Rocky Landing Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 The only people, players or otherwise, that will hold this against him are in Buffalo. That being said, I wonder if he hasn't hurt his career jumping ship so soon? It seems to me that Marrone was developing into a decent NFL HC. At the very least, I would say that he hasn't reached his ceiling. And, others around the league clearly view him as the real deal. But, how easy will a transition to a new team be? With the exception of our O-line, and QB, you can't sat that he didn't have talent to work with, and the results bear that out. I understand the conflict that was occurring, and why he grabbed the option, in its narrow window. But, I still wonder if he wouldn't have had better success next season on Buffalo, than he will in a different town? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Gump Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Seeing how he has interviews with the Jets, Falcons and Bears, I would have to say no it hasn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 How does Marrone speak to "team first", "unselfish sacrifice for the team", " play for each other", etc,etc, etc, all the things head coaches try to instill into their players. Will his new players find him credible when he speaks to those issues? I say no. But information like that transmitted to Jets fans in that scathing article in NYDN won't help him win his new fanbase over. The information age isn't as kind as it once was to myths and legends like the story of how Marrone "turned around the culture" of the Buffalo Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinInThe781 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Bill Belichick quit on the Jets after one day. Nick Saban quit on Michigan State, then LSU, then the Dolphins. The point is, you can go back on your word, be world class dink, and still be a good coach. Marrone so far has proven to be the first two, it remains to be seen if he is the third. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Bill Belichick quit on the Jets after one day. Nick Saban quit on Michigan State, then LSU, then the Dolphins. The point is, you can go back on your word, be world class dink, and still be a good coach. Marrone so far has proven to be the first two, it remains to be seen if he is the third. Belichick, Saban and Marrone walk into a bar. There has to be a joke there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Belichick, Saban and Marrone walk into a bar. There has to be a joke there... None walk out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 None walk out. I just figured it would include a $4 million tab after Hoddie and Saben slipped out the back door... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Marrone did what he had the right to do. However, he opted out after the Pegula's chose to not give him what he wanted. It's not like he opted out on day 1. He's an average coach who has done some good things, but more baffling things during his Buffalo tenure. We can do better. That is more than likely going to prove difficult unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Roth: Marrone's credibility shot after his Bills departure http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/columnist/roth/2015/01/05/buffalo-bills-marrone-orton-nfl/21283351/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Roth: Marrone's credibility shot after his Bills departure http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/columnist/roth/2015/01/05/buffalo-bills-marrone-orton-nfl/21283351/ Although Leo sounds like he was hungover when he wrote that column... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Although Leo sounds like he was hungover when he wrote that column... Well he did say he was still sitting at the bar... so, you might be right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 What credability does he really have? A losing record in the NFL and a .500 record as a college coach. Bill Walsh he is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 JETS suck suck suck Hereeeeee's Gino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 He quit to go coach a big name franchise like SF or CHI. He will get a job. No one will blame him for leaving the Bills. The whole thing is very obvious. Has he gotten an interview with SF or CHI? I hadn't heard. "Sources" have quoted him as having interest from the Falcons and Bears but unlike others I haven't heard anything definite about an interview scheduled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Has he gotten an interview with SF or CHI? I hadn't heard. "Sources" have quoted him as having interest from the Falcons and Bears but unlike others I haven't heard anything definite about an interview scheduled. He interviewed with Jets and Falcons so far. I heard the Bears had interest but they want to hire a GM first, so not sure when that interview would take place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TC in St. Louis Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 The players hardly seem heartbroken with this departure. They got tired of being flattened by the bus. Since this out clause was only three days after the season during which the owner dies, maybe it wasn't so dumb. If Marrone was worth keeping, they would have kept him. He basically got let go by the Buffalo Bills. They did not capitulate to his demands. He has no class. I hope the Jets get him. I can't see him being hired in Chicago. The fans and media would have him on suicide row before the season starts. They're more brutal than NY fans. Atlanta? Seems to me they're going after somebody who has proven something. San Fran? No way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Hmmm - prospective GMs scared off by Marrone? Manish Mehta @MMehtaNYDN 8m8 minutes ago Source confirms that Saints exec Ryan Pace & Chiefs exec Chris Ballard have declined Jets interview requests for GM opening #nyj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi1 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 How does Marrone speak to "team first", "unselfish sacrifice for the team", " play for each other", etc,etc, etc, all the things head coaches try to instill into their players. Will his new players find him credible when he speaks to those issues? An excellent question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I was just Googling around and found this gem of an article...it's a real hoot! http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl--bills-vow-doug-marrone-will-make-them-winners-200622445.html "I approach it as I like the challenges," he continued. "I welcome the adversity. I like to deal with issues quickly and I like to be straight. I think sometimes conflict is not a bad word. Getting angry is not bad. Suppressing those things, that can get you in trouble." I'm a fan of Brandon's, but the folks who want him gone will find plenty of fodder here as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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