YoloinOhio Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 @AdamSchefter: Bills also requested permission for HC interviews with SF's Greg Roman and Philadelphia's Pat Shurmur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBob2232 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Seriously...Is there anyone we ARENT considerimg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Seriously...Is there anyone we ARENT considerimg? Â My phone has yet to ring... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tintonfallsbillsfan Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Jeez , they are going to set a record . The old Al Davis model was to interview a ton of guys and learn as much intel as possible Maybe it's Kim and a womens attention to detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Hey anyone have a portfolio and conservative suit/tie (preferably red and blue color scheme) I can borrow for tomorrow? Asking for a friend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 This seems like a weird strategy. Why not start with a list of 20, then narrow it down to X who will get interviews, and Y to get final interviews? You don't need to interview everyone, do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 When in Rome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOBILLS78 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 This seems like a weird strategy. Why not start with a list of 20, then narrow it down to X who will get interviews, and Y to get final interviews? You don't need to interview everyone, do you? Normally, sure. But why the hell not at this point. Get to know lots of people. Get the right person. If we get beat on a hire, OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinInThe781 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 When in Rome. No one else can hold a candle to him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Â My phone has yet to ring... Stay by the phone my friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 This seems like a weird strategy. Why not start with a list of 20, then narrow it down to X who will get interviews, and Y to get final interviews? You don't need to interview everyone, do you?It isn't like they're flying off the shelves, so we have time to do our due diligence. Might as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Â My phone has yet to ring... The Bills called me and asked for permission to interview you and I denied them. We need you here too much to ridicule idjits. Sorry, but I couldn't let you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Â My phone has yet to ring... Sit there and stare at it...it'll ring eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Normally, sure. But why the hell not at this point. Get to know lots of people. Get the right person. If we get beat on a hire, OK. Â Â It isn't like they're flying off the shelves, so we have time to do our due diligence. Might as well. Â I guess so. My concern is that when you see 30 different people, it all probably seems to blend together. Hopefully, a few will really stand out, and we will not be late getting our guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Little Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 The Pegulas are doing a lot of Roman around, amirite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Seriously...Is there anyone we ARENT considerimg? It's just a variation on this approach by the Yanks... Â http://www.theonion.com/articles/yankees-ensure-2003-pennant-by-signing-every-playe,32/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Two years ago we left no stone unturned by spending a few days in Arizona conducting interviews with a few guys. This time around we're circling the country talking to everyone Whaley can think of. I guess I can't complain but I hope we make the right choice this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I think they are doing exactly what has been alluded to by some, picking the brains of some of the best minds in the game to assess what they see as issues with the team, what they would fix it etc. In the end they will have gathered a good collection of ideas from some very knowledgable coaches who are looking at it from a view outside the organization. Pretty smart if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 One thing i'm fairly positive of is that regardless of who they hire; they're bound to have interviewed someone who will be later identified as a better coach for another team than the one they ultimately chose. Â It's pretty much an inevitability based on the sheer number of coaches they're interviewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB Bills Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I think they are doing exactly what has been alluded to by some, picking the brains of some of the best minds in the game to assess what they see as issues with the team, what they would fix it etc. In the end they will have gathered a good collection of ideas from some very knowledgable coaches who are looking at it from a view outside the organization. Pretty smart if you ask me.Much cheaper than hiring a czar. Gotta make back that 4m somehow. Umm.."Pegula is cheap!"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 The Bills called me and asked for permission to interview you and I denied them. We need you here too much to ridicule idjits. Sorry, but I couldn't let you go. It is really about the UFO reports right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Seriously...Is there anyone we ARENT considerimg? Â I can't believe with the list this long that they're not considering Gary Kubiak. Oh wait, he was coaching this past week and is ineligible to be interviewed this week, too. Of course, we'll be rooting for the Ravens to beat the Pats. Â They should put a moratorium on interviewing coaches until after the Super Bowl to make it fair for everyone. Â College football should do something similar. No interviewing until after January 1st. It's stupid when these coaches take another job when their school is going to a bowl game and either they just leave or the school tells them to get lost. The kids then have to play with an