the PR doesn't tell Marrone what to do. If anything, the orders to the other way. Get your org chart straight, Well, the "Dearie" thing made me laugh, so thanks for that. Did you read my comments? I am asserting that PR would have worked in connection with, or been ordered by, Russ. That's the boss. The coach is not a major management position. He is on the football side of operations and that is where his expertise begins and ends. The business side always trumps the sports side. But now I am locked in a meaningless one-on-one flame battle with a stranger, and the subject of the debate has absolutely NOTHING to do with this thread. I despise that sort of thing on forums like this. So on that note, I bid you a pleasant afternoon. No I think I won't take your word for it. This pretty much proves he's not a "yes sir" kind of guy. Do you really think that this would sway someone from buying a ticket or purchasing Bills merchandise? Oh God Dougs pissed I don't think I,m going to go to the Pats* game now. What ever! No offense, but your comments here don't warrant a response. Have a good day. Edited September 5, 2014 by Stopthepain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Don't you mean LaCanfora? whoever it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsxfirefighter Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Right, it is surprising. Who knows if the caller is credible but wonder why he would bother saying it on the radio. Because the TBD'rs stopped reading his posts, so he figured everyone had to listen on the radio if he got through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 So do you think Trump is just praying he wins the bid so he can walk into Marrone's office and yell "You're Fired!" Because the TBD'rs stopped reading his posts, so he figured everyone had to listen on the radio if he got through. The caller was a TBD'er? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 (edited) Except now Florio says it was about picking up Orton "so late in preseason". These national guys can't even get it right, but if Florio is close to the truth, Schoop and Bulldog are way off. http://profootballta...-orton-signing/ Why would you say that. To me it's consistent - someone in the front office isn't happy with how DM has been using his players, and that extends to the coach's alleged view that he'd be comfortable going into the season with Tuel as the No. 2. If, and that's a big if, Florio is right about Marrone being upset over Orton's signing, to me the flipside is that Marrone was good to go with Jeff Tuel. That position is very hard to defend and should certainly raise a big question mark about Marrone. Edit: The only reasonable rationalization that I can imagine for Marrone being upset with the Orton signing is the timing. If he was mad that they signed an NFL worthy backup in late August and not in June, then it's an understandable blow up. Anything else, is damning. Edited September 5, 2014 by GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsxfirefighter Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Did anyone read WGR's write up about DM's comments regarding the report? When asked if he calls himself "Saint Doug" all he says is that "he will catch heat from friends". He never actually denied it. But who cares, I love a little piss and vinegar attitude around the place. Too much complacency over the years. So do you think Trump is just praying he wins the bid so he can walk into Marrone's office and yell "You're Fired!" The caller was a TBD'er? Dont know for sure, but wouldnt put it past a few people that randomly post here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaSnow Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Can we get a do over and hire Lovie Smith? Seriously, he was the hire we should have made. He was fired for going 10-6 and missing the playoffs, with a solid professional history, and he expressed interest in our job. It was right there in front of us. This team bungles everything. Watching him win in Tampa is going to hurt. Blech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kota Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 So lets get this straight the director of pro Personal is bothering the coach before practice. Look up Jim Monos. He has never played the game and has a journalism degree. Doug doesn't report to Jim Monos. He reports to Doug Whaley. Jim Monos needs to know his place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsxfirefighter Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Orton signed soo late because he successfully pulled a Modern Day Bruce Smith....he didnt want to partake in off season training or training camp, instead wanted to spend time with family. He was content with the money he had, but found someone desperate to give him a few more millions to watch on the sidelines than on tv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 So who else is in the process of creating a pope like saint doug costume for the home opener? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Orton signed soo late because he successfully pulled a Modern Day Bruce Smith....he didnt want to partake in off season training or training camp, instead wanted to spend time with family. He was content with the money he had, but found someone desperate to give him a few more millions to watch on the sidelines than on tv. Yup, no question, Orton played his hand very very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 @ProFootballTalk: Marrone's frustration arises from Orton signing http://t.co/s0MJ7uxf4S If true, this is a serious indictment of Marrone and his football judgment. It would have been criminal mismanagement to go into the season with Tuel and/or Lewis as the backup QB. The fact that the starting QB's ego/feelings are so fragile is also cause for real concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KollegeStudnet Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 This is the fight. It was from a practice almost two weeks ago before cuts were made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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