Drreef2 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Obviously most people want the D to stay intact and that includes keeping Schwartz. Does anyone know if any of the head coaching candidates have history with Schwartz and would be willing to keep him as DC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 None that I know...but I am doubting that Schwartz is thrilled that the Pegulas are requesting permission to interview Teryl Austin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voodoo poonani Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 If they interview Scott Linehan at some point, he was his OC in Detroit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 None that I know...but I am doubting that Schwartz is thrilled that the Pegulas are requesting permission to interview Teryl Austin. That's a fall back position. I'm afraid Jim S. won't be with the team in 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jahnyc Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Starting to get that feeling as well. At first, we only seemed to hear about the Bills wanting to interview current OCs for their head coaching position. With Quinn and Austin (and maybe Ryan) to be interviewed, that seems to have changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r00tabaga Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Just hire Schwartz as HC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 That's a fall back position. I'm afraid Jim S. won't be with the team in 2015. You think? My pea-brain can't keep up with all the moving parts, but I was thinking there was still a pretty good chance the Pegulas intend on keeping him iun the fold. I thought I heard that the Bills denied the Redskins the an interview for their DC position. I was thinking that if Schwartz didn't get the Bills HC job, they would likely hire an offensive oriented coach, and offer Schwartz an "defensive coordinator/assistant head coach" title with a lucrative extension. I have yet to see anybody interested in Schwartz for a HC job. With the defensive talent the Bills have, Schwartz could do far worse. Nobody seems to be beating down his door for a promotion right now. Why not re-build your resume with a top 5 defense for a few years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drreef2 Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 None that I know...but I am doubting that Schwartz is thrilled that the Pegulas are requesting permission to interview Teryl Austin. Austin was not with Schwartz in Detroit. But I guess if any def coordinators become head coach, Schwartz is gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 (edited) Starting to get that feeling as well. At first, we only seemed to hear about the Bills wanting to interview current OCs for their head coaching position. With Quinn and Austin (and maybe Ryan) to be interviewed, that seems to have changed. Yes, a little surprised about the interest in defensive guys, but read that as, perhaps, the Pegulas thinking Schwartz would be a pain in the ass to deal with if he doesn't get the HC job.... he does seem a little emotional and tightly wound... hoping that isn't the case, and my first scenario (above) turns out the reality. Edited January 4, 2015 by Buftex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I totally believe the concept that the Pegulas want to interview as many potential HCs as they can to get a feeling about what the rest of the league thinks about our players and prospects, as well as what their solution is for it and who they plan on bringing with them. That's just good business for first timers. I don't think that they have actually interviewed any Rooney Rule guy yet, so they may just be trying to set up interviews with the minority guys, Jackson, Hamilton, Austin, and whomever gets there first they have satisfied it, so if someone great shows up and they mutually want each other they can make a move quick. I thoroughly believe that Schwartz is coming back unless a defensive minded guy totally blows them away and has a bona fide OC to come in as well as a well designed plan on what to do with this offense. That seems like a longshot to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Maybe its still wide open. due diligence and all that. If Jim was a wise man he would sit on his hands and be polite for now. Sometimes that goes a long way when evaluating a prospect. I am in the camp of giving him the HC job , but bolster his position with one hell of an OC. Let the defense have continuity with Pepper and Donnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I totally believe the concept that the Pegulas want to interview as many potential HCs as they can to get a feeling about what the rest of the league thinks about our players and prospects, as well as what their solution is for it and who they plan on bringing with them. That's just good business for first timers. I don't think that they have actually interviewed any Rooney Rule guy yet, so they may just be trying to set up interviews with the minority guys, Jackson, Hamilton, Austin, and whomever gets there first they have satisfied it, so if someone great shows up and they mutually want each other they can make a move quick. I thoroughly believe that Schwartz is coming back unless a defensive minded guy totally blows them away and has a bona fide OC to come in as well as a well designed plan on what to do with this offense. That seems like a longshot to me. Agreed K-Dog... there doesn't seem to be anyone the Bills are not interested in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 None that I know...but I am doubting that Schwartz is thrilled that the Pegulas are requesting permission to interview Teryl Austin. who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey D Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 who? Detroit DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthymcnasty08 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Did Pitt make Tomlin keep LeBeau (already in place from Cowher) or was he given a choice for his DC? Just wondering if there have been cases where the HC is given such a condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Truth Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I don't see Schwartz leaving unless he gets a head coaching offer. He has one of the best DC jobs in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) Dick Jauron and Jim Schwartz are like best friends .. Edited January 5, 2015 by HOUSE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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