jimmy10 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Meh. You're playing games. It's a lazy headline. I'm pretty sure editors typically write the headline, not the writer, with clicks and eyeballs in mind, so "Rex Wasnt Kim's #1 Choice" is much juicier than "Pegulas Had Open Mind." Non-storiest non-story that ever non-storied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLFan Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I think it's a misleading article title, and don't see the problem with Kim saying Rex wasn't immediately their number one target. How much do we expect owners to know about head coaching candidates before they've spoken with them? It was Whaley's job to organize the search, and the end result was a partnership everyone seems happy about. Exactly. The article title is very misleading and intended to be sensational but the is no meat behind it. Click bate. I heard the interview and she said they had no favorite going in at all. She did say they were surprised at how impressed they were with Ryan and he then became their favorite as evidenced that he was the first and only second interview. Nothing to see here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealityCheck Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Didn't see this posted elsewhere. merge if so. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000461412/article/bills-kim-pegula-rex-ryan-was-not-our-first-choice "he was not a candidate that we had really on the top of our list as, 'Wow, this is the guy we want. Let's go get him,'" Chumming the waters. Too funny. People are mad at you for what they thought you were implying, when they are actually responding to the idea of you first, then superimposing that over why you posted the article. I guess it really is all in the head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 She was clear they were of an open mind, had no favourite, and Rex impressed them more than they were expecting. I suspect what they mean underneath that is that whilst there was no favourite they were thinking "offensive coach". When Rex got in front of them they started to think him with this defense could be special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Chumming the waters. Too funny. People are mad at you for what they thought you were implying, when they are actually responding to the idea of you first, then superimposing that over why you posted the article. I guess it really is all in the head. Actually it's called "history." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 Chumming the waters. Too funny. People are mad at you for what they thought you were implying, when they are actually responding to the idea of you first, then superimposing that over why you posted the article. I guess it really is all in the head. That may be the "reality". But funny, yes. We now have a litany of what Kim Pegula "meant" as interpretted by the orthodoxy here. Like how they also threw in that she's a poor interviewer and may not be that bright/informed/savvy. I guess they showed me...and her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Kim's interview was honest very interesting and entertaining. Headline was borderline misleading but to be expected. No harm done, no coach missing the playoffs 4 straight years should be anything but a long shot. I hope Kim keeps giving interviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwalter Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 "While we're not suggesting the Pegula's made a mistake -- Ryan's energy alone will re-energize a fan base that needs an identity beyond C.J. Spiller -- it's not surprising he won them over quickly and toppled the list of candidates." http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000461412/article/bills-kim-pegula-rex-ryan-was-not-our-first-choice ...I was going to go with out D-Line, but yeah... ok... I guess Spiller works too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I thought the headline was misleading. She just said that he wasn't someone they were immediately thinking would be the guy but that he interviewed really well and shot to the top of the list. Just like a job interview should work, but hey, this is TBD where molehills are mountains and doooooom is around every corner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent 91 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Our was probably Bill Cowher or some other snowball through hell chance. May have even been Shanahan. Whoa is really gonna be like "yes he flamed out. LETS GO GET OUR GUY"after his worse HC year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Can a mod edit the post subject to be more accurate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 That may be the "reality". But funny, yes. We now have a litany of what Kim Pegula "meant" as interpretted by the orthodoxy here. Like how they also threw in that she's a poor interviewer and may not be that bright/informed/savvy. I guess they showed me...and her. The good news is Kim is in a position to not give a crap what they think. And if they push that agenda too far they could find themselves in trouble. Kim is in some pretty unique (not the only one but u get my drift) of being a powerful female in the NFL ownership world. There will be people out there not liking it to much if they go after her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 That may be the "reality". But funny, yes. We now have a litany of what Kim Pegula "meant" as interpretted by the orthodoxy here. Like how they also threw in that she's a poor interviewer and may not be that bright/informed/savvy. I guess they showed me...and her. Not on you Mr Weo, but if the writer had listened to the interview he refers to, what she said was pretty clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I fully believe the Bills had every intention of hiring an offensive coach and keeping Schwartz as DC. So I believe Kim. Why would Rex be #1 when your goal is fix offense. They both probably felt the same way, let's just see what happens. Then they were both blown away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 The good news is Kim is in a position to not give a crap what they think. Amen... And might I add that I could truly care less about whether or not Kim is a good interview... In fact I could not possibly care less... Just me...And just saying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I listened to Kim's interview with John Murphy the other night, she should probably avoid doing many interviews. She isn't a good ublic speaker either? