Reed83HOF Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) Vic Carucci @viccarucci 4m4 minutes ago Polian said he spoke w Terry Pegula over holidays about a mentoring/advisory role. Things changed w Orton's retirement & Marrone's leaving. Vic Carucci @viccarucci 3m3 minutes ago Polian said job changed to a "real heavy lift. Hire new coach, hire staff, etc., etc." Vic Carucci @viccarucci 16s17 seconds ago Polian: "It would have required a really long commitment to a new coach who deserved a long commitment that I wasn't prepared to make." Vic Carucci @viccarucci 35s35 seconds ago Polian: "Because of the circumstances that had changed so dramatically required a commitment I wasn't prepared to make." He's 72. Edited January 1, 2015 by Reed83HOF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBob2232 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 It could just be a cover story till the HOF vote is over with. Polian is a football lifer I would wait and see what happens next month. It would be hilarious is Mort was getting played. More likely than Mort getting played is that Mort is helping Polian out knowing that Polian needs people to think he is staying at ESPN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I'll believe it when he shows up on Sportscenter and says so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Of course the news that he is not coming is one of those same reports. Except that the only thing Polian himself has said on the subject is that he's not. I'll take Polian's first had statements over a mass of tweets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrod's Tailor Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 This news makes me want Schwartz as HC even more. We need some freaking continuity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Vic Carucci @viccarucci 4m4 minutes ago Polian said he spoke w Terry Pegula over holidays about a mentoring/advisory role. Things changed w Orton's retirement & Marrone's leaving. Vic Carucci @viccarucci 3m3 minutes ago Polian said job changed to a "real heavy lift. Hire new coach, hire staff, etc., etc." Vic Carucci @viccarucci 16s17 seconds ago Polian: "It would have required a really long commitment to a new coach who deserved a long commitment that I wasn't prepared to make." Vic Carucci @viccarucci 35s35 seconds ago Polian: "Because of the circumstances that had changed so dramatically required a commitment I wasn't prepared to make." He's 72. In essence, he just want to get paid to not do too much. See you old man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Vic Carucci @viccarucci 4m4 minutes ago Polian said he spoke w Terry Pegula over holidays about a mentoring/advisory role. Things changed w Orton's retirement & Marrone's leaving. Vic Carucci @viccarucci 3m3 minutes ago Polian said job changed to a "real heavy lift. Hire new coach, hire staff, etc., etc." Vic Carucci @viccarucci 16s17 seconds ago Polian: "It would have required a really long commitment to a new coach who deserved a long commitment that I wasn't prepared to make." Vic Carucci @viccarucci 35s35 seconds ago Polian: "Because of the circumstances that had changed so dramatically required a commitment I wasn't prepared to make." He's 72. Those comments make sense. The landscape has shifted dramatically from simply looking over the operations and providing counsel to Whaley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Except that the only thing Polian himself has said on the subject is that he's not. I'll take Polian's first had statements over a mass of tweets. Yup. I hadn't seen the latest ones that came directly from Polian. Plus I was just harassing you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Its all smoke folks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Vic Carucci @viccarucci 4m4 minutes ago Polian said he spoke w Terry Pegula over holidays about a mentoring/advisory role. Things changed w Orton's retirement & Marrone's leaving. Vic Carucci @viccarucci 3m3 minutes ago Polian said job changed to a "real heavy lift. Hire new coach, hire staff, etc., etc." Vic Carucci @viccarucci 16s17 seconds ago Polian: "It would have required a really long commitment to a new coach who deserved a long commitment that I wasn't prepared to make." Vic Carucci @viccarucci 35s35 seconds ago Polian: "Because of the circumstances that had changed so dramatically required a commitment I wasn't prepared to make." He's 72. Well if he envisioned Orton as his QB then this again is great news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted William's frozen head Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 In essence, he just want to get paid to not do too much. See you old man. Better than getting paid for doing nothing. We already have that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Daddy Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Those comments make sense. The landscape has shifted dramatically from simply looking over the operations and providing counsel to Whaley. If it were an easy job, anyone could do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Yup. I hadn't seen the latest ones that came directly from Polian. Plus I was just harassing you. I know. And it was good harassment. I appreciated it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 No big deal, maybe Bill doesn't want a headache. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Those comments make sense. The landscape has shifted dramatically from simply looking over the operations and providing counsel to Whaley. Yep. Although if he wasn't planning on hiring coaches and staff anyway, or doing any heavy lifting, he wasn't taking on any kind of GM role. So the whole thing is murky. It's somewhat reminiscent of the LaFontaine issue. It was a made up job with very uncertain parameters. Maybe Polian just assumed certain things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) Tim Graham @ByTimGraham 39s39 seconds ago Well-placed source: Polian's decision on Bills shifted in past day. Major factor in change of heart was talking to Marrone, who ripped org. Tim Graham @ByTimGraham 50s51 seconds ago Everything was lined up for Polian to return to Bills just 24 hours ago. But he is a big fan of Marrone's and trusts his opinion. Edited January 1, 2015 by Reed83HOF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Yep. Although if he wasn't planning on hiring coaches and staff anyway, or doing any heavy lifting, he wasn't taking on any kind of GM role. So the whole thing is murky. It's somewhat reminiscent of the LaFontaine issue. It was a made up job with very uncertain parameters. Maybe Polian just assumed certain things. Hard to believe Bill saw Marrone (who he liked) bailing like this. The front office is in rebuilding mode now, which is way more than a consulting gig... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the Greek Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Polian is too old. Good riddiance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I still hope Brandon is kept on the business side and no longer involved in player or coach decisions. When they're asked who decided on a draft pick, I don't want to hear it was a "Buffalo Bills decision". I want someone to stand up and take responsibility. Stop using Buffalo Bill Cody as a scapegoat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRebound Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Polian thought he was gonna win big with Orton and Marrone? If anything, this buys him another month until Hall of Fame vote and doesn't marginalize Whaley in the coach selection process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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