26CornerBlitz Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 (edited) @viccarucci Bill Polian willing to lend a hand to help #Bills end 16-year playoff drought: http://bit.ly/1OjezEA Bill Polian hates what Buffalo Bills fans have had to endure for 16 years in a row. He feels their pain, their heartache, their utter frustration. And when any of them asks the former Bills general manager and Pro Football Hall of Fame member what their team needs to do to finally end its postseason drought – whether it’s during his weekly show on SiriusXM NFL Radio or in an airport – he won’t hesitate to offer his thoughts. Fix the offensive line, which he calls “aging and unathletic.” Add a receiver to complement Sammy Watkins. Get a true backup to quarterback Tyrod Taylor and draft a QB of the future. Polian, who resides in North Carolina, said by phone Wednesday he’s willing to provide far more detailed and comprehensive analysis directly to the Bills, but only on a consulting basis. He also made it clear that the Bills, with whom he began a long and illustrious NFL career, are the only team for which he would be a consultant. Edited December 24, 2015 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 No thanks. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp000085 Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 No thanks. GO BILLS!!! 16 years out and you'd turn down a consultant? Babies born during the 1999 season are now driving cars. That's a long time. Why would you turn down help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Fix the offensive line, find a better WR to compliment Watkins, draft a QB to groom. Brilliant! Let Polian consult. Why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 @viccarucci Bill Polian willing to lend a hand to help #Bills end 16-year playoff drought: http://bit.ly/1OjezEA In a "Buffalo" NY minute!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Pretty simple plan. Don't need to pay him now. He just gave us the blueprint for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 16 years out and you'd turn down a consultant? Babies born during the 1999 season are now driving cars. That's a long time. Why would you turn down help? I honestly think the game has passed him by and I don't think he was as infallible as some Bills fans want to romanticize he was. I have no problem with the Pegulas seeking help, just don't think Polian is the best person out there. As to who that is exactly, I'm not sure. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 In a "Buffalo" NY minute!! Does that equate to sixteen years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 (edited) Why not let him write up his thoughts, present them to ownership, Whaley etc? WHat could that possibly hurt? 160 hours of consulting time at $500 per. Would be a good investment I would think. Edited December 24, 2015 by reddogblitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 As long as his consulting isn't "hire my son" I would be OK with it. As much as I liked Rex before he came here I cannot wait to get him out of here. I think Polian would recommend that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 He left us for Carolina, then went to Indy to work for a madman. Don't know if we want his "help??" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Why not let him write up his thoughts, present them to ownership, Whaley etc? WHat could that possibly hurt? 160 hours of consulting time at $500 per. Would be a good investment I would think.this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 As long as his consulting isn't "hire my son" I would be OK with it. As much as I liked Rex before he came here I cannot wait to get him out of here. I think Polian would recommend that. That is my concern. That he would insist that Chris should be the "football csar." Chris is a good scout, he's not GM material, let alone csar material. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Fix the offensive line, find a better WR to compliment Watkins, draft a QB to groom. Brilliant! Let Polian consult. Why not? Draft Laquan Treadwell at WR, replace Eric Wood and get a RT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 As long as his consulting isn't "hire my son" I would be OK with it. My exact feelings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 (edited) Does that equate to sixteen years? It's like dog minutes. If Polian is willing to give input, only a fool wouldn't listen. Yeah, the plan sounds obvious, but I'd love to hear the specifics. There's no requirement to do it as he suggests, but what exactly do we have to lose? I do wonder about the OLine being aging and un-athletic. Who's the old guy? Richie??? Maybe not the best athletes though. Edited December 24, 2015 by Augie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 No thanks. Not even 1% interested. Time to move in a new direction. We need to stop constantly turning to the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 It's like dog minutes. If Polian is willing to give input, only a fool wouldn't listen. Yeah, the plan sounds obvious, but I'd love to hear the specifics. There's no requirement to do it as he suggests, but what exactly do we have to lose? The only part of his critique offered in the piece that I question is the "aging and unathletic" line. The OL actually moves pretty well and most of the guys are relatively young with the notable exception of Incognitio. The right side of the line is in need of upgrades obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jahnyc Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 I read the article. Wow, Polian did not hold back. More things that will cause more division. Interesting points about the o-line (aging and not athletic), a roster with too many 30+ year old players, and Taylor not being the long-tern answer. Not sure what to make of this mess, but things seem to be spinning out of control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Draft Laquan Treadwell at WR, replace Eric Wood and get a RT. The same Eric Wood that was just a pro bowl alternate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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