Punching Bag Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I love how every dark turn, people attack the source You cannot attack an anonymous "source"; just a "reporter" regurgitating something discussed in lunch room (or happy hour) and calling it a "source". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 @JosinaAnderson Source texts me that #Bills interim head coach Anthony Lynn is scheduled to "meet with San Francisco tomorrow." Oh daaaaaaamn - he's pissed at the Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 This is a really weird interview. Carruci didn't hear that from Lynn, it's nebulous 'talk around the league'. He said Lynn is unhappy with Whaley's press conference saying he was in the room with Whaley and the Pegulas when the final decision to bench Tyrod Taylor and start EJ Manuel was made because it's "Whaley calling him a liar". I imagine Whaley wasn't thrilled with Lynn saying he wasn't involved in the decision if Whaley called him in, put Pegula on speaker, and said something like "we'd like to bench Tyrod for business reasons and so we can get a look at the younger guys on the roster, what are your thoughts on that?" and Lynn said "It's next man up, I'll get with my coaches but that would be Manuel and I'm OK with that". Whaley says he and Lynn have talked and "we're good", but either THAT'S the lie or Carucci is just stirring the pot. I thought it was pretty clear in the presser that Whaley was not enthusiastic about Lynn. He was asked if Lynn represented "continuity" to him, and he corrected that to "familiarity". It may be that Lynn actually isn't that high on Whaley's list, that, similar to Coughlin, Lynn was someone the Pegulas favored but Whaley is driving. It may be "dem grapes look sour" The weirdest part of this weird interview is toward the end, where Carucci goes on at some length about something Whaley should have said, when it was a question the press could have, perhaps should have, asked and didn't and Whaley was responding non-stop to questions, sometimes 2-3 at once. I interpreted the continuity-familiarity correction to mean that Lynn is not Roman or Rex, and his O and D won't be a continuation of their schemes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Oh daaaaaaamn - he's pissed at the Bills! Anthony Lynn knows what happened behind the scenes. It will be interesting to see what he decides to do. Nevertheless, it appears that ownership is more interested in him than Doug Whaley is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 There is no source. It's not even I talked to a guy. That's not true. He said he was hearing from around the league...specifically that Lynn is miffed that Whaley made Lynn look like he was lying about the benching of TT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 @moriartysports .@viccarucci on the latest with Anthony Lynn & the #Bills Head Coaching vacancy (on @WGRZ) http://www.wgrz.com/sports/nfl/bills/adam-benigni-and-vic-carucci-discuss-the-doug-whaley-news-conference-the-bills-coaching-search-and-tyrod-taylor-/381709838 First off, most these types of rumors are more media garbage with little substance. But lets assume its true...has anyone consider the fact that Whaley and Bills have made it pretty clear that they aren't just going to hand him the job that maybe its a good way for him to save face by creating speculation he doesnt want the job rather than the Bills don't want him? I honestly would do that, especially if I am being considered for other HC positions. He is a RB coach who spent part of a season as an OC. I would be worried that my current team not being sold on me would hurt my appeal to the other teams given I didn't have a long resume in the first place. So not much to see here...and honestly, while I would consider him, he would be far from my first choice. He would be the biggest gamble of any candidate given he has no where near the experience to be confident in, hasnt even been an OC for a full season, often made a lot of questionable calls, and had his team utterly embarrassed by a bad team in his only game as a HC. I know its a bit unfair to judge him on last week, but its not that we lost, its how embarrassing we lost and when you don't have much of a resume above being a RB coach, every thing matters. If I made a list of 5 candidates, he would be #5 on my list ONLY because he was here already. If I was a team other than the Bills, he would not be on my top 5 wish list just because he is such an unknown commodity. I just hope teams are serious about Lynn rather than just using him to comply with the rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 You really like that uninspired list of coaches they are interviewing?[/quote Did Shannahan turn them down or they didn't even bother? It's pretty safe to assume both Pats coordinators wouldn't answer the phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 probably since he is not even getting an interview. I mean who would want a guy that has head coaching experience, led the worst team of all time to the playoffs and runs a great defense and even did so here. apparently no one... unless I missed his interview news elsewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Who would want this job? Everyone comes off as a bunch of incompetent bumbling idiots at OBD. And fans still apologize for them. I'll do it and I'll never punt or kick FGs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 4, 2017 Author Share Posted January 4, 2017 That's not true. He said he was hearing from around the league...specifically that Lynn is miffed that Whaley made Lynn look like he was lying about the benching of TT. The source could be Baghdad Bob and you'd be on here posting about its credibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 That's not true. He said he was hearing from around the league...specifically that Lynn is miffed that Whaley made Lynn look like he was lying about the benching of TT. "hearing from around the league" is the skid row gutter of sourcery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I think all this dysfunction talk aside...The fact that Lynn may not want the job is not going to bother many Bills fans... That's not to say the guy won't be a decent