YoloinOhio Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Pepper is the freaking man.... But I don't see how he comes back. IF he does maybe it's for huge $$ (relative to the position) but I doubt it at this point in the offseason. You do NOT want to explain to Pepper why you're out there dogging it. The dude is intense and players respect him because of who he is. he is under contract with another team. The Bills can't pursue him at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 How much you wanna bet that Rob Ryan becomes the new DL coach? CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 You call the D-line last year successful? Look, I'm not going to absolve Rex and the scheme of all blame, but seriously, Mario calling it in and Kyle being out did not help. 2014 was successful. 2015 had successful moments when Rex allowed the DLine to play. He has pledged to eliminate this for 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 How much you wanna bet that Rob Ryan becomes the new DL coach? CBF I suspect that Weeks will be the new DL coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Rex can assemble the staff any way he wants. That's his prerogative as a HC. When the season is over he can't claim that he failed because his coaches and players didn't buy into his philosophy. When you hire Rex you also get the vaudeville act. No more excuses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I'm confused by some of the bashing of Rex of the firing when we don't know what it is for. The timing certainly isn't ideal, but as far as replacing him I would think people who think he's loyal to a fault would be encouraged by this move as Dunbar is one of his "cronies"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 (edited) 6 pages for the firing of a coach who has never been mentioned here before! Edited March 14, 2016 by Mr. WEO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog69 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 A Jets beat writer? Seems fishy. No. That would be a Dolphins beat reporter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopey Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Isn't he the guy who was seen telling Rex to challenge a couple of calls that were clearly not going to be changed? Curious to see if he lands another job in the NFL. That'll say a lot as to his coaching reputation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 6 pages for the firing of a coach who has never been mentioned here before! Not really. There was a definitely talk about him a year ago when Pepper was twisting in the wind, and then again in August when Dareus hinted that he and Dunbar didn't see eye to eye. Isn't he the guy who was seen telling Rex to challenge a couple of calls that were clearly not going to be changed? Curious to see if he lands another job in the NFL. That'll say a lot as to his coaching reputation. No, that was Chaplin Trapp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 A poster on the official forum speculated Dunbar might have disagreed with draft plan or maybe release of Kyle Williams. that sounds much like random speculation and not inside loop though, on the surface Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 (edited) Not really. There was a definitely talk about him a year ago when Pepper was twisting in the wind, and then again in August when Dareus hinted that he and Dunbar didn't see eye to eye. No, that was Chaplin Trapp i don't remember the Dareus-Dunbar stuff but that has been brought up a few times on Twitter. Maybe Whaley or Pegula suggested the change and Rex resisted for awhile and finally gave in... Edited March 14, 2016 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 i don't remember the Dareus-Dunbar stuff but that has been brought up a few times on Twitter. Maybe Whaley or Pegula suggested the change and Rex resisted for awhile and finally gave in... Then it's a problem between you and the topic starter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Greg Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I suspect that Weeks will be the new DL coach Have you read collision low crossers? There's no way Weeks will be in charge of anything except holding Rex's headset and opening beers for the rest of the coaching staff during meetings. And if he is named the coach... just another horrible personnel decision by Rex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB Bills Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Not for nothing, but Dunbar was the only coach on Rex's staff that Jets fans were sad to see go. So I'd wager this is in line with the rest of the shrewd moves this off-season. Fret not folks, we still kept Dangerous Danny Crossman and the team chaplain/replay challenge extraordinaire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 (edited) Then it's a problem between you and the topic starter lol! That was a long time ago. I really didn't remember that! Good find. Off to read my posted article again... Ok then... Not that it has always been smooth as he transitions to a new scheme and another new coaching staff. Although Dareus calls playing for Ryan a dream come true, he admitted he is struggling a bit with how he is being guided by new defensive line coach Karl Dunbar. Its just kind of a clash between the way I play and the way he coaches, Dareus said. And Im just trying to incorporate what he wants into what I do to kind of just make it work so I can do what I know he wants and make it work for me as well. Were just trying to fit the puzzle pieces right now. http://bills.buffalonews.com/2015/08/01/bills-dareus-on-verge-of-big-payday/ Edited March 14, 2016 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What a Tuel Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I'm confused by some of the bashing of Rex of the firing when we don't know what it is for. The timing certainly isn't ideal, but as far as replacing him I would think people who think he's loyal to a fault would be encouraged by this move as Dunbar is one of his "cronies"... If he was a crony, he was a good crony and Rex is an idiot for firing him. If he wasn't a crony, then Rex is the ultimate player in nepotism, and does it to the detriment of the team. They make it up as they go along. It happens with agendas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I don't think his release from the team had anything to do with football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 It appears Rex is attempting to pass the buck for his own defensive failings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 (edited) I don't think his release from the team had anything to do with football. just speculation or real info? Anything to do with this from a few years ago? http://www.vikingsgab.com/2011/05/19/d-line-karl-dunbar-charged-with-sexual-assault/ Edited March 14, 2016 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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