Canadian Bills Fan Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I have a feeling it will be the Falcons CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Yeah Atlanta ready to make a hire. Most think Rex Ryan, but don't rule out Marrone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 (edited) Here is Doug Marrone's introductory speech when he lands his first job: "First off, okay, I want to thank Joseph Gillotti, head custodian here at St. Vincent's School for the Deaf for opening the school auditorium early and turning on the heat. Okay? Second, thank you to Sister Mary Bernadette for making Nate and I feel welcome during our tour of the campus. When we stopped in her office afterward, the chamomile tea with 2% milk was the perfect touch to sway me in my decision to take over as not only coach but player personnel director. With the ability to oversee all football operations here at St. Vincent's, I believe you will see a big change in the development and performance of our athletes. I plan on using all new hand signals for our players so they can stay engaged in the play, okay...and more importantly...I will teach them to play until they hear the whistle....errrrr, I mean, they won't hear the whistle, but I am creating a new "shock collar" system so the players can play through to a small shock which will signal the end of the play, okay? Obviously, this won't hurt the players...much. But their efforts will obviously lead to results. Now, I'll take some questions...but won't answer anything to do with injuries, future scouting, player development, my coaching philosophy or anything to do with this program...ohhhh, one final thing...Go Saints!!" Edited January 6, 2015 by BringBackFergy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog69 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Here is Doug Marrone's introductory speech when he lands his first job: "First off, okay, I want to thank Joseph Gillotti, head custodian here at St. Vincent's School for the Deaf for opening the school auditorium early and turning on the heat. Okay? Second, thank you to Sister Mary Bernadette for making Nate and I feel welcome during our tour of the campus. When we stopped in her office afterward, the chamomile tea with 2% milk was the perfect touch to sway me in my decision to take over as not only coach but player personnel director. With the ability to oversee all football operations here at St. Vincent's, I believe you will see a big change in the development and performance of our athletes. I plan on using all new hand signals for our players so they can stay engaged in the play, okay...and more importantly...I will teach them to play until they hear the whistle....errrrr, I mean, they won't hear the whistle, but I am creating a new "shock collar" system so the players can play through to a small shock which will signal the end of the play, okay? Obviously, this won't hurt the players...much. But their efforts will obviously lead to results. Now, I'll take some questions...but won't answer anything to do with injuries, future scouting, player development, my coaching philosophy or anything to do with this program...ohhhh, one final thing...Go Saints!!" You missed a half dozen "obviously"s. I think Atlanta or the Jets make the first hire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 My guess is Atlanta hires Rex Ryan in the next 24 hours. It makes sense from the standpoint that they already have competent offensive players, and need someone to bring that defense along (and they just spent a fair amount of $$ in the FA market on 3-4 personnel). Also, they've "fulfilled" their Rooney Rule requirement by interviewing their own ST coach, so they can make a hire whenever they're ready. Ryan interviews with them today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Atlanta or the Jets. I think the Jets wanted to get in early with Doug Marrone but if the rumours are true that he didn't interview well then maybe they are in re-assess mode. Altanta could well fall in love with Rex and hire him in the next 24/36 hours. I don't think the 49ers will be far behind. I have a growing feeling that they are going to go with Shanahan Snr. I think the Bills, Bears and Raiders are less specific in respect of "we want this type of guy" and so they are looking at all their options and covering all the bases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksilver Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Here is Doug Marrone's introductory speech when he lands his first job: "First off, okay, I want to thank Joseph Gillotti, head custodian here at St. Vincent's School for the Deaf for opening the school auditorium early and turning on the heat. Okay? Second, thank you to Sister Mary Bernadette for making Nate and I feel welcome during our tour of the campus. When we stopped in her office afterward, the chamomile tea with 2% milk was the perfect touch to sway me in my decision to take over as not only coach but player personnel director. With the ability to oversee all football operations here at St. Vincent's, I believe you will see a big change in the development and performance of our athletes. I plan on using all new hand signals for our players so they can stay engaged in the play, okay...and more importantly...I will teach them to play until they hear the whistle....errrrr, I mean, they won't hear the whistle, but I am creating a new "shock collar" system so the players can play through to a small shock which will signal the end of the play, okay? Obviously, this won't hurt the players...much. But their efforts will obviously lead to results. Now, I'll take some questions...but won't answer anything to do with injuries, future