Virgil Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Can't remember the girl's name who was co-hosting, but she made a wild accusation about why Roman was fired. Roman was the only in-house guy who wasn't a straight up "Rex" guy. If Rex were to get fired mid-season, he was basically the only guy who could replace him. Knowing that, Rex fired him first and used him as his scapegoat too. I don't believe this for a second. I don't think Rex is that maniacal nor smart, but it just had to be repeated and I was shocked at the balls of her to say it on primetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frankish Reich Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Can't remember the girl's name who was co-hosting, but she made a wild accusation about why Roman was fired. Roman was the only in-house guy who wasn't a straight up "Rex" guy. If Rex were to get fired mid-season, he was basically the only guy who could replace him. Knowing that, Rex fired him first and used him as his scapegoat too. I don't believe this for a second. I don't think Rex is that maniacal nor smart, but it just had to be repeated and I was shocked at the balls of her to say it on primetime. Well, the part about Rex not being smart enough to think a couple moves ahead in this Special Ed School game of chess rings true ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhDozeBills Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Can't remember the girl's name who was co-hosting, but she made a wild accusation about why Roman was fired. Roman was the only in-house guy who wasn't a straight up "Rex" guy. If Rex were to get fired mid-season, he was basically the only guy who could replace him. Knowing that, Rex fired him first and used him as his scapegoat too. I don't believe this for a second. I don't think Rex is that maniacal nor smart, but it just had to be repeated and I was shocked at the balls of her to say it on primetime. I actually think this could be possible. I always felt Roman was one of the few not in Rex's circle. Sure, he coached with Roman awhile back in Baltimore but that was it. The Pegulas interviewed Roman for the HC job and really liked him, so I'm guessing they pushed Rex a bit to bring him on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryCletus Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 What's a scapegoat? I have hear of "escape goat" before... But this is a new one!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norton20 Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 The girl is Rachel Nichols. She is a former Washington Post sports columnist and stars on ESPN's show The Jump. She's been on ESPN's football and basketball coverage for quite a while. She is definitely wired into the league and has been an excellent investigative reporter. I wouldn't pooh pooh her opinions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Roman was the only non Rex guy on the team. Hes not going to fire his brother or one of his croanies. Now he's fully pregnant like he wanted. Unfortunately for him he's out of people to blame so what happens when we finish the season 6-10? Do we really subject ourselves to another year of this mess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norton20 Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 What's a scapegoat? I have hear of "escape goat" before... But this is a new one!!! An "escape goat" is one that gets out of its pen. A scapegoat is Greg Roman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Can't remember the girl's name who was co-hosting, but she made a wild accusation about why Roman was fired. Roman was the only in-house guy who wasn't a straight up "Rex" guy. If Rex were to get fired mid-season, he was basically the only guy who could replace him. Knowing that, Rex fired him first and used him as his scapegoat too. I don't believe this for a second. I don't think Rex is that maniacal nor smart, but it just had to be repeated and I was shocked at the balls of her to say it on primetime. It was Rachel Nichols. Obviously this was just her opinion, but it certainly is a plausible theory. If it was done on purpose or not, it still created the consequence that there is no qualified coach on the team to take over, which means Ryan will likely not be fired during the season(unfortunately). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryCletus Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 An "escape goat" is one that gets out of its pen. A scapegoat is Greg Roman Are you familiar with TBD-isms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 (edited) Can't remember the girl's name who was co-hosting, but she made a wild accusation about why Roman was fired. Roman was the only in-house guy who wasn't a straight up "Rex" guy. If Rex were to get fired mid-season, he was basically the only guy who could replace him. Knowing that, Rex fired him first and used him as his scapegoat too. I don't believe this for a second. I don't think Rex is that maniacal nor smart, but it just had to be repeated and I was shocked at the balls of her to say it on primetime. I don't think Roman is the only guy who could replace Rex on the Bills coaching staff. I don't even think he'd be the guy most appealing to the owners at this point. Moreover, if Lynn does a better job, Rex would foil his own plot by setting up a better successor to himself. In that sense, with how the offense was performing, Roman was Rex's best protection: "Fire Rex!" "Then