Tipster19 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 I'm bedridden for the next few days so I'm really not into debating but I'm going to throw an concept out there and would appreciate some input/opinions. I've always appreciated what I perceived as commitment, loyalty and dedication to the Bills' franchise from Russ Brandon and his desciple Doug Whaley but in these last few years (as I think about it it was in and around Ralph's demise) all this dysfunctionality, internal leaks and these retarded !@#$ing contracts. I'm starting to buy in that maybe a total purge is in order. That brings me to Chris Polian, more importantly the Polians. Although Bill may be too old to be a full blown GM I believe that being a senior advisor would be ideally suited for him. Making his son Chris the GM, like a GM apprentice like he was trying to do in Indiapolis, would be a great fit here in Buffalo. There's several reasons why I think that this could be a possibility and also work. 1. Fusing the old with the new way of thinking, 2. It would motivate Bill to consider such a position. 3. I fully support that a GM should select his own coach and if Whaley is the one being mealy mouth then he needs to go. 4. The Polians for many reasons would have our best interest at heart. 5. Being a long term NFL man Polian has relationships with plenty of personnel, we need to have that utilized more than ever. 6. It's time for a new era, completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldstorage5 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Fire Whaley, He has done a poor job, Poor drafts, Poor coaching picks. clean house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Haha, Chris Polian. Dude won't sniff a NFL job if not for his daddy. His buddies who Bill helped get jobs in SD and Jacksonville aren't exactly killing it either. Review his job in Indy and you will see why we shouldn't even consider it. But hope you feel better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 I'm bedridden for the next few days so I'm really not into debating but I'm going to throw an concept out there and would appreciate some input/opinions. I've always appreciated what I perceived as commitment, loyalty and dedication to the Bills' franchise from Russ Brandon and his desciple Doug Whaley but in these last few years (as I think about it it was in and around Ralph's demise) all this dysfunctionality, internal leaks and these retarded !@#$ing contracts. I'm starting to buy in that maybe a total purge is in order. That brings me to Chris Polian, more importantly the Polians. Although Bill may be too old to be a full blown GM I believe that being a senior advisor would be ideally suited for him. Making his son Chris the GM, like a GM apprentice like he was trying to do in Indiapolis, would be a great fit here in Buffalo. There's several reasons why I think that this could be a possibility and also work. 1. Fusing the old with the new way of thinking, 2. It would motivate Bill to consider such a position. 3. I fully support that a GM should select his own coach and if Whaley is the one being mealy mouth then he needs to go. 4. The Polians for many reasons would have our best interest at heart. 5. Being a long term NFL man Polian has relationships with plenty of personnel, we need to have that utilized more than ever. 6. It's time for a new era, completely. You didn't mention 1 good thing Chris Polian has done in the NFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 You might want to do a little research on Chris Polian's talent evaluation while he was in Indianapolis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 (edited) Fire Whaley, He has done a poor job, Poor drafts, Poor coaching picks. clean house I feel the same way about that as I do about Tyrod: if you want to part ways, who do you have to replace him? I'm not saying he's great, but I think he's better than the unholy combination of Brandon as de-facto GM then Nix. and I really don't think firing Whaley will stop the leaks. I think Brandon needs to take a broom to his side of the organization, if he isn't part of the sweepings. But don't hold your breath waiting on that to happen. PS no to Chris Polian. A big part of what went wrong for Bill Polian in Indy was nepotism and relying on Chris Polian's talent evaluation. Edited December 30, 2016 by Hapless Bills Fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 I don't think either Polian's name is brought up in serious discussion (is that even possible) on OBD. The Polian ship has sailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 I'm bedridden for the next few days so I'm really not into debating but I'm going to throw an concept out there and would appreciate some input/opinions. I've always appreciated what I perceived as commitment, loyalty and dedication to the Bills' franchise from Russ Brandon and his desciple Doug Whaley but in these last few years (as I think about it it was in and around Ralph's demise) all this dysfunctionality, internal leaks and these retarded !