TDRupp Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Let me preface this by saying that I am not rooting for this. I want Rex and his new D coach hires to work so the Bills improve on D and go to the playoffs next year. Would love it as everyone here would. That said I have doubts and concerns about Rex bringing in Rob Ryan (shaky track record) and Ed Reed (unproven coaching commodity) and losing Donnie Henderson. He was, IMO, one of the best coaches on the Bills. I was a fan of his coaching style, his results with McKelvin, Darby, Gilmore and Aaron Williams (conversion to Safety ) and liked his interviews (okay, least important!). So while I am generally a Bills koolaid drinking fan, I am not feeling it right now. If Rex does not get the Bills into the Playoffs next year or significantly improve our D to be top 12, I would be okay with moving on from Rex and promoting Greg Roman to HC. I prefer stability and keeping Rex and Roman, but if Rex's D struggles we may have to move on. If Roman's star is shining bright after 2016, I would pull a Lovie Smith on Rex and go with Roman. It sure would be an ugly offseason in 2017 if we retained Rex and a struggling D's coaching staff and let Roman walk. Hopefully that is a moot point and all goes well. Go Bills!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estro Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 I would think that would be a strong consideration if next year plays out similarly to this year. My biggest concern with Roman is his philosophy seems to be aligned with Rex in that he want to run the ball a lot. Philosophically I believe that is not the way you succeed in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 I would think that would be a strong consideration if next year plays out similarly to this year. My biggest concern with Roman is his philosophy seems to be aligned with Rex in that he want to run the ball a lot. Philosophically I believe that is not the way you succeed in the NFL. Balance is how you succeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Being adaptable especially in 2nd half is how you succeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Balance is how you succeed. There's multiple ways to succeed. That's been proven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 (edited) If the Pegulas decide to move on from Rex after next year my guess is they clean house and start over Edited January 17, 2016 by Max997 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Was this a treatise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Was this a treatise? Of course and let's just skip past Free Agency, the draft, and the 2016 season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Roman will be a HC but it won't be in Buffalo. We are stuck with the Ryan Bros circus. Demolishing our D is the next step of this rollercoaster ride. The one thing we had going for us and now we are going good back to square one. Very frustrating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Easy now. He got zero sniffs as HC this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Of course and let's just skip past Free Agency, the draft, and the 2016 season. I've imagined skipping to 2017 with a new coaching staff a number of times now. glad to see I'm not the only one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 (edited) Roman will be a HC but it won't be in Buffalo. We are stuck with the Ryan Bros circus. Demolishing our D is the next step of this rollercoaster ride. The one thing we had going for us and now we are going good back to square one. Very frustrating Same thing could happen if Roman became head coach with his new D coordinator. Which proves that firing a coach after one year isn't smart and why they wanted Marrone to stay. The issue with your statement is you hate roller coasters but when the rides over want to get on another one. Edited January 17, 2016 by Triple Threat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Easy now. He got zero sniffs as HC this year. The all took a Roman Holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dulles Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I would think that would be a strong consideration if next year plays out similarly to this year. My biggest concern with Roman is his philosophy seems to be aligned with Rex in that he want to run the ball a lot. Philosophically I believe that is not the way you succeed in the NFL. I would give Rex the chance to prove it early in the season. If I'm TP and I think I'm going to can Rex in the offseason, I also want to position the team in the draft. If it goes south in a hurry, I'd can Rex and tank the remainder of the season. If Roman won't oversee that operation - thus earning him a new QB through the draft - I would can him after the season and get an offensive coach to develop the newly drafted QB. I'd also make sure that the DC hired by the new HC would run a 3-4 scheme so I'm not retooling defense when I should be augmenting the offense around a young qb. Was this a treatise? Treatise is the new F5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 The twins chances of turning this around are iffy at best in 2016. Depending on ownerships patience maybe they get another year in 17? sad for fans who have not only emotional but in some cases heavy financial investments ( out of town ST holders) And riding 16 years of failure. fans accepting that the team has not been under .500 for two seasons drink way too much kool aid. Mediocrity for 16+ years is of historical proportions in terms of just qualifying for the post season. the team sucks as a functioning unit. Players even made remarks indicating that. look them up. greg Roman in 17 if ties are cut may get a courtsey interview or may get canned with the rest. one would think better candidites would be available. roman has proven nothing, zero hits this year. And the success in running the ball And Tyrods decent year may not be all his doing. The Pegulas seem like owners that want too Wash the stink off the deck as much as anyone. Roman if they clean house is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent 91 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I would think that would be a strong consideration if next year plays out similarly to this year. My biggest concern with Roman is his philosophy seems to be aligned with Rex in that he want to run the ball a lot. Philosophically I believe that is not the way you succeed in the NFL. As we saw last year we could run and we could throw. I think if tyrod is going to take the next step. He has to show he can make clutch plays with his arm. He hasnt yet... outside of his rainbows to what is more than likely going to amount to the most dominant WR to ever dress for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungmack Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I think it's maybe 50/50 on P .T. Ryan making it through training camp. If the D looks like a rerun of last year and the players start grumbling and the media becomes critical, I could see The Pegs showing him the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 If Rex is fired then Roman will be fired with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 The all took a Roman Holiday. Why doesn't Roman's agent fire him??!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog69 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I would think that would be a strong consideration if next year plays out similarly to this year. My biggest concern with Roman is his philosophy seems to be aligned with Rex in that he want to run the ball a lot. Philosophically I believe that is not the way you succeed in the NFL. That is how you succeed when you don't have a QB that can stand in the pocket consistently and win with his arm. And running the ball eats up clock and helps cover for the suspect defense. So, at this point, Bills fans (and the offensive coaching staff) should be all about running the football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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