who will take over? Roman? NoooooOOOOOoooo! He can't even manage the offense!" I think there's a grain of truth in that it's true that Roman was the highest-ranking assistant who didn't move from New Jersey with Rex. I think that made him easier for Rex to fire than anyone else. But whether it was indeed Rex's call, or pushed by the Pegulas, I do think the highest probability is that Roman was fired for failing to meet expectations that were laid down for him after last season as to expected changes in offensive performance and game management. Edited September 17, 2016 by Hapless Bills Fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 The girl is Rachel Nichols. She is a former Washington Post sports columnist and stars on ESPN's show The Jump. She's been on ESPN's football and basketball coverage for quite a while. She is definitely wired into the league and has been an excellent investigative reporter. I wouldn't pooh pooh her opinions Pic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 I don't think Roman is the only guy who could replace Rex on the Bills coaching staff. I don't even think he'd be the guy most appealing to the owners at this point. Moreover, if Lynn does a better job, Rex would foil his own plot by setting up a better successor to himself. In that sense, with how the offense was performing, Roman was Rex's best protection: "Fire Rex!" "Then who will take over? Roman? NoooooOOOOOoooo! He can't even manage the offense!" I think there's a grain of truth in that it's true that Roman was the highest-ranking assistant who didn't move from New Jersey with Rex. I think that made him easier for Rex to fire than anyone else. But whether it was indeed Rex's call, or pushed by the Pegulas, I do think the highest probability is that Roman was fired for failing to meet expectations that were laid down for him after last season as to expected changes in offensive performance and game management. I'm surprised Chris Palmer wasn't also fired. He has no ties to Rex. Roman brought him with him from SF. He's been a head coach and offensive coordinator but let's promote the guy with no OC experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metzelaars_lives Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 How do you not know who Rachel Nichols is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 What's a scapegoat? I have hear of "escape goat" before... But this is a new one!!! The information you seek is here. Buck up on your self of steam. How do you not know who Rachel Nichols is? He has a life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 I believe I called this last week, Rob must have tipped Rex off after reading my post. I think I at least deserve a "Thank You" . . . Posted 11 September 2016 - 05:27 PM billsfan714, on 11 Sept 2016 - 4:59 PM, said: My 2 cents 1. The horrendous clock management again was troubling 2. RBs need to stop trying to bounce every play outside 3. CBs gave too many soft cushions 4. OL was pretty bad 5. No deepshots enough said about that. 6. The receiving corp is Watkins, Woods and a TJ Graham clone, late round draft choices and street FAs....depth is terrible 7. Romans game plan was about as bad as you can do. 8. Rex has 15 games left in his career as head HC 7. Romans game plan was about as bad as you can do. 8. Rex has 15 games left in his career as head HC I see a conspiracy here, call a rotten game, get Rex fired by midseason? What's a scapegoat? I have hear of "escape goat" before... But this is a new one!!! You really didn't write this for all to read ?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp000085 Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Sounds plausible enough. Who are you going to fire when given an ultimatum (another theory)? Your twin brother on the crappy defensive side of the ball, or the marginally better but still crappy OC with no ties to the family or your coaching circle? This ship is going down, Rex knows it, and we all do too. When Rex goes, so will his brother Rob, but Rex won't have to personally fire him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-8 Forever? Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 I'm surprised Chris Palmer wasn't also fired. He has no ties to Rex. Roman brought him with him from SF. He's been a head coach and offensive coordinator but let's promote the guy with no OC experience. but the guy with no experience is a Rex guy. that tells you everything you need to know... Rex is locking himself in for the season with the Roman firing. Now there is no one to replace him in-season. Smart by Rex. He's a salesman, if nothing else, to get Whaley and Pegs to go along with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dulles Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 What's a scapegoat? I have hear of "escape goat" before... But this is a new one!!! Scapegoat is a biblical term. Two goats were part of the Yom Kippur rituals. All the sins of the people were ceremoniously placed onto the goat by a priest and then the goat was driven off into the wilderness, never to be heard from again. BTW, the scapegoat was the lucky one. The other goat got its throat slashed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 I tink we end the season 14-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Did anyone see Around the Horn before PTI? I don't think that panel had a clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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