@#$ing contracts. I'm starting to buy in that maybe a total purge is in order. That brings me to Chris Polian, more importantly the Polians. Although Bill may be too old to be a full blown GM I believe that being a senior advisor would be ideally suited for him. Making his son Chris the GM, like a GM apprentice like he was trying to do in Indiapolis, would be a great fit here in Buffalo. There's several reasons why I think that this could be a possibility and also work. 1. Fusing the old with the new way of thinking, 2. It would motivate Bill to consider such a position. 3. I fully support that a GM should select his own coach and if Whaley is the one being mealy mouth then he needs to go. 4. The Polians for many reasons would have our best interest at heart. 5. Being a long term NFL man Polian has relationships with plenty of personnel, we need to have that utilized more than ever. 6. It's time for a new era, completely. Get better, Tipster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Bring Bill Polian and I could live with a little nepotism, but Chris Polian doesn't have the merit or credentials for an HC job. (as of today) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 I'm bedridden for the next few days so I'm really not into debating but I'm going to throw an concept out there and would appreciate some input/opinions. I've always appreciated what I perceived as commitment, loyalty and dedication to the Bills' franchise from Russ Brandon and his desciple Doug Whaley but in these last few years (as I think about it it was in and around Ralph's demise) all this dysfunctionality, internal leaks and these retarded !@#$ing contracts. I'm starting to buy in that maybe a total purge is in order. That brings me to Chris Polian, more importantly the Polians. Although Bill may be too old to be a full blown GM I believe that being a senior advisor would be ideally suited for him. Making his son Chris the GM, like a GM apprentice like he was trying to do in Indiapolis, would be a great fit here in Buffalo. There's several reasons why I think that this could be a possibility and also work. 1. Fusing the old with the new way of thinking, 2. It would motivate Bill to consider such a position. 3. I fully support that a GM should select his own coach and if Whaley is the one being mealy mouth then he needs to go. 4. The Polians for many reasons would have our best interest at heart. 5. Being a long term NFL man Polian has relationships with plenty of personnel, we need to have that utilized more than ever. 6. It's time for a new era, completely. Time for a new era so let's go backwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Chris and Bill were run out of Indianapolis. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for this to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 (edited) Maybe people should realize that Whaley is here at least one more season...the DC threads are more relevant as Lynn is probably next HC Edited December 31, 2016 by nucci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipster19 Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 I can't really do any kind of research because I'm stuck in a hospital but I was really counting on Bill showing Chris on how to be a GM. I think Chris has headed the scouting dept in Jacksonville the last couple/few years and the Jaguars seem to have accumalated some nice young talent during that time. Anyways it might be a rotten idea but guess what I really don't have much to do. Lol! Btw, thanks for the well wishes Rico and C.Biscuit, much appreciated! Anyways, speaking of nepotism there is always the Shanahans, which I suggested in an earlier post but wasn't received too warmly. Before I forget , I just read where Wade Philips might be a FA coach. As we all know he runs a great defense and he's one heck of a D.C. I don't like Dennis Thurman at all and would love to see him replaced. Should Wade be that guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GunnerBill Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 The Polians made a complete mess of their last 5 or 6 drafts in Indy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Fire Whaley, He has done a poor job, Poor drafts, Poor coaching picks. clean house probably next time though I can't really do any kind of research because I'm stuck in a hospital but I was really counting on Bill showing Chris on how to be a GM. I think Chris has headed the scouting dept in Jacksonville the last couple/few years and the Jaguars seem to have accumalated some nice young talent during that time. Anyways it might be a rotten idea but guess what I really don't have much to do. Lol! Btw, thanks for the well wishes Rico and C.Biscuit, much appreciated! Anyways, speaking of nepotism there is always the Shanahans, which I suggested in an earlier post but wasn't received too warmly. Before I forget , I just read where Wade Philips might be a FA coach. As we all know he runs a great defense and he's one heck of a D.C. I don't like Dennis Thurman at all and would love to see him replaced. Should Wade be that guy? Rather have Wade as HC. Lynn isn't ready as he has always been a position coach until mid September and listening to him talking to the media shows he isn't ready to be a HC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I'm bedridden for the next few days so I'm really not into debating but I'm going to throw an concept out there and would appreciate some input/opinions. I've always appreciated what I perceived as commitment, loyalty and dedication to the Bills' franchise from Russ Brandon and his desciple Doug Whaley but in these last few years (as I think about it it was in and around Ralph's demise) all this dysfunctionality, internal leaks and these retarded !