HC...But seriously...I realize guys have come from nowhere in the past...John Harbaugh, Mike Tomlin, etc...Does anyone here feel Lynn gives off that kind of vibe as a candidate? If they go with Lynn I'll trust the decision and move on to the prove it portion of the process...I'm not opposed to Lynn, nor am I excited...But I'm not going to lose a wink of sleep if Anthony Lynn does not want to be the Bills HC...I think the chances of him being a one-and-done guy are greater than the chances of him being the next Harbaugh, or Tomlin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 First off, most these types of rumors are more media garbage with little substance. But lets assume its true...has anyone consider the fact that Whaley and Bills have made it pretty clear that they aren't just going to hand him the job that maybe its a good way for him to save face by creating speculation he doesnt want the job rather than the Bills don't want him? I honestly would do that, especially if I am being considered for other HC positions. He is a RB coach who spent part of a season as an OC. I would be worried that my current team not being sold on me would hurt my appeal to the other teams given I didn't have a long resume in the first place. So not much to see here...and honestly, while I would consider him, he would be far from my first choice. He would be the biggest gamble of any candidate given he has no where near the experience to be confident in, hasnt even been an OC for a full season, often made a lot of questionable calls, and had his team utterly embarrassed by a bad team in his only game as a HC. I know its a bit unfair to judge him on last week, but its not that we lost, its how embarrassing we lost and when you don't have much of a resume above being a RB coach, every thing matters. That's because his employer and GM had decided to bench his starting QB. Did you really miss that part while you were carrying all that water for OBD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 You really like that uninspired list of coaches they are interviewing?[/quote Did Shannahan turn them down or they didn't even bother? It's pretty safe to assume both Pats coordinators wouldn't answer the phone. Sadly, I think you are correct about the Pats guys. I also think that they realize they do not have a chance with KS so probably are not asking. Doug may want to block caller ID when he makes these calls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 (edited) I thought it was pretty clear in the presser that Whaley was not enthusiastic about Lynn. He was asked if Lynn represented "continuity" to him, and he corrected that to "familiarity". It may be that Lynn actually isn't that high on Whaley's list, that, similar to Coughlin, Lynn was someone the Pegulas favored but Whaley is driving. It may be "dem grapes look sour" As I said yesterday......THE MOST BILLSY conclusion would be the Pegula's shooting down Whaleys choice........from what is basically a soggy list of candidates that are even willing to consider taking a job with lame duck Whaley........and then telling him they want to hire Lynn. I think it's his search but they are hoping Whaley brings them something unexpectedly inspired(doubtful from that list) ...OR....more likely comes to THEIR conclusion to hire a guy like Lynn or Coughlinn. Edited January 4, 2017 by #BADOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthymcnasty08 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 His agent playing games. Wants to see where he stands with the Bills...especially after yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 First off, most these types of rumors are more media garbage with little substance. But lets assume its true...has anyone consider the fact that Whaley and Bills have made it pretty clear that they aren't just going to hand him the job that maybe its a good way for him to save face by creating speculation he doesnt want the job rather than the Bills don't want him? I honestly would do that, especially if I am being considered for other HC positions. He is a RB coach who spent part of a season as an OC. I would be worried that my current team not being sold on me would hurt my appeal to the other teams given I didn't have a long resume in the first place. So not much to see here...and honestly, while I would consider him, he would be far from my first choice. He would be the biggest gamble of any candidate given he has no where near the experience to be confident in, hasnt even been an OC for a full season, often made a lot of questionable calls, and had his team utterly embarrassed by a bad team in his only game as a HC. I know its a bit unfair to judge him on last week, but its not that we lost, its how embarrassing we lost and when you don't have much of a resume above being a RB coach, every thing matters. If I made a list of 5 candidates, he would be #5 on my list ONLY because he was here already. If I was a team other than the Bills, he would not be on my top 5 wish list just because he is such an unknown commodity. I just hope teams are serious about Lynn rather than just using him to comply with the rules. Agreed....but if true, Rex may have caught his ear. Screw it. Let him walk. Maybe he (or his agent) is posturing for bigger $$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Excellent interview with Carucci. We should not overestimate the talent on this team. It is truly middling and it's going to get worse. The talent level on this team is the biggest myth that pervades the franchise, and if Taylor is out the door, we're going into next season with no competent qb (who is not a rookie). Fasten your seatbelts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 The fact that Lynn may not want the job is not going to bother many Bills fans... It may not bother many Bills fans, but I suspect that it would raise concern with guys who may be candidates for the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Tyrod was benched due to needing possible surgery and injury option. Last look at EJ to see if backup next season. $27.5M next season for Taylor is not worth that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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