4BillsintheBurgh Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 We have a plane and we're not afraid to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I guess, if you can't land Kelly, it doesn't hurt to speak to the guy that implemented his offense - if for no other reason than to educate yourself on possible offensive approaches with your personnel, or just to hear him evaluate your offensive talent. Good point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLFan Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) I would not write off Pat Shurmur as some are ready to do. He has an excellent resume as an offensive coach including OL, QB, and OC. The Browns were then, and are now, the definition of dumpster fire. It would certainly be worth talking to him and getting his perspective on what was wrong with Cleveland, but lack of talent was certainly a huge issue with those teams. For me, HC experience in the NFL would be number 1 on my wish list. The Bills are close and the last thing we need is someone learning on the job. This is what scares me about the hot coordinator of the year candidates. Shurmur has HC experience, a great offensive resume (including now access to Chip Kelly's offense), and would inherit a great defense and a great DC. Much different situation than in Cleveland during his last go. One edit: I just looked it up, and his first coaching hire was Dick Jauron, to replace Rob Ryan. That is uninspiring. Edited January 5, 2015 by MDFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) We are interviewing everybody That is what you call a truly exhaustive search , the last interview period for a HC lasted all of like 6 days & 5 so called interviews i think it was to come to St. Doug I for one am glad all of the coaches are being considered it shows the difference in who's now running the show . The Pegula's have a lot more vested interest than Brandon had & when you hire some one to basically run a Billion $ company you look every where leave no stone unturned !! Although Schurmer has the experience i didn't like his loan approach to the HC position while in Cleveland !! Edited January 5, 2015 by T master Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 If he would bring that offensive mindset (Kelly's, that is), I would be very excited. You know, all the things Marrone and Company said they were going to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi1 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 MarkMaske @MarkMaske 13m13 minutes ago Eagles offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur has been granted permission to interview for the Bills' head coaching job. One can only imagine how well EJ could play under the right mentorship (sure as h*ll beats an inept OC like Hackett). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niagara Dude Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 This would be worst the keeping Marrone he is a brutal coach, please no coordinators looking to build there careers.I want someone with experience that has taken his team to the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 He was 9-23 in his 2 seasons in Cleveland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffwagonscircled Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) Shurmer Quotes Edited January 5, 2015 by Buffwagonscircled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksilver Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) He was 9-23 in his 2 seasons in Cleveland. So, not horrible. Edited January 5, 2015 by qwksilver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthymcnasty08 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 We have a plane and we're not afraid to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 hopefully this is just to do due diligence I'm loving Schwartz as HC more every day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 MarkMaske @MarkMaske 13m13 minutes ago Eagles offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur has been granted permission to interview for the Bills' head coaching job. Hell yeah, love that offense and keep Schwartz and upgrade him to assistant HC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 the idea that this guy would be the one they come up with is totally depressing he WAS a HC and his team and offense STUNK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Does it matter? It's the Browns. Doesn't really tell you much other than he's probably learned a few lessons. Worked for Bellycheat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niagara Dude Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Bills fans need to speak with fans of Browns and they will tell you he is worst then Marrone (and we will be back again at this in 2 years) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) Oh hell nah... Shurmur is not a head coach. Weak. He is also one of the worst play callers in football. Edited January 5, 2015 by TheTruthHurts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 This is probably my least favorite candidate at this point. Previously held by Reich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Seriously. I'm lined up for 9 a.m. Wednesday. I'm set for 9:15, right behind you. Talk fast! Oh hell nah... Shurmur is not a head coach. Weak. He is also one of the worst play callers in football. Well then we can carry on without missing a beat! It's all about continuity I heard. Can he NOT coach the OLine too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Bills fans need to speak with fans of Browns and they will tell you he is worst then Marrone (and we will be back again at this in 2 years) forgot he was with Cleveland, just thought he worked with chip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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