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) As others have said, the title is misleading. I listened to the interview. What I got from it was that, while Rex was not at the top of the list going in (and it is unclear whether anyone was given that they went into the process with an open mind), Rex really impressed them and was the first one to be invited back for a second interview. In fact, he impressed them so much, he was hired and, by definition, was the first choice. As far as I know, Rex was the only person who was offered the job (or, for that matter, brought in for a second interview). As an aside, I think that Kim speaks well in public and on behalf of the Bills, Sabres, and community. Unless you are expecting someone to be Ronald Reagan, JFK, or even Tony Robbins, I am not sure what you want. Edited January 21, 2015 by Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 As an aside, I think that Kim speaks well in public and on behalf of the Bills, Sabres, and community. Unless you are expecting someone to be Ronald Reagan, JFK, or even Tony Robbins, I am not sure what you want. I don't understand that criticism either. I listened to her on WGR a few weeks ago and she sounded intelligent and personable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrod's Tailor Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 This thread is dumb. I'm glad the Bills have Rex Ryan as their coach, and I can't wait for the 2015 season to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 The good news is Kim is in a position to not give a crap what they think. And if they push that agenda too far they could find themselves in trouble. Kim is in some pretty unique (not the only one but u get my drift) of being a powerful female in the NFL ownership world. There will be people out there not liking it to much if they go after her. lol-- I was referring to the posters here! This thread is dumb. I'm glad the Bills have Rex Ryan as their coach, and I can't wait for the 2015 season to start. Well there ya go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I don't understand that criticism either. I listened to her on WGR a few weeks ago and she sounded intelligent and personable. Yeah...agreed. I think we are at a point where people feel compelled to take a "controversial" stand on pretty much everything...its' gonna be a long off-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 God why is this a thread. I listened to the entire interview a couple days ago and all she said was I didn't have an opinion of him prior to interviewing him. She's not a fan, she's an owner and a business woman. Having never spoken with him personally prior to interviewing him, I am sure she didn't have an opinion of him. People have such a warped view of everything these days. You are getting a glimpse into a billion dollar corporation and making highly irrational assumptions based on somewhat candid interview and a click bait headline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozymandius Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I agree with Kim. Darkseid would've been my pick as the main villain for the Superman vs Batman movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) I don't understand that criticism either. I listened to her on WGR a few weeks ago and she sounded intelligent and personable. I have been criticizing her from that interview about the way she was speaking but it had nothing to do with intelligence. I think people were talking about her football intelligence. That's a completely different thing. She sounded like she had no idea who Rex Ryan was, like the kind of personality he is. If you follow football at all you know that. John Murphy asked her if it was true that she grew up a Bills fan in Fairport outside Rochester. Her answer was, "I don't remember." She didn't remember if she watched games or followed the team as a kid. The first thing she remembered was her dad liking Doug Flutie. Edited January 21, 2015 by Kelly the Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodlearm Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Think she's seen his foot fetish vids? Wonder what she would make of them. Do you think maybe a women would be creeped out by those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbag Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Maybe having "no opinion" on him prior to the interview, is a good thing? that's not my point. if you have no opinion on rex ryan, then you must have close to no interest in football. the guy is one of the most notable and publicized figures in the game. as i said earlier, it's like saying you have no opinion on harbaugh or belichick. i'm going to assume that she just didn't want to admit that she thought rex was a jerk prior to meeting him. that's easier to digest then the notion that the co-owner of the team knows nothing about the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 The article's headline and slant is VERY misleading. Kim was crystal clear in her radio interview that going into the process, in the PREDECISIONAL phase, Rex wasn't seen as a front runner. She made the point clearly that NOBODY was. How does this get spun as Rex not being a first "choice"? You don't make a "choice" before you start the interview process! Hey, I guess it triggers more clicks than the headline "Pegulas Open-minded Going Into Selection Process". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playoffman Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I disagree, i thought she did a great job. I listened to Kim's interview with John Murphy the other night, she should probably avoid doing many interviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwalter Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 NFL.com changed their article's title from: "Kim Pegula: Rex was not the Bills' First Choice" to "Kim Pegula: Rex Leapfrogged Bills' No. 1 Choice" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST MODE BABY! Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Classic click bait headline. They had no preconceived notions (apparently) of who they wanted to hire. Maybe had some feelings on people, but after meeting Rex, he went right to the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 ... So yes, Ryan probably wasn't their first choice. But it doesn't mean he wasn't their top choice. Greatly appreciate this distinction. While KP may be naive about football related subjects, she is no stranger to the interview process. There are things to be gleaned from an HC candidate's answers about things that aren't football related. And hours of interviews, including an overnight stay at their house, provide ample opportunity to discuss many such issues. They can often be more important and just as relevant than the personnel, assistants, and the X and O aspects of the interviews. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted William's frozen head Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Didn't see this posted elsewhere. merge if so. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000461412/article/bills-kim-pegula-rex-ryan-was-not-our-first-choice "he was not a candidate that we had really on the top of our list as, 'Wow, this is the guy we want. Let's go get him,'" A footrub changes everything when you're really wound up...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 NFL.com changed their article's title from: "Kim Pegula: Rex was not the Bills' First Choice" to "Kim Pegula: Rex Leapfrogged Bills' No. 1 Choice" Yup they did that, but clicking through to the article and the title is still the misleading one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haven Moses Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Kim should do more interviews. She's great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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