@#$ing contracts. I'm starting to buy in that maybe a total purge is in order. That brings me to Chris Polian, more importantly the Polians. Although Bill may be too old to be a full blown GM I believe that being a senior advisor would be ideally suited for him. Making his son Chris the GM, like a GM apprentice like he was trying to do in Indiapolis, would be a great fit here in Buffalo. There's several reasons why I think that this could be a possibility and also work. 1. Fusing the old with the new way of thinking, 2. It would motivate Bill to consider such a position. 3. I fully support that a GM should select his own coach and if Whaley is the one being mealy mouth then he needs to go. 4. The Polians for many reasons would have our best interest at heart. 5. Being a long term NFL man Polian has relationships with plenty of personnel, we need to have that utilized more than ever. 6. It's time for a new era, completely. No i dont want Polians anywhere near the Bills. Game has passed Bill by and Chris is trash that has lived off Bills rep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 (edited) Fire Whaley, He has done a poor job, Poor drafts, Poor coaching picks. clean house Brandon picked Marrone while the Pegulas hired Rex and I'll ask you how have the Bills won 24 games in the last three seasons if the players and coaching have been so bad? Mediocre, not horrible. Edited December 31, 2016 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Fire Whaley, He has done a poor job, Poor drafts, Poor coaching picks. clean house Dont let facts get in they way Drafts have been pretty decent Never picked his coach You didn't mention 1 good thing Chris Polian has done in the NFL Was born to Bill. That makes it a obvious choice for the nostalgia hire people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Two guys who worked for Chris in Indy have been GMs for 4 years now and he's still not back... he's been working for Caldwell in Jax. if you think Whaley hides from the media, you should see this guy. He's best behind the scenes. I do not think he has the chops to be an NFL GM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Haha, Chris Polian. Dude won't sniff a NFL job if not for his daddy. His buddies who Bill helped get jobs in SD and Jacksonville aren't exactly killing it either. Review his job in Indy and you will see why we shouldn't even consider it. But hope you feel better! +1. Chris is a terrible personnel man. Whaley is hands down better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I'm bedridden for the next few days so I'm really not into debating but I'm going to throw an concept out there and would appreciate some input/opinions. I've always appreciated what I perceived as commitment, loyalty and dedication to the Bills' franchise from Russ Brandon and his desciple Doug Whaley but in these last few years (as I think about it it was in and around Ralph's demise) all this dysfunctionality, internal leaks and these retarded !@#$ing contracts. I'm starting to buy in that maybe a total purge is in order. That brings me to Chris Polian, more importantly the Polians. Although Bill may be too old to be a full blown GM I believe that being a senior advisor would be ideally suited for him. Making his son Chris the GM, like a GM apprentice like he was trying to do in Indiapolis, would be a great fit here in Buffalo. There's several reasons why I think that this could be a possibility and also work. 1. Fusing the old with the new way of thinking, 2. It would motivate Bill to consider such a position. 3. I fully support that a GM should select his own coach and if Whaley is the one being mealy mouth then he needs to go. 4. The Polians for many reasons would have our best interest at heart. 5. Being a long term NFL man Polian has relationships with plenty of personnel, we need to have that utilized more than ever. 6. It's time for a new era, completely. I hope you are feeling better and are doing well. Looking back for a solution to the present rarely works. Polian did a fantastic job with the Bills. That era is over. Nostalgia in football is a recipe for failure and rarely leads to success. As Sisypean pointed out in his post the junior Polian's work product has not been too impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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