scouting, player development, my coaching philosophy or anything to do with this program...ohhhh, one final thing...Go Saints!!" Loved this. You failed to mention how he said this was his dream job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Yeah Atlanta ready to make a hire. Most think Rex Ryan, but don't rule out Marrone. I really hope the Jets hire him. I would love to stick it to his sad sappy ass twice a year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan1959 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I think Atlanta will be first. If they hire Rex Ryan and leave the offensive coaching staff in place...then they will be back in the playoffs next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 seems like its going a bit slower than in years past - just my imagination? i guess with no "chip kelly" its not as urgent and everyone can take their time finding "their guy" instead of "the guy"?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 (edited) I believe both Chicago and NYJ want to hire a GM first as part of the process. So I will go with Raiders. Pep Hamilton is my guess there Edited January 6, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I have a feeling it will be the Falcons CBF Atlanta seems to be the most logical. Yet I wouldn't dismiss the Raiders either since they seem to be going after alternative options that other teams are looking at and they already have their front office fixed which some of the other teams looking out there don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessAccepted Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Atlanta or the Jets. I think the Jets wanted to get in early with Doug Marrone but if the rumours are true that he didn't interview well then maybe they are in re-assess mode. Altanta could well fall in love with Rex and hire him in the next 24/36 hours. I don't think the 49ers will be far behind. I have a growing feeling that they are going to go with Shanahan Snr. I think the Bills, Bears and Raiders are less specific in respect of "we want this type of guy" and so they are looking at all their options and covering all the bases. I have to imagine that the 49ers would have concerns on how badly things ended up with RG3 & Shanahan. Would they bring in Shananan after the year Kaepernick just had? Is he the guy who can get him back on track? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 (edited) seems like its going a bit slower than in years past - just my imagination? i guess with no "chip kelly" its not as urgent and everyone can take their time finding "their guy" instead of "the guy"?? The Bills named Doug Marrone HC on this date (January 6th in 2013), http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bills/2013/01/06/buffalo-bills-hire-syracuse-coach-doug-marrone/1811827/so yes it's a little slower process this go round. That said we're also interviewing a whole lot more people as when we named Doug we only saw 5 people. Edited January 6, 2015 by The Jokeman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessAccepted Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Yeah Atlanta ready to make a hire. Most think Rex Ryan, but don't rule out Marrone. I agree that Atlanta will be first and Rex is probably their guy. Marrone doesn't fit the personality of coaches that they've hired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 (edited) seems like its going a bit slower than in years past - just my imagination? i guess with no "chip kelly" its not as urgent and everyone can take their time finding "their guy" instead of "the guy"?? Yeah ESPN radio was talking about that this morning. Basically there are no "must haves" out there. Harbaugh was the closest and he signed immediately. Lots of current assistants still in the playoffs. They figured Rex would sign first with Atlanta but even that would not likely set off a feeding frenzy like in seasons past. Similar to QBs, if you need a HC now you are in dire straights and need to look long and hard everywhere to see if you can find a diamond in the rough. Edited January 6, 2015 by CodeMonkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 seems like its going a bit slower than in years past - just my imagination? i guess with no "chip kelly" its not as urgent and everyone can take their time finding "their guy" instead of "the guy"?? I think that's part of it...I also think that teams are learning their lesson as far as playing the waiting game. Hiring assistants isn't as big an issue as getting the right HC, so teams are going to be willing to wait for the best coordinators to finish their playoff chase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi1 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I have a feeling it will be the Falcons CBF A good question. Have to wonder how many of the team owners and their respective team's FO's are playing the waiting game to see which coaching candidate(s) remain available. I wouldn't wait too long or somebody may end up without a prom date. IMHO if the Chicago Bears are wise they'd tapped Shanahan (GM) & Shanahan(HC), add a smart & savvy DC and make some wise moves in the draft and sort out the "keepers" on their current roster. Not sure what happened between Cutler, Trestman, etc., but I would retain his services for at least one more year. He either learns the younger Shanahan's playbook and produces or bid adieu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I think the Jets will. they are desperate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I have a feeling it will be the Falcons CBF +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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