assistant coach as head coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Hopefully they don't accidentally schedule an interview with Doug Marrone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanCity Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Although it's frustrating as a fan, as we all want more insight, this is the best method possible. There are 20 plus candidates that each offer a unique skillset. Each should be evaluated to ensure that the one chosen is the very best option. The Bills are a team on the brink. Maybe a precipice really. With the right coach, they are an 11+ win team. With a dud, they slide back into the doldrums. I hope they choose Bevell, but I'll cheer no matter who coaches them. They serve the tastiest kool aid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Hopefully they don't accidentally schedule an interview with Doug Marrone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 The Pegulas are doing a lot of Roman around, amirite? Thank you. You've been a wonderful audience. (Enter cruise director). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Could be the pegulas are using this opportunity to network and learn as much about the league as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Nails Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Round and round we go, where it stops, nobody knows. I think they like guys that they can't hire until they are out of the playoffs. Me thinks they are kicking tires in the meantime. Definitely exhaustive this time around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Jeez , they are going to set a record . The old Al Davis model was to interview a ton of guys and learn as much intel as possible Maybe it's Kim and a womens attention to detail. This reminds me of the storyline on the Sopranos where Tony consults with every decent divorce lawyer in the city to ensure Carmella can't use them. I wish interviewing coaching candidates worked that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 The Maple Leafs just fired Randy Carlyle  Pegs setting up interview in 3-2-1... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 (edited) @alexmarvez: Source tells @NFLonFOX that @49ers have granted OC Greg Roman permission to interview for @buffalobills HC job. Happening on Friday  @ChrisTrapasso: Like Pep, Greg Roman's power-running background and work with mobile QB in pistol / other creative sets makes him a fine fit for #Bills. Edited January 6, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 (edited) Seriously...Is there anyone we ARENT considerimg? the soccer mom from Rochester. Head Coach Candidate: Mary Eggers Edited January 6, 2015 by BillsFan-4-Ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Probably meaningless factoid: Roman was Dave Caldwell's (St Francis grad, current GM of Jags) roommate at John Carroll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Apparently Pegula and Roman know each other from the Penn St. coaching search a few years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Apparently Pegula and Roman know each other from the Penn St. coaching search a few years back. I actually think Roman is a very good candidate. Kap has some similar issues as EJ that he would be familiar with scheming around. He seems like a young, bright coach who has had offenses in top half of league and strong running game. Probably wouldn't interfere with D. Been on very successful teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I actually think Roman is a very good candidate. Kap has some similar issues as EJ that he would be familiar with scheming around. He seems like a young, bright coach who has had offenses in top half of league and strong running game. Probably wouldn't interfere with D. Been on very successful teams. His offenses have finished 20th or worse 3 out of the last 4 years, and Kaep seemed lost last season. I'm not sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 The 49ers know Roman better than anyone and have an opening at HC. That's enough of a red flag for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 (edited) His offenses have finished 20th or worse 3 out of the last 4 years, and Kaep seemed lost last season. I'm not sold. I think there is quite a bit of debate as to who changed the offense last year - him or Harbaugh. No one is saying. He definitely took advantage of Kap's skill set early on and can see that offense working here based on current personnel. Mostly, he needs to have a strong OC and be able to effectively lead and manage a team/game as a HC. I have no idea about that but I have heard good things. Â Don't forget Mike McCarthy was OC in SF before getting hired in GB as HC. His offense was not highly ranked in SF. I think it was near the bottom. Â However - he has an OL background... we know how that worked out last time! Edited January 6, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfbillsfan Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Roman doesn't seem to be held in high regard out here. A number of players have disagreed w/ his play calling & his use of the power running game diminished mid-season, although in the last couple of games they used it more, after being eliminated from the play offs. There was also speculation, yes speculation, that one of the many reasons JH is gone was his loyalty to Roman. One of the ceo's kids even called out Roman, yes she's an expert on knowing football, perhaps she could rate an interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Roman doesn't seem to be held in high regard out here. A number of players have disagreed w/ his play calling & his use of the power running game diminished mid-season, although in the last couple of games they used it more, after being eliminated from the play offs. There was also speculation, yes speculation, that one of the many reasons JH is gone was his loyalty to Roman. One of the ceo's kids even called out Roman, yes she's an expert on knowing football, perhaps she could rate an interview. That's right - he came from Stanford too. I think he's interesting on a HC level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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