3rdand12 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 He is the chump of all chumps. I don't care if he is in the draft war room or not, but it does bother me that he has Pegs' ear on organizational issues such as hiring HC's, keeping GM's., and just overall general influence. Like I said, I have faith that Pegs will eventually figure things out. Right on Man , that is all we can do . I got some faith too. Really? Even after the Sabres promotion? What would have to happen do you think for him to figure it out? subscribed/sarcasm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I don't feel great about it, because I'm super disappointed in Rex's first year. BUT, I do subscribe to giving stability a chance... so my brain says to stick with Rex and Doug for at least a couple more years, to see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I think you're the one not living in reality. You seem to think Russ Brandon has a magical role with the team where he sits on clouds and prints season tickets. You actually trust him, because your favorite beverage is Kool Aid. Now you're simply being childish Not a single statement of mine comes anywhere near implying any of that Don't shoot the messenger just because your little conspiracy theory to blame one guy for 16 years of failure doesn't hold water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 (edited) Really? Even after the Sabres promotion? What would have to happen do you think for him to figure it out? I can't say about the Sabres part, but I hope that a consultant/czar who truly knows how to run a football organization can set things straight. Right now, all Pegs has is Russ, DW, and Rex. Failing that, I think after a few more years of first-hand experiencing Brandon's BS and bad advice that Pegs will see the light. Edited December 31, 2015 by Rico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 He is the chump of all chumps. I don't care if he is in the draft war room or not, but it does bother me that he has Pegs' ear on organizational issues such as hiring HC's, keeping GM's., and just overall general influence. Like I said, I have faith that Pegs will eventually figure things out. I have no problem with someone not liking Russ for this reason It's the nonsensical attribution of issues like draft picks, trades, and FA signings to him that makes no sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Watch: Terry Pegula Issues Statement (1:48)Bills owner Terry Pegula issued a statement on Wednesday afternoon about the future of Doug Whaley and Rex Ryan, while the players hit the field in preparation for the season finale against the Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridge Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 (edited) I have no problem with someone not liking Russ for this reason It's the nonsensical attribution of issues like draft picks, trades, and FA signings to him that makes no sense I dislike his entire persona, his lack of honesty and accountability and it's difficult for me to accept the laissez faire management style you attribute to him. I am not saying he's literally selecting the draft picks, I'm saying that he has a strong voice with the team, and there's no stronger indictment than his involvement with the coaching searches. I think he has a lot of say and it negatively impacts the team. Is that better? Edited December 31, 2015 by fridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I dislike his entire persona, his lack of honesty and accountability and it's difficult for me to accept the laissez faire management style you attribute to him. I am not saying he's literally selecting the draft picks, I'm saying that he has a strong voice with the team, and there's no stronger indictment than his involvement with the coaching searches. I think he has a lot of say and it negatively impacts the team. Is that better? It's certainly more grounded in reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I dislike his entire persona, his lack of honesty and accountability and it's difficult for me to accept the laissez faire management style you attribute to him. I am not saying he's literally selecting the draft picks, I'm saying that he has a strong voice with the team, and there's no stronger indictment than his involvement with the coaching searches. I think he has a lot of say and it negatively impacts the team. Is that better? I'm not challenging you, I'm curious: what was he dishonest about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridge Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I'm not challenging you, I'm curious: what was he dishonest about? Beyond his general dishonest persona (I'm not trying to be baseless - but seriously he oozes corporate shill)... Without really digging up all the things he's said while trotting out his new head coaches, or the times he's spent praising the Toronto series for regionalization, off the top of my head he lied pretty consistently about the "analytics" department, which was nothing more than a marketing ploy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Beyond his general dishonest persona (I'm not trying to be baseless - but seriously he oozes corporate shill)... Without really digging up all the things he's said while trotting out his new head coaches, or the times he's spent praising the Toronto series for regionalization, off the top of my head he lied pretty consistently about the "analytics" department, which was nothing more than a marketing ploy. Plus he clearly sucks at his job. I mean...who uses "analytics department" as a marketing ploy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-Apps Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 You do realize that Rex's defenses have all but 1 been in the top 10 before this year? The one year he was before this year his defense was 11th. Before last year Schwartz never had a top 10 defense. That said I feel strongly that whoever the DC is that is calling plays in and making adjustments has to make a significant improvement over this year. 2011: Jets had solid rushing and passing yards per game despite how poorly the team played, but they were 20th in points per game. 2012: Jets were 20th in points per game and 26th rush yards per game, their great pass yards per game ranking made them a top 10 team overall when really it was a above average defense 2013: 22nd in pass yards per game and 19th in points per game, this time it is the opposite their great rush yards per game rankings gave them a top 11 ranking when it really was a above average defense 2014: Surprisingly, Jets had solid rushing and passing yards per game despite how poorly the team played, but they were 24th in points per game, probably not on Rex's defense so I'll will give him a pass on this season. Schwartz D 2014 rankings: 4th in points per game, 11th in rush yards per game, and 3rd in pass yards per game, so across the board Buffalo had a top end defense, something Rex's teams in New York and now Buffalo did not in recent years. There was no way regardless how Rex boasted that he would improve on these numbers, in fact I'm not sure Schwartz could either. But, at least if Schwartz had stayed the Defensive numbers would have stayed in the top ten in most category unlike Rex's defense. Rex Buffalo D 2015 rankings: 23rd in pass yards per game, 15th in rush yards per game, and 16th in points per game, overall big drop in pass yards per game, not much of a drop in rush yards per game, and decent drop in points per game. Rex's D obviously had a difficult transition for the Buffalo D, but overall recently it has proven to be a very above average defense where either the run or pass yards are great, but it tends to allow points and it's not a completely strong D. So, I expect next year's numbers to improve, but I don't expect a top ten especially the numbers Schwartz's D posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I have no problem with someone not liking Russ for this reason It's the nonsensical attribution of issues like draft picks, trades, and FA signings to him that makes no sense Russ is just a scapegoat for people who need a target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon in Pasadena Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyp9fh-u4w8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-Apps Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Rex's ego would not allow this to happen. Either would Schwartz's Oh no doubt, but in the end do you really think that if Schwartz had stayed and had similar results, that Rex would be happy that somebody else's Defense was having success without any of his input or scheming, doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Was Mario's future addressed in the announcement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Dog Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 over 15 years without a playoff appearance is the epitome of stability...Rex is not responsible for 15 years he's responsible for 1 Oh no doubt, but in the end do you really think that if Schwartz had stayed and had similar results, that Rex would be happy that somebody else's Defense was having success without any of his input or scheming, doubt it.seriosly you think Rex would be pissed if the Bills were winning and in the playoffs with Schwatrz as his dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's in My Blood Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Let me be the first to say, no NFL ticket for me next year. We all fell for it but Rex is a bum. More so than Moron was as painful as it is to admit. " and the beat goes on." Yea ok buddy. 😂 Anybody who didn't see this coming is a fool. When is the last time a coach went one and done? Cameron in miami? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 This is exactly what needed to happen....stability..... Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 "Don't let that guy leave the room!" - Russ Brandon I keep reading this on TBD - is there actually a quote of Russ saying this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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